Archives for May 2014

Saturday May 10 2014

Mom's - Get Paid to Sample an Excellent New Detergent Looking for well spoken, outgoing moms that do laundry at least 2-3 times a week and love clean clothes! Try a brand new stain fighting detergent! you will test it for 2 weeks and after a follow up phone conversation, be paid $75. Email nancyspeople123@aol.com include your name and age, phone #, # children, current photo of yourself, no sunglasses! Detergent you use (no a&h, sun, xtra or fragrance free).     Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history The first ... ...continue reading

I’m gonna take the iPad and shove it where the sun doesn’t shine

“Time for dinner. Please put (insert electronic gadget) away.” Silence. “Hey, I said it’s time for dinner! Put that (insert electronic gadget) away right now or else….” Insert sound of feet running towards the dinner table, doors slamming, followed by sulks, tears or tantrums. You yell. They yell. You yell back. Does this sound familiar at all? Your family is not alone. According to a recent survey, eight out of 10 parents with children under the age of 14 prefer to take gadgets away as a form of discipline. “My kids were out of control with their electronic devices so ... ...continue reading

Friday May 9 2014

Gamebot School is offering camp to those interested in making and playing video games this summer! Gamebot School Summer Camp returns June 16th through August 8th. Each week campers will work on creating a new game project as well as exploring exciting indie games, building special Minecraft projects and watching video game-related movies. The morning camp runs from 9am-noon for students grades 3-5 and afternoons from 1-4pm for grades 6 and up. $240 per week, but space is limited. For more info, visit www.gamebotschool.com or email info@gamebotschool.com.   ... ...continue reading

Thursday May 8 2014

Build Your Baby's Safety Net: Life Insurance & Estate Planning How can you assure that your kids will be raised according to your wishes? Who will handle your kids' finances if you're not here? How can you assure you have enough for their care? Don't miss the next Sizzling Hot Topic at the Pump Station on Thur. May 29th at 6:30 pm in Santa Monica & Wed. June 4th at 6:30 pm in Hollywood. Sona A. Tatiyants & Jennifer Burnham-Grubbs, will provide info on trusts, wills, guardianship, life insurance, etc. They will de-mystify these ... ...continue reading

Good Cop, Bad Cop: Which Type of Parent Are You?

Experts and parents both seem to be divided on this issue. Some ask, “Should we even police at all?” Should you? When we first become parents, it seems natural to take on a role. Moms are natural nurturers. Dads are usually the disciplinarians. It could also be the other way around. A lot of it depends on upbringings and role models. Individuals that grew up in military families may have a different parenting style from individuals who grew up with missionary parents, for example. The Levinson household is no exception. “I am usually the bad cop and my husband Mike is the good cop,” ... ...continue reading

Wednesday May 7 2014

Soccer Shots Summer Season Kicks Off Soon! Soccer Shots believes in learning through soccer, for kids ages 2-8! Find them at: Annenberg Beach House, Balboa Park, Barrington Park, Cheviot Hills Park, Glen Alla Park, Hannon Field at St. James School, North Weddington Park, and Shadow Ranch Park. "You can't go wrong when one of the rules is to 'Have FUN!'" - Melissa, Parent (Yelp) Visit Soccer Shots online to find out more & Register today at http://losangeles.ssreg.org.    Today in History ... ...continue reading

Tuesday May 6 2014

L.A.. School Scout Choosing the right school - or making sure the right school chooses you! L.A. School Scout™ helps families find the best fit schools, preschool-12th grade, public, private and parochial. With firsthand knowledge of hundreds of schools all over greater Los Angeles, L.A. School Scout will help you come up with a plan and a timeline, and provide the advice you need along the way. For help with the admissions process at any grade level, contact L.A. School Scout at sandy@LAschoolscout.com or 310 926 0050, or visit www.LAschoolscout.com.     ... ...continue reading

Monday May 5 2014

Head Above Water Swim School 50% off Private Swim Lessons at your Pool or their Salt Water Pool! Since 2002, Head Above Water Swim School has taught thousands of children to swim and are offering 50% off your first private swim lesson*. Swim instructors will come to your pool or they have 12 heated private pool locations including pools in Toluca Lake (SALT WATER!), South Pasadena, Sherman Oaks, Westwood, West LA, Santa Monica, and MORE! Click https://headabovewater.net/areas.php for a full list of locations including hours of operation. *for new customers only, exp 05/31/14. ... ...continue reading

Sunday May 4 2014

Get real recommendations from people you know & trust! Gain access to local service recommendations from the people you trust most, through Knowzz, an innovative mobile app. Knowzz connects you to real recommendations from people you actually know: your friends, family, neighbors and colleagues! With Knowzz, it's super simple to get word-of-mouth service provider recommendations such as the best piano teachers, handymen, private trainers, and pediatricians without having to ask, call, text, or email your friends. Download at http://bit.ly/knowzz.   ... ...continue reading

Saturday May 3 2014

Start Summer Right With In-Home Music Lessons All Play Music provides high-end in-home lessons for GUITAR, PIANO, DRUMS, VOICE and BASS. Their certified instructors make each lesson fun and engaging while students learn their favorite songs. The program provides goal-setting, achievement levels, and performances. Space is very limited and an enrollment process is required to ensure a high success rate. Mention "Jen's List" for the following promotion: * Free Intro Lesson ($100 Value) * 10% off your first lesson package Go to ... ...continue reading