8 Week Course: Hunger Balance In 2014, the diet industry will fail you again. It will offer plenty of advice about what to eat, but leave you unprepared for the battle against cravings, food addiction and emotional eating habits. Break free from the diet yo-yo. Hunger Balance is an 8-week course that teaches you to curb cravings, overcome psychological hurdles to healthy eating and love your body. Offered online & in Agoura Hills. Taught by a licensed psychotherapist specializing in eating and body image. www.centerforeatingrecovery.com
Today in History National Lemon Cupcake Day www.history.com/this-day-in-history The Bill of Rights are enacted, amending the U.S. Constitution (1791) Sioux Chief Sitting Bull was killed by Indian police.(1890) Gone With the Wind premiered in where else but Atlanta, Georgia. (1939) Infamous band leader Glenn Miller died in a plane crash over the English Channel.(1944) Cat herders day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=260
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 Monday. These ideas come from scholarly sources to personal interviews, from the internet to periodicals to books. “LANGUAGE/VOCABULARY” DEVELOPMENTAL SKILL DEFINITION: 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: “Vocabulary” development is 2 years through adult. 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 Language/Vocabulary: “Vocabulary,” Pt. 4 tidbits for building a strong foundation for reading and literacy: FROM 30 – 36 months, * TODDLER’S vocabulary explodes up to 300 words. * TRUE conversations begin – maybe 2 or 3 sentences. * HE STRINGS nouns and verbs together to form complete (simple) sentences such as “I go now,” “Play ball” and “Want drink.” * EXPAND her knowledge of words and sentence structure by letting her hear the correct order and correct grammar – when she says “Me want,” you say “I want, too.” * DON’T DEMAND that he imitate you; for example, if he says “More juice,” model, saying “Adam wants more orange juice. I want more juice, too.” Next week – Language/Vocabulary: “Vocabulary,” Pt. 5 ?s to msmarm@roadrunner.com
The Ovarian Cancer Circle “Take A Bite Out Of Ovarian Cancer” Charitable Luncheon Thursday, January 30th, 2014 from 11am-1:30pm The Ovarian Cancer Circle is holding its second annual Ruth’s Chris Steak House Charitable Luncheon. The Circle was founded inspired by Robin Babbini, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at age 17 and passed away at 20. Her mother, Paulinda, founded the Circle to help raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer and to raise money for an early detection test. Tickets are $45 and can be purchased online. Choose either steak or vegetarian. www.theovariancancercircle.org
MUSYCA Children’s Choir is auditioning new singers, boys and girls ages 5-18 The vocal ensembles for children and youth rehearse weekly in Granada Hills and West Hills. MUSYCA (Musical Youth of California) Children’s Choir brings together talented young people to create a community of singers built on respect, love for music, and artistic excellence. Students build their vocal skills and performance artistry through weekly rehearsals, community concerts, domestic and international performance tours, collaborations with the Los Angeles Opera, the Burbank Chorale, and Symphony in the Glen, work with film composers and recording artists. MUSYCA is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization.Call 818-554-9937 or email sing@musyca.org.
Baby proof Your Bathroom in 3 Easy Steps http://moms.popsugar.com/Babyproofing-Bathroom
The Medical ID company that offers “Safety with Style” You no longer have to feel “branded” by the old fashioned brands!
Conejo Jewish Day School is looking for auction donations If you have a talent or items to share for the silent or live auction, the children would benefit via scholarships. Could you donate tickets to at TV show or sport event? How ’bout a limo or helicopter ride? Or a cool tour of your interesting workplace? Contact Melissa at 805-432-7009 or MelisOpp@yahoo.com.
Window Fashions, treatments, Upholstery and Beyond They have served the community over 25 years! They specialize in window covering, draperies, sheers, all the Hunter Douglas window fashions, and furniture upholstery. They have lot of stocking fabrics on sale, so pick one you like and only pay the sewing labor and installation! Contact Teddy at 626-673-9604
Travel Must-Haves If traveling with the kids this holiday, check out this list. http://www.happyhealthymom.com/newsletters/Travel-Must2DXHaves
Parent/Child Classes at Highland Hall Enroll in Highland Hall Waldorf’s School’s Parent/Child Winter Session Class for children 1- 2 1/2. The program offers a nurturing environment for parents to spend a relaxed and joyful morning in our enchanted early childhood garden and classroom with their toddler, a skilled teacher and other families. Register before Dec. 20th and receive a “Holiday” 10% discount from the school’s The Treehouse Boutique. For more info and to register, contact Kerry Myers at 818-349-1394 x202 or kmyers@highlandhall.org.
Rocking Dance Party with The Beat Buds Sunday, January 12th at 10am It’s a class and a concert, for your little rock and rollers. First off, the amazing dance instructors from DC Dance Center will lead a Mini Dance Class. After you learn some awesome new moves, The Beatbuds will perform! These two dudes have made a name for themselves with families all over Los Angeles, for great music interactive performances, and fun times! http://www.mommytrain.com/events/rocking-dance-party/
Ladder Golf So fun! Ladder Golf™ brand tossing games are a great addition to the traditional outdoor games. It can be played on grass, sand, concrete, carpet, indoors or outside. Ladder Golf™ is light weight and portable enough to bring to any tailgate party, barbecue, picnic, campground or day at the beach.
License to Be a Parent http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nicole-leigh-shaw-/license-to-be-a-parent_b_4240447.html
Uzinggo An at-home, online learning tool for math and science that teaches and tutors students in a way they can grasp and understand. The interactive program connects real-world scenarios with the materials they are learning in school to help students explore concepts, create and test hypotheses and manipulate items. With over 1,000 lessons for grades 5-12, personalized assignments tailored to different needs and rewards for learning and completing lessons, students are motivated to do well and it shows on their report cards.
Are you feeling the strain of the holidays? Sometimes it’s difficult to just take moment and experience. Consider connecting with yourself through mindfulness. Tina Dahlenburg, M.S., Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, is offering a complimentary consultation in the benefits of mindfulness in your everyday life. Read about mindfulness and schedule an appt. at www.tinadahlenburg.com or call 818-970-7751. Check out the free drop-in 30 minute mindfulness sessions presented by UCLA at the Hammer Museum’s Billy Wilder Theater, Thursdays at 12:30pm.
Take your kids to the snow 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH CABIN, 900SQ FEET, sleeps up to 5 comfortably for your family snow vacation! Perfect for families with small kids! Read the 69 reviews from past guests by clicking “reviews” http://www.vrbo.com/337432. To check availability and rates, click on the yellow “book it” button on right hand side at this link http://www.vrbo.com/337432. Only 2 minutes away from Bear Mountain & Snow Summit ski slopes in prestigious Moonridge. Close to everything (shopping, restaurants, slopes)
Complimentary two day pass is waiting for you at OfficeSlice Are you an entrepreneur? Business owner or startup? Tired of working alone at home, or at the coffee house? Come to OfficeSlice, they are the valley’s premiere coworking space and they have a wonderful, supportive community of like minded individuals. Try them out for free! Just email and receive your two day pass to see if we have what you need. Sign up for the newsletter for upcoming events and seminars. Here’s a link: http://goo.gl/cuyXV. Connect, Learn & Grow your business!
The January 2014 HypnoBirthing Group Session in Hermosa Beach: Open For Registration Monday evenings January 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, February 3rd, from 7-9:30pm in Hermosa Beach Expecting a baby? A peaceful, calm and easy birth is possible! HypnoBirthing teaches you to release all fears about birth, and learn how to trust your body. You will be aware and in full control, and completely relaxed. Class is $350 per couple, and includes the book, 2 hypnosis CDs, and all handouts. To register, contact LA Birth Bliss, Johanna Nagel-Kim at johanna@labirthbliss.com or (310) 528-2784.
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Temple Adat Elohim Free Community Dinner December 25th from 11:30am-2:30pm Join them for good food, music, laughter, and a chance to make new friends. Dinner is free! Thousand Oaks High School 2323 North Moorpark Rd. in Thousand Oaks, 91360
Aaah… Chocolate Truffles Orange Marmalade Truffles. http://www.chow.com/recipes/14275-orange-marmalade-truffles Charles Chocolates Bittersweet Chocolate Truffles. http://www.chow.com/recipes/10656-charles-chocolates-bittersweet-chocolate-truffles Beyond a basic truffle, mix it up – flavor with mint, cinnamon, cardamom, Amaretto, and/or almond and coat in cocoa powder, walnuts, and/or almonds. http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/chocolate_truffles/
Download Sleepy Safari Free on iTunes Imagine laying your child down, but rather than ducks or sheep, you have a safari of animals to sing them to sleep. The happy animals in this book rest under a dreamy blue-violet sky filled with smiling stars and would add an elegant touch to any children’s library. Download the book for free on your iPad or Mac.
Get new LULULEMON for January by sending us your old Lulu now Get Lululemon Gift Cards for the new year! Send your old LULULEMON, no matter the condition, and WEBUYLULU will email you an offer for them. If you accept it, they send you a Lululemon gift card or $$. If not, they ship your goods back to you. It’s like found money! They pay your shipping. Over 400 Jen’s List readers have been VERY happy! Contact Webuylulu@earthlink.net for details, or mail your items with a with a return address and contact info, to: WE BUY LULU PO Box 130881 Carlsbad, CA 92013
It’s not too late for Holiday Photos The Holidays are almost here and what better gift to give then a beautiful photo of your family to distant relatives and friends. No gift tops a framed photo! Margot Andrew Photography specializes in capturing those moments in life that are so priceless. Special holiday rates still apply. Call 818-691-1316.
Aikido and Art Winter Camp for kids ages 5+ at Tarzana Aikikai M-F, January 6th-10th, 2014, from 9am-3 pm with extended care 8am-6pm Practice the traditional Japanese martial art Aikido, known throughout the world as the “Art of Peace”. Learn how to fall safely, get out of the way of an attack, and basic defensive techniques in a supportive, family-centered dojo. Art projects, stories, games and field trips complement daily physical training. Space is limited. To register, call 818-705-0600. Free trial class for new students. $300/week includes gi (uniform). 10% off for Jen’s List members!
Kitchen and Bath Remodel/ Interior Design Is your kitchen and bathroom lacking style or function, or plain out of date? Interiors By Ilyse can help with that, we do 3D renderings of your space to design and remodel a custom design that will fit you and your needs as well as style. Be proud of your home and show it off. Mention Jen’s List and receive a 10% design discount. They are featured on Houzz.com Contact Ilyse Kusch at (818)926-2481 or ilysekusch@yahoo.com.
The News About Tamiflu http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-h-newman-md/tamiflu_b_4400584.html
7 Tell-Tale Signs That You Have Officially Lost It – A Timeless Holiday Tale At times, it can be difficult to notice when we have officially gone around the bend. These 7 signs might help: 1. You recently put every holiday decoration into a large garbage bag, loaded it into your car and threw it by the side of the highway as you sped off into the night. Oh wait, that was just the fantasy that played over and over in your head as you trimmed the tree singing Christmas carols. Read more at https://jameetenzer.com/7-tell-tale-signs-that-you-have-officially-lost-it/.
How to Stop Nighttime Meowing in Cats http://m.voices.yahoo.com/how-stop-nighttime-meowing-cats-3968298.html
Tortle, the Pediatrician developed lightweight baby beanie designed to prevent or treat Flat Head Syndrome is now available on Target.com Developed by Dr. Jane Scott, a Board Certified Pediatrician and Neonatologist, the Tortle beanie is an FDA-cleared patented Class medical device that promotes proper head and neck movement which is essential for appropriate development. Tortle helps prevent and treat early stages of flat head syndrome: plagiocephaly (the flattening of the baby’s skull) & torticollis (unbalanced neck muscles). Tortle works by gently deflecting a baby’s head from side to side when they are sitting or lying on the back of their head. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends regular head repositioning of babies younger than 6 months. |
Sunday December 15 2013
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