Creative kids have fun, learn and earn Cool program for creative, articulate kids (ages 8-11) who are comfortable expressing themselves in a group of peers and also to adult facilitators-and most importantly-who would really enjoy checking out early stage TV shows and sharing their ideas and opinions (typical monthly: $200). This does not lead to auditions/acting roles. Click http://touchstoneresearch.3uu.us/uc/FunPaidProject/.
Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history Einstein’s presents his Theory of General Relativity. (1916) BF Goodrich manufactures the first tubeless tire. (1947) Jay Forrester patents computer core memory. (1951) Eat What You Want Day Twilight Zone Day
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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. MORE Tactile tidbits: * BE AWARE for cues that Baby wants to take a break from touch or touch exploration. * SINCE EVERYTHING goes in her mouth, give her objects for holding, exploring and playing (about 1¼” or larger) that don’t have sharp edges and that are too large to swallow. * WHEN HE’S ready for solid foods, for a while stay away from whole nuts, whole grapes and pieces of hot dog – these can be hard to chew and be a choking hazard. * From 1 year, explore different tastes, temperatures and colors in foods. Next week – Auditory Comments to msmarm@roadrunner.com
FACT: THIS YEAR ALONE, in the U.S., more than 5 children a month under the age of 12 have been killed by guns that were improperly stored and secured All of these deaths were avoidable. When parents store their guns safely, they dramatically lower the chance of accidental shootings and suicides in their homes. But more than two million American children live in homes with unsecured guns. The Talk Project is a program that puts life-saving information in the hands of over 500,000 Southern California elementary school families-printed materials available in Spanish and English that help parents and caregivers talk with their children about guns and, importantly, help parents and caregivers talk with their friends, neighbors, and family about guns and safe gun storage. Visit http://wagv.org/about-wagv/the-talk-project/ for more information.
What Not to Say to a Woman Pregnant With Twins http://homebodyinmotion.com/what-not-to-say-to-a-woman-pregnant-with-twins/
Queen and Ben Elton’s “We Will Rock You” At the Ahmanson Theatre The long-running, West End smash hit musical Queen and Ben Elton’s “We Will Rock You” is set in the future on a planet once called Earth that is now controlled by a big corporation. Computer-generated music reigns, no rock music is heard, all musical instruments are banned and conformity is enforced. A pair of young renegades, Galileo and Scaramouche, dare to break free and bring the power of rock back to the people. The “rock theatrical,” which is built around 24 of Queen’s biggest hits, delivers a show that boasts the scale and electrifying spectacle that marked the band’s legendary live performances. https://www.centertheatregroup.org/tickets/We-Will-Rock-You/
Credible Cravings An organic whole food bar developed to support the nutritional needs of women before, during and after pregnancy- complete with a natural probiotic cultured in organic / kosher whey! Their mission is to educate the community about the importance of good perinatal nutrition, to provide healthy, all-natural products that promote the health of mom and baby, and to inspire a healthful community who shares in the passion to promote the wholesome well-being of the future.
FaceSnap An App That Takes Hands-Free Selfies https://www.yahoo.com/tech/try-facesnap-an-app-that-takes-hands-free-selfies-85031621434.html
Keep Camp Lunches Cool With Packit Freezable Bags Shop online for a Packit Freezable Lunch Bag for your child to take to camp this summer. Just freeze the bag over night with the built in gel packs to keep the food and drinks cool for 10 hours! No need to add an ice pack. Use check out code: FREESHIP to receive free shipping on your order. Great for packing yogurt and cheese sticks.
Summer Chess Lessons For Your Kids With a Top Ranked Lady Chessguru Chess is a truly amazing game that challenges the mind while practicing strategical and logical thinking, visualization, memory, creativity all while learning life lessons. Simone Sobel is a top ranked chess player on the US Women’s List, chess is her passion and she loves teaching it to children.
Do You Want To Update Your Look With Affordable Jewelry? Everyone wants to look and feel good and it needs to be simple and affordable. Take the guessing work out of “how to wear” jewelry and shop on line for amazing jewelry. All Jen’s List subscribers be sure to use Discount Code: JENS25 for Super Savings of 25% off of your entire purchase. Offer expires 5/31/14.
Your advanced Jr. Chef can make Herb and Cheese Crepes With Lemon-Herb Butter Think making crepes are difficult? They’re not! After a little practice, you’ll have a dish just like from a fancy restaurant. Batter is a mixture of eggs, milk, flour, cheese and herbs and should rest a minimum of 45 minutes before crepe-making. Best made and served right away. These savory crepes need no filling, just a drizzle of compound butter. Recipe can be adjusted for servings for 2 to 18. Parental supervision. http://www.washingtonpost.com/pb/recipes/herb-and-cheese-crepes-lemon-herb-butter/14033/ A mom’s recalls her daughters fixing Mother’s Day breakfasts over the years.
Two Mamas Go to Panera http://www.mommytrain.com/2014/05/two-mamas-go-to-panera/
A Faery Hunt’s Cowboy Show May 18th “A Faery Hunt’s Cowboy Show”. That’s right, Partner. You heard right. Jumping out of Faeryland and onto the Crest Ranch, A Faery Hunt is taking families on a rootin’-tootin’ musical adventure as Deputies of Storytelling. Meet guitar-playing Sheriff Willie Picket, his quirky cook, and the Baron Landscape, along with amazing Cowgirl Jane. A Faery Hunt’s Cowboy show is filled with the same good messages A Faery Hunt’s audiences are used to.
Volunteering – What motivates you? http://amomsguidetoschoolfundraising.com/volunteering-what-motivates-you/
Fuel the fun with organic snacks packed with healthy fruits and vegetables Slammers are the perfect snack for kids on the go. As our kids grew up, they were asking for fun and yummy treats to throw in their backpacks. We created this awesomely delicious on-the-go snack, with super healthy organic ingredients, designed to energize for every activity. Slammers is for all the busy parents and active kids with great taste in food!
6 Parenting Lessons I Didn’t Know My Mother Was Teaching Me http://www.huffingtonpost.com/alexis-castellano/
New, Safe Family Photo Sharing Cluster is a new mobile and web app that lets you make small private social networks with the people you care about for safe and easy photo sharing. Perfect for new moms, or sharing photos with family members from afar. Unlike social media sites, photos shared on Cluster are only seen by those invited. No more mass texting or flooding your Facebook feed with hundreds of photos of your adorable baby!
Vyperweb Web Design Get answers, get a quote, and get online with zero stress. They specialize in unique, affordable solutions for individuals and small businesses. And if you simply need help with Social Media integration or choosing a website address…They do that too. Check out the website at www.vyperweb.com and call (310) 621-5679. Customers who are Jen’s List members get a $50 discount! on a new website. Just mention Jen’s List.
How Often Do You Really Need to Shower? https://shine.yahoo.com/healthy-living/often-really-shower-144500714.html
Your Radiant Heart in West LA Saturday, May 31st from 1-5pm Join Lisa Cefalu, founder of The Center for Integrated Healing & the Intuitive Body Counseling Process (I.B.C.) for a journey to your “Radiant Heart”! This workshop will help you connect to your Heart Center and begin to Manifest your “Heart’s” Desires. During this 4 -hour journey you will experience a Transformational Constellation Process with Dynamic Intuitive Coaching to help release blocks, resistance & connect to your “Heart’s Desire”. Guided Meditations and Reiki Energy Healing will balance out this event. Lisa is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Multi-Certified Constellation Facilitator, Somatic Trauma Therapist, Reiki Master, Cert. Medium-Intuitive & Ordained Minister. $125.Call (818) 219-6642 to RSVP.
For All of Your Construction & Remodeling Needs: SK2 Design/Build From ground up construction, additions, remodeling, and construction management, SK2 provides services that create and upgrade your living or working space. They combine over 65 years of construction history. Communication and team work is essential to their business. This has allowed them to have continued success in providing exceptional customer service and satisfaction. Working around their customers daily routines and keeping the construction site running smooth are just a few ways they help make your construction and remodeling projects a success. They are fully licensed, bonded and insured. They service LA and surrounding areas.”Build it once, and build it right”.
Looking For a Fantastic Addition to Your Summer Camp: Playball Classes Are the Latest Craze Playball Los Angeles is the number one sports program to be included in your Summer camp! Playball will be the highlight of camp. They teach ball skills, a foundation to all sports, in a fun creative way, they bring a variety of equipment and educational based lesson plans designed by OT’s, play age appropriate games that are so enjoyable. Contact Coach Dena playballlosangeles@gmail.com, (323) 896-1001 for special rate. They will be the best part of camp! Also do parties.
Learn How to Use & Master Your Apple Products: iPads, iPhones, Macs & More Receive one-on-one, personal training on your Apple products and learn more than you ever thought possible! Tracie Karasik comes directly to you and creates a curriculum tailored to your goals, learning style and experience. She worked for Apple for 3.5 years and has a B.A.in film from CSUN. She’s knowledgeable, patient, professional and has already helped many Jen’s List members! Tracie consults in SF and Conejo Valley. Call or email today to schedule your 1st lesson! Call (805) 558-0188 or email tracie@tlkmultimedia.com.
Attend a $20 Trial Class at the Music Together Westwood Location, For Infants to 5 Years With Parent/Caregiver Mondays at 10am in the courtyard at 1752 Westwood Boulevard Join a fun music immersion class by musician Rene Collins! Attend $20 trial class Mondays 10 am at Play it Again in Westwood. Email lamusictogether@gmail.comto sign up for the trial class today. Spring semester Music Together class is already in full swing so contact them today! Music Together is a music and movement class designed to expose your child to a wide range of musical styles, tones and rhythms.
The Pump Connection Has Re-opened at Its New Location: See What’s New The Pump Connection, a lactation support and parent resource center, has set the standard and provided breastfeeding support, services and products to help empower parents during their breastfeeding journey for 25+ years. Now, settled in its new space located at 14106 Magnolia Boulevard in Sherman Oaks, TPC is growing and expanding to offer the community Mommy & Me classes, sleep consultations, BF support groups, yoga, CPR, and so much more in addition to lactation consultations and pump rentals.
Summer Comedy Programs at Studio LOL Studio LOL is now enrolling for their summer improv comedy programs. They offer two options during summertime: Weekly Classes and Summer Camps. Offerings are available for kids ages 4 to 16. The hilarious and upbeat (read: Never Boring!) teachers welcome and encourage beginners and ol’ pros alike. Students learn short and long form improv, sketch writing, comedic character work, musical improv, and even a little scripted sitcom acting. Studio LOL is located in Studio City at Moorpark/Whitsett.
Warm, Friendly, Creative Children’s Musical Workshop This Summer With Showboat YouthTheatre For 38 years Showboat Youtheatre has been going strong!3 workshops:”Do Re Mi” 6/16-27. “A Tale Of Two Witches” 6/30-7/11.”Rockin’ At The Hop” 7/14-25. Music loved by everyone. Great acting & dancing parts for boys & girls. First 2 take place at Adat Ari El in Valley Village. 9:30-3 M-F. Third at Agoura/Calabasas Community Ctr. Experienced, loving staff, complimentary T-shirt, headshot. Scripts, costumes, make-up included. Workshops $575 & $475. Call (818) 222-7239 or email youtheatre@aol.com.
Early Music Express: High Quality Music Classes in the Comfort of Your Own Home A brand new music school offering a variety of fun music classes and private or group lessons in El Segundo, Manhattan beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance, Hawthorne, Lawndale, Palos Verdes, and Long Beach. Their experienced teachers provide fun lessons for a variety of instruments including piano, voice, guitar, drums, bass, banjo, ukulele, and mandolin. Music therapy services with board licensed therapist, Stacie Shewmake are also available.
Great School Fundraising Opportunity Available: 30% of Proceeds To Your School & a Good Cause This is a great fundraising opportunity for all schools or charitable organizations! Your school registers with our www.cuipo.org website and they provide you with a promotional code. 30% of the proceeds from all items purchased on the website during the month with your school’s promotional code will go to your school. There is no cost or set-up or any downside! Cuipo products are dedicated to preserving the rainforest through education and licensing. Contact them for more information at cuiposchools@gmail.com. |
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