Wednesday September 26 2012









Your bathroom beautifully remodeled
in just one week!


One Week Bath is not just about speed, it is about the art of designing and transforming a bathroom to fit its clients’ needs. Speed is simply a byproduct of experience and a system that ensures a great result each and every time. For owner Matt Plaskoff, the company is about helping people renovate a space that they will ultimately love every day. One Week Bath handles every detail from in-home design to the final inspection – no surprises. As always your bathroom completed on time and on budget with No Cost Overruns – Guaranteed! Call today at 1-800-ONE-WEEK or visit them online at www.OneWeekBath.com.


 


 


Today in History


Johnny Appleseed’s birthday


Family day


http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=166


The U.S. Postal Service was founded. (1789)


www.history.com/this-day-in-history


 


 


Monthly deliveries for kids ages 3-7 to get hands-on with art, science, crafts, imaginative play, and more!


As busy moms, it’s hard to come up with fun hands-on activities to do with your kids, let alone get the materials! Kiwi Crate is designed to spark kids’ natural creativity and curiosity with hand-selected and kid-tested projects and materials. They are so cool! They created Kiwi Crate because we want to make it fun and easy to spend “healthy,” delightful time building, exploring and creating together.


www.kiwicrate.com


 


 


Is your child struggling with homework?


Linda Creager, M.A. is an educator with more than 25 years experience. Her career as a teacher, school director, and educational consultant allows her to identify issues before they become problems at home or school. She works with students entering K-4th grade, on homework assignments, organizational skills, and study skills. The program will improve your child’s reading, writing, and math skills. She also works with older students to improve their writing, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. Good writing skills are essential for your child to be successful throughout his/her education. Additionally, she’ll meet with teachers/administrators to help facilitate the best education for your child. Call 818-516-9691 or email lcreager@earthlink.net.


 


 


Looking for a new fundraiser idea that doesn’t require you to sell anything or your members to buy anything? Try MOGLrasier!


MOGL, the free game that hooks you up with cash-back for eating out, has developed the easiest platform to raise money for your team, school, church/temple group, community, etc. Simply have members sign up for MOGL using a special code & your organization will earn $10 for every person enrolled. Your members then enjoy the benefits of 10% cash-back at restaurants/bars all over CA. No more door-to-door or standing in front of the grocery store. MOGL will provide you with a custom email blast & tracking system. No cost to you/your members. This is a TOTALLY free, email fundraiser that benefits your group 365 days a year. Email support@MOGL.com for more information.


 


 


Daddy Bootcamp by Club MomMe


With Pump Station’s Wendy Haldeman, Daddy Scrubs’ Robert Nichols, & Ivy & Osborn’s Ivy Marguiles


Join us on Thursday September 27th at 6:30 pm at Kidville for a Daddy Bootcamp unlike any other expectant parent class:


Daddy Skills:


*Swaddle Clinic


*Diapering Clinic


*Bottle Cleaning


Third Trimester


-Packing for the Hospital, Creating a Contact List, Who Took My Wife?


During Labor & Delivery


-Being the Best Birth Partner, Knowing Your Limitations, I’m The Daddy!


Bringing Baby Home:


-Average Day with A Newborn, Getting on A Schedule, Baby Makes Three – And Baby Makes Three.


Dinner and dessert will be provided. All attendees will receive a gift bag with an Avent Bottle, Baby Comfy Nose, Daddy Scrubs Swag & a giveaway ticket.


www.clubmomme.com


 


 


Trader Joe’s recalls peanut butter linked to salmonella cases


http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-peanut-butter-recall-20120924,0,5228064.story


 


 Special Event Icon MUSE School-Lavender Faire Event, a fun eco family event


Saturday, October 27th from 11-4pm (hike-a-thon from 9am-12pm)


MUSE School annual Lavender Faire, join the fun with Children’s Activities-crafts, art, building, rock climbing and more! Also, Music, Eco Market place, Organic Food, Experiential Workshops and more.


$10 / $5 for 12 yrs and under, tickets and info at www.museschool.org. (half off with this info) Parking is across the street at the Malibu Creek State Park in Calabasas. Register at https://bos.etapestry.com/fundraiser/MuseElementary/hike-a-thon/


 


 


Breaking 27’s “Break The Bully” School Tour


www.breaking27.com


 


Special Icon  Xtreme Desserts now offering Specialty Cakes


Xtreme Desserts known for their Delicious Cookie Sandwiches, (Red Velvet, German Chocolate, Carrot Cake etc.) Brownies & Bread puddings and “New” are our  Specialty Cakes for your upcoming party or event. (Sponge Bob, Thomas The Train, Princess Cakes, Patron Cake and beyond) & Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches. Jens List members get free local delivery for all orders until the end of October. Call (818)505.1759 or email Indulge@XtremeDesserts.com for more info.


11990 Ventura Blvd. in Studio City


http://www.xtremedesserts.com/specialty-cakes.html


 


 


Fascinated with undersea life? 
 
Slide show of newly discovered creatures. Fish with teeth on its tongue, Venus fly trap anemone, species of sea cucumbers with “arms,” the Zombie worm, more.
http://www.ouramazingplanet.com/213-gallery-creatures-from-the-census-of-marine-life.html


 


Special Event Icon  Free Mommy n’ Me & Kids Yoga/Music Classes


LIL YOGIS: Yoga~Music~Dance


Ages 4-8 Free class


Wednesday, October 3rd at 4pm.


6 week Series: Oct. 10th-Nov. 14th for $75


LOVEBUG & ME: MUSIC~MOVEMENT


Ages 0-5 (plus parent)


Free class Thursday, October 4th at 10:30am


6 wk series: Oct. 11th-Nov. 15th for $75


For class descriptions & registration, go to www.GoddessMamas.com./


 


 


Chandler Elementary School Directory


The school is putting together its inaugural school directory to be distributed to its students and faculty in November of 2012. They are a California Distinguished School with almost 600 students located in Sherman Oaks and will be giving out a directory with information about the school to each family and staff for free. There are still  advertising spots available and they are looking for local businesses interested in reaching their families and supporting the school. Business card ads are only $50, and larger ads are also available. If interested, contact Jamie Kinsley at (818) 681-5002 or email jbkinsley@yahoo.com. Deadline to submit copy and payment is October 5th.   


 


 


Marina Del Rey Parasailing


They specialize in providing the safest, easiest, and most exciting watersport activity available – PARASAILING! Breathtaking panoramic views of the Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach Boardwalk await as you are gently lifted from the boat’s flight deck to your chosen altitude. Choose from 500 or 800 ft rides. Share in the fun – bring your friends and family. Flights can accommodate two or three people at a time.
www.MarinaDelReyParasailing.com


 


 


5 Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe


http://therickilakeshow.com/Parenting/5-Tips-to-Keep-Your-Kids-Safe


 


 


Cooking Classes at Surfas Culver City ( Student inspired)


Select Tuesdays during October; Daytime.


Each class is a two-hour hands-on class with a sit down lunch following. Class size is limited to allow personal attention to each student. While individual items or ingredients may be changed to respond to the best ingredients available at the time, the theme, spirit, and idea of each class will not change.


October 2nd – 10am : soups I, $100.


October 16th – 10am : the sweet side of savory, $100.


October 30th – 10am : simple chicken dinners, $100.


http://www.chefmorgan.com/surfas-classes-fall-2012


 


 


Home prices back to ’03 levels


http://money.cnn.com/2012/09/25/real_estate/home-prices/index.html?source=linkedin


 


 


Tap Lessons for ages 2 to 92 with professional tap dancer, director and teacher, Johnnie Hobbs


Johnnie teaches group & private lessons of the first true American dance: Tap. He teaches several skill sets in a fun & supportive environment. Johnnie’s been teaching tap since he was 17. In LA he’s taught at Edge Center, Burbank Dance Center, Wild Card Dance, and Relevè Studios. Johnnie has performed at the Showtime at the Apollo in New York, DC, and Central America. He directed, Nostalgia, a tap film with Dule Hill (USA’s Psych). Specialties: Basic to advanced tap, history, broadway/jazz tap, hoofing, audition preparation & performance skills, posture/placement and more! 1st lesson is 50% off! Call 818-322-6273 or email Jh3@me.com for more info.


http://johnniehobbs.com/Johnnie_Hobbs/Home.html


 


 


10 unexpected dangers for babies


http://strollertraffic.com/traffic-log/article/how-toxic-is-your-teether/


 


 


Looking For a Business of Your Own?


This is a tremendous opportunity for somebody who wants to step into a turn-key business. An award -winning kids party venue offering a variety of themes. The business offers high profit margin, cash-flow and has established large following of clientele, also enormous opportunity for growth! Perfect location in reputable shopping center that has a track record of success! Owners looking to sell for the right candidate, for somebody that has entrepreneur characteristics, driven to succeed and must have capital to invest. If this sounds like you, email brlom@aol.com. This is a confidential sell, only a broad description is listed however will disclose more information with a serious inquiry.

 


Photos and Memories For You


Affordable Onsite Photographer to capture and organize your memories specializing in Personalized Photo Gifts, Events, Parties, Family Reunions, Children’s B-day Parties, Small Weddings: You receive package options with your choice of a disc of your photos (High Res for Prints and J-pegs for posting), a download link to view your photos, A DVD Photo Montage and Virtual e-mail viewing link option designed with your favorite songs, Photo Album Book to print, Photos Printed and Mounted in Personalize Frames of your choice. Call Jen at 310.993.1134 or email photosandmemoriesforyou@gmail.com


 


 


In honor of the Clifford the Big Red Dog’s 50th anniversary, Scholastic is offering two BIG ways to participate:


Clifford’s BIGGEST Birthday Card Campaign lets you create your own personalized birthday card to send to Clifford!


http://www.scholastic.com/clifford/birthday/


Clifford’s BIG Birthday Sweepstakes recognizes Clifford’s actual birthday, February 14, 2013, by inviting everyone to enter the Sweepstakes for a chance to be a part of the celebration. Winners will have the opportunity to invite 50 friends and family to a BIG Clifford themed birthday celebration in their hometown! Teachers also may enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win a Clifford birthday party for their classroom.


http://www.scholastic.com/clifford/sweepstakes/


 


 


Special for New Campers for Fall Camp at Camp JCA Shalom


October 12th-14th


For only $95, campers new to Camp JCA Shalom in grades 1-10 can experience the magic of Fall Camp. Teens in grades 8-10 will enjoy a special weekend just for teens, and 11th graders can be CITs for the first time. The weekend at camp includes ropes course, hiking, arts & crafts, nature, garden, song session, Sukkot celebration, and more! For more information, go to http://campjcashalom.com or call 818-889-5500 and ask for Alison or Joel.


 


 


2 Tickets for the Balboa Beach Music Festival in Newport Beach


Saturday, October 13th  


A Benefit for the Balboa Performing Arts Theater Foundation. Festival features 10 artists performing on 2 stages. Headliners include Matt Nathanson, Joshua Radin, A Fine Frenzy, and Maria McKee. 2 General Admission tickets, $45 each (face value).


www.balboabeachfest.com


 



An Inspirational Book By a Teen That Shows Young People How They Can Make a Difference


When Talia Leman was 10, she rallied students from 4000 U.S. school districts to report more than $10 million for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. Realizing the potential harnessed, she founded RandomKid, a nonprofit organization that brings youth together across the globe, providing them with innovative tools/resources to create positive change. Today the efforts of 12 million children bringing aid to four continents. Talia, now 17, shows readers how to find their passion and make room for life’s surprises, demonstrating that everyone has what it takes to make a difference. The book will inspire you to rethink and reimagine what’s possible.


http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/


 


 


Learn How To Roll The Perfect Pretzel Like Auntie Anne’s Pretzels


http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2012/09/24/learn-how


 


 


BARK


Founded in 2007, it is an all-volunteer program that encourages children to increase their reading skills and self-confidence by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs. Students find it intimidating to read in front of classmates, but love to read to the non-judgmental, calming dogs. BARK now has 128 teams listening to kids in more than 90 schools and libraries in California.


www.barkdogs.org


 



Swizzle: Clean Your Inbox & Save Money


A free email organizer and deal finding service that helps consumers stay updated on sales and insider promotions. In a matter of seconds, The Swizzle leads users through a simple process to safely unsubscribe from unwanted email subscriptions, ridding inboxes of clutter that can be overwhelming. Once the clutter is gone, users then choose to receive a single “Daily Swizzle” email combining deals from their favorite brands into one simple email each day. The Swizzle is owned by Keep Holdings – a company that focuses on advertising, commercial email and e-commerce with an emphasis on how the social web can bring brands and consumers together in newly productive ways.


www.TheSwizzle.com


 


Meals in a Snap!


http://www.fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/


 


 


Kids Art & Science Enrichment Academy


Mr. “B” & Mrs. Diamond taught their very popular art and science enrichment at Conejo Jewish Day School in Spring. Programs After School, the premium enrichment company is now in its 4th year of business and is actively teaching unique curriculum in community centers and schools from Calabasas to Ventura. With a powerful combination of their formal education and experience, both Mr. “B” and Mrs. Diamond are also NASA/JPL certified STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Educators. Engaging learning with unique and exciting content is offered in the afterschool setting at their new location. 


(805) 404-8240


www.programsafterschool.com


 


Hormone Balancing Workshop


Sunday, October 21st from 10in


New You Salon


15915 Ventura Boulevard, Penthouse in Encino
In this workshop you will learn:
•Foods that support hormone balance
•Foods that wreck havoc to your hormones •How environmental factors could be sabotaging your best intentions •Easy, restorative yoga poses that will help relieve symptoms of hormone imbalance and help increase strength and energy.
Wear comfortable clothing and bring your yoga mat. Reserve your spot now. Space is limited. For more information call Karen at (818) 400-5410 or Judy at (818) 400-9862.
www.karenrothnutrition.com


 


 


‘Children Succeed’ With Character, Not Test Scores


http://www.npr.org/2012/09/04/160258240/children-succeed-with-character-not-test-scores


 


 


What’s Paining You? Whether rebuilding or protecting your health – we can help!


Are you REALLY ready to create a better healthier you? Tired of the confusing “mis-information”?!


Sample successes have been in:


Diabetes Management (children or adults – 100% guarantee), Reducing high cholesterol (100% guarantee), allergy desensitization (100% guaranteed), pain relief (100% guarantee), and Poor circulation, Fat loss, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, and more!


What’s paining you? For free confidential assessment, call 1.800.608.3044, or direct 1.818.231.2258.


www.chadashhealthInstitute.com


 


 


Meant 2 Be: 25% Off Promotion
Mention this ad on Jen’s List and get 25% off your total purchase. One time per customer. May not be used on sale items. Expires Sunday, October 7
th.


18719 Ventura Boulevard in Tarzana.
(818) 760-5050
Info@meant2beinc.com


 


Relevé Studios: Sing, Dance, Act – A Benefit Show for Lity Daisy Memorial Scholarship 
 
Sunday, September 30th at 2pm
An all-star show to benefit the Little Daisy Memorial Scholarship featuring the singing, dancing and acting talents of the Relevé Studios faculty. Hosted by comedian and “Hoodwinked” writer/director, Cory Edwards. Hip hop, sketch comedy, vocal ballads, broadway, original & comic tunes, jazz, Hawaiian, lyrical, contemporary, jive, rumba, ballet, tap and more. General Admission Tickets available at www.littledaisy.org. Performance located at Birmingham High School.


 


Are you ready have the best skin of your life? Tired of spending $ on expensive laser treatments?


The doctors that created Proactive now have amazing product lines for sundamage! A combination of hydroquinone and kojic acid visibly brightens skin, evens skintone and fades brown spots. The lightening treatment has retinol and vitamin c, and the sunscreen prevents future discoloration by blocking pigment-stimulating UV rays.”Reverse” combines avobenzone and free radical-fighting colorless carotenoids.10% off for Pcs and 5% donation to breast cancer research! Call 310-404-3983 for more info. 60 day $ back guarantee!


http://christinel.myrandf.com