A Personalized Approach to Finding After serving as a nanny herself (13 yrs for the same family), Heather, co-founder of Classic Nannies’, primary objective has been to bring families & top-tier nannies together into the same rewarding experience she shared & will always treasure. After scores of successful placements, she strives to do the same for you! “After a great deal of frustration with other agencies as well as looking on our own, Heather’s personalized approach made the placement process easy. We’re very happy.” – Leslie & David, Pacific Palisades Thoroughly screened & vetted domestic professionals that surpass your expectation. Housekeepers, Baby Nurses & After School Care too! Mention Jen’s List & receive a special discount! 818-274-2300
Today in History Global Forgiveness Day Just Because Day www.history.com/this-day-in-history
Do you need someone to bounce ideas off of? Moms R People Too is available by phone or email for your questions about parenting and you! $35 per month. First month is FREE! Contact Debbi Gillman,MA.MFT at 818-774-0374 or Debbi@momsrpeopletoo.com.
Marriage Tune Up Get that spark back in your marriage with an intensive personal empowerment program from Divorce Detox™, national relationship experts that many Jen’s list readers trust. The best part about it is that you can do it alone, without your spouse participating, and see amazing results. Divorce Detox utilizes the most effective, empirically based treatments drawn from the fields of psychology, sociology, and the behavioral sciences. Call 888.456.7056 to set up a free consultation. 100% Confidential.
Looking for that much needed break? Getaway with the Girls on a Cruise to Grand Cayman! January 26th-31st, 2013 The Ultimate Girlfriend Getaway! Relax, reconnect & Laugh! Consider taking your Mom or daughter, BFF or come Solo! We all deserve our “Girly time”! They will be cruising on the Celebrity Constellation to Grand Cayman and Jamaica. Fabulous service on a “celebrity style” ship! Pricing starts at just $ 530 pp TOTAL and just $ 834 for a solo cabin.
FREE Religious School for Grades K-2 They are so confident that you will fall in love with their community and that your children will have a great time here on Sunday mornings that they want to give you your first year of Religious School for FREE. This program is a diverse, FUN, interactive and creative program. They use informal, active and experiential lessons to make Judaism come alive and to connect Judaism to the lives their students and families. Leo Baeck Temple Religious School is a member only school.
Did your old home air conditioning system finally conk out during the recent heat wave? Don’t you fret, installing new energy efficient AC is more affordable than ever with Kilowatt Air Conditioning’s 0% financing, manufacturer rebates, tax credits and savings on your electric bill. Call Kilowatt for a FREE estimate 818-780-0701. For 23 years Kilowatt has provided A+ rated guaranteed services to homeowners, churches, schools and businesses in Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.
Seeking Male (Ages 12-17) Research participants needed with High-Functioning Autism/Aspergers Disorder The Emotion and Personality Laboratory at California State University, Northridge is seeking participants for a study on personality. Parents* and son qualify if: *You have a son age 12-17 and has been diagnosed with High-functioning Autism, or Aspergers Disorder. *Speak English as a primary language *Be able to complete 2-2.5 hours of Psychological tests, including computer tests *Have no auditory or visual impairments Call 818.677.6243 or email csun.psych.lab@gmail.com for more info. http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/1618/
Math & Words By Renee Each time a person goes past something not understood, the concept or material is not quite understood. It’s very important to….! What? You don’t understand? This is the Swiss cheese effect. Your child and is trying to learn material and take tests with these holes. Good effective tutoring finds the holes and makes mozzarella! If you like mozzarella, then call Renee Unger at 818-341-1400.
Perfect for a Mommy group, Toddle Tunes is offering 1/2 off a 6 class package (save $60) for the first 12 new moms in the Wed. 2pm, Pre-Adagio class (ages new-10mos). *Good for the first 12 mothers that respond only. Must respond on or before Sept. 15th. *Each mom must fill out the FREE TRIAL FORM on the web site and mention “Jens List” in the comment box *Not available for any other age group or class time. *1st series only Toddle Tunes – LA’s #1 Kids Music Class ~ LA Magazine.
Capital Construction & Development, Inc. Is it time to remodel your home?Capital Construction is the best construction company in the business – just ask their clients! Rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau and with glowing reviews on Angie’s List, Capital Construction knows the importance of finishing each job on time and within budget. Call them at 323-951-9897 and see for yourself!
Michele the Trainer lost 165lbs and kept it off since 1998 MTT is your personal trainer & Health Crusader 4 help to lose weight, get in shape or just get & feel HEALTHY ENERGY!One Jen’s List member says, “Michele, yesterday was so much fun. You are an amazing person on so many levels, I love you! We had a great time. You are one of the most generous people I have ever met. You think of every detail, are a true professional, and have a heart like no other. I want the whole world to know who you are! I can’t thank you enough for taking me under your wing and inspiring me every day to be well, improve and think of my health and well being. I am so glad we met.” Have a group & need a speaker/workshop?
PRESCHOOL GEMS: Love, Death, Magic, and Other Surprising Treasures from the Mouths of Babes McCollom’s wonderful collection of the most bizarre, hilarious, and jaw-dropping things overheard at her school. Some of the many entertaining quotes include: • “My mom lived in the nineties.” • “Something’s happening with my butt.” • “People are hamburgers in America.” • “I have a cool trick, but it’s not allowed.” By turns sweet, sinister, and naively sincere, these treasures show that kids are really just miniature people who are weirder and a lot less inhibited than their adult counterparts. PRESCHOOL GEMS is sure to delight parents, teachers and anyone looking for a laugh. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91oK1mJYLQw
Best Sports Classes around for ages 3-9
Vista Del Mar’s Miracle Theatre Mondays, 5:30pm Classes in dance, drama, music & musical theater for ages 7 & up. They offer fully inclusive classes for all abilities. Great socialization for the entire family. Children with autism & other special needs join with typically developing youth & professionals to create joyful meaningful relationships. 310.836.1223 x 322 http://www.vistadelmar.org/conference
Mary Poppins at the Ahmanson Theatre FINAL WEEKS! Must close Sept. 2nd! This hit has astonished over seven million people worldwide with its pure Broadway magic. With four productions currently running on three continents, Mary Poppins is one of the biggest stage musical successes in recent years to come out of London and New York. Family Friendly Price! $49 (Reg. $72-$92) for select seats now-Sept. 2nd* Tues.-Sun. evenings at 7:30pm, Sat. & Sun.matinees at 2pm To purchase, call 213.972.4400 and mention code SUGAR or visit www.centertheatregroup.org/SUGAR. *Conditions: Offers valid for all performances through Sept. 2nd in Rear Orchestra and Rear Mezzanine sections. Subject to availability. Offer does not apply to previously purchased tickets. May not be combined with any other offers.
Tuesday August 28th at 7:30pm Join this exclusive event in Sherman Oaks. – Younger looking Skin – Improves joint mobility – Fights sun damage – Powerful antioxidant – Multi-patented product – Not available in stores RSVP at 818-219-0040
Tips for selecting the right home contractor We just got done remodeling a home, I followed all 5 tips and had the BEST outcome. http://homes.yahoo.com/news/how-to-find-the-right-home-contractor.html
Parenting Group for moms and dads of Only Children Group meets near West Hollywood and is facilitated by a child psychologist who is also a parent of a grown only child. Group members have only children either by choice or circumstance and some are still on the fence on whether to expand their families. The children play with a childcare provider in an adjacent room. Contact Tracey for more information at traceym@mobileotr.com.
“Make-ahead” meal recipes
Home Styling & Organizing Look around, does your clutter drive you crazy? Fall is almost here…get organized and start fresh. Revital will make life easy and neat for you. Her services include kitchen, bathrooms, pantries and all closets anywhere in the house. Moving or going under construction? She will help sort and organize everything before and after, including your garage too. Mess Be Gone is dedicated to take stress off your life. 10% off for Jen’s List members. (818) 631-4282
12 tips, tricks, and ideas for getting a great first day of school photo
Your Jr. Chef can make dinner – Grapes and Sausages
Martial Arts Boot Camp(Gladiator Fit) This fun fat burning workout is designed to give you a fantastic strength and cardio workout. Expert instructors at Tom Bloom Karate in Thousand Oaks, will keep you motivated putting you through drills in martial arts, kickboxing, boxing, core training, dumbbells, plyometrics and a cool down and stretch while uplifting music is being played. Classes every Saturday morning, 8am-9am or 9:30-10:30 First class is free after that 8 sessions for $20 or $5 per class. 818-802-8111
http://blog.womenshealthmag.com/onlinedater/why-you-should
Start Piano at Home this School Year Learn how to play piano in the comfort of your own home. Musical Candy offers you all of your musical needs. From piano to theory lessons, Candice is delighted to enlighten you. Call (310)927-2720 or email chakimfar@gmail.com.
Free Workshop at Home Depot for ages 5-12 Saturday, September 1st from 9am-12pm Home Depot stores offer free drop-in Kid Workshops the first Saturday of each month. Children and their accompanying adults learn about tool safety while building birdhouses, fire trucks, mail organizers, and other items from pre-fab kits. Each child also receives a kid-sized Home Depot orange apron (while supplies last) and project pin. How-to clinics are offered for Mom and Dad, too.
Your Jr. Chef can make Honey and Apricot Fruit Leather
Robins Nest Kid-Care Open all year Monday-Friday 7:30am–6:30 pm Accepting Children ages 2 months to 11 years old Daily Home Made, Nutritious Breakfast, Lunch, And Snacks!!! Qualified, loving, Professional Staff Trained in CPR and First Aid Individualized Enriched Pre-School Program Indoor and outdoor curriculum, Potty Training, Art and Crafts, Music, Math/Science, Dramatic Play, Manipulatives, Dance, cooking, and much more!! After School Care only $300 per month Located off Corbin between Lassen and Devonshire in a quiet cul de sac Call for a Tour at 818-885-NEST
50 Reasons to Have a Baby http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-stir/newborn_b_1776917.html
Pick-Your-Own Romas Saturday, September 1st and Sunday, September 2nd Fresh-picked Romas are great for canning and make any tomato-based dish taste all the better! http://www.underwoodfamilyfarms.com/moorpark.html
Musical Theatre Workshop for ages 8-18: “Seussical” First class (with auditions for parts): Friday, August 31st at 4pm Don’t let the fact that it’s based on Dr. Seuss stories fool you. This Broadway musical is filled with fun & meaningful music, sung by characters experiencing real life challenges set in a magical world. Relevé Studios is seeking an ensemble cast of young actors willing to work hard and have fun. Ready to make bold character choices and take your acting to the next level? Workshop will culminate in performances Nov 16th, 17th & 18th. For info, call 818.343.7353. www.relevestudios.com/schedule
Child actors’ career consulting from one parent to another My child wants to be an actor! Where do I start? Does it cost money? How can my child book an acting role and gain set experience? How do I identify scams in the industry? Los Angeles-based Acting Kids Consultants’ services provide a short-cut to all available entertainment industry information relevant to you as a parent of an aspiring child actor and answer all your questions. From one parent to another! Email them at info@actingkidsconsultants.com or call them toll-free at 1-800-420-6790.
Say Goodbye To Diapers! Toileting Options For Your Toddler Monday, August 27th at 7pm You will learn the difference between toilet learning and toilet training, readiness signs, how we can best help children learn, and understanding the progress and setbacks that are a common part of this process. Different methods and options will be considered along with information about this exciting developmental stage and the important role its resolution plays in your child’s emotional development. Time for Q&A. Erica Stephenson, MA, MSW is a Psychotherapist, Parent Educator. 818-348-7529
Your toddler speaks to you about how to make mealtimes easier
12 Things a Mom Is Not http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rhiana-maidenberg/motherhood_b_1793092.html?utm_campaign=082112&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Alert-parents&utm_content=FullStory |
Monday August 27 2012
August 27, 2012 by
