Tired of lugging your Mac We all love our Apple products but disconnecting them, driving, parking and carrying your Mac through the mall is a pain. Hire RovingGenius.com! -Affordable alternative to the Apple Store. -They come to you. -Same day appointments. -Faster repair times -Need a new Mac? They will pick one up, set it up, back it up, transfer data and provide a receipt, -Experts on all things Apple. -They will teach you how to get the most out of your devices, wireless printers, iCloud, Apple TV. -Integrate your TV, music speakers, HVAC, security, lighting and cameras, to control your whole house from iPhone or iPad. -They can even help eliminate that 10% March discount. Call or text (818) 485-1444.
Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=347 German scientist Robert Koch announces he has discovered the bacillus that causes Tuberculosis. (1882) Elvis Presley joins the U.S. Army. (1958)
A Family Music class that Dads love too!?! Yes it’s Ladybug Music! What makes Ladybug Music so popular is not just that they have awesome classes and teachers but it’s their music – it’s amazing! They have 8 CDs full of eclectic, world beat, funky and sophisticated songs written and produced just for these classes. Come try a FREE demo and see why parents listen to the music even when their kids are not around! Classes in Santa Monica, Hollywood, Encino & Studio City. Sign up for a free demo at www.LadybugMusic.com.
An Evening with “Queen Bees & Wannabees” author Rosalind Wiseman Monday, April 7th at 7 pm Temple Beth Hillel On Monday, April 7th, world renown parenting and bullying expert, Rosalind Wiseman, speaks on “Masterminds & Queen Bees: Helping Your Kids Navigate Girl World, Boy World and Today’s Social Challenges.” Her work aims to help parents, educators and young people successfully navigate the social challenges of young adulthood. Wiseman is New York Times bestselling author of Queen Bees and Wannabees (the basis for the movie Mean Girls) and Queen Bee Moms and Kingpin Dads, and has a new book about boys, Masterminds and Wingmen. Tickets at www.BethHillelDaySchool.org or call 818-763-9148. Everyone welcome! Bring a friend! 12326 Riverside Dr. in Valley Village, 91607
It’s not YEAR ROUND-Open enrollment for individual health insurance ends March 31st. Stacy can help! Time is running out! Make sure your doctors are in network with your plan as you are not permitted to change your coverage midyear unless you have a qualifying event! Cut off dates for individual health insurance directly through carriers or through Covered California are March 15th for April 1st effective date and March 31st for May 1st effective date. No charge service to make sure your plan is the best fit for you. Email stacy@stacymyinsurancelady..com or call 818-642-6447. CA Lic 0C48182
10% off Earthquake Proofing by “Play it Safe”! You felt the quake, but is your home quake safe? This LA based baby proofing company knows what it takes to make sure all of your precious belongings are safe and secure in the event of an earthquake. Services include: bookcase anchoring, picture frame securing, water heater strapping, cabinet latches and more! Get 10% off when you mention “Jen’s List”! Book a home evaluation with Play It Safe at www.playitsafebaby.com. Call (310) 571-5386 or email playitsafebaby@gmail.com.
Nanny, Housekeeper, Babysitter Leads http://jenslist.com/2014/03/23/los-angeles-nanny-leads-housekeeper-babysitter-list-march-8-23/
Bliss2Thi$ Your own estate sale at Bliss2This.com! Bliss2Thi$, an online shopping mall of small estate sales, is a new website started by a Jen’s List mom. Recently divorced and want to clean house? Recently married with duplicate wedding gifts? Happily married and ready for spring cleaning? It’s a win-win for everyone. The first 100 people to sign up for a free vendor account and upload 5 items will get a $15 iTunes gift card. Go to www.bliss2this.com to see how it all started. Contact them at admin@bliss2this.com with questions.
Culinary Kids Academy Summer Camp * Builds independence and self-esteem * Promotes responsibility * Advances academic growth * Produces adventurous and healthy eaters * Teaches valuable life skills * Is a flat out blast! CKA empowers children through its incredibly fun workshops! K-6th grade classes integrate math, science, history, safety, hygiene and nutrition into complex cooking lessons! Students have no idea they’re learning because they’re having a blast cooking in a professional kitchen! Camp cookbook and chef’s apron included! For info, email DCorsun.CulinaryKidz@gmail..com or call (310)463-0715. www.culinarykidz.shutterfly.com
GREAT Gardener Lead Highly Recommended by Jen Levinson – jen@jenslist.com “Reynaldo Luna has been our gardener for 2+ years and does a truly terrific job. Dependable, reliable and knows how to take care of the yard! I have referred him to SO many other Jens List members and EVERYONE loves him! He can trim trees too! Call him at 818-802-0025.”
Timeshare Available in Palm Desert: July 4th Week & Christmas Week June 29th-July 6thor December 20th-27th Beautiful 1 Bedroom at The Marriott Shadow Ridge Enclaves- sleeps 4, has living area, dining area, balcony, kitchen, 2 TVs on a beautiful Golf Course. Resort has pools, tennis courts, basketball, recreation center with movie theater and activities. Available July 4th week for $750. Also, a huge 2 Bedroom/2 Bath Villa at The Marriott Shadow Ridge that sleeps 8 available December 20th-27th. This week rents for $3,251, renting for $1,500. Email chuckdodi@aol.com for information.
Sign Up Now For Baby Nuggets Mommy & Me Groups: Both 1st & 2nd Time Moms Groups Danielle loves working closely with parents by providing a nurturing, educational and productive environment for them to learn. Her weekly Mommy and Me Groups include singing to your baby, getting questions answered (yes answered!), and covering topics such as sleep (of course!), child development, emotional health, introducing solids, Motherhood identity and life balance. As a Mom of 3 she continues to be a passionate and dedicated teacher for over 8 years. www.babynuggetswithdanielle.com
American Girl Event at Los Angeles Store Wednesday, March 26th from 9:45am-7:30pm Girls will have their moment to shine in the spotlight at this fun, interactive event inspired by Isabelle, American Girl’s 2014 Girl of the Year. Before the event, local girls will go to americangirl.com/girloftheyear to learn the moves to “UR Your Own Star,” an original song from the upcoming movie, “Isabelle Dances into the Spotlight.” Fans will then perform the dance live for the camera with other girls at the free store event for a chance to appear in a dance video. The final video will debut at the Isabelle movie premieres at American Girl retail stores in July, and online on August 1.
Baila Baila Full Band Concert: Music in Spanish For Children of All Ages Sunday, May 18th at 10am, 11am & Noon Main Street, Santa Monica Farmers Market Baila Baila concerts are an amazing, full of energy, interactive show. Isa plays her guitar and rocks out with her Baila Baila band making everybody dance and have fun. They perform different contagious rhythms: rock and roll, reggae and rap. It is tailored to kids of all ages and it doesn’t limit to Spanish speaking audience. Free show.
Positions Available Part-Time Bilingual (Spanish/English) Customer Service Rep Position Available Sage Personal Finance, an online educational company, is looking to hire a part-time (20 hour/week) customer service representative to answer client questions via phone, email, and live chat. Pay is $15/hour. They are seeking someone who is conscientious, has good attention to detail, and is reliable. Individual may telecommute from anywhere in the U.S. and must work as an independent contractor. To apply, email a cover letter and resume to Allison atageving@sagepf.com. AND Looking for an In House Billing and Book Keeper for a Beverly Hills Internal Medicine Doctor Send resume to tonancyrahnama@gmail.com.
HU’I HU’I SHAVE ICE: FUNdraising & Catering Invite them to serve their delicious Hawaiian shave ice. At NO cost to you they’ll set up at your location, sell shave ice and happily give you a percentage of their sales back. This is a fun and super easy FUNdraiser that earns cash for your cause! They also provide outstanding catering services for private events! Original syrups are made with only pure cane sugar and they offer natural juice flavors that contain no sugar, no dyes and no preservatives. Email them at party@huihuishaveice.com.
Family Square Dance Saturday, March 29th from 2-5pm Eagle Rock Legion Hall 2109 Merton Avenue in Los Angeles Enjoy a Family Square Dance! Co-sponsored by The Green Bean of Eagle Rock, with live music by Triple Chicken Foot and caller Susan Michaels. Doors open at 1:30. $10/person or $20/family. Tie a scarf around your neck, kick up your boots and enjoy a great time!
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Teen/Tween Empowerment Workshop Taught by actress, model and acting coach, Mary Mackey. This workshop is designed to help young teens with their confidence. They will have fun improvising while learning how to speak and present themselves more confidently. Final presentation at the end for the parents showing all they have learned. For more information go to www.expressionsknowingyou.com.
LGBT Interfaith Parents Circle Valley Playdate Sunday, March 30th from 9-11am at Anthony C. Beilenson Playground at Balboa Park Meet new friends, learn about programs and enjoy a morning of play. For more information or to RSVP, contact lhanishjoi@gmail.com for call (310) 600-6215. www.facebook.com/lgbtinterfaithparents
Windows By Wayne Referred by Jens List member keepingupwithjones@msn.com “Wayne Baldwin, and his window-cleaning service, Windows by Wayne, have been professionally cleaning windows since 1985. Over 27 years in business, he has cleaned windows in thousands of homes, including ours for the last six years. Wayne does a great job and is a real pro, especially with our difficult hillside home. He is conscientious, thoughtful, courteous, and, most of all, professional. You will definitely be pleased with his work.“ (626) 755-4050
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The Salt Studio- As Featured in Red Tricycle- is a Salt Therapy Wellness Studio The Salt Studio specializes in Salt Therapy for the relief of asthma, allergies & skin conditions. There are two specially designed salt rooms, a relaxation room for adults and a play room for kid’s therapy. The children’s salt room is a fun atmosphere filled with engaging activities to happily occupy the kiddos during their 45-minute salt sessions. Kids over 4 can play solo while Mom treats herself to one of the 30-minute spa treatments too! Also: Massage & Skin Care, including teen facials.
Sing & Rock-Along at We Rock the Spectrum Sunday, March 30th at 10:30am 4397 Tujunga Avenue in Studio City Cost: $18 first child/$10 additional siblings. Turns out you guys have some seriously talented urchins! They’re bringing the tunes back to We Rock the Spectrum for a rock-along karaoke play date. They’ll have kids’ songs, rock songs, and some favorite snow princess anthems (you know… don’t hate). Plus they’ll be running loose all over the incredible playspace that We Rock the Spectrum provides to families all over the Valley
Summer Brain Teaser Products for Children for Your Outlet NumbersAlive! integrates fundamental STEM principles with ideas from many diverse disciplines. Via books, plush numbers, games, birthday “learning” packages, etc. NumbersAlive! employs the numbers 0-9 (Team Ten) to teach children and adults about the world through their eyes. The STEM Squad, led by Pi, introduces mathematical/science constants that different cultures identified over time. The goal is to introduce learners to world patterns and human development that encourages them to curiously question and appreciate relationships between seemingly unrelated disciplines. NumbersAlive! engages all children to realize that they are members of a diverse global community unified through a worldwide numbering system.
KidsCanCode Summer Camps Are Back This year they’re offering a bunch of new classes for all ages and levels of experience, plus a lot more locations! See the schedule for details: http://kidscancode.org/summer/. In addition to the popular “Intro to Programming” and “Programming with Minecraft” camps, they’ll also be offering a Scratch Programming camp for younger kids (no typing!), and a video game design camp. |
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