Camp Kate Kate for tween entrepreneurs (ages 8-12) Camp Kate Kate for tween entrepreneurs will be hosted by Westfield Century City and Westfield Fashion Square, Sherman Oaks. Camp at the mall! Girls make their own product line, create a mini business and marketing plan, name their company, design a logo, business cards and sell their products. Girls also run their own pop up store for a day, at the end of the summer. Classes are one week and start in June. Enrollment is limited. Mention Jen’s List for a discount.
Today in History Make Up Your Own Holiday Day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=349 Ludwig von Beethoven dies in Vienna, Austria. (1827) Dr. Jonas Salk invents a vaccine to fight polio. The Eastman Dry Plate and Chemical Company manufactures the first motion picture film. (1885)
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Help provide for the babies! Visit Newborn In Needs’ booth at the Safety and Health Fair Saturday, March 30th from 10am-2pm Please stop by the booth for the San Fernando Valley Chapter of Newborns In Need. They provide baby items to needy families in local shelters, low income housing properties, pregnancy centers, a children’s’ home and a local hospital. If you would like to bring a donation, their wish list includes diapers, wipes, baby toiletries, clothing, toys and books. The booth will be at the Shadow Ranch/West Hills Neighborhood Council Safety and Health Fair at Shadow Ranch Park in West Hills. www.newbornsinneed.org/socalsfv
Stacy is one of the BEST (and most reasonably priced) home organizers in the valley I highly recommend Stacy for helping you to get organized. She was able to see solutions to our disorganization and chaos and can help you achieve your ultimate goal of a clutter free, organized home in a gentle, nonthreatening way. Whether it’s your own closet, kid’s playroom, kitchen or home office, Stacy will help to simplify your life. Call (818) 620-2420 or email stacy@strivetoorganize.com.
Water Whisperer Swim School: on CBS news, $15 off, swim in 10 lessons NEWSCLIP: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKISF998knE $15 off if you and a partner LIKE their official FB page. See what CBS says: http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/top-lists/best-swim-lessons-in-los-angeles/. 3 summers ago, educator Emily Cohen M.Ed, who developed the program, helped my then 4 yr olds, who were afraid, swim & become safer in the water. The WW has many happy Jen’s List clients! Click
Have your very own backyard private movie premier party When was the last time you remember totally RELAXING in your backyard or anywhere you can fit a 14 Foot inflatable Movie Screen! You supply only the movie! From the freshly popped popcorn, to the retro movie candy buffet; they do it all year long! Great for: Dive in Movies, Drive in Movies, Birthday Parties, Montages, Weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Dance Parties, Video Game Parties, Big Sports Games, Final TV Shows, Girls Night Out, Guys Night Out, Business Meetings, Charity Fund Raisers, School Fund Raisers and more. VERY reasonable!
Need women 25-45 for Anti Cellulite Gel Trial- Get great legs for summer-$100 Stipend Leading health and wellness distributor seeks women age 25-45 to test a new cellulite reduction gel for testimonial development and marketing purposes. The product is not yet available in the U.S., so be the first to try it! The 90-day trial requires four visits to N. Hollywood studio to photograph progress. Pictures will be of affected zones only. Trial starts in mid-April. $100 stipend will be paid at the end of the trial. Those interested should reply with age and recent picture. Email newvitalitytestimonials@gmail.com.
Thursday, April 11th from 6pm-8pm Calling all Southern CA Moms and Daughters! Do you want better role models for your daughter? BeDazzle-Do™, one of the nation’s fastest growing innovative and empowering organizations for girls. Their core values are: * Enrich the Lives of Girls * Entertain through Education & Empowerment * Create an Experience That Embraces Girl Power They are on a mission to create better role models for young girls … and need YOUR help! Help create these new role models through inspirational and aspirational characters girls can look up to. Join them for Cuties, Cupcakes, & Conversation. http://toginet.com/shows/thedivadownload
Field Dynamics is currently seeking women 18-75 years old who experience bladder leakage/incontinence to participate in a 45 minute focus group Tuesday, April 30th or Wednesday, May 1st in Encino For those that qualify and participate will receive a generous honorarium to “Thank you” for your time and opinion. If interested, contact Karen at 818.783.2502.
The World’s Best Tasting Organic Kombucha A living beverage made from tea and probiotic cultures It has been enjoyed for centuries in Eastern Europe and Asia, where it is considered an elixir of life and believed to be an immune booster, digestive aid, detoxifier, weight management aid, and healthy source of energy. *ThéBÜ is real kombucha – organic, raw, alive – and it tastes amazing! ThéBÜ is a living beverage it should be refrigerated at all times.
Try Mat Pilates for FREE! – Fun Workout Class at the Kids Club Every Wednesday and Friday from 9:30am-10:30am Join instructor Stacy Kvinsland for an intro to Mat Pilates, for a fun, low impact workout, that stretches the mind and body. First class is Free, then $10 a class or 5 sessions for $45. The Mat Pilates class is held at the Kids Club camp facility, located on the edge of Woodland Hills and Calabasas, at 23241 Ventura Blvd. Kids Club is just off the 101 freeway at the Woodlake exit. Childcare is available for $5. Call to sign up for your free class! (818) 591–CLUB
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Even If You Have Refinanced Last Year, You Might Be Able To Lower Your Rate Even More, At No Cost For your purchase or refinance, taking advantage of these incredible low rates, you need to call Richard Shuben of The Shuben Group. In most cases your loan will COST YOU NOTHING and he will make a donation to the school or charity of your choice when escrow closes! Richard has been a mortgage broker as well as an attorney for 18 years. He can do loans anywhere in California. When experience and integrity matter, you can rely on Richard. Call now to find out how much you’ll save! (818)883-9473
Fun Yahoo group for local parents If you are looking for a new group to share your ideas or meet other parents and get the latest scoop, Melissa is full of great ideas shared by you, the parents, about everything, for everyone! http://conejo-valley.macaronikid.com/article/141291/
Do You Know The Warning Signs Of Huffing? http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2013/03/21/do-you-know-the-warning-signs-of-huffing/
Amy’s Pet Sitting: TLC for the Furry, Feathery, Froggy, Fanged and Fishy Members of Your Family Let Amy’s Pet Sitting take care of your beloved pets while you are away from home. Service includes tons of TLC and playtime, food and water, grooming, poop-patrol and dog walks and runs (no packs!). Amy’s Pet Sitting also helps out around the house by bringing in mail, watering plants, taking out the trash and more! A minimum half-hour visit is $15 and includes everything listed above. Amy’s Pet Sitting covers the San Fernando Valley. Contact Amy at 310.463.4302 or amynacimiento@gmail.com.
8 Pareve Passover Desserts Coconut Macaroons, Pear Vanilla Sorbet, Citrus-Thyme Macaroons, Roasted Rhubarb and Strawberries, Chocolate Sorbet, Chewy Chocolate Meringues, Strawberry Sorbet, more. http://food52.com/blog/6128-8-parve-passover-desserts
Bye-bye minivans, sales slump while CUVs surge http://autos.yahoo.com/news/bye-bye-minivans–sales-slump-while-cuvs-surge-001612928.html
Laurel Hall School & ECC Annual Auction Fundraising Event Laurel Hall School is hosting their annual fundraising dinner and auction event, Saturday, May 4th. The theme is 80’s and they are looking for auction items, donations and sponsorships. They are currently selling ad space in the program, outdoor banners on Oxnard at the 170 freeway, as well as on their auction website www.laurelhall.onlineauctionbook.com. If you have items to donate or are interested in placing an ad, contact laurelhallgala@gmail.com.
Hypnotherapy Joe is a Certified Hypnotherapist who has assisted countless individuals with overcoming issues such as weight loss, smoking cessation, self-esteem, fears and phobias, stress and many more 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 and test anxiety. A parent is required to sit in during each session. April rates are $50 per session, a 66% reduction. Contact Joe at 818-990-5741.
Hip hop for pregnant women Just because you’re expecting doesn’t mean you can’t get down like Beyonce or Lady Gaga. Okay, maybe not quite as crazy as these ladies but with modified creative choreography you can keep fit and have fun doing it. Classes take place at Two Hearts in Sherman Oaks (www.twoheartsyoga.com) Saturdays at noon. First class is always free! For more information contact elayne@bumpbop.com.
Only $5 for a chance to win over $5000 in prizes Jesse is a 5th grader at Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies, a public school in Tarzana. They lost their title one & sports funding for next year so they’re trying to raise $425,000. They’re selling raffle tix for $5 each for a chance to win over $5000 in prizes, including a flat screen TV from Best Buy; trip for 2 to San Fran including flights, accommodations at the Hilton in an exec. suite with Sun. Brunch; 4 Park Hopper tix to Disneyland; Box seats for 4 at a Dodger’s game; and an American Express Gift card for $500! To buy tickets, send a check for $5 each to: SOCES Booster Club, Att: Loretta18605 Erwin Street, Tarzana, CA 91335. 501(c)3 TAX ID# 95–4465108. Include contact info/email. Email debilewin@me.com with any ?’s.
Music Together® Family Classes coming to Burbank in April Starting April 3rd Here We Grow is thrilled to bring internationally acclaimed Music Together® to Burbank this Spring! Family Classes (mixed ages: Birth-5 years) begin the first week of April! Register March 31st and receive a $10 discount with code EARLYBIRD10. Each child participates at his or her own developmental level in singing, moving, chanting, listening, observing, or exploring musical instruments. Join in the fun of this important family music experience!
Drumsense – Fun Drum Lessons for Any Age Here’s what people are saying about Drumsense instructor Kelly King Nate Morton (drummer for tv show The Voice) “Kelly is an outstanding instructor with creative and inspiring teaching methods.” Pam Jensen (Career woman and mother of two) “Kelly has made learning drums so much fun for all of us. As a parent learning with my children, he is able to relate to each of us and make it a blast!” Kelly has a teaching studio or can travel to your home for lessons. Individual and group rates.
West Coast Counseling Center Group Therapy in Encino, West Los Angeles and Westlake Village Group therapy is an interactive, dynamic and affordable way to enhance your communication skills, fine tune your life and alleviate social anxiety. WCCC Group therapy options include: Men’s Roundtable, A Circle of Women, “Restoring Us:” A Couples Group, The Young Adults Group, The Thirty Something Group, The Dating and Mating Group, Perceptions: A Co-Ed Group. Call 310.475.0223 or 818.986.0600 ex.1#/2# for an Introductory Group Consultation at no charge.
Easy easy Japanese basic stocks, dashi and kombu dashi Miso, noodle broth, ramen broth and ponzu sauce are just minutes away. These stocks sub well for meat/chicken/veg stock. Kombu (kelp) dashi is soaked kombu in water….period. Dashi is kelp stock with the addition of “bonito” flakes. Handy to have ready in the freezer for quick preparation. Liquid umami! http://food52.com/blog/6161-japanese-basics-kelp-stock-and-dashi-stock Some local places to get kombu, “bonito” flakes: http://www.99ranch.com/store-locator.aspx http://www.nijiya.com/store-location http://www.mitsuwa.com/tenpo/eindex.html http://www.seafoodcity.com/html/losAngeles.html
35 mind-blowing photos from space Taken by NASA, Hubble Space Telescope, Nobeyama Radio Observatory, JPL-Caltech, ESA, more, of galaxies, deep space field, nebulas, our planets, the sun, stellar nurseries, stars, more. Wondrous. http://www.weather.com/news/science/space/nasa-space-photos-20130322
Lotty Dotty: The Perfect Items for Mom and Children The paper doll-inspired t-shirts allows one to change the look of one’s T-shirt by using 3D detachable parts. T-shirts feature a screen-printed figure, reminiscent of a paper-doll, on the front of the T-shirt, with a sewn-on Velcro bathing suit on which a variety of mini designer Velcro-backed “outfits” can be attached and detached at will. Playing dress up with children has never been more fun, mothers can dress up their T-shirt and match it with their daughters for a fun way to match! Both children and adults T-shirts are composed of 100% organic cotton and screen-printed with a doll of your choice. Each doll comes with a signature Tutu dress and one Star dress.
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Clumsy Cat (Dingo Games Inc.) This app is guaranteed to be a hit with young kids. For the first time ever, kids are supposed to do as much damage as possible. In order to win this game, this clumsy kitty must destroy as many items before its owners return. Kids will love wreaking havoc with their new feline friends. https://itunes.apple.com/hk/app/clumsy-cat/id553051180?mt=8
Familio A private simple way to share and treasure your family moments with the people you love.
No Sew, One Shoulder Shirt-DIYhttp://wobisobi.blogspot.com/2012/07/no-sew
For all of you that are popcorn fanatics Gaslamp Popcorn is handmade in small batches, using only all natural pure cane sugar, canola oil, and popcorn … with just a pinch of sea salt. Every kernel is popped by the popcorn experts. They will be rolling out new flavors in the coming months, so even if the delectable all natural kettle corn isn’t your thing, they will have something to satisfy your taste buds soon, stay tuned! (Psst … Think caramel corn and white cheddar). It is SO good! http://www.rudolphfoods.com/brands/gaslamp/
Inflammatory Foods: 9 Of The Worst Picks For Inflammation http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/21/inflammatory-foods-worst-inflammation_n_2838643.html
Sara Mann “Lullabies” Cd Proceeds benefitting the PKD Foundation Sara Mann is an accomplished singer/songwriter who has toured with Miley Cyrus, Katherine McPhee, and Harry Belafonte, among others. Her latest release is an album of classic and original lullabies, with sale proceeds to benefit the PKD Foundation (http://www.pkdcure.org).Billy Ray Cyrus guests on the album in a duet of Eric Clapton’s “Tears In Heaven.” Album is available on iTunes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=HiYRK5phJ8U |
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