Need a family getaway? You can win a 4-pack of tickets to LEGOLAND California Resort from Red Tricycle Enter at http://redtri.co/1q1t4Ft. Red Tricycle is a digital platform that connects families with with awesome things to do, eat and see with their kids.
Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history
Use Hypnosis to Lose Weight and Take Control-Free Workshop Thurs., Sept. 4th in Sherman Oaks Galleria from 10-11:30am or Sunday, Sept. 7th at the Westside Pavilion from 4-5:30pm Jen’s List member Sophia B. lost 40 lbs. – “The hypnosis gave me the tools to create healthy habits resulting in an easy weight release.” Amy L. “It’s great to lose weight sanely despite the hectic mess that ‘is life’ with kids.” Hypnotherapist and weight expert Rita Black has helped thousands: -Stop sabotaging their weight loss -End out of control and emotional eating -Gain freedom, confidence and achieve their ideal weight without dieting Private & Group Sessions Jen’s Listers get $50 off. Call 877-221-7251 for a free phone consult. Sign up www.shiftweightmastery.com – click free intro.
The Bathroom Line Gets a Speed Hack http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/236422
Back to School Carnival Giveaway The Foundation for Las Virgenes Schools is hosting a Back to School Carnival next month in Agoura Hills, bringing three days of family fun and entertainment to the community. The event will take place at Whizin Market Square (28914 Roadside Drive) September 12th-14th. When you enter, you and your family will have a chance to win 4 family wristbands good for unlimited rides on Saturday or Sunday from 12-6pm. That’s a $165 value! http://conejovalley.happeningmag.com/enter-our-back-to-school-carnival-giveaway/
Healthy Kid Snacks http://jenslist.com/2014/09/01/healthy-kid-snacks/
Starting September 15th Voted the #1 music class in LA in Red Tricycle’s Totally Awesome Awards, & 2013 Best of Sherman Oaks, Little Movers & Shakers will treat your little one (& you) to an amazing, creative, fun and, of course, educational musical experience. LMS is passionate about great music that both you and the kids will love, presents songs in unique and engaging ways and has an infectious energy that carries well beyond class time. 10-week Fall session in Sherman Oaks $185. Use code: Jenslist for $10 off. www.littlemoversandshakers.com
Join Teri Hatcher (“Desperate Housewives”) and Anna Gunn’s (“Breaking Bad”) Celebrity Yard Sale to benefit Juvenile Arthritis Association Saturday, September 20th from 11am-4pm at Avalon Hollywood Guests will be treated to lunch, gourmet sweets, princess & super hero characters, a photo booth, arts & crafts, celebrity DJs, a special performance by magician Joel Ward and more! Tons of giveaways for everyone at the event! Complimentary DAMA Tequila cocktails for guests 21 and over. Shop celebrity donated fashion, home goods and Hollywood memorabilia with 100% of the proceeds to benefit JAA. Kids under five years old are free and adults are $25 each. Buy tickets at http://www.juvenilearthritis.org/events/celebrity-yardsale-2014. 1735 N. Vine Street in Hollywood
MoviesNow is Like Hotels.Com for Movies Download the Free App for Apple at https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/moviesnow-tickets-showtimes/id859309046?ls=1&mt=8 and Android Devices at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.moviesnow.androidapp&hl=en.
Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library Used Book Sale September 13th from 10am-2pm Select from children’s books, classics, fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks, CD’s and DVD’s. Most books $1 or less, big selection of children’s books! Help support the Sherman Oaks Library! Sponsored by Friends of the Library. They also take donations of books, CD’s, DVD’s and VHS tapes. Bring them to the sale or the library during business hours. A receipt will be provided. http://www.lapl.org/branches/sherman-oaks
Could You Perform CPR if Needed? Is your home safe for little one? Are your caregivers prepared? You Can Learn to Save a Life! Yes, it’s time! School, Sports and Holidays are approaching fast. Can you afford not to know how to Save a Life? They offer Classes and Workshops in CPR, First Aid and Home Safety for Parents, Grandparents and Caregivers, as well as professional level Basic Life Support (BLS) and First Aid classes. Need Private group classes for your office, school, troop and coaches? Save a Little Life comes to you! Ask about Grandparents Day Class with discounts and giveaways.
Your Jr. Chef can make Basic Garlicky Spaghetti Simple and uncomplicated. Cook 1 lb spaghetti to al dente, drain. In spaghetti pot, cook minced garlic, olive oil, red pepper flakes (opt), s&p for 30 seconds. Return pasta to pot, and add/stir in up to 1 C reserved pasta water (has some starch that helps sautéed garlic to stick) to moisten. If you choose to complicate the dish, add a couple of anchovies, minced mushrooms to oil; before serving while pasta is hot, choose adding grated parm, fresh minced parsley, cherry or diced fresh tomatoes, fresh spinach (will wilt from heat), bread crumbs, blackened shrimp/halibut/catfish. Recipe can be doubled or more. Parental supervision. http://www.chow.com/recipes/29422-basic-garlicky-spaghetti
8 Life Lessons from “The Brady Bunch” http://www.biography.com/news/brady-bunch-life-lessons
MoviesNow is Like Hotels.Com for Movies Get amazing same-day deals on movie tickets and concessions. It can get pretty pricey to take the family out to the movies these days. With MoviesNow, you never have to pay full price for movies again! Browse upcoming showtimes in your area right from your phone, all of which have stellar prices on tickets and combos (yes, popcorn and drinks too!) – up to 70% off! MoviesNow is live in theaters throughout Los Angeles. Download the Free App for Apple and Android Devices!
Stressed, Sad, or Having Trouble Communicating with your Partner? Elisabeth Abbott, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, has a Sunday appointment available-perfect for anyone who puts in long weekday hours or couples with varied schedules. Elisabeth can help with stress/anxiety, depression, trauma, self-image, grief/loss, relationship or parenting challenges, and entertainment industry/creative struggles. In a warm and relaxed environment, Elisabeth offers support, insight, and tools to help clients accomplish their goals and create a more fulfilling life. Weekend Appointments Available!
25 Ways to Ask Your Kids ‘So How Was School Today?’ Without Asking Them ‘So How Was School Today?’
Hanukkah is going to rock this year Meet the Maccabee on the MantelTM; he’s a high-quality, snuggly, plush soldier doll, and he’s here to spend the month of Kislev with your family! He comes with a beautifully written and illustrated book, which teaches the story of Hanukkah. Create your own holiday tradition and be a part of the Maccabee magic. http://www.maccabeeonthemantel.com/
The Land of Milk and Mommy Chrisie Rosenthal BS IBCLC RLC provides breastfeeding classes, private consults, support groups, pump rentals, and baby classes in the Valley! *Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes: $40 per couple Next two classes are Fri 9/12 and Sun 9/21 – Led by hospital breastfeeding instructor *Private Breastfeeding Consults: Free to Aetna and UHC members. Insurance friendly. * BF Support Groups * Baby Classes: Sign up now! New sessions! Eve & wknds too! (818) 216-2319
Start Your Career in the Beauty Industry While Your Kids Are in School It seems like a long time that you’ve been parenting your young children, but time passes quickly and a good career is essential for battling the empty nest blues and building up income for retirement. Begin working in less than a year! Financial Aid and grants available to those who qualify. Part time schedules. Schedule a tour in our boutique school and receive $5 off any services. Call now and start doing what you love. www.NewberrySchoolOfBeauty.Net
Private School ISEE Prep is Customized for Your Child Academic Achievers’ award-winning ISEE test prep is specifically designed for each child. After a diagnostic assessment, Academic Achievers will build your student’s individual program based on their areas in need of improvement and reinforcing their areas of strength. Master’s level tutors work one-on-one in your home, or in the Santa Monica offices, to give your child the best advantage to increase their scores. Monthly free practice tests keep your child on track. Call (310) 883-8317.
2nd Annual Feit 4 Kidz Gala Benefit Dinner Saturday, November 15th at The Luxe Hotel in Los Angeles Will raise funds and awareness for the Feit 4 Kidz Fertility Loan Fund of The Jewish Free Loan Association (JFLA). In addition to live music and dancing, a silent auction, live auction, photo-booth, appetizers, cocktails, and an open bar, the program will explain how the Feit 4 Kidz Fertility Loan Fund, created in 2013, addresses the needs of Jewish couples in Southern California struggling with in vitro fertilization bills and expenses by providing them with interest-free loans of up to $15,000. www.jfla.org/feit4kidzeventinvitation/
Donations Needed For Annual Fundraiser to Benefit The Mobile Playroom Program The Oscar Litwak Foundation is a recognized 501(c)3 non-profit organization, with the mission to improve the quality of life of sick children while they undergo long-term medical care. On September 28th they are hosting the annual fundraiser at Skateland in Northridge. Th event is geared towards families of all ages and are expecting over 250 people. They are looking for donations for the silent auction. All the proceeds from the silent auction will go directly to the mobile playroom program. Your donation will be acknowledged in the website, facebook, as well as in the event program. For more information, visit www.oscarlitwakfoundation.org or contact Sharon at sharon@oscarlitwakfoundation.org.
Monique Forman: Personal Trainer At home, office or park personal training with Monique Forman. Certified in weight training, weight loss, Pilates, Yoga and more. For reviews, check out Monique Forman Personal Trainer on Yelp. With trainers in Tarzana. Call (818) 613-5970. Body. Mind. Spirit.
Servpro-National Franchise Company in Restoration Services Looking For Certified Technician or Person Skilled in Restoration Start tomorrow. This position is a full time position and should be a career not a temporary position. Training and certification will be provided. Experience in water restoration, mold remediation and carpet cleaning preferred. Clean record, positive personality, honest and reliable. Reliable transportation w/valid California ID and proof of auto insurance. Salary, based on experience. Reply with your current resume in Word or PDF format. Contact Stephanie at smr@servpromalibu.com or (310) 743-3403.
What the Butler Saw: At the Mark Taper Forum November and December By Joe Orton. Directed by John Tillinger, with Paxton Whitehead. Set in the consulting room of a private psychiatric clinic, the action begins when the very proper Dr. Prentice is interrupted by his wife just as he is about to seduce a beautiful, young woman who is applying for a job as a secretary. As his botched efforts to conceal his actions spiral outrageously out of control, Orton ferociously skewers psychiatry, religion, marriage, morality, government and definitions of gender. http://www.centertheatregroup.org/tickets/What-the-Butler-Saw/
ELLA The Elephant at Westfield Topanga Tuesday, September 16th from 12-4pm Enjoy live entertainment from some of today’s most exciting performers and meet and greets with your favorite television characters! Plus, receive special offers and meal deals from participating stores and restaurants. There will be two 20 minute performances and two 45 minute meet and greets within that timeframe. www.facebook.com/events/300774450089392/
A Faery Hunt Saturday, September 20th from 10:30-11:30am Deep within the forest where the friggle flowers grow, wondrous faeries can be found! Will you help Auntie Angelica find the faery door into Faeryland? Join this fun and gentle quest through the forest, meet the faery folke and become part of the story in this interactive original show. The shows are for boys and girls, and the young-at-heart. Please feel free to wear your faery best costume! The cost: $12.50 Reservations suggested. Call (818) 324-6802 or email reservations@afaeryhunt.com.
Free Haircut & Blowdry Brandy is a hair color specialist and has been doing hair for 15+ years. She is offering all new clients only a free haircut and blowdry with a Color and/or highlights service, plus 20% off all products. Offer expires 9-30-14. Call and make your appointment with Brandy at (818) 344-0271. Michael Joseph Furie Salon 18733 Ventura Boulevard in Tarzana
Valley JCC Young Family Group Sunday, September 7th from 4-6pm 20968 Ventura Boulevard in Woodland Hills Have a frozen yogurt and 20% of your purchase will go the Valley JCC Young Family group.
Enjoy a Gourmet Meal at the 2nd Annual “Farm to Table Community Feast” at Highland Hall Saturday, September 20th from 4-7pm Guests will be treated to a delicious organic dinner served “family style” and prepared on site by Chef Reme Loosli from The Heart of Cooking and the Kaplan family from Hugo’s Restaurants. The meal will feature freshly harvested produce from the school’s biodynamic farm, locally sourced organic chicken, organic desserts with vegan and gluten free options. Musical entertainment will be provided by the High Strung String Band with hand-clapping, foot-stomping folk tunes and square dancing.
No Problem Mac: Apple Mac, iPad & iPhone Support, Service & Training at Your Location On Site Support: 6am-12pm, 24hr Phone Support. They provide fast, friendly support, service, and training for all ages and all levels of experience. They’ll speed up your Mac, get your printer working or make sure you get wireless throughout your house. Check out the website or get free Mac Tips and Tricks on the blog – www.noproblemmac.com/blog/. $70 per hour. Call John at (310) 621-5679. Jen’s list members get one free month of 24/7 phone support or a free Mac system cleaning!
Struggling With Your Child’s Behavior?? Is Your House Chaotic & Stressful? Naama Cameron, M.S. can help! If your child is demonstrating any struggles (behavior, social/emotional (tantrums, bed-time routines, outbursts, ect), she will meet with you and develop strategies to best help your child and family. Naama works as a support and guide for parents who need assistance with challenging behaviors. She develops a behavior plan with clear limits and boundaries while embracing a positive and loving relationship. Call for a free phone consultation at (818) 618-2381. |
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