Got kids? Like family vacations? MiniTime is a new trip-planning website that makes planning family vacations a breeze. You’ll find reviews of kid-friendly hotels and attractions written by parents, so you’ll always get recommendations tailored to your family. “What slingshots this new family travel website to the head of the line is that it’s travel suggestions are based on the age of your kids.” – Los Angeles Times Win 2 Nights at a Great Wolf Lodge Indoor Water Park Resort! It’s easy to enter! 1. Sign up on http://www.minitime.com/jenslist. 2. Write a review of a kid-friendly hotel or attraction Each review qualifies as an entry. Enter by 4/30. One winner will be chosen at random.
Today in History Something on a Stick Day Nathaniel Briggs patents the washing machine. (1797) www.history.com/this-day-in-history
Tired of staring at long aisles of baby products trying to figure out what to register for? Check out MomciergeLA – The Pump Station & Nurtury’s newest Preferred Partner. MomciergeLA manages the hassle of preparing for baby so expectant parents can focus on what’s most important to them – their babies. Sarah & Jessica are two moms with 6 – nearly 7- kids between us (including twins!). The classes, registry a. appointments, personal shopping & nursery organization services provide parents w/ the research, recommendations, and reassurances we wish we’d had ourselves. Product recommendations are based on functionality, ease of use, style and value – vetted by Sarah, Jessica, Pump Station Credentialed Educators & real moms! They have tried everything so you don’t have to.
High Heel in a Haystack Personal Styling As a former fashion designer, Robin started High Heel in a Haystack because she wanted to help you feel more stylish as well as help you find what works based on your body type and individual lifestyle. She offers a variety of style packages that will literally change your life and the way you view fashion forever. If you are looking for someone to help you get out of your fashion rut, look no further. She believes that when you look good, you feel good! Contact Robin@highheelinahaystack.com.
Are you using your iPhone/iPad to it’s full potential? GadgetSOS can install the Nest thermostat that allows you to control the temperature of your house from anywhere in the world. How about an app to watch your nanny cam to see your baby, house or pet while you are away. Slingbox lets you watch your television or DVR on your phone or iPad from anywhere. You can control your lighting too. Control your entire house from your smartphone from anywhere. Gregg personally uses all the products he recommends. He successfully runs his entire life &business from his iPhone which syncs perfectly to his iPad and Mac. Gregg can help you become very efficient on your smartphone or tablet as well. Call (818)485-1444 or email Gregg@gadgetsos.com. for a free 15 min. phone consultation.
A chance to Win up to $10,000 Opportunity Drawing tickets are $50 each. Only 500 tickets will be sold, so you have a 1 in 100 chance of winning any of the following prizes. 1st winner – $500 (1st ticket) 2nd winner – $400 (100th ticket) 3rd winner – $300 (200th ticket) 4th winner – $200 (300th ticket) And 5th winner Grand Prize of $10,000 (500th ticket)(up to $10,000 or 40% of total ticket sales) On May 11th, drawing the tickets will be done and winners throughout the day at the Round Meadow Carnival. You do NOT need to be present to win. It’s easy to purchase! Go to www.biddingforgood.com/rme & click on event tickets. You do not need to have a student at Round Meadow to purchase. If you have any questions, please contact silentauction@rmpfa.com.
Great Dental Office in Woodland Hills Dori Dental Arts treats everyone, from little kids to seniors, for check-ups, cleanings, esthetics, implants & all other types of dentistry. They are a husband & wife team & have 2 boys themselves (8 & 5). We suggest you check out their website and see Alon’s sculptures and paintings -he is an artist (which is a great quality in your dentist). And if you need a root canal, Melissa is the specialist you want to see! Right now they have new patient specials! If you are looking for a better dental experience, call 818.346.2000, check Yelp, or visit www.doridentalarts.com.
LA Kids Consignment – Consignor Registration is open for Pasadena-Area sale May 9th-12th Consignor registration for the Pasadena-Area LA Kids Consignment sale opens, today, Thursday, March 28th. The first 350 consignors will be taken. Clean out your house, earn some money and get ready for the summer! Go to www.lakidsconsignment.com to register or sign up to volunteer. 1017 S. Mountain Ave. in Monrovia, 91016
Supercar Sunday Hundreds from all over the Southland gather once a week to share their love of classic and exotic automobiles. So if you’re in the area, get your weekly collectible car fix! Westfield Promenade Mall
Scooby-Doo LIVE! Musical Mysteries Buy Now Before Tix Go On Sale to the General Public! May 12th at 12pm, 3pm, 6:30pm at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood SCOOBY-DOO and the Mystery Inc. Gang have been called in to help solve an epic mystery. A trouble-making ghost is haunting a local theater and SHAGGY, FRED, DAPHNE, VELMA and SCOOBY-DOO are on their way in the MYSTERY MACHINE to help solve it! This hilarious live theater show brings everyone’s favorite animated series to life. Filled with wacky new characters, fantastic songs & outrageous antics, SCOOBY-DOO LIVE! MUSICAL MYSTERIES is presented by Warner Bros. and Life Like Touring. Click http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/74167/1661181 & enter code MYSTERY to get this special priority Offer! Offer expires on March 31st at Midnight.
Poncho Baby Poncho Baby Cover is an original poncho style nursing cover that allows the mother to see the baby while feeding and provides front and back coverage. No more accidental peek-a-boos! Designed by a mom of two, the cover is made from a super-soft, breathable, 100-percent muslin cotton fabric, ensuring privacy and comfort in any climate. Poncho Baby™ Cover is also made in the USA with imported fabrics. Perfect for both breast-fed and bottle-fed babies.
Discover Girl Scouts-Programs for Girls in Grades K-12 In Girl Scouts, girls in grades K-12 have the opportunity to discover new skills, make new friends, become a leader and help make the world a better place. Programs are available throughout the San Fernando Valley, and girls can join any time – contact Laura Keller at (626) 677-2274 or lkeller@girlscoutsla.org for more information on troops and programs near you. Day and resident camps are also available for the summer – sign up now! Details at www.girlscoutsla.org.
Casting Looking for great Southern California locals who know their life is missing something Do you know someone who is stuck in a rut? Living a passionless life that isn’t what they expected? Suffered a loss and can’t move on? They’ll be transformed by an unparalleled experience that will pluck them from their daily routines, help them reconnect with their true selves, and rediscover the joy of living. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to change the life of your friend or loved one by nominating them TODAY. Email Brad Holman at holmancasting@gmail.com & Keep it a secret! When you surprise your nominee, they want to be there! AND Seeking Newborn to Film Baby Care Class with Top MD Do you have an infant between birth and two months old? They are filming an educational video with a top Los Angeles pediatrician about basic baby care – everything from colic and reflux to pee and poop to safety and medical concerns, feeding, and sleep. They will come to your home! If interested, email sleep@sleepyplanet.com. AND Could you use the help of an internationally recognized baby whisperer? Are you a parent dealing with a very fussy baby? Does your toddler refuse to potty train? Are there issues your child is dealing with that no one has been able to solve? If you’re in the Los Angeles area and want to be considered, send an email to talkshowcastingcall@gmail.com. You must be available to work with the Baby Whisperer from April 5th-April 10th, and appear on a NON-airing pilot April 10th or 11th in Los Angeles. AND Casting families for a documentary on technology It is associated with a book titled “The Human Face of Big Data”. It is important that the participating families have knowledge and comfort with current technologies. Family #1 must be expecting a baby as well as having at least one other child. Family #2 must have at least one teenage child. Any family selected will receive $2000 and a HD Camera. Principals Involved in this documentary: The book : http://humanfaceofbigdata.com Sandy Smolan, Director : http://www.luminous-content.com/documentaries.html Jeff Rosenman, Casting : http://www.rosenmancasting.com Willing participants or anyone with questions should contact Jeff Rosenman at BigDataDoc@gmail.com.
Camp Helping Hands–Where Kids Make a Difference July 15th-August 2nd A premier service-learning summer camp where young children learn that they can make a difference by helping out in their community. This three-week program is a fun-filled and rewarding summer camp that balances traditional camp activities with service learning field trips that take campers out of their everyday world for an experience that will leave a lasting and positive impression. Designed for kids ages 6-14. http://www.camphelpinghands.com
Looking for Moms & Babies to join a Saturday Pilates class Starting April 6th at 11am Get your tummy back into shape and build core strength. Based on the teachings of Joseph Pilates, this class strengthens abdominal muscles, develops muscle strength and increases flexibility. Throughout the class, you’ll have the option of involving your baby in the movements or having your baby close to you on your mat. You don’t need previous Pilates experience to join this class. 6 week class is $90. Contact Lorena at 818)481-6623 for more info.
What do Audrey, Caleb, Natalie and Evan all have in common? All About U Montages is creating their montage for their bar/bat mitzvahs! Created before the event to play at the event, your montage is All About U. Visit the website and request the Jen’s List password to view samples for all occasions, and see why clients say “the montage was the highlight of the entire event!” Jen’s List Members get 10% off all 3 packages.
All Aboard With Day Out With Thomas Thomas is charged up and ready to GO GO for the 2013 Day Out With Thomas tour! Presented by HIT Entertainment and sponsored by MEGA Brands, Day Out With Thomas provides an opportunity for kids to take a ride with their favorite tank engine, meet the railway controller Sir Topham Hatt, have fun in Imagination Station, and much more in a city near you! Ready, Set… Go, Go Thomas! http://www.ticketweb.com/promo/dowt/index.html
Healthy Snack Tips: Avoid Mistakes We All Make When We Nibble http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/26/healthy-snack-tips-mistakes_n_2948396.html
Sign up for a REALgirl® 5-Day Empowerment Camp and Give the Gift of Empowerment Camps in Pasadena: June 17th-21st, June 24th-28th, July 15th-19th, July 22nd-26th from 9am-3pm each day This groundbreaking program is dedicated to inspiring and guiding girls ages 9-16 to discover their ‘REAL’ (authentic) selves. The mission is to provide girls with the life skills they need to make informed life-choices from a place of self-knowledge, self-respect and strength. Through a variety of fun and dynamic activities such as art, yoga & dance, improv theatre, and many more, participants are guided to develop the tools they need to successfully navigate issues every girl faces today.
Nominate a MOM for The MOMMY AWARDS! Nominations Open Until April 7th This Mother’s Day, you could win tons of useful mom prizes from brands like Baby Bjorn, Wittle Bee and Zookies PLUS bragging rights in the First Annual Mommy Awards! NOMINATE A MOM today for fun awards like Eco Mommy, Honey Badger Mommy or Crafty Mommy. Sponsored by The Pump Station and MomAngeles because they think moms should be acknowledged for how awesome they are! Nominations take just a minute & you too will be entered into their raffle for fab prizes. Nominate a deserving mom today! http://www.momangeles.com/2013/03/announcing-mommy-awards/
Food Sensitivities “When healthy foods makes us sick” Wednesday, April 3rd at 6:30pm Join Tanja Johnston, Certified Plant-Based Nutritionist, for a nutritional workshop based around food sensitivity! Workshop will focus on: 1. Nuts, seeds, and grains. 2. Understanding the mechanism of food sensitivities, intolerances, allergies and ultimately auto-immune disorders. 3. Nut, gluten and other food intolerances. 4. Am I/my family at risk? Menu: sprouted lettuce tacos with raw sour cream, raw ginger ice-cream with sprouted nutty grain crumble. Price: $25 323.782.0421 http://www.thedetoxmarket.com/products/food-sensitivity-workshop
Can you “spoil” a baby? What about temper tantrums? Is YOUR child spoiled? 5 hints to raise an UNspoiled child. A must-read article (grandparents???)! http://www.webmd.com/parenting/guide/spoiled-child
You Bring the guests & They take care of the Rest! Want something delicious & different for your next Event or Party! Your guests will not miss your event when they know you are having an authentic Taco Bar. Enjoy your party and leave the Cooking to Go Taco Catering! From birthday parties, Showers & weddings to funerals, school fundraiser & all special Occasions. Jen’s Special Package- $375 for 50 People. Choice of 3 meats Rice & Beans Green & Red Salsa Condiments(Onions, Cylantro, Radishes, Limes) Tortillas Plates & Utensil 818-324-1166 Go Taco Catering on Facebook
Waxing Services Recommended by Jens List Member mdot1976@yahoo.com “Azita is an expert at eyebrow shaping & waxing. (Even problematic hair) She is also AMAZINGLY sweet. This Jenslist member brings her 2 year old, hands him a treat and Azita is fine with him sitting in his stroller in the room and also helps keep him amused during treatment. The other fabulous thing about Azita is her pricing. There are very few times in life that you find THE BEST service at THE BEST price. She is located in Studio City (11308 Ventura Blvd) Easy Access Parking Lot!” (818)760-7078
This Gift Keeps On Giving Dr. Carl Hammerschlag is an internationally recognized psychiatrist, storyteller, and best-selling author. His bi-monthly commentary Schlagbytes often address subjects like child rearing/families/parenting/values/ and limit setting. Reading and listening to him can help you better face all those challenges. Here is the current Schlagbyte, and as a Jen’s List subscriber you will also get a free download of his Best of Schlagbytes: Families: http://healingdoc.com/jens-list.php.
Spring Break Craft Camp for kids 2+ Monday, April 1st from 9am-1pm By popular demand, Pamper & Play has extended it’s spring break drop-camp by one more day. This is a great option for anyone with late spring break. Drop off kids aged 2+ for crafts and cookie decorating. Kids will make a spring magnet board and play in our amazing play space. Cost is $50/child and $20/additional sibling and includes materials and snack. For more info, or to RSVP, email carole@pamperplay.com. Only 10 spots.
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Handcrafted, organic baby food & toddler meals…delivered FRESH to your door WHAT’S GOOD introduces its brand new line of products: What’s Good Baby. What’s Good Baby features ORGANIC baby food & toddler meals. Every order is packed in glass jars & biodegradable containers and delivered straight to the customer’s door. What’s (really) Good? Organic produce sourced from local farmers markets, prepared fresh, & delivered right to the customer so Baby can get the most nutrients out of his or her food! It’s a convenient, eco-friendly and delicious way to feed your family! http://www.whatsgoodorganic.com/
Did you sleep enough last night? Research has shown that low sleep alters the activity of 711 genes. Genes! Affected are Circadian rhythms, metabolism, inflammation, your immune system and stress response. Article by The Sleep Doctor. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-michael-j-breus/sleep-genes_b_2925668.html
Shepherd of the Valley School in West Hills Offering Affordable Weekly Summer Programs Shepherd of the Valley School has a calendar full of fun summer programs for preschool through sixth grades – themes changes weekly and activities include cooking, sports camp, swimming, walking field trips and more! The programs are affordable and offer extended hours. Vacation Bible School is open to the public and runs from July 22nd-29th. This lovely, nurturing school is tucked away in a safe neighborhood in West Hills. Visit the website to learn more about Summer at Shepherd!
10 amazing brain-builders for kids http://www.todaysparent.com/brain-builders-kids
Gefilte fish from scratch Form ovals (quenelles) with (food-processed) fresh fish/carrots/parsnips/onion/matzo meal/egg/lemon zest, and simmer in fish stock (store-bought okay). Comments suggest a baked version rather than poaching in stock. Links to beet horseradish and dill-horseradish recipes. This tastes waaaay better than what’s in the jar. http://www.chow.com/recipes/29535-gefilte-fish
Learn how a mom stuck on bed rest created an entire baby registry without setting foot into a store Jessica Fisher, creator of the popular blog “Broadway Babies,” reveals the top five baby products that should not be missed when registering for your baby shower. Jessica was on hospital bed rest while pregnant with twins and created her entire baby registry while in bed. With endless hours to spare, she read all of the reviews on hundreds of baby products in order to make the most well informed buying decisions. Read her blog to help narrow down your own search! http://broadwaybabies.wordpress.com/2013/03/26/my-favorite-things-the-sound-of-music/
6 fab Easter brunch recipes you can make in 30 minutes or less. Yum! http://www.coolmompicks.com/2013/03/easy-easter-brunch-recipes-30-minutes.php
Private/In-Home Cosmetic Dermatological Concierge Service Bel Air Medical Aesthetics is an exclusive dermatological concierge medical service specializing in cosmetic medicine. Their concierge service eliminates the risk & exposure of going to a public place for such a private procedure. Their Board Certified providers use the latest FDA approved treatments, both on and off label, and are committed to helping you age gracefully, attain healthier skin, erase years of sun damage at any age, all in the privacy & comfort of your own home or private locale.
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