Kids create their own films Ready to learn the basics of storytelling? Shoot and edit a creative story? You will have real hands on experience shooting and editing your own movie. You get to choose your music and add your credits. Take home a DVD of your final project to share with your family and friends. For children 7-10 years of age. Meet five consecutive Saturdays from 1pm-4pm – Oct. 5th-Nov. 2nd on the Westside. $250 includes all materials and take home personalized DVD.
Today in History Confucius Day www.history.com/this-day-in-history
Play and Grow Smart-er Tips Nancy Pyne-Hapke, author of “Play and Grow Smart, A Guide Supporting Brain Development, Birth through Five,” has been giving tips to aid your child’s optimum skill development through proactive neuroscience-based activities every Sunday. These ideas come from scholarly sources to personal interviews, from the internet to periodicals to books. DEVELOPMENTAL Skill Definition, “LANGUAGE/VOCABULARY:” developing communications skills; articulating thoughts, feelings, needs; speaking, listening, reading, comprehending, writing, and spelling. THE CRITICAL WINDOW during which the circuits of the brain are being most heavily wired for “LANGUAGE/VOCABULARY: NATIVE LANGUAGE, RECOGNITION OF SPEECH” development is birth to 5 years. The more opportunity children have for positive Language/Vocabulary experiences during this critical period, the more efficiently their brains will work over the long run. Some “NATIVE LANGUAGE, RECOGNITION OF SPEECH” Pt. 1 tidbits: * TALK TO BABY all the time. * EVEN IF you don’t think you’ll be understood, talk to him. * WHEN TALKING to Baby, resist the temptation to coo and babble – speak well, and she will speak well. * WHEN TALKING to Baby, look at him when you talk to him; he wants to copy your mouth. * GOOD TIMES to talk to Baby are during diapering and feeding. Next week – Language/Vocabulary: “Native Language, Recognition of Speech,” Pt. 2 Comment to msmarm@roadrunner.com
Modern Chic Bedding Need to refresh your bedroom? Crane & Canopy is an innovative online bedding company that offers high-quality designer bedding without the department store markup. Shop their affordable collection of bedding, sheets and duvets for your modern home.
Your advanced Jr. Chef can make Millionaire’s Shortbread This 3-layer bar cookie is popular in the UK and Canada. After baking/cooling a shortbread layer (flour/butter/sugar, ok sub GF flour), pour over cooled pudding-like buttery caramel layer (condensed milk/butter/sugar/vanilla, ok partially sub alt sweeteners) then top with cooled chocolate ganache (dark or bittersweet chocolate/butter). Slice and serve. Parental supervision. http://bakingbites.com/2012/01/millionaires-shortbread/
Private Piano Lessons in Your home or a Studio Pearl Kaufman is a renowned concert pianist and Hollywood film recording artist (for over 250 films including, “Dr. Zhivago”). She graduated with honors from USC, where she received her Bachelor and Master of Music degrees. She also taught piano at USC and at CSUN. For over 25 years Pearl has shared her love of music by teaching students of all ages, all styles of music, from beginners to advanced. Private lessons in your home or her studio. Call 310-4746765 or email pkpiano@hotmail.com.
Less Stress More Success Saturday October 5th at 11am Help your child manage their stress. This Stress Free Kids Group for ages 6-9 will help kids decrease stress, worries, anxiety and anger and increase creativity, relaxation, self-control and self-esteem. They will learn proven techniques of deep breathing, progressive muscular relaxation, visualizations, and affirmations/positive statements. To sign up for the group go to www.drvanessaisetta.com or call Dr. Shanelle Watson at 562)221-2445 or email drwatson.shanelle@gmail.com.
Benchic Chocolate Shop They work to make the best tasting (and healthiest!) chocolate for you to enjoy. Wanna make your own chocolate? Check out the kits or stop by one of the classes.
Former Zen Spa Therapists Open Boutique Skin Care Spa in Woodland Hills Soulé Spa & Wellness is located directly behind JoeyBaby. The spa offers FREE CONSULTATIONS and Jen’s List members get 50% off the first visit. All the luxuries of a full service spa in a cozy, intimate space. Customized corrective treatments for all skin types. Soulé also offers therapeutic massage and body wraps. Everything you need to “look” and “feel” your very best. Love your skin again! 22011 Avenue San Luis in Woodland Hills, 91364 (818) 715-9757
Are You Pregnant and Praying? If so, check out the new blog www.pregnantandpraying.com for Baby Planner advice and Biblical wisdom.
Relive the best of your memories with a photo book! Don’t you miss having albums to go through? If all your pics are in a computer or a memory card, it’s time to put them in a beautiful photo book. Let Leda help you! You get final editing privileges. A 20 page 10×10 photo book is $149.99. Small price to pay for something you and your family will cherish for the rest of your lives! Those memories are precious, let me preserve it you! A $50 deposit and your digital file will get it started. Call/text 818-269-7510 or email leda.williams@yahoo.com.
Yoga Weekend Hike Sat., Oct. 5th & Sun., Oct. 6th from 9-10:15am Take your yoga practice into nature as you hike the beautiful surrounding Oak Park trails with stops for yoga along the way. The Sat. hike is moderate with some steep hills. While Sun. is a gentle hike and mostly level. $12 for adults, $6 for kids ages 8 to 12 who are able to respect the yoga portion. No yoga mat needed for this standing pose only practice. Suitable for beginners to yoga. Register online at http://www.rsrpd.org or call 818 865-9304.
How to Improve Common Core: A Critic’s View http://mobile.edweek.org/c.jsp?
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Homemade speculoos – ‘cookie butter’ Fine cookie crumbs mixed with vegetable (or coconut) oil, water, powdered sugar, processed to a paste AKA ‘spreadable cookies.’ Use on toast, bagels, pancakes, muffins. Try topping your cookie butter with fresh sliced bananas. Best flavor choices are chocolate chip, Snickerdoodle, pecan sandy, gingersnap. Make it vegan, GF, nut-free. Add some to a banana bread recipe. http://www.foodrepublic.com/2013/09/10/hack-day-make-cookie-butter-basically-any-cookie
Tips to raise readers and keep them reading Really good ideas from moms for creating early literacy for …babies/toddlers (bedtime/naptime reading, nursery rhymes, library), …preschool (picture books about princesses/big trucks, label your house, ask questions), …early elementary school (‘just right’ books, read menus/signs/magazines), …elementary/middle school (read in bed, create/join a book club), …high school (resist commenting on kids’ book choices, know what’s popular – think Harry Potter/Hunger Games, your library’s book blog for teens). http://blog.oregonlive.com/themombeat/
Fall’s Best You Pick Farms in Los Angeles – Pumpkins and Fruits http://redtri.com/los-angeles/u-pick-places-for-fall
Goldilocks and the Three Little Bears Puppet Show Thursday, Oct. 3rd at 2:30pm Join Little Acorns Grow Reseda for an afternoon for puppet fun. Puppet Theater on Wheels will bring the magic of world-class puppetry as they perform Goldilocks and the Three Little Bears. This is a free event. Call 818-779-1099 or Email littleacornsgrow@yahoo.com. Sign-up online at http://littleacornsgrow.net/register.html.
Willow’s Annual Holiday Boutique in Agoura Hills is looking for vendors Tuesday, Nov 12th from 8am-5pm Contact nkaplanpfa@gmail.com for more info!
Hands-On Exploration And Family Fun At ExplorOcean http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2013/09/25/hands-on-exploration-and-family-fun-at-explorocean/
The perfect “shop till you drop” experience gets underway with more than 24,000 “handmade in America” items at the Harvest Festival® Original Art & Craft Show October 11th-13th at the Anaheim Convention Center Kids’ fun time begins with strolling performers and the interactive Kidzone with make ‘n’ take crafts. Contests and crafting demonstrations add to the festivities for the whole family. Visiting with the artists and personalizing items makes the day even more memorable. Donate canned goods for the Second Harvest Food Bank and get $2 discount. Tickets-Adults: $9, Seniors (62+) $7, Youths (13-17) $4, Kids 12 and under are free. Info and tickets are available at www.harvestfestival.com or call 800-346-1212.
McDonald’s Agrees to Offer Healthier Options http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/health/McDonalds-Agrees-to-Offer-Healthier-Options-225418022.html
Creative Movement Dance Studio–Improvisation and Choreography for Girls Fridays at 4:45pm & 5:45pm Creative Movement Dance Studio offers a unique dance experience for girls that focuses on developing creativity and exploring each dancer’s individual voice expressed through movement. While improvising to live music, dancers learn about the relationship between sound and movement and develop expressive and rhythmic skills. The fundamentals of choreography are explored through experimentation and improvisation with props, music, space, movement, rhythm and energy. http://www.creativemovementdancestudio.com/Home_Page.html
Global Random Acts of Kindness Day “Human Race Day” Nov. 12th We can agree that we have differences in opinions & beliefs. Celebrate the one thing in common – we are all members of the Human Race. It has been said, ONE kind act can cause a ripple effect. Will you help create a global wave effect on 11-12-13? Plan as many random acts of kindness as you can, either individually or as a team. Visit the Facebook Page at 1+1=Human Race Day or www.11-12-13HumanRaceDay.com for more info.
SnugNote A mobile “check-in” system like Foursquare that helps parents know their child is safe and sound on a daily basis using an app.
What Helps Kids Focus Better — and Why They Need Help
Fall Art Classes offered at THE ART CLUB in Encino This is the special FINE ART WORKSHOP for Children, Teens & Adults that you have been looking for…All you need is a SMILE and some IMAGINATION! Painting, drawing, sculpture & mixed media classes are offered all year long in a cozy and supportive atmosphere. After school classes are ongoing and One-to-One art workshops are also available for all ages. For further information, email ARTCLUBbyjanet@aol.com or call 818-783-6566.
Tools for Teaching: How to Transform Direct Instruction
Charity Golf Tournament Needs Donations of All Kinds(big & small) for a Silent Auction and Raffle Monday, November 4th Come for a day of golf, food, and fun! Entry is $185 a golfer or sponsor a team or hole! All proceeds to benefit St Jude Childrens Research Hospital & Susan G Komen 3 Day for a Cure. http://lufranocharitygolf.com/3201.html
3 Ways We Sabotage Ourselves + How To Stop http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-10989/3-ways-we-sabotage-ourselves-how-to-stop.html
Spice of the Day : Cardamom/Cardamon Used in Scandinavian, East Indian dishes. Sold ground or in pods; a little goes a long way, especially if freshly ground. Flavor is strong, unique spicy-sweet, slightly aromatic. Matches well with chicken, coffee, curries, duck, lentils, meat, oranges, peas, rice, squash. http://www.food.com/library/cardamom-319 Cardamom chicken with salt and pepper crust. Marinate skin on/bone in thighs 4-5 hrs, roast 40 minutes, serve. http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Cardamom-Chicken-with-Salt-and-Pepper-Crust/Detail.aspx Indian Rice and Lentil Soup – sauté onion/garlic, add spices and broth. Add lentils (brown, green, black), brown/white rices, s&p. Can be made vegetarian/vegan. http://www.cooks.com/recipe/l316a0nx/indian-rice-and-lentil-soup.html Crispy Cardamom Sugared Bacon – raw strips dredged in brown sugar/ground cardamom and baked on a wire rack 20-25 min, flipping once and draining on paper towels. http://www.howsweeteats.com/2011/12/crispy-cardamom-sugared-bacon/ Caramel-Glazed Cardamom Palmiers – good clear directions how to create the classic Palmiers shape. http://www.finecooking.com/recipes/caramel-glazed-cardamom-palmiers.aspx Cream Cheese Dough – enough to make 1 batch each of 3 cookie recipes: Caramel-Glazed Cardamom Palmiers, Classic Rugelach and Brownie Bowties. |
Sunday September 29 2013
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