Kids Rock with AMAZING 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. Terrific references available.
Today in History Go Skateboarding Day Summer Solstice http://kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=66 Cyrus McCormick patents the reaping machine. (1834) www.history.com/this-day-in-history
Special Edition Jen’s List for Great Summer Activities, Camps and Classes I hope you’re off to a great start of summer! I’ve been getting a lot of requests about camps, classes, etc. If you’re looking for fun things to do, remember to check out http://jenslist.burstible.com, which has over a thousand fun family places people have added across LA on top of tons of fun family activities. I also want to be able to share more things for people, so we’re going to send out a special edition newsletter about this next week. If you have any favorites, or if you’d like to include a camp/class/activity you’re running, please email me. Thanks so much, and happy summer!! ~Jen
Pretty Protection is a line of Sassy Self-Defense & Safety products you shouldn’t leave home without From Zebra Print Pepper Sprays, Life Hammer/Seatbelt Cutter for your vehicle, Stun Guns, Anti-Lost Alarms for your kids and much more! Are you equipped to defend yourself if ever threatened by an attacker or in a dangerous situation? In a perfect world, we hope that you would never have to use these products. However knowing the statistics, you will never regret that it was better to be prepared then to be a victim. A portion of your purchase is donated to UCLA 911 Rape. http://www.prettyprotection.net
Smart Dog Training Is your dog pulling, jumping, giving you headaches? Don’t give up or give in. Jeff Todd with Smart Dogs has over 20 years of experience with 1000’s of dogs. He has successfully helped families raise and train good dogs. Jen’s List member Debbie C. used Smart Dogs and said, “I can take my dog ANYWHERE. It used to be that she’d pull me down the street, and run the house. This is no longer the case.” For an evaluation and consultation contact Smart Dogs at info@smartdogsdogtraining.com or (818) 371-1231.
Michelle Schwartz with The Agency “Being Jen Levinson’s step-sister gave me access to a lot of real estate agents in LA, and I chose to work with Michelle Schwartz. Michelle understood what we wanted, was extremely responsive and made herself available to my husband and I whenever we needed! She was able to successfully navigate us through this crazy real estate market to not only find the best house for us, but also provided invaluable advice for how to actually get it. We love our new home and look forward to many memories here. I cannot recommend Michelle enough to any family. She rocks!” – Debbie & Chris Gough(schwartzgough@gmail.com) Call 310-800-0408 or email Mschwartz@theagencyre.com for more info! DRE# 1889141
Empowering Women in Transition. Divorce, Mid-life transitions. Free workshop in Pasadena June 26th from 6:30-8pm Free workshop at the Brookside Country Club. Panel of speakers include: a Divorce Concierge, who will talk about navigating the divorce road map and learning how to be prepared, a personal trainer, who will talk about the importance of being fit in mid-life, and a stylist, who will speak about self image.
Looking for the BEST Bubbles for your children http://www.vipnannies.blogspot.com/2013/06/fubbles-best-bubbles-for-kids-of-all.html
Life Insurance Awareness Month has come and gone, BUT it’s never too late to BE AWARE! David Dickter, my dear friend of 30 yrs, is an independent life insurance agent with 15 yrs of experience working with families to ensure that their loved ones are financially secure. A member of the Million Dollar Round Table, David is recognized as a world leading agent in both production & ethics. Whether you’re in good health or have medical issues, David’s had great success working with top rated companies to get clients the coverage they want. In recognition of Life Insurance Awareness Month, view Melissa Wandall’s story at www.lifehappens.org/wandall to see how life insurance helped her cope with the loss of her husband. For a free consult, call David at (818)986-3477 or email ddickter@ffrla.com.
In-home Tutoring for All Subjects & Tests (ISEE, SAT, ACT) Summer tutoring is underway for all subjects and test preparation. The summer is a great time to work on challenging areas and an opportunity to get ahead.
FREE Movie Showing of “Despicable Me” — Meet the Minions in Person, too! Sat., June 22nd at 6 pm at Beeman Park in Studio City The Studio City Neighborhood Council invites you to enjoy a free movie showing of “DESPICABLE ME.” Special guests — the MINIONS — will be in person from 6:15 – 8:15 (movie starts at dusk)! Bring your blankets and sit under the stars to watch this family-friendly movie! Food, drink, popcorn and snacks will be sold at event – all proceeds go to the Studio City Recreation Center.”Free Summer Movies in the Park” are presented by the Studio City Neighborhood Council, Universal Studios, and the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. http://jenslist.burstible.com/kids-activities/los-angeles/kids-shows/35881
YOGA AND DRUMMING class — for parents and their kids or just for parents Tuesday, June 25th for 6 weeks Come beat the summer heat! Join Khefri for a rejuvenating and restorative yoga class while Kira drums and plays the flute throughout. You can come on your own or bring your young child or baby. The children will be free to move from yoga to music and back again. There will be drums, shakers, scarves and more! This uplifting musical yoga experience will leave you energized and inspired. The class meets on 6 Tues., 9am-10am – June 25th, July 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th. Call Betsy at 310-652-7354, x 237. www.pressmanacademy.org/parentandme
Confused About Maternity/Paternity Leave? Feeling Like You May Be Missing Out On Something? You may be entitled to more income and time off during your maternity or paternity leave than you think. The information that HR supplies is often incomplete or incorrect. Milk Your Benefits will help you maximize everything, even if you don’t plan to return to work. Schedule an individualized, private, flat-fee phone consultation so you don’t leave anything on the table. Visit www.milkyourbenefits.com for more info and “like” Milk Your Benefits on Facebook. Don’t wait until the last second!
Dunkin’ to Sell Gluten-Free Doughnuts in Fast-Food First
Players needed for Boys Under 8 Club Soccer Team Newly formed local youth soccer club trained by professional licensed coaches. They train and play in Calabasas. Looking to add a few more players for our team. They will be holding tryouts throughout the summer. Birthdate must be August 1, 2005 or later. Contact Reza Zamani at (310) 625-8088 or Charles Kim at (310) 775-1126.
Vendor looking for holiday boutiques to sell all up-purposed items Glass jars with painted zinc like vintage lids, topped with vintage knobs & brooches etc. Weathered wine crates embellished with vintage handles & knobs etc. Weathered signs. Prized from $10-$40. All unique, one of a kind items. Email removereuse@aol.com.
NEW The Crayon Box “pARTies” Get a group of friends together (from 3 yrs-old to adults) for arts and crafts parties in the comfort of your own home. Choose from unique projects for all ages(mosaic flower pots, decoupage picture frames, sock creature dolls, Sculpey clay animals and mezuzahs, taped journals, or drawing and painting skills etc). A great way to entertain for birthday parties, sleepovers, summertime play dates or coffee/desserts for friends. They will bring everything that you’ll need for a one-of-a-kind, creative experience with friends! Owned and operated by Nancy Wasserman, Elementary School Teacher & Art Specialist for 25+ yrs. Contact her for party prices, complete project list, and pictures. Contact Nancy at nwasserman@earthlink.net. References are gladly provided.
Garage/Estate Sales Friday and Saturday, June 21st and 22nd from 8am-3pm Furniture, Houseware, Bikes, Art, Baby Items, Childrens Items, Good Clothing from Baby to Adult, electronics, etc, etc. 1045 Elfstone Court in Westlake Village AND Sat. & Sun., June 21st & 22nd from 9am-3pm Victorian Antique Treasures Estate Sale. This sale is filled with beautiful Victorian antiques and much more. There is tons of furniture and lighting for every room in the house – bedroom, office, dining room and kitchen. There’s also lots of collectibles, art and figurines. If needlepoint is your thing you will find fabulous art pieces of all kinds. Everything is priced to sell. Get all the details at http://www.estatesales.net/estate-sales/450501.aspx.
Sports Agility Trainer for your Teenager Recommended by Jens List member lauren@pearlconciergeservices.com Ethan Beard is available for training this summer! Call 818.943.4620. “Ethan is reliable, diligent, and is truly dedicated to helping his clients reach their full potential and confidence level“—Andrea B. “Our son really loves working with Ethan to improve his skills and agility. Ethan knows how to make training fun and beneficial at the same time”— Lynda G
The 20 safest sunscreens for babies and kids of 2013 http://www.coolmompicks.com/2013/05/what-is-safest-sunscreen-for-kids-and-babies.php
Looking to lose weight?! Get in shape now! After losing a lot of weight FAST, Nikki started working for Herbalife because that’s what helped her get back to her comfort level and brought confidence back into her life. She has never been more happy and the best part is it doesn’t feel like a diet! She will be your health coach to help you through all the help you need! And even set up your meal plan. Contact her at Coachnikki1016@gmail.com or (818) 963-3559 to get started on your Herbalife meal plan.
Amazing Salads http://pinterest.com/goodhealth/amazing-salads/
Kiddieo Mall is the marketplace for buying & selling kids’ stuffs. Shop-Save-Sell! At Kiddieo Mall, parents can buy brand-name, new & gently used kids products at a fraction of the retail price. You can earn reward points to redeem for gifts. Want to make some cash? Sell your gently used baby & kids items to other parents nationwide.
FDA drops over-the-counter age limit for Plan B One-Step
Pick Your Own Fruit And Veggies At Underwood Farms http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2013/06/20/pick-your-own-fruit-and-veggies-at-underwood-farms/
Sneaky Ways To Eat More Greens http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/18/eat-more-greens-sneaky-surprising_n_3455413.html
Teacher Davis from Music Day Hooray June 23rd from 3-4pm Join Teacher Davis from Music Day Hooray as we play songs that are super for learning and great for moving! Providing music at over 15 schools in the Los Angeles area, Teacher Davis performs cool, educational tunes on different instruments that get kids thinking AND dancing! Free with paid museum admission. 6505 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 100 in Los Angeles, 90048 (323) 761-8984
Brand New Levana Astra 3.5″ PTZ Digital Baby Video Monitor with Talk to Baby Intercom 32006 (White) for Sale Private, secure Clear Vu® digital signal with 750ft range, Voice-activated, power saving PEEP mode.Up to 48 hours battery life in PEEP mode,10 hour battery life with screen on.Remote controlled pan/tilt/zoom camera, Talk to Baby(TM) two-way communication.12ft Automatic night vision, Invisible LEDs keep the nursery dark.Expandable up to 4 cameras,3 remote-controlled lullabies.Retails for $219. Will sell for $100 (OBO) no tax or no shipping costs – CASH or CHECK only.If interested, contact wermunchie@aol.com.
Electronic Waste Event – Avoid Electronic Items Going into the Land Fill Saturday, June 22nd from 9am-3pm AYSO Region 1031 is partnering with New Leaf Waste Recycling to help raise funds and clean the environment. Support them by bringing your unwanted electronic items (T.V.’s, Computers, Monitors, Printers, Batteries, Ink Cartridges etc…) at 5401 Fairfax Avenue., Los Angeles, 90056. Call for free pickup of Heavy items or large quantities at 800-974-5413.
From the USDA, knowledge base of common food safety questions, available 24/7 Want to know how long you can safely keep meat in the refrigerator? Or how long to boil an egg? How about whether it’s better to use wooden or plastic cutting boards? Just ask Karen, your guide to expert knowledge on handling and storing food safely and preventing food poisoning. To the question “Can hamburger meat contain other ingredients?” she says “beef patties” can contain water and other liquids and fillers like breadcrumbs and flours. Who knew? http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/informational/askkaren#.UcH1L-ArxlI
Your Jr. Chef can make Easy Marinated Roasted Portobellos Or criminis. Meaty vegan “superfood” mushroom recipe is as easy as marinating in a plastic bag for 30 min to 6 hrs then roasting in the oven, turning once. Tasty list of 8 versatile ways to use roasted portobellos. Parental supervision. http://veganamericanprincess.com/easy-marinated-roasted-portobello-mushrooms/
Hobbies to Share With Your Kidshttp://moms.popsugar.com/Hobbies-Kids
Pediatric CPR & Home Safety at Rosie Pope Maternity in Santa Monica Tues., June 25th from 6:30-9:30 pm They use the most current American Heart Association guidelines in a simple and straightforward way, and cover airway obstruction removal, home safety and the best responses to many common household emergencies. The course is a one-time, three hour program offered in separate Spanish and English classes. Cost is $70 per person / $125 for a couple. Sorry, they cannot accommodate infants or children in this course. Also offered, Tues. July 23rd at 6:30pm at the same location. http://jenslist.burstible.com/kids-activities/los-angeles/wellness-programs/35812
One-week Summer Theater Camp for Kids 4-6 Monday, July 22nd-Friday, July 26th Discover the difference that theater can make in your child’s life! Little Acorns Grow provide enriching experiences in a positive and inspiring environment that enhance a child’s communication skills, confidence, and creative expression. The staff is comprised of working theater professionals who have a passion for teaching. Let Little Acorns Grow transfer your child’s summer into something magical and rewarding! $150/week. Call 818-779-1099 or email littleacornsgrow@yahoo.com for more info. http://littleacornsgrow.net/theatercamp.html
Club MomMe presents Lunch and Learn at Whole Foods El Segundo Sat June 22nd at 10:30am Celebrity Chef Catherine McCord, author of Weelicious, will be cooking up delicious food that the whole family can enjoy and showing you how it’s done! Get tips and tricks for shopping with kids and getting your child, and yourself, to eat more healthily. Please, bring your toddler and enjoy a fun brunch outing! http://jenslist.burstible.com/kids-activities/los-angeles/wellness-programs/35820
Were you smacked/belted as a child? Do you spank/hit your kids? About the science of corporal punishment, shaking, pinching, switching, violently hitting and its effect on children. Does it work over the long run? What are the side effects? Factoids: the U.S, one of the primary authors of the U.N.’s Convention on the Rights of Children, and Somalia are the only 2 nations out of 194 U.N. nations to not ratify this universal prohibition of violence which says governments must take appropriate measures to protect children from “all forms of physical or mental violence, injury or abuse, neglect or negligent treatment, maltreatment or exploitation.” And 23 countries have banned corporal punishment everywhere within their borders, including in the home. Read more about why not to hit your kids. http://alankazdin.com.previewdns.com/pdfs/sparetherod_slate.pdf |
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