Independent Advisor with Lia Sophia
Bling it on! Lia Sophia makes holiday shopping easy with in-home jewelry parties!
Have the holiday shopping come to you by hosting a private party! Invite friends over and spend your time playing games, winning prizes, and trying on beautifully unique jewelry that is guaranteed for life.
Hostesses receive:
– 20% of show sales (with the chance to double it to 40%!) in FREE jewelry
– Up to 4 pieces at hostess only pricing
– Up to 5 pieces at 50% off, AND -Monthly hostess-only specials!
Contact Shannon at shannon.liasophia@ymail.com for details and to book your party!
www.liasophia.com/blingmeshannon
Today in History
Get smart about credit day
http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=195
Sweetest Day
Brandied Fruit Day
International Newspaper Carrier Day
www.history.com/this-day-in-history
Check out this Weekend’s Fun-filled Activities Calendar
Lots of things to do around town, including the Annual Jewish County Fair, dozens of harvest / Halloween festivals, and fun shows for the kids. Also, School Open House season is gearing up, plus all those great holiday boutiques – please let us know of any that we’re missing.
Professional “Mini” Photography Session this Sunday at Tapia Bros in Encino
Book a half hour ‘mini’ session with Erika today!! Tapia Brothers is a wonderful farm located in Encino, just off the 101. They have an amazing pumpkin selection (perfect background for autumn photos), a corn maze, and a pen with barnyard animals…oh, and cool old tractors! It’s a great way to get professional pictures taken for the holidays, or just for the memories. Email Erika at erika@erikaanne.com to find out more and schedule.
www.erikaanne.com
Seeking Vendors for Holiday Boutique
November 30th from 12-5pm
Held at the Oak Park Community Center. A portion of all sales will be donated to Gift of Life – LA, a non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives of children born with Congenital Heart Disease. All interested vendors should contact Brenda Small at 818-625-7402 or email jksmall@pacbell.net.
Unique PersonalizedBaby Gift – Bubbies Goodies
Celebrate that new bundle of joy with 10% off the unique framed T-shirt baby announcements and burp cloths. They make amazing gifts or perfect to buy to add to your nursery! As seen on Flipping Out and Tori & Dean, Rachel Zoe and Giada De Laurentis. The signature custom made keepsake is a wonderful reward for every mom! Email Justine@bubbiesgoodies.com with any questions! Use coupon code Jenslist10 at checkout.
www.bubbiesgoodies.com
Sustainable Sunday & Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, Oct.21st at 2pm
2-3pm Sustainable Sunday – Tour Get a behind the scenes tour for what makes this the first Net-Zero Visitor Center in the National Park Service.
3-4pm Sustainable Sunday – Scavenger Hunt Grab your digital camera or cell phone for this hunt. Talk with a ranger about what you find and earn a “green” prize!
Meet by the fountain at King Gillete Ranch.
Tom’s Toys Introduces Flippie Slippies!
Saturday, October 20th from 11am- 2pm
Tom’s Toys located at 2954 Beverly Glen Circle in the Beverly Glen Shopping Center off Mulholland will be selling Flippie Slippies with the creator and owner of DBD Designs. Bring your toddler or young girl in to try on and purchase fluffy, tingly, flip flop slippers that can be worn all year round inside and outside! The toddler Flippie Slippies have elastic back straps to keep those little feet secure!
www.flippieslippie.com
Add more fun, color and festivities to your party or event with Creative Faces face painting, henna and glitter tattoos, airbrush T-shirts and tattoos, hair feathers and hair tinsel
Their artists come to your party and decorate your guests with amazing face painting and tattoos. Their prices are affordable and they are great with kids of all ages. The artists are moms and fellow Jen’s Listers! Call now for a $10 discount.
FREE Heating & Air Conditioning Workshop
Saturday, November 10th from 10am-12pm
Kahn Heating and Air Conditioning has scheduled a Homeowner Workshop on Saturday, November 10th from 10am until about noon. This is a great way for homeowners to learn about thermostats, filters, rebates, repairs, maintenance and all other aspects of residential heating and air conditioning systems. Bring your questions and coffee, literature and a snacks will be provided. Call (818) 886-2600 to reserve your seat(s). For more information or questions, send emails to jberry@kahnair.com.
Law Grad and former Nanny Available to Tutor
• English Composition & Literature
• Essay Writing
• American History & Government
• Psychology
• Speech & Debate
• Public Speaking
• Study & Organizational Skills
• Law
• $35: K-8
• $40: High School
• $45: College
• $50: Law School
• $55: “Baby” Bar Exam
Contact: Christine Terry, B.A., J.D.M at 310-254-0909 or christinemarieterry@gmail.com.
Mom and Dad — Do You Have Five Minutes?
A Girl For All Time®
Series of modern day heirlooms: beautifully crafted dolls, books, and keepsakes designed to encourage imaginative and creative play for girls aged 6+. Heirloom quality toys, these beautiful dolls are crafted to the highest of standard, combining traditional hand crafted methods with the latest technology available. Durable enough to last a lifetime, each doll is accompanied by exquisite customizable Keepsake books and thrilling novels.
New Gluten Free Cookbook: Great For Moms & Their Families, the No Excuses Gluten Free Cookbook
The No Excuses Gluten Free Cookbook! Over 150 delicious kid-friendly recipes. Easy for moms to make amazing gluten-free dishes for the whole family. Pizza, waffles, chocolate chip cookies and more. Recently featured at Sundance Resort. Don’t let another Holiday go by without great Gluten-Free Food for the entire family! See the Harvest Recipe Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-TmkbgB9Lc.
www.noexcusesglutenfreecookbook.com
Found L.A.’s FREE, citywide event
Sun., Oct. 21st – Start times range, 9am-5pm, based on tour
Residents, public figures & renowned artists volunteer to share their unique perspective & passion on their culturally dynamic L.A. neighborhoods. Confirmed 2012 tours include the Byzantine-Latino Quarter, Eagle Rock, Filipinotown, Frogtown (Elysian Valley), Highland Park, Little Ethiopia, Little Tokyo, NoHo Arts District, So. Central Avenue, South L.A./Southern California Library, & Watts House Project. From a Coffee Ceremony in Little Ethiopia; to creating a trail (Eagle Rock tour); to Councilwoman Jan Perry’s Central Ave. tour that kicks off the day. Learn something new about your neighborhood OR discover one across town!
http://www.lacommons.org/2012/09/26/found-la-festival-of-neighborhoods/
One with the Water®
This 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offers competitive swim training and year-round swim instruction. They emphasize having fun and personally connecting with you so that you can relax and become One with the Water®. They provide swimming lessons to children and adults, including those diagnosed with autism, Asperger’s, ADD, ADHD, sensory integration, anxiety, Down and CHARGE syndrome, auditory processing disorders and dyslexia. They offer lessons to those with a desire to improve their stroke technique, triathletes looking for the competitive edge in open-water swimming, to people who have never been in the water before, and to those of us wanting to take a healthy break from the stress and overstimulation in the world today.
7 days at the beautiful Marriott Waiohai on Kauai
Luxury condo at an amazing beachfront Marriott property on the south shore of Kauai, HI. Walking distance from Poipu Beach. Condo is 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with a large great room and a fully stocked kitchen. Master bedroom and bath, guest room with 2 queen beds and a pull out couch in the great room. Sleeps 8. Dates available: December 7, 2012- December 14, 2012. To rent by the night you would pay over $3800 plus tax. Asking $1600 or best offer.
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/lihwi-marriotts-waiohai-beach-club/
“Open Play” at Outside the Box
Plan your PLAY DATE at OTB! Come enjoy our drums, shakers, bells, special musical instruments, vast sensory tools, “tiny library”, balls, inflatable adventure equipment, and more! Open play will offer moms a chance to get to know each other, and the children a chance to interact with each other outside of OTB class. We are purposely inviting children of all ages to play together. This helps teach “modeling” and “empathy” and is important to development. Open Play is available to OTB families and non-OTB families. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 2-4:30pm. The instruments are fun, exploratory and clean! Call (818) 348-PLAY for more information, or email registration@otbee.com.
Your Beginning Jr. Chef can make Apple and Cheese Quesadillas
With shredded sharp cheddar and thinly sliced apples folded into a ww tortilla, warm in skillet to melt cheese. What an accomplishment! Parental supervision.
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipe/apple-and-cheddar-whole-wheat-quesadillas
RPM FITNESS STUDIO Open House in Toluca Lake!
Today Saturday, October 20th
Free Classes & Massage. Specials: 20 Classes, $99, 10 Classes, $59 for… NEW CLIENTS. Clients Who Haven’t Been Here for 6 Months Existing Clients that Bring 1 Friend 6am – BOOTCAMP – 1/2 off Any Bootcamp for New Clients.
OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE
8:30am – Spin – Cynthia
8:30am – Cardio – Salsa
9:30am – Spin – Marlon
10:30am *Spin/Yogalites – Eddy
10am – The Karyn Technique – Best butt workout in LA
4444 Lankershim Blvd. in Toluca Lake
Happy Piggybank Company is your one-stop shop for financial organization
They offer QuickBooks bookkeeping and financial management from QuickBooks ProAdvisors and Certified QuickBooks Experts. They handle tax preparation, business license and certificate filings, small business payroll, and guidance on how to set up a small business. They have expertise in special areas such as: landlord-tenant contracts, entertainment industry contracts and financials and forensic bookkeeping…just to name a few!
A Little Bit Of Extra Sleep Pays Off Big For Kids
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2012/10/15/a-little-bit-of-extra-sleep-pays-off-big-for-kids/
Open House featuring Gold Canyon Candles and Premier Designs Jewelry
Saturday, October 20th from 12pm-3pm ONLY
Stop by Yolanda’s Mexican Restaurant in Simi Valley and see the new Fall lines of Gold Canyon Candles and Premier Designs Jewelry. Gold Canyon will be featuring all of the new holiday scents! Premier Designs has over 20 NEW pieces! CASH AND CARRY! Perfect for Holiday shopping!
590 East Los Angeles Avenue in Simi Valley, 93065
(805) 306-9933
www.kferdman.mygc.com or www.premierdesigns.com
Santa Clarita Swap Meet is hosting a Candy-Land delight for families
Oct. 28th from 10am-1pm (while supplies last)
Looking for something spooktacular to do with your family? The Santa Clarita Swap Meet is presenting Candy-Land for children and families. Come dressed in your costume and be prepared to collect candy in different locations in our swap meet. They will provide the Halloween bags to collect your goodie. If you have any questions regarding this event, contact 661-259-3886.
Here’s an LA Mom whose mission is to expand her family’s dining out options
See what helpful tips, restaurant recommendations and fabulous advice Jessica Ritz offers on how to eat out with little ones without settling for the same chain restaurants. Can’t wait to try Ricky’s Fish Tacos! http://lamomsdig.com/share/jessica-ritz/
Reboot, Restore, Revitalize! Boost your immune system & melt tension
Friday, November 9th at 6:30pm
Yes, it’s true; the holidays are just around the corner. Are you feeling rested, breathing deeply and fully every day? Are you able to calm your body and mind with all the deadlines and dates ahead, able to leap tall department stores in a single bound? Isn’t it better to be at your best going into it? Deep Stretch and Relaxation Yoga is here for you! Come on in, re-boot, restore, revitalize! Melt away tension, boost your immune system, connect with you!
http://creativewellnesswithcarol.com/blog/2012/10/deep-stretch-and-relaxation-reboot-rebalance
Massage for kids’ parties, birthdays and office gatherings
Therapeutic massage therapy available at your offices, home and events. Uses different modalities:
Sports Massage
Structural Massage
Hot Rocks Massage
Pregnancy bodywork
TMJ ( Jaw tightness )
Lymphatic drainage
Reflexology
Thai bodywork
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (wrist and hand overuse)
818-642-1228
http://www.yelp.com/biz/dana-altschuler-studio-city
Acting Kids Consultants
“My child wants to be an actor!” “Where do I start?” “How do I separate scams from the real thing?” Do you ask these questions? Los Angeles-based and bonded 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 to help you to make the right and safe decisions for your child.
Email them at info@actingkidsconsultants.com or call 800-420-6790 .
A Crime Avoidance lecture with Self Defense Expert Marc “Animal” MacYoung
Friday Nov 16th at 7pm
The free crime avoidance is part of a 3 day seminar with Court Recognized Expert Marc “Animal” MacYoung. Topics to be covered will include; Crime Avoidance, how to get home safe before the trouble starts. Please RSVP. There will also be in depth training covering Martial Mechanics/Force Physics. Course Descriptions: http://marcmacyoung.com/courseDescriptions.htm.
Registration Info: http://www.nononsenseselfdefense.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=103.
Half Price Hypnotherapy Sessions
Joe is a Certified Hypnotherapist who has aided countless individuals with overcoming issues such as weight loss, smoking cessation, self esteem, fears and phobias, stress and many other issues. Along with working with adults, Joe specializes in pediatric hypnosis, helping children with their issues. A few of these are fear of the dark, bed wetting, test anxiety and many more. A parent is required to sit in during each session. Phone sessions are also available. Contact Joe at 818-990-5741.
Great Deals on 2012 Photo Christmas Cards, Hanukkah Cards & Holiday Party Invites
Sweet Peas & Stilettos has scoured the web to bring you a fabulous selection of holiday cards from the most popular stationery stores. Whether you are looking to showcase a fabulous photo of your entire family, or keep it simple with a happy new year note, you’ll find a great selection of chic, modern cards. We also have lots of coupon codes & discounts so you can save a bundle.
http://www.sweetpeasandstilettos.com/family/modern-christmas-holiday-photo-cards/
Games for kids 3 and up
They are so many games to choose from. Check out this list that are actually fun for the whole family.
http://www.happyhealthymom.com/index.php
AD Business Plans specializes in custom business plans tailored for your company
The dedicated and highly qualified team of professionals take pride in their work and present you with timely and efficient service. They deliver peace of mind at AFFORDABLE prices whether you are starting a new business or you are an established company with dozens of employees and planning to expand, they can help by creating a professional business plan. Call 818-404-9528 or email ADBusinessPlans@aol.com.
Ignite Your Child’s Creative Talent
A new, groundbreaking book is out, Creative Genius: How to Grow The Seeds Of Creativity Within Every Child, by Marjorie Sarnat. It has 360 pages of over 100 imaginative lessons, fun activities, Picture Prompts, and a guide to understanding creative thinking. Your kids will astonish you as they brainstorm and think beyond the obvious. Ages 6-14 Introductory Offer Only $18.75 (Reg. $25). Save 25% WITH PROMO CODE – LVUWPMXY. Offer Valid Through Nov 5th.
https://www.createspace.com/4010608
ageLOC – Get Back Your Youth!
Diminish wrinkles & tighten skin in 5 minute treatments with a patented hand-held machine the size of a cell phone. Guaranteed to work on face & the body. Have energy all day & restful deep sleep with a natural supplement. Look & feel years younger with a 90 day money back guarantee. Check out www.nsevideos.com and http://www.healthy-anti-aging-for-life.com/galvanic-treatments.html. For a free demo with no obligation, contact Jenn at jennifer@alumni.ucla.edu or 213.999.4560.
Are you embarrassed by the state of your home? Kelly Wallace-Wilson, your clutter therapist, can help you
Kelly can organize your closets, kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, garage and run all the errands that you can never seem to get to. She is not afraid of your messy drawers or scary closets! Kelly can streamline your life and help you clear out that clutter that has been on your ‘to do’ list for so long. Gift certificates are also available for your messy friends and family! Email YourClutterTherapist@gmail.com for more info.