Give yourself the ultimate Beauty, Foodie, Shopping retreat and support your child’s school at zero Enjoy your favorite restaurant, relax at a salon, and shop at the hottest stores for free, all while supporting your kid’s school! Recruiting for Good is a social co-op that generates proceeds from people’s social contacts to help financially empower them to enjoy life and create change. Introduce an executive decision maker to us. If the referral results in a full time hire for a candidate, rewards will go toward your beauty retreat and we will match monies raised to support your kid’s school!
Today in History http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=43 National Macaroon Day Save Your Hearing Day World No Tobacco Day The trans-Alaska pipeline is completed. (1977) www.history.com/this-day-in-history
Brand New Fantastic Sams Hair Salon Now Open in Calabasas Calabasas residents for 18 years just opened a Fantastic Sams. They are a full service salon that offers Adult and Kids Cuts, Blow Drys, Color, Highlights, Lowlights, Up-do’s, Waxing, Threading. etc. All of the stylists are friendly and very experienced and most have been working around the Calabasas area for years. As a Jen’s List member, they are offering a 20% discount on all services. Prices are very reasonable. They charge $17.95 for Adult Cuts and Blow Drys start at $25.95. Go by and give them a try. 26500 Agoura Rd. Suite 100 in Calabasas (818)880-9300 www.fantasticsamscalabasas.com
Fundraising gala to feature surprise guests, food and fun http://www.theacorn.com/news/2013-05-30/
Wonderful Affordable Overnight Baby Duty!
Great article from LA Parent Magazine on how to cope with high-risk pregnancy A must-read for helpful advice on how to handle a high-risk pregnancy. Also, Broadway Babies blogger, Jessica Fisher shares her story about spending four months on hospital bed rest due to her own high-risk pregnancy. http://laparent-city.digitalparenthood.com?shareKey=oUhySm
Wanted-Men and women to try probiotic supplement for free Health and wellness marketer seeks men and women to try a powerful probiotic supplement free for 30 days! Product retails for$49.95. Probiotics are actual living microorganisms known to provide amazing benefits for your health. This product promotes healthy regularity and intestinal function, maintains a healthy balance of friendly bacteria, encourages normal gut function, and supports healthy immunity! Enjoy better digestion today- Happy participants will be invited for on camera interviews. Email newvitalitytestimonials@gmail.com.
Voots Giveaway Voots supplements for kids are made from real fruits, vegetables, Vitamin C and other ingredients. VootsR supplements are available in Target and Walgreens stores nationwide and on Amazon. Voots supplements are not intended to replace your daily intake of fruits and vegetables, which are important sources of fiber and additional nutrients. Voots supplements contain 60 mg Vitamin C per serving. The average Vitamin C content of the top 20 most commonly consumed fruits and top 20 most commonly consumed vegetables is 19 mg per serving, for a total of 58 mg per three servings. To win a 45 day supply of Voots Veggie-Fruit Tarts (90 chewables), Kid’s Tee, Lunchbox, Temporary tattoo, pencil sharpener and color in magnetic frame and more , email sfvmom@gmail.com with the subject: ‘VOOTS’ and include your name and phone number by Sat., June 1st at 11:59pm.
Soccer Club Tryouts Barcelona, Calabasas will hold soccer tryouts for its Boys U8, U9 and U10 teams on Tuesday, June 4th at 4pm at AC Stelle Middle School in Calabasas. There is 1 spot available for U8, 4 spots available for U9 and 1 spot available for U10. Please reply to cberman13@yahoo.com for more information and registration.
$25 Friends and Family CPR Training Conejo Valley CPR offers the convenience of coming to your location to conduct the training or you can attend one of their regularly scheduled classes at their new Westlake Village office. This AHA course covers: Adult, Child and Infant CPR, AED and Choking Relief. CPR and/or First Aid certification at an additional cost. Call 818-665-6653 to schedule a class or check out their upcoming course schedule at www.conejovalleycpr.com.
lia sophia’s BEST DEAL of the season Get your sparkle on with lia sophia’s BUY 1 item at regular price, get 2 HIGHER priced items at 50% OFF! Offer ends June 14th! Plus, it’s a great time to get your favorite pieces BEFORE they are GONE FOREVER! lia sophia just released the spring/summer 2013 discontinued list. For more details, contact lia sophia advisor, Christine Mansoor at 818.912.7719 or go to www.liasophia.com/cmansoor.
Safe Prenatal Exercises and Tips from Fitness, Nutrition and Beauty Expert, Christine Bullock Learn about safe prenatal core and upper body exercises from Fitness Expert, Christine Bullock, on www.christinebullock.com/blog. Step-by-step instruction and visual demonstrations provided to assist with positioning and safety precautions. Check out Christine’s delicious recipes, nutrition and beauty tips as well!
Women’s Lunch & Learn – American Jewish University Tuesday, June 11th The speaker will be Rabbi Richard Camras, Senior Rabbi at Shomrei Torah Synagogue. His topic: “What Will You Learn Today? A Discussion on Spiritual Growth and Lifelong Learning” To make a reservation, contact Reggie Nudell at 310-440-1211 or rnudell@ajula.edu. Guest fee for lunch and speaker is $30. 15600 Mulholland Drive in Los Angeles, 90077
Las Vegas’ best-kept hotel secret is Hotel 32 http://travel.yahoo.com/ideas/las-vegas–best-kept-hotel-secret-is-hotel-32-211612666.html
Estate & Garage Sales Friday May 31st and Saturday June 1st from 8am-3pm Women’s clothing, baby grand piano, Kawasaki Ninja 650 R Motorcycle, furniture and more. 16150 Royal Mount Drive in Encino, 91436 AND Saturday, June 1st at 8am Tons of baby gear, clothes (mostly for boys, some neutrals) and toys, plus, some barely used (some brand new) designer men & women’s clothes and shoes, along with patio chairs, fabric and more. Plenty of summer maternity clothes also available. In the garage of 183 Via Colinas, Westlake Village in the Hidden Canyon complex. www.ventura.craigslist.org/gms/3832552956.html AND Saturday, June 1st from 8am-12pm LOTS OF baby, toddler, kids clothes, toys, Oeuf Sparrow (gray) Crib, Oeuf 2 drawer changing table, Bugaboo stroller, Britax car seats, furniture (white lacquer table, book shelf, teak credenza, white leather ribbed office chair), books, iMac (Apple) computer, kitchen wares, rock t-shirts, washer & dryer, leather baseball chair & ottoman, and much more! 1669 Benedict Canyon Drive in Beverly Hills, 90210
Looking to add some RETAIL THERAPY to your next book club meeting? Make your next Mom’s Night Out a Mom’s Night IN by inviting a Winnie & Kat stylist to your next get together! Your friends get to shop the latest fashions from Malibu based Winnie & Kat and you get a to earn FREE clothes when they do! Check out the complete line of California cool clothing at www.WinnieandKat.com. Be one of the first 3 people to book a trunk show with Shannon and get a BONUS ‘Wrap Me Up’ scarf! Contact Shannon at shannon327@sbcglobal.net to book a Winnie & Kat Trunk Show.
Summer is the Best Time to Start Orthodontic Treatment for Children Call 818-783-4565, or request a complimentary appointment at www.oaksortho.com. Start treatment before your child returns to school. Conveniently located in Sherman Oaks with complimentary parking. Dr. Roger Lim is Board Certified Orthodontist providing braces & Invisalign. The office is state-of-the-art offering you personalized orthodontic service, and amenities such as complimentary drinks, personalized televisions, touchscreen games for the whole family to enjoy.
Too busy to haul your family’s bicycles to a shop? Crazy Bear Bikes offers fast and affordable bicycle repair services in the San Fernando Valley. Their mobile workshop COMES TO YOU and can do most jobs on the spot, which means zero hassle. They can do it all, whether you just need a quick safety check or a complete overhaul. Prices are surprisingly low. Plus, the bike master is super friendly – mention Jen’s List and he’ll throw in a free bike cleaning.
PJ Library in Los Angeles is expanding They have funding for 3,000 more children in the City and Valley programs combined. That’s a total of 8,000 children in the Greater Los Angeles community who will receive the gift of fabulous Jewish books and music delivered directly to their homes from generous local donors, the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. Sign up to receive free Jewish books and music for their children ages 6 months to 5 1/2 years old!
Are you stressed or achy but you don’t want to go far for relief? Call the Spa Loft in Woodland Hills and book a massage with Patti. It is like a mini healing vacation. And regular massage lowers blood pressure and reduces stress. 818-226-5638
Free Parent Education Session at West Valley Police Station on “Internet Safety” June 20th at 6:30pm “Even professional athletes still get coached!” If your child is not yet on-line, then do come learn how to plan properly before s/he is. If your child is already on-line, then summer can be a good time to make some changes for the better. Start the summer right and get it together even better before next school year. “Our children learn from us, and thus we should learn for them.” The Parent Education Series is free to any parents in the community. No RSVP needed. http://www.kidsla.org/perpend/parent-calendar.html
Sacred Cesarean (4 Week Healing Intensive) Thursday’s starting June 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th 2 Hour intensive(10am-12pm) Fee: $144. Email birthhealing@gmail.com for FREE consultation to attend- RSVP limited space. Workshop is for cesarean mothers for healing. Learn body meditations to bridge the energy of the heart into the pelvic space, holistic methods for recovery, and other therapeutic healings. 1671 Happy Trail in Topanga http://www.birthhealing.com/healing-workshops–events.html
Time to back away from the cookie jar? Introducing nutrition info in search http://insidesearch.blogspot.com/2013/05/time-to-back-away-from-cookie-jar.html
Fall 2013 Soccer Registration June 1st and June 29th from 9am-12 noon Come play soccer this fall! AYSO Region 33 will have registration in the small parking lot on Balboa Ave in between Victory and Burbank. Look for the red tent.
The Huntington Gardens: So Much More Than Just Gardens http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2013/05/29/the-huntington-gardens-so-much-more-than-just-gardens/
The New Rules for Sunscreen http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/05/27/the-new-rules-for-sunscreen/
Cell Phones Linked To Breast Cancer? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FA4Mhc30Ug
LA River Kayak Safari http://lariverkayaksafari.org/
As parents we all have similar needs, but each family, and each child is uniquely different. Finding someone you can trust in your home, and finding the right nanny who will have a positive influence on your children is no easy task. When you work with The Mc Nanny Agency, you will work with parents who understand you and your needs. To start your search, call 818-232-7688 or use the on line family application form at www.themcnannyagency.com. Mention Jen’s list & receive a special discount.
Could your child have an anxiety disorder? After being triggered, if left untreated, children and adolescents with an anxiety disorder are at higher risk to perform poorly in school, to have less developed social skills and to be more vulnerable to substance abuse. Some disorders are generalized anxiety, phobias, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD. Answers: how common are anxiety disorders? signs? who is at risk? what help is available? what can parents do? http://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-psychology/anxiety_disorders_in_children.shtml
For any upcoming major natural emergency – build a kit http://www.ready.gov/build-a-kit Water: how much per person, storage, preparing containers. Essentials of managing water: water sources, water treatment, turning off main water valves, carbonated beverages? http://www.ready.gov/managing-water Food: 3-days worth, low-salt or salt-free, consider special dietary needs, manual can opener, food safety/sanitation, cooking, managing without power. Supplies: a supplies list (PDF and text), maintaining a kit, kit storage locations, first aid kit, supplies for unique needs, add’l emergency supplies, more. http://www.ready.gov/basic-disaster-supplies-kit
22nd annual Santa Monica Festival June 1st from 11am-6pm at Clover Park Experience an eclectic mix of live music and dance, DIY art workshops with recycled and repurposed materials, guilt-free shopping featuring earth-friendly artistic wares and local services offered by City, environmental and local non-profit organizations. The Festival is a celebration with a purpose, highlighting the dynamic connection between the City’s communities, businesses, art, culture and the environment while offering ideas and options for a greener, healthier and more sustainable lifestyle. http://www.smgov.net/Portals/Culture/content.aspx?id=15035
Need Someone to Set Up Your Quickbooks and Maintain Your Bookkeeping? Certified Quickbooks Proadvisor. We specialize in setting up and starting new businesses using Quickbooks Online version from the beginning of your company start date. Let them maintain your bookkeeping on a weekly basis to keep your company up to date and accurate. Keep the stress off of you and let the professional handle it. 7 years daily work experience with Quickbooks. Call Wendy 310-383-8755
Daily power struggles – who’s the boss? Is it possible to support our children to become happy, successful, competent, confident, resilient adults using punishment, control and humiliation? 2 moms/radio hosts/trained parenting professionals share how to diffuse power struggles in the heat of the moment using firm/kind techniques. 28-minute radio broadcast. Listen at your own schedule. http://podcasts.pagatim.fm/shows/ptp_102312.mp3
Your Jr. Chef can make White Bean Salad with Tuna and Watercress With high-quality canned cannellini beans, 2 cans tuna (in olive oil), onion, capers, vinegar, fresh watercress and s&p, this no-cook dinner for 4 comes together in no time. Parental supervision. http://www.laurabrussell.com/white-bean-salad-with-tuna-and-watercress
Carpet Cleaning Referred by Jens List member sheribuch1@gmail.com “ME carpets, IF you can get a white rug in a family daycare clean Marlene can clean anyone’s rugs! I have 3-8 children on my rugs at any given time. Marlene shows up on time, works as if it were her own home, is pleasant and explains her work.. what does and doesn’t work. A true find! Give her a try, you WON’T be SORRY! Call Marlene at 818-422-1432.” |
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