Help your child feel confident in school with StudyShop! StudyShop is committed to creating a friendly, supportive environment to help students reach their goals. Math, Science, English, Foreign Languages, SAT, ISEE & more! “Working with StudyShop made me feel comfortable about my learning style. My tutor’s patience and wealth of knowledge guided me to build upon my strengths and work on my weaknesses!” – Jessica T, student “Charles is a great tutor. I wish everyone could have a tutor like him!” – Sylvia M, mother Call 310-845-9130 or email charles@studyshop.org for more info.
Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history National Parfait Day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=238
New Show Casting Dog Lover Families Casting Southern Cali Families New Show looking for families who want to actually go through the dog rescue process on TV. The show matches the family up with a rescue dog and makes sure the dog is trained and ready to live with his/her new family. If you are interested or know of a family interested in adopting a rescue dog on a TV submit ASAP to katerangeycasting@gmail.com – Include your Name, City, Contact info, Family photo & Why your family should be chosen to be on the show.
Clean Out the Closets’ Before the End of the Year! Sunday, December 8th from 10am-2pm The Calabasas High School Cheer and Basketball Teams will have a Goodwill Truck set up collecting donations of everything from clothing to blankets to pillows to electronics. Only thing they are not accepting is furniture. For every bin they fill, the teams will receive $50 All donations are tax-deductible. 22855 Mulholland Hwy. in Calabasas, 91302
Babysitter, Housekeeper, Nanny Leads http://jenslist.com/2013/11/23/los-angeles-nanny-leads-babysitter-housekeepers-nov-6-22-2013/
A sketch comedy show for kids with puppets – Kids under 12 FREE Saturday, December 14th at 2pm After three sold out shows in a row, creators Alex Fox and Rachel Lewis pair up with Nerdist Industries to present their monthly hit PUPPET TOWN! A family friendly sketch-comedy show…with puppets! Puppets! Music! Sketch Comedy! Fun! With a cast of comedians from iO, Second City, Groundlings, and UCB, along with puppeteers from Broadway’s Avenue Q – it’s never ending fun in PUPPET TOWN! Tickets for PUPPET TOWN are $8 in advance, $10 at the door and FREE FOR KIDS UNDER 12!
Online CPR / First-Aid Certification + 2 FREE Wallet Cards – only $12.95 CPRGlobalAcademy.com offers online CPR training, testing, and certification. A time-saving alternative for individuals who need CPR Certification without having to wait days or weeks to enroll in a traditional training course. They offer CPR, First-Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens courses for the workforce and for healthcare providers! Certification costs $12.95. http://www.cprglobalacademy.com
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“Get Smart about Antibiotics” Learn about appropriate antibiotic use, the dangers of antibiotic resistance, symptom relief, facts, plus info for parents, healthcare professionals, Spanish-speakers, more. http://www.cdc.gov/getsmart/index.html http://public.health.oregon.gov/PreventionWellness/ If your children are in daycare, links to treatment guides in Spanish, German, Russian, Vietnamese and English for earache, cough, sinus trouble and sore throat. http://public.health.oregon.gov/PreventionWellness/Safe
Hands on Hanukkah at Santa Monica Place Celebrate Hanukkah with your Santa Monica community on Wednesday, December 4th from 5:30-7pm, at The Market Level 3, Santa Monica Place. FREE to attend. All families with young children are welcome. Activities include: Live Entertainment by Children’s Singer, Josh Warshawsky * Photo Opportunity with Debbie the Dreidel * Free Coloring Fun with Elmo, Grover and the cast of Shalom Sesame Street^ *Decorate your own Dreidel * Play Hanukkah Bingo * Make Spin Art with Dreidels * Taste Delicious Hanukkah Treats. http://www.santamonicaplace.com/Events/HandsOnHanukkah
Gut Bacteria Might Guide The Workings Of Our Minds http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/11/18/
Wonderful New Book We Can ALL Relate to Written by a High School Friend The author grew up in L.A. & her main character did too, so you’ll recognize places in the book, like Chin Chin and Fred Segal! Grace May is excited about turning 40 in a few months. She can’t wait to rediscover the intelligent & interesting woman deeply buried under the layers of mother and wife. But when Grace loses her job and gets unexpected news from her husband and her best friend, life suddenly gets complicated. But by her 40th birthday party, Grace realizes who/what matter most. ON GRACE will resonate with women who own at least one pair of Spanx: fidelity, friendship, and finding oneself at 40.
Your Jr. Chef can make Dark Chocolate Oatmeal Usually thought of as a breakfast staple, this oatmeal (old-fashioned) can also be dessert. Cook oatmeal in milk with sugar (sub ok) and cocoa powder, then stir in dark chocolate chips until melted. Parental supervision. http://www.pastryaffair.com/blog/2012/1/22/dark-chocolate-oatmeal.html
Duux Baby Electrics makes its debut just in time for the upcoming cold/flu season The award-winning Duux collection includes humidifiers, an air purifiers and a baby projector. Duux’ mission is to offer the most innovative and reliable baby electrics, not only with great design, but with the latest technologies and optimum ease of use for parents. The Duux line is proof that high-tech products can be functional and beautiful! To celebrate their arrival Duux has teamed with all-natural cough and cold brand Zarbee’s (www.zarbees.com) on a Healthy Family Sweepstakes. You will find details and can enter the sweepstakes here https://api-apps.com/s/42xHab (deadline to enter December 20, 2013).
Poor self-control and anger problems in preschool – nature or nurture? (think ‘Family Feud’) ..Study says….
“Young Maccabees” Young Family Hanukkah Performance and Dinner December 3rd Come for a festive buffet-style meal of latkes with all the fixings, vege lasagna, salad lemonade and special decorate your own Hanukkah cookies from 6:15pm-7pm. Dinner prices are $10/children and $12 /adults until Nov. 25th. The prices go up to $12/children and $15/adults after the 25th, and the last day to RSVP is Monday, Dec. 2nd. To RSVP and pay online, click on http://tinyurl.com/kh42mle. The “Young Maccabees” Young Family Performance is free and no RSVP is necessary. For more information, contact bstrauss@adatariel.org or call 818-766-6379.
Maid Easier A forum to discuss issues with housekeepers, maids, nannies, and babysitters. https://www.facebook.com/MaidEasier
Newsletter designed just for boomers and seniors If you want to know what’s going on in your backyard, read www.Suddenly65.com – an online always FREE weekly newsletter for boomers and seniors which covers local resources between Burbank and Westlake. Join their mailing list now to keep up to date.
Holiday Boutique Saturday, Nov. 30th from 9am-1pm Vendors include: Denise Butler Photography, Chocolate Savvy, Parsley’s Passions, Catrina’s Treasures,31 Bags, Heaven Scent Candles & Tye Die, Mary Kay, Creative Kids Publications, Sassy Chic Clothing & Accessories, Amber Heals Teething, Garden Of Avalon Home Décor, Pindividual, Tupperware and Blu Serenity Jewelry. Call 805-231-5672 for more info. 95 W Sidlee Street off Janss Road off the 23 Freeway
Story Time at the $10 or less Bookstore Every Saturday at 11am Kids, come hear some great stories and get crafty. Help Tom Turkey escape the Thanksgiving dinner table this Saturday by creating a disguise for him. Parents & grandparents, you can get your holiday shopping done at the $10 or less Bookstore. They have all kinds of books, DVD’s, CD’s and audio books. We also have Gift Cards available! They are perfect for Hanukkah, stocking stuffers or for the office gift swap! $10 or less Bookstore 9054 Tampa Avenue in Northridge, 91324 818-701-0047
9 things you should know about the drug Molly http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/22/health/9-things-molly-drug/index.html?sr=fb112213mollydrugs11p
Wild Women Hiking Adventure Club for Women Get off the treadmill and hit the trail. You won’t believe the beauty you will discover just off the pavement and behind that tree! Wild Women Hiking organizes vigorous day hikes into the Santa Monica Mountains, along the Malibu Coast, throughout Los Angeles Basin and Foothills including Griffith Park, and parts of Ventura County. Hiking burns around 400 calories per hour, is always interesting, and allows you to experience a Southern California that you can only find on foot.
Are you a cayenne chili fan? 15 ways to use cayenne, with links to hot wings, fire tea, breading for fish/chicken fingers, spicy nut mix, lemon pepper shrimp, turkey chili, smoothie, DIY kale chips, more. Recipe for DIY food processor peanut butter with a kick. http://skinnychef.com/blog/15-delicious-ways-to-enjoy-cayenne
Beautiful Custom Arrangements Delivered to Your Door It is a busy time of year, so let the pros at La Soiree Chic help! Take the stress out of creating a beautiful holiday table by purchasing a pre-designed “tablescape” for your HANUKKAH or CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION! Your complete custom tablescape is delivered right to your door, making your event looking like you hired a planner to do it at a fraction of the cost! For more information, call 818-256-6848 or email Jennifer@LaSoireeChic.com. http://lasoireechic.blogspot.com/
The 20 Things You Need To Let Go To Be Happy http://elitedaily.com/life/20s-things-you-need-to-let-go-to-live-happy-life/
Pressman Academy Early Childhood Center Open Houses December 4th and December 19th from 9:30-11:30am Visit the ECC and learn about the warm Jewish community, rich curriculum and exceptional Hebrew Immersion Program. You will get to visit classrooms, meet the ECC Director and get all your questions answered! Visit www.pressmanacademy.org/eccopenhouse to RSVP or call Betsy at 310-652-7354, ext. 237 or bkrut@tbala.org.
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Educational Therapist – Students 5-18 with learning disabilities, dyslexia, high functioning autism Sarae O. Shenkin, M.A., B.C.E.T., has an educational therapy practice located in the West Valley, close to Calabasas, Agoura, Tarzana and Encino. She works with clients ages 5-18, with diagnoses of learning disabilities, dyslexia, high functioning autism, and organizational difficulties. She provides a holistic approach by dealing closely with the family and other professionals working with the student. Her strengths are: diagnosing, remediating and advocacy for the student. Call (818)388-6750.
The thing about this video isn’t just that it’s beautifully done — but that it shows how lucky we are to live in a nation with medical resources that can change lives, can SAVE lives. Grab your tissues. Truly a miracle.
Red Pelican Music Private Music Lessons The teachers are elite musicians, hand-picked for their enthusiasm and patience. We cater to discerning customers, who appreciate top quality and friendly service. They offer lessons on piano, guitar, voice, drums, bass, banjo, dobro, ukulele, saxophone, violin, viola, cello, clarinet and more! Call (310) 893-0776 for more info.
Better diet tied to higher quality of life in old age http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/sns-rt-us-better-diet-20131121,0,7712525.story |
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