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Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history Manhattan Island is sold! Indians agree to the deal in exchange for $24 in cloth & buttons (1626) Phonograph is played for the first time at the Grand Opera House. (1878) Academy of Motion Pictures is founded. (1934) Atlanta Penitentiary has a new resident after Al Capone is convict of income tax evasion. (1932) Soap operas “Another World” and “As the World Turns” premiere. (1964) Bird Day National Candied Orange Peel Day Renewal Day Star Wars Day
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. “TACTILE” DEVELOPMENTAL SKILL DEFINITION: mouthing and tasting (and smelling), touching, discriminating textures and shapes. THE ‘CRITICAL WINDOW’ during which the circuits of the brain are being most heavily wired for the “TACTILE” sense is prenatal to 5 years. The more opportunity children have for positive Tactile experiences during this critical period, the more efficiently their brains will work over the long run. A FEW Tactile tidbits: * INFANTS who receive a lot of loving touch and attention in early months become more independent, more resourceful and, less-demanding toddlers. * REMEMBERING Baby experiences touch all over the body, some sensory discrimination textural surfaces are silky satin, nubby wool, towels, rough/soft blankets, fluffy toys, straw mats and sticky, smooth and bumpy surfaces. * BE ALERT for cues about what kinds of touch and how much she likes. If she turns away or cries, it’s time for something else. More about touch: need for touch, deprivation consequences, importance of touch to brain development, touch therapy including massage. http://www.babysensory.com/Downloads/TouchEN.pdf Next week – Tactile, Pt. 5 Comments to msmarm@roadrunner.com
Summer Dance Camp – 15% Off Early Registration Plus Another 35% Off Paid In Full Kids will develop dance skills and make dozens of new friends! The camp offers different styles and activities- ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, tumbling, yoga, arts and crafts, and dance movies. Performance at the end of camp. Suggested by Jen’s List member Julie, who sends her 3 girls to Dancer 4 Life. 6 weeks; Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm – $950 4 weeks; Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm – $640 2 weeks; Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm – $300 1 week; Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm – $160 Located in Inglewood. Limited spots.
3 Free Therapy Sessions Ken Goodman, Anxiety Expert, is looking for an anxiety sufferer who is interested in receiving three treatment sessions. The sessions will be videotaped for training purposes. Symptoms of anxiety include panic attacks, excessive worry, phobias, compulsions, avoidance due to fears, and countless physical symptoms. Contact Ken Goodman at KenGoodmanLCSW@yahoo.com or (818) 426-1780 if you or someone you know might be interested.
Summer Special at Burbank Taekwondo Plus Fun Summer Camps For Kids Burbank Taekwondo is a family owned martial arts school offering Taekwondo for ages 2.5 and up, wrestling classes, and Zumba classes. There is an awesome summer special going on right now 8 weeks for $88! Try it out for a great price! They are holding summer camps for kids age 4-13 on June 16th-20th and August 4th-8th. Camps are Monday through Friday 9am-1pm and are only $100 per week.
Personalize Lockets With Charms, Birthstones & Tags For Mom Origami Owl personalized lockets for your special person. You pick your locket ,chain or bracelet then choose what charms and birthstone you want to put in it. Then you can add dangles or tags for that special saying. No two lockets are the same. Your Mom will cry with happiness from such a thoughtful gift. Call (818) 300-5286 or email Crayz4lockets@origamiowl.com.
Private Make- Up Lessons With more than 18 years experience as a makeup artist, Lori Pinsky has worked in numerous areas of makeup, including film, television, bridal and magazine editorial. She is available for private lessons and will travel to you. A “look” will be designed based on your personal needs. Your makeup drawer will be assessed and edited and she will guide you through a hands-on make-up application. Lori is also available for any special event- Weddings, Bat/Bar Mitzvahs. (310) 486-2279
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Learn the Art of Bonsai California Bonsai Studio, located in Thousand Oaks, offers a free workshop on the 3rd Sat. of each month from 9am-12pm. Whether you are just starting out or already have your own Bonsai trees, you can learn from a Bonsai Master about the history and art of this ancient tradition in a peaceful setting. They offer a wide range of Bonsai trees and a full line of specialty tools – all at reasonable prices. Email them at contact@californiabonsai.com for more information.
LA Gold Parties is Hiring Teachers for the Summer Want to make some extra money & have fun this summer? LA Gold Parties is hiring Part-time Event Planners/Sales Reps: The company was built on the foundation of providing “sellers” with the highest offer. In 2011 they earned an unsolicited endorsement from FOX News for having the “highest payouts!” Think of this job as your typical in-home women’s based company, but instead of having guests buy products, they pay people cash for their unwanted items! Call Jennifer at (323) 547-1458.
Are you still battling through the jungle of magnet, charter and public school to find the right kindergarten for your child? Little Acorns Grow in Reseda is still accepting applications for their Fall semester. With their beautiful, clean facility and playground, small class sizes and caring teachers your child is sure to thrive and grow. Enjoy the benefits of a private school at an affordable price! Schedule a tour! Call (818) 779-1099 or email littleacorngrow@yahoo.com.
Help This Great Group of Kids Help 4,000 Elementary School Kids in Need Rainbow Pack is a nonprofit charity run by kids 10-14 that gives much needed backpacks full of school supplies to elementary school kids in need. This is their 4th year and biggest goal yet. The goal this year is to help 4,000 kids before the first day of school 2014. A $10 donation will get a backpack full of homework supplies to a student in need for the first day of school. To find out more about Rainbow Pack and to donate visit www.RainbowPack.org. You can also follow them on Facebook.
Looking For a Pre-School For Your 2-5 Year Old Child Tours are scheduled for May 7th and May 15th The Nursery School At WHCC is now taking applications for the 2014-2015 school year. The school offers a low teacher-student ratios, a flexible and vibrant program. Learning is fun and exciting, every child is inspired to reach their full potential and your little one will feel nurtured, loved and secure. They would love to meet you and your child. Call Lisa at (818) 887-0704 to set up a tour or email whccnurseryschool@gmail.com. www.woodlandhillscommunitychurch.org
Tutor Leads Summer Reading Tutor Get your child ready for the next level with Miss Kim. Reading tutoring all Summer long grades: (entering) K, 1st or 2nd grade. Contact Miss Kim for further details at b_e_autiful5678@yahoo.com. AND Math Tutoring in the West Valley David Schonberger has a Bachelors and Masters in Math from UC Davis and more than 16 years of teaching and tutoring experience. He tutors all courses up through Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, and Statistics. $60/hr 1-on-1. All sessions at Starbucks – 6516 Platt Avenue in West Hills (Platt Village shopping center). Call/text (818) 620-3478 or email david@thescholargroup.com.
Piper Preschool, Parent & Me Program: Enrolling Now For September Parents join in a group setting with their child – kids play, parents talk, friendships form. Classes are divided into a 4-month age range and meet once per week, offering experiences for your child and opportunities for you to talk about topics of concern and interest. Classes are available for children 6 months-2.5 years and serve as an entry into the Preschool. If you’re interested, visit www.piperpreschool.com, send an email to info@piperpreschool.com, or call (310) 451-4600.
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Discouraged By Clutter-Reclaim Your Space Too much clutter causes stress, frustration and anxiety. If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by too many papers and possessions, and spending too much time finding things, then simplify your life by calling Seize the Space! Services include: All living spaces/Home Offices Storage/Garages Files/Photos/Memorabilia Downsizing/Packing & Unpacking Personal Assistant-Errands Affordable Rates (3 hr. min. per session)
Memorable Birthday Parties at an Amazing Low Cost of $15 Per Guest Planning a Birthday party? One of the hottest Birthday Party ideas that moms have been using for their kids is DIY stuffed animal parties. StuffaPet.net is the newest way to offer parents the convenience of a DIY party in the safe space of their own home at an affordable price. The best part about www.StuffaPet.net is that each pet comes with the stuffing, heart insert, pet T-shirt, Printable Birth Certificate and a bag. Great selection to choose from and its is the best Party Favor.
Spend a French Summer in Los Angeles at Ecole du Soleil, a Kids’ French Immersion Summer Camp June 30th-August 1st from 7:30am-5:30pm Los Angeles parents are sending their children off to learn and to speak French without ever having to put them on a plane. Ll. niiiiiiiii IEcole du Soleil, a summer day camp, is an extension of the Lycée International de Los Angeles (LILA) an international French school. The camp, run by accredited, experienced, and caring school teachers and coaches, offers a French immersion program for children through learning exercises and outdoor activities. Small supervised groups. For 4-10 years old.
Get Wired Tec: Top Rated Home Entertainment System Company in the Count, Experts in Home Automation “Great service, on time, and very knowledgeable. I have found my new A Team for Home A/V jobs.” -Todd, Chatsworth Get Wired Tec. is dedicated to providing professional and reliable service. They always strive to make sure their customer’s satisfaction goes beyond their expectations. From Custom speakers to Custom designed Home automation systems, Get Wired Tec. can handle all of your needs. Jen’s List Members receive 10% off labor. Email getwiredtec@gmail.com.
Do You Have a Business Plan For Your Acting Career? Or your child’s? As artists, the business side of the business can be unexplained, overwhelming and difficult to sustain. With a little guidance, actors are able to master steps needed to plan for an artistic life, marketing/networking finesse, financial health and overall stability in a very unpredictable industry. What do you need to focus on? Goal Setting? Affordable Marketing Plan? Targeting the Right People for your Success? Professional Interview Skills? How to get started in LA? Budgeting? Where are you stuck? Where there is no business plan, there is no business success. Send an email today and begin planning for your next steps. Create your plan by emailing DebbiePollackCoaching@gmail.com.
Adat Ari El ECC Summer Camp & Fall Preschool Join the award-winning, warm and welcoming community by enrolling your child in our exciting Circle of Friends Art and Science Camp, as well as the Fall 2014-15 School Year. Start your child off on the right foot by engaging them in their first camp and/or school experience. Using a play and socialization based, Reggio Emilia-Inspired curriculum, you and your child will become part of the Jewish family to make friends that will last a lifetime. They offer a flexible schedule of days and times, optional hot lunch program, and a nurturing environment where our low ratios and high quality educators will help you and your child with stress-free separation. The program inspires children to reach their full potential by valuing their interests and motivations. Contact bstrauss@adatariel.org or call (818) 766-6279.
Summer Camp at KidzCity: 4-15 Years Old For Less Than $5 Per Hour June 2nd-August 29th from 7:30am-7pm Weekly, Daily or Hourly KidzCity’s Camp is designed to fit your schedule! Free t-shirt, no registration fee,1 staff member per 4 kids. Video monitored in all play areas, safe and clean. Qualified and trained staff. Field Trips optional. Swimming, Games, Minecraft, Karaoke, Bouncer, Basketball, Ping Pong, Dance, lots of fun activities. Learn how to make healthy smoothies, Arts & Crafts, Messy Experiments, Make bracelets. So much to do. Call (818) 887-7516 for more information.
Gameplay Fitness Launches on May 5th At Gameplay, they bring the fun back to fitness. The talented coaches have devised a huge list of your favorite childhood games (such as dodgeball, tug of war, relay races, dance-offs and more!) that have been specifically tweaked to get you serious results. With a team atmosphere, great music, a little competition and lots of laughs, you will have a blast and go back for more. Owner Scott Malin has trained celebrities and athletes and has written seven books on health and fitness. Gameplay is also available for birthday parties and corporate team building events. Jen’s List members will receive 10% off every class with the promo code JEN10. Check out http://gameplayfitness.com and email Scott@gameplayfitness.com.
Summer Music at Farmers Market, Thursday Night Jazz & Friday Night Music Opens May 29th & 30th & continues each week until the end of August The concerts, one the Market’s West Patio, are free – they begin at 7pm and last until about 9. The complete jazz and music schedules are at www.farmersmarketla.com. These performances are a lovely way to enjoy music in an open air setting with plenty of nosh, dinner, drinks and desserts nearby.
Flashcards, study groups, and all-nighters Anyone who has done time in academia is all too familiar with these universal test prep methods. But thanks to StudyBlue, the latest generation of students is getting an upgrade that lets them use their phones for something besides selfies. Access crowdsourced study guides, create, and customize intelligent digital flashcards (they remember what you stumble on and filter out concepts you’ve mastered), take practice tests, and collaborate with classmates-all while on the go.
Duke’s ‘You Don’t Say’ Campaign Reminds You Which Words Shouldn’t Be Used As Slang
Fossilized playgrounds: is active play the next dinosaur? A 2012 report card from Active Healthy Kids Canada on the current state of Canada’s kids’ physical activity showing the negative effect of declining unstructured active play (running, climbing, crawling, exploring, etc.). U.S. “grades” are not likely to be materially different. How can your kids lead less sedentary, “other”-directed lives? http://dvqdas9jty7g6.cloudfront.net/reportcards2012/ahkc2012-nationalrelease-final.pdf
Calling All Lulu Lovers Gather up your unwanted Lululemon and send it in…WE BUY LULU gives immediate cash for new or gently used Lululemon products! WE BUY LULU accepts pieces from all over the country. Once items are received, a quote is given within 48 hours. If the offer is acceptable, a check or Lululemon gift card is mailed out. The client can instead choose to have their items returned, which will be done at WE BUY LULU’s expense. Check out www.webuylulu.com for more information and to print out the form to include when sending your items. WE BUY LULU is a division of eBay luxury consignment house, Loree’s Closet, headquartered in the Chicagoland area.
Pesto, the secret weapon All of these are easy-peasy. Plop stuff into your food processor for 30 seconds, and voila, a flavor punch! Cilantro-Almond Pesto. Cilantro, toasted unsalted almonds, garlic, lime/lemon juice, olive oil. Good on sandwiches instead of mustard/mayo, pizza, steamed vegetables, tossed with baked tofu, spooned on scrambled eggs. Chermoula from North Africa. Parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika. Good on grilled fish, vegetables. http://www.chow.com/food-news/148752/chermoula-secret-weapon-for-veggies-and-fish/ Traditional, from Ina. Walnuts, pine nuts (okay sub walnuts), garlic, basil, olive oil, s&p, Parm. Makes 4 cups. Consider putting in ice cube trays covered thinly with a good olive oil and transferring to freezer bags for use at a moment’s notice. Use tossed with pasta, on bread/crackers, as a dip, on pizza instead of tomato puree/sauce. http://www.barefootcontessa.com/recipes.aspx?RecipeID=254&S=0 How to make Ina’s traditional pesto recipe even better. http://www.crumblycookie.net/2011/08/06/pesto/ Watercress-Walnut Pesto. Watercress, lemon juice, balsamic, grated Parm, walnuts, olive oil, garlic, salt. Good on pizza, pasta, vegetables. http://www.chow.com/food-news/148775/watercress-walnut-pesto-secret-weapon-for-pizza-or-pasta/ 50 uses for pesto. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/articles/50-things-to-make-with-pesto.html |
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