Tuesday May 28 2013









Still looking for that perfect school?


Parent Meeting, June 6th at 6pm


Prestique Academy combines a prestigious education for your unique child. They are currently accepting applications for Transitional Kinder (4.5-5), Kinder(5-6), First Grade(5.5-7). Small class size! Prestique’s approach to learning includes learning through play, the use of iPads, and developing children to be lifelong learners. All teachers are credentialed.


21338 Dumetz Rd. in Woodland Hills (South of the Blvd, near Canoga Ave.)


www.prestiqueacademy.com


 


 


Today in History


Amnesty International Day


President Franklin D. Roosevelt pushes a button that opens San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge. (1937)


National Hamburger Day


http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=40


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


 


 


Kids rock with in-home music lessons


All Play Music provides in-home lessons for GUITAR, PIANO, DRUMS, VOICE and BASS. Kids feel like rock stars and parents love the All Play program. Visit www.allplaymusic.com to learn more and find out what parents are saying about All Play. Prices range from $280-$550 per month and availability is limited. Call (310) 745-4007 for more info.


 


 


Or Echad-A New Alternative to the Traditional Jewish Community includes HomeShul-Register for Fall


Rabbi Ira & Cantor Beth bring you Or Echad-One Light-uniting families in Conejo, San Fernando & Santa Clarita to celebrate Jewish Life! Join Conejo’s newest community for innovative High Holy Days, Holiday Celebrations & Personalized B’nai Mitzvahs. FALL REGISTRATION BEGINS June 1st for HomeShul-Or Echad’s Creative & Fun Home-Based Jewish Education Program bringing Judaism to YOU! All Learning Styles Incorporated; Project-Based, Experiential Learning w/Games, Art, Music, Drama. Call Rabbi Ira at 818-486-9685.


www.RabbiIraandCantorBeth.com


 


 


Learning to Swim and being Watersafe is a MUST, SIGN UP TODAY!


One of the most progressive learn to swim programs in the country, Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy has recently been featured on KTLA Channel 5, http://tinyurl.com/a4f6gpf. The segment showcases the impact made with thousands of young kids. With spring upon us and summer fast approaching, getting kids back into the water and solidifying their lifesaving skills is essential for every parent. Mention this listing and receive 2 FREE LESSONS! Registration fees not included, one per family, new students only.


Westside JCC


5870 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, 90036


323-525-0323


West Hills Location


22622 Vanowen St., West Hills, 91307


818-464-3315


www.lennykswim.com


 


 


Fresh Brothers Pizza


Everything is so good – pizza, salad and wings(baked, not fried), the kids devour their food, and everyone else I know that has been there, feels the same! Fresh Brothers has a gluten-free menu and a dairy-free cheese, too. They also do “Make Your Own” pizza birthday parties. Locations all around Southern California. Visit www.freshbrothers.com for more information & follow them www.Facebook.com/FreshBrothers.


 


 


Support Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies


Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies lost its Title 1 funding (over $400,000) for the 2013-14 school year! We believe LAUSD took this money unfairly. The district put an arbitrary percentage of 50% on the percentage of students living below poverty level a school must have to warrant funding them. If a school only has 49%, those student GET NOTHING! How can we tell more than 1,000 students at SOCES that they just don’t matter?


http://www.change.org/petitions/john-deasy-lausd-superintendent-soces-sherman-oaks-center-for-enriched-studies-parents-demand-a-recount-to-restore-400-000-in-title-1-funding


 


Special Event Icon  Reverse Hair Loss


Hair THINNING? Losing more hair than you think is normal? Then why not try VIVISCAL. The proven dietary supplement can be found in retail stores but here is your chance to use VIVISCAL for one year for FREE. You must be approximately 25-50 years old, male or female, and be willing to appear on camera to share your story and take before and after photos over the course of 6 months. Contact Coleen for more information at coleenteresa@gmail.com.


www.viviscal.com


 


 


Tooth Fairy in Calabasas


” I have 3 kids, and Dr. Elena demonstrated amazing patience, warmth, dedication & professionalism. I could tell she treated my children the way she would want her own children to be treated. Dr. Elena has laid the foundation for a relationship that can only get better with time. I want all my children to grow into adulthood & not dread going to the dentist. Dr. Elena has set the standard very high for pediatric dentistry.” –-M.B.


Dr. Elena Rumack is a Board-certified Pediatric Dentist, and Faculty member of UCLA Dept. of Pediatric Dentistry. Mention Jen’s List & receive 20% off your child/children’s 1st check-up, cleaning, and x-rays. New patients only, please.


(818) 222-4543


23622 Calabasas Rd #119 in Calabasas (next to “The Commons”)


www.calabasastoothfairy.com


 


 


FREE Kick2fit class at Lululemon Calabasas


June 2nd, Sunday from 9:30-10:30am


Kick2Fit Spring into Summer SPECIAL – 5 classes for $25. IN STORE ONLY, CASH ONLY, JUNE 2 ONLY, 1 PER PERSON ONLY, NO EXPIRATION.


Visit www.kick2fit.com for more info.


 


 


HELP Operation Skid Row


This grass-roots, organically grown group of people are dedicated individuals who support people on Skid Row by offering “hand-to-hand” donations of tents, tarps, blankets, food, water, clothes and anything else they can get our hands on! Their overall mission is to help those who need it, and let them know they care. Sometimes that does not include a donation, sometimes they just need someone to “hear” them, and listen. For more info, email operationskidrow@mindpring.com or visit the Facebook Page: Operation Skid Row


 


 


Rent a 4 bedroom Malibu Ocean View Beach House this summer


Available July 4th-August 15th


Pottery Barn decorated 4 bedroom 4 bath 1900 sq. feet beach house (sleeps 7) in Point Dume Club Spectacular ocean views from living room, master and balcony with private hot tub!


10 minute walk to Zuma Beach. Gated community with tennis, basketball court and pool $2500/week Available by the week or for the full 6 weeks. Photos available. Email Dsb.vineyard@gmail.com.


 


 


Postpartum Depression Risk: Stress Hormone Could Identify Which Women Are Prone


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/24/postpartum-depression-risk_n_3332152.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000003


 


 


The Critter Squad


A Southern California based animal company, specializing in exotic animal education, captive breeding, and humane wildlife removal. Founded by Geoffrey Mantonya, The Critter Squad emphasizes the importance of educating the public and integrating fun, excitement, and live animals in order to generate a new appreciation for reptiles and other animals. Incredibly entertaining live animal shows are brought to schools, parties, and many other events by trained professionals who facilitate and encourage children and adults of all ages to participate and interact with all the different critters. Event goers leave with a new found appreciation of critters they may have once feared and returning customers are always amazed by all the diverse shows available.


www.crittersquad.com


 


 


4th Annual Women’s Luncheon


Sunday, June 2nd


Want to be relaxed? Rejuvenated? Inspired? Entertained? Intrigued? Well-fed? Great topics and presenters, Awesome Musical entertainment by the talented Chava Tombosky, 20 FREE amazing raffle prizes! A delicious Gourmet lunch, salad bar, and mouth watering dessert bar, New beautiful location at a hotel! $36 if you reserve by 11:59 pm Monday, May 27th. After, it is ONLY $45. Reserve now at www.JewishMoorpark.com/spa.


 


 


The kids are back in school but so are the lice!


We Nit Pick is a lice removal service who comes to your home and offers a chemical free, efficient, and very thorough and cost effective method for getting rid of these pests. They work with you to show you how to prevent these unwanted guests from returning, offer cleaning tips and suggestions, are family owned and all their technicians have been through this issue themselves. They are available from 9am-9pm – seven days a week. They treat every family as if they were their only client! Call 818-606-4826 or toll free 888-324-3974 for more info. I HIGHLY recommend them! Max and her team are terrific.


www.wenitpick.com


 


 


24 questions to ask to find out if a day care facility is right for your child


http://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/childcare/daycare/daycare-interview-questions/?socsrc=pmmtw


 


 


Swing Set Solutions sells new and refurbished swing sets and play structures – Installs & Moves sets too!


They specialize in poly vinyl covered play structures (which we have and the kids LOVE it!) which makes these fabulous structures maintenance free! No sanding, no staining, no slivers. They also assemble play set kits as well as relocate play structures from one home to the other. They also carry a full line of swing set accessories. Free in home visit to help figure out what is the right play structure for your needs. Call Dennis at 818-521-0053.


www.swingsetsolutions.com


 


 


Psychotherapist


A new medical diagnosis or chronic illness for an individual and their family members can impact relationships and create feelings of fear and confusion. Samantha Bothast, LCSW has been a therapist to patients and their families for the past 17 years in both medical settings and in private practice. The expertise Samantha brings to this arena focuses on the multiple adjustments necessary to establish positive adaptations to a challenging situation. Call Samantha at 818.456.6421 to schedule a phone consultation.


 


 


Babies transform a marriage


Yes, life will never be the same. 3 important ways to reconnect with your mate, create a healthy separation from your child and shore up depleted energy reserves.


http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-dance-connection/201304/kid-shock-three-marriage-saving-tips


 


 


Sleep deprivation can lead to diabetes, Alzheimer’s, accidents, more


Important info about sleep related to disease, well-being, safety, learning. What is happening during the 4 stages of sleep? Page includes graphic showing the types of brain waves, conclusions of recent studies about sleep and the brain, drawing of where in the brain different issues reside.


http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/disease-and-sleep-recent-studies-find-new-links/2012/12/03/003ef1ba-3d9e-11e2-bca3-aadc9b7e29c5_graphic.html


 


 


Medication Adherence: Are Women Worse Than Men At Taking Their Meds?


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/24/medication-adherence-women_n_3279856.html?utm_hp_ref=women&ir=Women


 


 


Bacon Weave Pizza


OMG… (No judgments and no talk of calories, fat or cholesterol! It’s Atkins-friendly!) This pizza “crust” is 1 lb of bacon, woven basketweave-style, baked at 400˚ for 10 minutes, grease blotted away, dressed with cheese and whatever you desire, and baked for 10 minutes more. There’s nothing else to say except, “serve with plenty of napkins.”


http://dudefoods.com/bacon-weave-pizza/


 


 


Sibling Relationships and Squabbles


2 moms/radio hosts/trained parenting professionals discuss bickering between children and offer solutions to teasing, tattling and battling and offer ways to promote sibling harmony, resilience, confidence, teach kindness and harmony, and parent with the “end” in mind. 30-minute radio broadcast. Listen at your own schedule.


http://podcasts.pagatim.fm/shows/ptp_ep3_092512.mp3


 


 


Your Jr. Chef can make Rhubarb Almond Crumb Cake


Yummy for breakfast, afternoon snack, dessert and for taking to the pot luck. In mixer, make thick batter with eggs, sugar, salt, almond extract, butter, ww flour (or GF substitute), rhubarb (can sub other fresh fruit, reduce sugar). Pour batter into 8″ tart/cake pan and top with crumb of ww flour, slivered almonds, rolled oats, sugar, salt, butter. Bake, cool in the pan and enjoy. Parental supervision.


http://food52.com/recipes/17410-rhubarb-almond-crumb-cake


 


 


Hypnotherapy/Guided Imagery


Are you or your children experiencing stress and want to make positive changes in your life? Shelley Halpern is a hypnotherapist in Tarzana that can assist you in areas such as: fears, exam anxiety, insomnia, sports performance and much more. Phone sessions available, some evenings and Saturdays. Allow hypnotherapy to work for you!


818-205-7271


www.shelleyhalpern.com


 


 


Los Angeles Family Photographer, Randi Marie Photography, is offering specials on all of her family and newborn photography packages


Randi Marie’s work can be seen on Indie Tot, Grey Likes Baby and many other well known blogs. This natural light portrait photographer is the best, don’t miss out on this opportunity. Be sure to schedule your summer session by June 15th to receive a free client gift!


www.randimariephotography.com


 


 


Running Start Kindergarten at Little Acorns Grow accepting applications for kids ages 4-5


Are you still searching for that perfect Pre-K program for your child? Please give Little Acorns Grow a chance to show you their wonderful facility. Their Running Start Program (ages 4-5) bridges the path between preschool and kindergarten and give students a strong foundation for success in elementary school. They have a beautiful green playground, warm caring staff, and an engaging curriculum that makes learning fun. Contact admissions at littleacornsgrow@yahoo.com or 818-779-1099.


http://littleacornsgrow.net/transitionalkindergarten.html


 


 


Final Touch Roofing, Inc.
For all your roofing needs! Residential and commercial roof systems. A full service licensed & insured roofing company. They install new roofs, re-roofs and do roof repairs. Call (818) 487-7071 or www.roofneeds.com.


 


 


The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange: Season 1


The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange follows YouTube sensation Annoying Orange along with his band of produce buddies as they navigate the time-space continuum in their magical fruit cart. From Prehistoric Era to Colonial Times, Orange and the rest of the crew are dropped into random adventures and forced to squeeze their way out.


http://www.amazon.com/High-Fructose-Adventures-Annoying-Orange/dp/B00ANV81P2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1368909292&sr=8-1&keywords=annoying+orange+dvd


 


 


Fitness Foundation – Biggest secrets in weight loss by John P Latham ebook


Weight loss secrets! Guaranteed results! Pro weight loss trainer John P Latham has released his secrets he has used with 40,000 clients. This simple approach that is over looked in the world of fat loss.


www.jplatham.com


 


 


Improv for Kids summer class


Saturdays starting June 22nd at 11am


This new class being offered by the City of West Hollywood is going to be so much fun for children! Children ages 8-12 years old will socialize, learn acting techniques and have lots of fun laughing and learning new skills. This class promises to be a great opportunity for children to get up and speak their mind. Cost of class is $99 for 6 weeks of instruction, Saturdays for 2 hours from 11-1pm starting June 22nd thru July 27th. For more info, call West Hollywood Park at (323)-848-6534.


www.weho.org/recreation


 


 


Attention Health & Fitness Enthusiasts – Revolutionize your workout


The makers of GRIP ON know that you’re dedicated to improving your exercise workout routine. That’s why they developed the perfect feel & fit for any equipment with a handle, engineered to provide a solid performance-increasing grip along with hygienic protection & durable reliability. GRIP ON is the perfect accessory for people who want a firm non-slip grip when using any piece of exercise/workout/Pilates equipment. The proprietary hexagon design undergoes a process called “Nihon etching” which combines for a perfect grip, enabling you to lift more weight with less stress to your hands, wrists & forearms. GRIP ON is made to an exact thickness that gives the user just the right feel for ultimate support.


www.gripon.net


 


 


Vitamin Friends


High quality ingredients and effectiveness. The products are not loaded with sugar, water and gelatin like many other gummy vitamins on the market. Vitamin Friends is all natural, with no artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners.


www.vitaminfriends.com


 


 


Licensed Electrician Lead


Lives in West Hills, over 25 years experience repair/install. No job too small, specializing in recess lights, paddle fans install, fixture/outlet. Contact Dan Gallant at dgallant103@yahoo.com.


 


 


Healthy Cookout Food: 10 Smart Swaps For Your Next Barbecue

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/27/healthy-cookout-food-swaps-barbecue_n_3327564.html?utm_hp_ref=healthy-living