Summer time is coming – Great afternoon activity with the kids! Visit Aquarium of the Pacific Any Afternoon thru Dec 31 for Half Off! Enjoy the cool ocean breezes at this amazing aquarium. With more than 11,000 ocean animals representing nearly 500 species, the Aquarium of the Pacific celebrates the planet’s largest and most diverse body of water: the Pacific Ocean. With this offer, you can choose any day during afternoon hours (3-6pm) to visit this world-class aquarium featuring a wide array of hands-on activities, live and video presentations, and much more. Visiting the Aquarium of the Pacific is an enlightening, entertaining and educational experience for everyone. www.goldstar.com/Aquarium of the Pacific
Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history Babe Ruth Day National Prime Rib Day Tell a Story Day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=382
Hope Gardens is having a Garden Party Today, Sunday, April 27th from 11am – 4pm Come visit the NEW Hope Gardens office & nursery (aka “the backyard”) as they throw open their doors and hearts to their wonderful clients, friends and friends to be. Free garden advice, cocktails, and a craft for the kidlets. As well as the best organic, homegrown, heirloom tomato seedlings on the planet…and lots and lots of other plants too! Organic fertilizers, seed packs & fresh-brewed compost tea as well. 17647 Welby Way in Lake Balboa, 91406
Fitness Opportunity for High School & College Females O2 MAX Fitness is looking for 1-2 local students (ideally female) to test a new program they are officially launching in the fall. This can be done from anywhere and helps students create a personalized fitness plan based on their goals, schedules and fitness preferences. They also have finals survival kits they can donate to school fundraisers as well as snack samples from their Finals Survival Kits for gift bags. For more information, contact karen@o2maxfitness.com.
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$25 Off Super Soccer Stars Summer Camps Celebrate the 2014 World Cup with Super Soccer Stars! With the lowest child-to-coach ratios in LA, the World Cup format introduces campers ages 2 and up to skills from around the globe in a fun, engaging environment. Camps are running all summer long at locations throughout LA and Orange County. Get $25 off camp with Promo Code: JENSUM14. *Promo not applicable to classes run through City Parks & Rec Departments. Call (310) 998-0010 or email la@supersoccerstars.com. http://la.supersoccerstars.com/summer/
A/C & Heating Efficiency Experts: Help Make The Planet Green Mitchell Heating & A/C services areas from 1,000 Oaks-Malibu-Sta Monica-Bev. Hills/Hancock Park. Experience 30 years in the industry. A/C and Heating Design, Installation, Expert troubleshooting and System maintenance. They charge by the job. References Available upon Request. Licensed and Bonded. Call (818) 889-6523 (Valley) or (310) 658-7309 (Beverly Hills/Hancock Park), ask for Mitchell. All work guaranteed in writing.
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St. Francis de Sales Annual School Fair Friday, May 2nd from 6-11pm Saturday, May 3rd from Noon-11pm Sun, May 4th from Noon-7:30pm St. Francis de Sales School announces its star-studded lineup and fun-filled events at what promises to be the most entertaining weekend festival in history! Come to the Valley’s most successful and fun festival of the season. Mark McGrath (Sugar Ray) to perform Saturday evening at 8pm. Games & Family Fun * Live and Silent Auctions * Eclectic Food * Spectacular Pyrotechnics * Rides, Rides, Rides * Live Entertainment. All weekend. Free admission and parking. www.stfrancisds.org/festival.php
Teach your Jr. Chef the “miso butter” trick It’s a magical addition that offers “that certain something.” Starting with soft butter, mix in from half as much white/yellow miso (ratio of 2 parts butter to 1 part miso) to an equal amount of miso (1:1 ratio); create this compound butter to your taste. Do NOT add additional salt. Potential additions: minced garlic, roasted garlic, minced parsley, minced shallot/onion, freshly cracked black pepper or finely grated ginger. http://www..nytimes.com/recipes/12331/miso-butter.html Try it melted over nearly any hot grilled, roasted, steamed, boiled vegetable (corn, asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, squash, etc.) or over hot rice or melted on any freshly baked/grilled fish (add dill here?) or…. On grilled steaks – http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/grilled-rib-eye-steaks-with-miso-butter-10000001646356/ In mashed potatoes – http://www..foodfood.com/recipes/miso-mashed-potatoes/ In Miso-Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Coconut Butter – http://leafparade.com/2013/05/30/miso-mashed-sweet-potatoes-with-coconut-butter/ In Mashed Turnips with Miso Butter – http://feedmephoebe.com/2013/10/the-balanced-diet-mashed-turnips-with-miso-butter/ In Roasted Eggplant Spaghetti with Miso Brown Butter Sauce – http://cookieandkate.com/2013/roasted-eggplant-spaghetti-with-miso-brown-butter-sauce/
Parent Coaching, Individual & Family Counseling – Children, Adolescents & Parents Jocelyn provides live parent coaching in your home to assist you in managing challenges of parenting young children. She is certified Parent Child Interaction Therapist (PCIT) and will work with you to set & achieve realistic goals for your family which will help make your home life more peaceful, manageable and FUN! Jocelyn also sees clients in her Burbank office for individual and family work as well as consultations. Find out how she can help your family achieve greatness. Call (323) 683-0425.
Mother’s Day Portrait Day With Orit Harpaz [Photographer] at Griffith Park Sunday, May 4th from 9am-Noon & 3-6pm $125 includes: – 45 in. session at Griffith Park – 20 to 40 images to choose from (for purchase) – Web gallery and/or in-person viewing appointment in Sherman Oaks – One complimentary 5×7 print and web jpg Sessions reserved with payment. Contact info@play-losangeles.com or (323) 988-1189. www.play-losangeles.com/portrait-days/
Zagat’s 10 favorite LA-based restaurant chains From fresh-market salads and quick-fire customizable pizzas to garlicky rotisserie chicken and big beefy burgers. Quite a few SFV locations. http://www.zagat.com/b/los-angeles/10-la-based-chains-we-love
Fun, Creative, Hands On, Science or Music Presentations For Child’s Birthday Party Give your child the Best Birthday Party on the Block!! Have your own private performance in either Music or Science. They bring Fun, Age Appropriate, Hands On Science experiments right to the party. Or if your child is a music lover, give them their own Mini Concert that they get to participate in. Watch your child and their friends create a Volcano, their own Bouncy Ball, or Rock Out, Sing and Create Music with a variety of instruments. No party will ever compare! www.BrainBoostersEducation…com
Are You Ready to Rewrite Your Life and Have Some Fun Again? Thursday, May 1st from 7-8:30pm Join Bradley Kapture certified NLP Master Practitioner for a 90-minute workshop and discover powerful tools to create positive change. Learn: * The power of perceptual positions * Reframing negative behavior patterns * How to create new behaviors easily * The three keys of communication $20 at the door. RSVP to Bradley@theagingcoach.com. Center for Integrative Behavioral Medicine 280 N. Westlake Boulevard, Suite 205 in Westlake Village
New Study Reveals Just How Aggravated Parents Really Are http://www.babble.com/kid/new-study-reveals-just-how-aggravated-parents-really-are/
Intuitive Massage & Energy Work: Taly Bar- Certified Massage Therapist In her sessions she is able to sense the right healing method to benefit the individual client. Drawing from her techniques such as Craniosecral, Crystal and Energy Healing, Deep Tissue, Reflexology, and Relaxation and Breathing techniques. Through this, tension is released and energy centers unblocked. Taly has a strong intuitive approach connecting the body, mind and soul. Call Taly at (818) 448-0552. Receive $25 off for your first visit.
It’s Here!..Almost…Mother’s Day That Is Want to give that special woman in your life a unique gift? Give a gift certificate for organizing services. The experts at Organize2Harmonize can help anyone get organized and stay that way. A very satisfied client said: “I can’t say that my organization is a weak point…but compared to Robyn it is. She was able to consolidate my things in a manner in which I know where each and every item I owned is and they were visible.” Special pricing for Jen’s List. Call (310) 625-6522 or email divaorganizer1@gmail.com.
Heart Attack Risk Factors www.health.com/health/m/gallery/0,,20631351,00.html
Technology Summer Camp: Minecraft, Scratch, App Design, 3D Drawing & More June 30th-August 1st Computerwisekids offers educational technology workshops Each child is assigned a computer, and learns at their own pace. Students learn meaningful and fun programming languages like: Minecraft, Game Design and Scratch programming. In addition to programming we teach Photo editing and 3D drawing. The camp is designed to be fun and enjoyable for the kids. They combine a healthy balance of indoor and outdoor activities so that the student is not sitting in front of a screen the entire time. www.computerwisekids.com/index.php/summer-camp
Free Website Visibility Report For Your Business Custom Creatives is a leading digital marketing agency in Agoura Hills. They offer affordable solutions in Web Design, Search Marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Graphic Design and Software Development. Their specialty is working with small businesses to boost web presence. Contact Custom Creatives for logo design to building your next big idea on the internet at 877-865-1267. www.customcreatives.com/index.html
Indulge In An Hour Massage Given By a Professional Indulge in an hour or two of deep relaxing massage with luxurious options such as hot stone and hot towels. Mention Jen’s List to receive an additional 15 minutes free of charge. Call (818) 642-1228. www.yelp.com/biz/massage-by-dana-valley-village
Create a Special Gift For Mom at South Bay Galleria Kids Club Mother’s Day Craft Event Tuesday, May 6th at 6:30pm At this free event, kids from across the South Bay will come together to celebrate their moms and create a fun craft filled with love! Parents can sign their kids up by visiting Kid’s Club at the South Bay Galleria website. This exclusive club provides youngsters with fun and educational entertainment, special discounts, raffle prizes and much more.
Great Family Daycare In Sherman Oaks/Studio City Now Enrolling Infants & Toddlers Dali’s Daycare is a fun, loving and educational place that comes recommended by a Jen’s List member. You will immediately feel at ease. Dali is a former kindergarten teacher and brings her experience from the classroom into the daycare, teaching the kids letters, numbers, songs and more. Contact Dali at (818) 788-8785 or (323) 788-1024.
Hawaii Summer Vacation 1 Bedroom Villa Rentals: Marriott Maui or Kauai Sleeps 4-5 People Privately Marriott Maui Ocean Club 7/25-8/1/2014 orMarriott Kauai Beach Club 8/1-8/8/2014. Dates can’t be changed other than arrive later/depart early. Separate Master Bedroom has King bed, TV, full bathroom. Living area has Queen size sleeper/murphy bed, TV, DVD, full bathroom. Units are fully furnished with fridge, coffee maker etc. These rent for $300+night. $1600 week obo. Free wi-fi and parking. Only pay state tax of $7/day to Marriott. Call (805) 338-7777 or email ktores77@yahoo.com with any questions.
Apple tech takes on distracted driving, blocks users from texting while behind the wheel http://appleinsider.com/articles/14/04/22/apple-tech-takes-on-distracted-driving-blocks-users-from-texting-while-behind-the-wheel |
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