Monday November 17 2014

Kids Rock With In-Home Lessons

If you have been thinking about music lessons this back to school season, then you need to check out All Play Music… But do it quickly, they only have 2 available spots.

All Play Music is like a private school for music in your home.  They provide high end education for GUITAR, PIANO, DRUMS, VOICE and BASS.

Their certified instructors make each lesson fun and engaging while the students learn their favorite songs.  The program provides goal setting, achievement levels and performances.

Mention Jens List for the following promotion.

* Free Intro Lesson ($100 Value)

* 10% off your first lesson package

* This offer expires once the 2 remaining spots are taken.

Go to www.allplaymusic.com to learn more and find out what parents are saying about All Play.

Packages start at $280 monthly.

Call (310) 745-4007 for more info and to reserve your slot.

 

 

Today in History

www.history.com/this-day-in-history

Electronic Greeting Card Day

Homemade Bread Day

Take A Hike Day

World Peace Day

 

 

Improve Your Life With Hypnotherapy

Ava Evans is a Certified Hypnotherapist since 2003, offering a warm and caring approach, while empowering her clients to achieve their goals. Whether it’s losing weight, quitting smoking, relieving anxiety, insomnia or personal growth, hypnotherapy can help. Safe for adults and children, Ava has treated children for such issues as sleep disorders, bed-wetting, confidence, fears and phobias. See some testimonials at http://www.yelp.com/biz/ava-evans-cht-los-angeles.

www.hypnotherapylosangelesca.com

 

 

You’ll Never Buy or Lease a Car Any Other Way

DriveWise Auto has helped many Jen’s List members (including me!) buy and lease all makes and models competitively, conveniently and responsibly…and with amazing reviews. They do all the work, guarantee competitive pricing, a no-hassle experience, and make a donation for every purchase or lease. With unbiased advice, no pressure, and pricing that is equal to or better than what people find on their own…there’s no better way to buy or lease, and they make a donation for every car delivered.

www.drivewiseauto.com

 

 

Private Music Study In Your Home: Piano/Guitar/Voice

Performance opportunities. Learn to read music. Classical/Pop/Rock/Jazz. Improvisation. References available upon request, call (310) 390-1969 or email conpassionemusic@earthlink.net.

 

 

The Millennials Are Shaking Things Up

Some employers are scratching their heads about how to best engage and retain this dynamic group. By 2020, they will comprise 46% of our workforce, and have won labels such as: entitled, overly confident, and self-focused. Get in touch with if you are an employer who would like to be interviewed about your concerns and challenges and in return, receive a needs assessment with valuable insights and recommendations to communicate with them. Others have found the process tremendously beneficial.

www.lifecoachfor30somethings.com

 

 

Delicious Thanksgiving meal options

Main dishes (vegetarian, too) include a dry-brined turkey, whole roasted cauliflower, mushroom gravy, root vegetable pie.

Sides include mashed potatoes with caramelized onions, caramelized butternut squash wedges with sage-hazelnut pesto, challah stuffing, kale salad, pot-stuck Brussels sprouts, creamed spinach with parsnips.

Sweets include (time-saving) pumpkin pie, pumpkin cheesecake with gingersnap crust, red wine poached pears, cranberry sage pie.

Drinks include paired wines, options for serving Apple Peel Bourbon. Lots more.

https://food52.com/thanksgiving

 

 

Should Your Child Play Football?

http://op-talk.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/11/11/should-your-child-play-football/?smprod=nytcore-ipad&smid=nytcore-ipad-share&_r=0

 

 

Book Drive Kick Off & Restaurant Day for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Literally Healing Program at Barnes & Noble Calabasas and Fresh Brothers at the Commons

Wed., November 19th – Activities from 1-7pm

Stories by guest readers including City Council members and Tom Bergeron of Dancing with the Stars, music performances, face painting with Parties by Stacey, crafts, “pizza and pjs” and “cocoa and cozy tales.”  Enjoy the fun & select NEW books to donate from the “Wish List” to help hospitalized children. Fresh Brothers will also donate 20% of ALL orders mentioning the book drive or Children’s on 11-19! Drive runs thru 11-26 and online at www.bn.com/bookfairs with code 11505476. 

 

 

Cor.kz

Browse more than 1,700,000 wines in the app’s database, or scan a bar code in a store to get a bottle’s rating. Record you own score and tasting notes, it will keep track of faves.

https://itunes.apple.com/app/corkz-wine-reviews-scanner/id294379127?mt=8

 

 

Local Mother On A Mission To Raise Funds For Ovarian Cancer Research After Losing Daughter To The Disease

http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2014/09/23/local-mother-on-a-mission-to-raise-funds-for-ovarian-cancer-research-after-losing-daughter-to-the-disease/

 

 

Disney Movies Anywhere

Disney and Google Play team up to bring Disney Movies Anywhere to Android devices.

www.image.net/DisneyMoviesAnywhere

 

 

GREAT Gardener Lead

Highly Recommended by Jen Levinson – jen@jenslist.com

“Reynaldo Luna has been our gardener for 2 1/2+ years and does a truly terrific job. Dependable, reliable and knows how to take care of the yard! I have referred him to SO many other Jens List members and EVERYONE loves him! He can trim trees too! Call him at 818-802-0025.”

 

 

Calabasas Cake & Cookie Company produces the Ultimate Stuft Cookie®, a 1/4 lb. decadent gourmet cookie “stuffed” with a treat inside

They use only the finest ingredients in their products. The Ultimate Stuft Cookie® makes the perfect holiday treat to send out to your family, friends and business colleagues! They currently have: Chocolate Chip Cookie STUFT with Fudge Brownie, Confetti Cookie STUFT with Birthday Cake, Fudge Brownie Cookie STUFT with Peanut Butter & Pretzels and Sugar Cookie STUFT with Lemon Bar. They create a unique flavor experience that people are sure to love with customized branding that sets our clients apart from their competition. They also offer private labeling. 

http://www.stufteats.com

 

 

Discovery Cube Los Angeles

Features 71,000 square feet of bilingual hands-on exhibits, interactive displays and educational programs in Lake View Terrace. Visitors can learn about weather, recycling, sustainable weather, resource efficiency, commerce, sports science and dinosaurs, among other topics. Discovery Cube LA is located at 11800 Foothill Boulevard and is open daily from 10am-5pm, except for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Tickets cost $10; kids under 3 years old are free. The original Discovery Cube Museum is located in Santa Ana.

http://www.discoverycube.org/la/

 

 

Local Mompreneurs Have Launched a Kickstarter Campaign to Re-Launch Their Business  

Be a part of bringing the fun back to kids clothing and support this locally manufactured clothing line for kids – Little Capers!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/1630457224/little-capers?ref=nav_search

 

 

Looking for Host Families

Twinn Palms is a housing agency. Is currently looking for families who would like to host an international student, in their home (ages 14-18) in the San Fernando/Los Angeles area. Host families receive a compensation of approximately $1,200 a month. Not interested but might know someone who might be… call and receive a $75 referral bonus. Host a Student. Change a Life! Call if you are interested, or for further details at (323)386-1700. Email Yury Medrano at yurym@twinnpalms.com.

 

 

The Night-Light Color That Can Actually Help Foster Sleep

http://huff.to/1ubG1yx

 

 

Shalom Institute To Honor Three Exceptional Leaders at Annual Gala at the W Hollywood 

Saturday December 6th at 6:30pm

Shalom Institute’s annual Gala Dinner celebrates and honors amazing individuals who have made an impact in our community and have been instrumental to the growth of the Shalom Institute. Event proceeds benefit the important work of Shalom Institute through Camp JCA Shalom scholarships, facility improvements, and program enhancements. Honorees will include Ari Moss (David & Rae Finegood Leadership Award), Elisa Becker (Herr Zakh Tsu Award), and Jackie Pepper (Emerging Young Leader Award).

http://shalominstitute.com/support-us/gala/

 

 

Introducing the world’s smallest building blocks

Developed in Tokyo, nanoblock has a patented double feather design to lock pieces firmly together and let you build in greater detail than ever before. Each set includes anywhere from 100 pieces to more than 5800 pieces. Try nanoblock, the biggest little block in the nanoverse! In 2011, the nanoblock sensation was introduced in The United States by The Ohio Art Company. Named Construction Toy of the Year by the American Specialty Toy Retail Association, nanoblock is winning awards and gaining a loyal following around the world. Try them today and remember, the bigger you get, the smaller your blocks should get!

www.mynanoblock.com

 

 

F/T, P/T Salesperson Position Available

Upscale women’s boutique in Woodland Hills looking for Part time/Full time salesperson. Must be outgoing, hardworking, and have a flair for style. Must be good with people and focused on customer service. Email your résumé to JANDNICOLZ@gmail.com or call Jackeez and Nicolz at (818) 999-0991.

www.jackeezandnicolz.com

 

 

What To Do With Kids On Minimum School Days & Holidays? Bring Them to KidzCity

For ages 3 months-13 years. KidzCity is Open for Play, Camp and Child Care. Hourly, Daily & Weekly Rates. 

Monday, November 17th to Friday, November 21st 

Monday through Friday from 12:30-7pm

November 24th, 25th, 26th, 28th from 8am-7pm

November 27th –  Black Friday – from 11pm-8am

Open during winter break from December 22nd-January 9th. Wii, XBox, Computers, Rock Band, Karaoke, Just Dance, Minecraft, Arts & Crafts, Toys & more. Call (818) 887-7516 to reserve your place.

www.kidzcity.us

 

 

Parents’ Night Out: Drop Off at Kidz Korner, Encino for Arts & Crafts, Games, Karaoke & Dinner for $35

Friday, November 21st from 6-10pm

Kidz Korner, Encino for ages 3 to 12 years. Cost: $35 first child, $20 siblings. You can pretend that this is about the kids. Yeah, maybe they do get to have snacks and pizza and drinks, play like chimpanzees at Kidz Korner, do crafts, sing karaoke, play video games, win prizes, do virtual gaming, and hang with awesome friends. But really, this is about you and your favorite grown-up having a sanity night. Sign up at www.mommytrain.com/events/parents-night-out-kidz-korner-encino/.

 

 

Give Friends the Gift of 3 Months of Professional Styling 

What better way to get friends into the season than sign up friends and family for Daily Look’s 3 months of free professional styling. This hot online fashion website allows users to create style profiles to send them 3 months of clothing to try on at no cost for shipping either way. It’s perfect with the weather changing and busy schedules to get chic for the season.

http://bit.ly/1vEPHyb

 

 

The Vocal Station* Singing Lessons~Recording Studio~Expand Vocal Range, Power & Confidence

Have fun singing, while learning to use your voice correctly, without strain! Increase your range and perform with confidence! Learn to prepare for auditions and sing like a pro! Learn three placements of your voice and to sing with style! Opportunity to record a radio quality professional demo! All ages~all styles!
www.thevocalstation.com

 

 

A Chess Tutor For Your Child

Matthew is almost a chess master. He is rated 71st in the Nation for his age by the World Chess Federation. He has played chess for ten years, since the age of six and is very passionate about it. He enjoys teaching chess and is very patient and makes learning fun. He is available most days. He can go to your home or meet at a local library or coffee shop in or around West Hills. He charges $40 per hour. Email Matthew at matthewshuben@yahoo.com or text (818) 522-9185 to set up a lesson.

 

 

FINAL TOUCH ROOFING 

For all your roofing needs! Residential and commercial roof systems. A full service licensed & insured roofing company.  They install new roofs, re-roofs and do roof repairs. Call (818) 487-7071 or www.roofneeds.com.

 

 

JustIn Time To Party

Need great kids’ party entertainment? These professional actors have magicians, pirates, clowns and other characters who can provide a magic show, balloon animals, face paint, tattoos, parachute games sports and more! Also, see the popular $120 Weekday Special, perfect for daycare, preschool, after school,  Friday night entertainment. Check them out at www.JustInTimeToParty.com. Call or email Justin at (310) 500-8376 or marchert@hotmail.com.

 

 

Enchanting & Cherished Holiday Ballet, The Nutcracker

Sat., Dec. 6th-Sunday, Dec. 14th at the Historic Madrid Theater in Canoga Park 

This large scale professional production features the talents of over 100 academy dancers alongside professional guest dancers. California Dance Academy’s version of The Nutcracker draws from the legacy of the first American choreography done by William Christensen passed on through academy directors, Robbin and Jennifer Shahani, who present this holiday favorite rooted in rich tradition while exploring new directions with its varied and multi-layered source material. It’s a delight for audiences of all ages, first time viewers as well as seasoned fans.  Purchase tickets at (818) 347-9938 or at www.madridtheatre.tix.com. $25 adults/$18 children 3-12.

 

 

Private Yoga Instruction In Your Home

Looking to build strength and flexibility while calming your mind? Let Yoga With Gretchen come to you. Gretchen will work with you to develop an in-home yoga practice that meets your needs. All ages, genders, and levels of fitness. Affordable packages. Call (310) 403-5571 or email glglightfoot@yahoo.com.

 

 

The Help Group’s Winter Camp

December 22nd, 23rd &  January 2nd

The Help Group winter camps provide a safe and enriching atmosphere for children with autism spectrum disorder and other special needs. The three unique day camps, located in the Los Angeles area, create opportunities for children and teens to engage, experience, and explore. Children and teens will participate in many daily camp activities, such as field trips, art projects, sensory play, outside games, special events, animal-assisted activities, and much more!

www.kidslikemela.org/winter-camps/