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A Thanksgiving Shout Out to our Sponsors – THANK YOU! As we head into the holidays, I want to thank all of our amazing Jen’s List sponsors. Because of your support, I’m able to spend so much time sharing the amazing happenings around our great town. To thank you, and to encourage any of you who want to try a new way to reach Moms and Dads across the LA area, here’s my very own Black Friday special – Book Two Top Spots on Jen’s List, and you’ll get a Third Top Spot, plus another two Silver spots, for Free. You can see the details at the link below, and thanks again for your support. http://jenslist.com/sponsorship-specials/
Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history Black Friday – Buy Nothing Day Make Your Own Head Day Red Planet Day You’re Welcome Day The “Grande Ole Opry “debuts on radio. (1925)
Ladybug Music – Come try a Free Demo Class this December & you’ll get a free Ladybug CD too This award-winning class is redefining the family music experience! Offering a unique intro to music thru original, handcrafted, soulful songs. Come sing, dance, learn the fundamentals of music and start creating memories with your kiddos that will last a lifetime. Ladybug classes are mixed age (infant – 4 years) and multi-generational, so bring mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, sister, brother because at Ladybug the whole family gets to have fun! 6 locations in LA.
Make your baby a green baby with Bambino Land Amazing organic muslin swaddling blankets, baby clothes, and gifts made from the finest 100% certified organic cotton. Bambino Land strives to care for the earth and its community without sacrificing comfort, style & design. 50% off storewide with code: THANKYOU. Ends Dec. 4th
Support Group For Bereaved Parents After the Death of a Baby or Child The death of a child is an unimaginable experience that comes with many complex emotions. The Los Angeles MISS chapter provides bereaved families with an automatic connection to others who have walked in these shoes. The facilitators, volunteers, and members strive to create a community of support, compassion, validation, and emotional safety. They offer two monthly support groups, several annual remembrance events, resources, workshops, and training opportunities. Please share with others. http://la.missfoundation.org/home
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Splendid® 2nd annual nationwide holiday book drive for Milk + Bookies benefiting the National Relief Charities Dec. 4th from 6-8pm Families are encouraged to bring new or gently used books for children of all ages – early readers through high school – to LA area Splendid® stores to donate to these schools who are in desperate need of reading material. Those that donate 5 or more books will receive 50% off one item from Splendid. Splendid and Milk + Bookies are throwing an event at the Montana Avenue store. Come in your jammies for bedtime stories and festive snacks and sips (for children AND adults)! RSVP to rsvp_Montana@vfc.com. 1324 Montana Ave. in Santa Monica, 90403
Sacred Cesarean A Planned Entrance into the World is an e-guide to assist in transforming cesarean births into a healing and powerfully changing experience of birth for mother and child. It is a transpersonal, psychological, and spiritual experience in building a positive and family centered cesarean birth. Read the first 4 pages on site free! Download the e-book for $9.99. www.birthhealing.com/sacred-cesarean-birth.html
Story Time in the Lobby at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village Fridays and Saturdays, from December 5th-20th at 4:30pm They have joined forces with some amazing Elves this winter season! Hotel guests of all ages can go to the Concierge and an Elf will read the traditional story The Elf on the Shelf, along with a second holiday favorite, such as Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer, A Charlie Brown Christmas or Happy Hanukkah, Curious George. Complimentary for Hotel guests. http://www.fourseasons.com/westlakevillage/
The Valley Jewish Community Center 1st annual Holiday Boutique Sunday, Nov. 30th from 10am-3pm 25 vendors, food trucks, a fashion truck and a raffle to win prizes donated by the vendors. A % of all sales will be donated to the Valley Jewish Community Center.
London Manori Jewelry: Edgy Yet Sophisticated Custom Jewelry For Women & Men, Created in LA Get 30% off your purchase for the holidays by using this promo code: Market30. Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Check out London Manori’s innovative and fashionable jewelry designs! Having established immediate success in the industry and catering to an array of customers, you will love this jewelry! There are many jewelry lines out there, however London Manori’s excellence lies within the fresh designs and handcrafted work making this line one that you will choose over & over. They have unique and beautiful collections and continuous new designs.
Shop 30% off site wide at Little Dudes Only for Black Friday Promo code DUDE30 (exp 11/28/14). Stock up on amazing prices with your favorite brands – Appaman, Chaser, Mini Shatsu, NUNUNU, Monster Republic, Joe’s Jeans, Trunk Ltd., Splendid and more! Offer not valid on SandBox Rebel brand.
Come Out & Play at We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym Tuesday, December 2nd from 6-8pm The Shape of Behavior, ABA & HBI clinic will host a free play group for children with autism and other developmental delays at We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym Studio City. It’s a safe and fun environment with a variety of toys and activities. They even have a zip line! Children can interact with peers and parents can mingle. http://www.meetup.com/The-Shape-of-Behavior-Los-Angeles-Autism-Playgroup/events/203098312/
Snowboards, Skis, Boots & Apparel For the Whole Family at Prices 50 to 80% Below Retail Save money on your family’s sports equipment purchases. Save at least 50% off retail sports equipment prices. Cleats, Bats, Baseball Mitts, Bags, Soccer Balls, Lacrosse Gear, Surfboards, Snowboards, Winter Apparel, Wetsuits, Exercise Equipment, Camping Gear, Golf Clubs, Tennis Racquets, Bicycles, and more. Trade in all your no longer used sports equipment at Consignment Sports in Thousand Oaks. We will gladly give you 10% off your next purchase, mention Jen’s List! Call (805) 379-5969. www.recyclesportsequipment.com
Martial Arts Fitness Class on Saturdays at 8am This unique martial arts fitness class, combines basic martial art movements, with aerobic and strength training drills geared for all age groups and all levels of fitness. $30 for 10 classes. Classes will be taught at Family Martial Arts, located at 3675 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Westlake Village. For more information, call (818) 802-8111.
Give the Gift of Organizing This Holiday Season Have you run out of unique gift ideas? Can’t figure out what to give that special person? Give them what everyone wants – their very own professional organizer. Gift them organizing services to get and keep them organized all year long. You will be their favorite person for sure. Available in any denomination. Call (310) 625-6522 or email divaorganizer1@gmail.com.
Your Direct Health Care is a 24 Hour Senior Care Agency That Services West Los Angeles They help seniors with their medical and non medical care needs. With a large range of caregivers and on call staff Your Direct Health Care can help you. They have in home caregivers and live out caregivers. With no long term contracts and no hourly requirements they have some great benefits other agencies do not. They also have no start up fees or cancellation fees. http://yourdirecthealthcare.com/
Preserve Your Precious Photos on Beautifully Decorated Pages, Customized For You If you are like most people, you have boxes of photos shoved into a drawer or on your phone, with the thought that someday you will put them into albums. Often times the photos get lost or damaged or you just never get around to it. Elise loves to do scrapbook albums for people. She has been doing albums for 16 years. Let her give your photos a new life by placing them onto decorated pages that show off your photos and preserves them for generations to come. Call (818) 590-2989.
On the first Friday night of each month, come on over to Temple Adat Elohim for “Tot Shabbat” You don’t have to be a Temple member. This evening is for everyone young…and even older! It is a wonderful way to introduce your pre-school thru K children to the joys of Shabbat, with music, songs, and prayers especially geared for kids. Tot Shabbat services are from 6:15pm-7pm. Then you are invited to stay for a special kid Oneg Shabbat with delicious treats and lemonade. For more information, call 805-497-7101 or click http://www.adatelohim.org/ECC-Up-Coming-Event-s/27631.htm.
Women of Aliyah Gift Shop Grand Re-Opening: Just in Time For the Holidays December 2nd & December 3rd from Noon-8pm The Women of Aliyah are pleased to announce the grand re-opening of the Temple Aliyah Gift Shop. Join the celebration and check out their new look. They have holiday gifts for everyone on your list. Stop by to say hi, shop and enjoy refreshments!
Free Community Event: Second Annual Film Festival Wednesday, December 3rd from 7-9pm Announcing the Second Annual Student Film Festival at the Reagan Library, showcasing student documentary short films. You can take your picture on the red carpet! You can also enjoy documentaries from young film makers! Coffee and treats provided! If you are an educator, they have also created an “Extra Credit” Assignment for you to share with your students.To RSVP, or for more information, email reaganeducation@nara.gov.
High Production Value “Family Friendly” Nutcracker Presented By Degas Dance Studio Saturday, December 13th from 2-6pm Bring your whole family to share arts and culture while enjoying this wonderful holiday tradition with two remarkable family friendly full Ballet productions. Featuring music by Tchaikovsky, world class choreography, professional dancers as well as pre-professional and student performers, beautiful costumes and magical digital backdrops.
Do You Think Your Child is Gifted? Learn about Gifted Testing & Assessment Tuesday, December 9th at 6:30pm Are you considering gifted assessment for your child but don’t know where to start? Are you curious about the different tests available and wonder which is best for your child? The Institute for Educational Advancement (IEA) will host an informational session with an expert, Dr. Timothy Gunn, to speak with curious parents on gifted testing and assessment. RSVP for the free event at www.thedatabank.com/dpg/526/mtglistproc.asp?formid=meet&caleventid=25459.
Morning Glamour Satin Pillowcases: Get Your Beauty Sleep Holiday Special, use this promo code for 25% off: JENSXMAS25. Morning Glamour realizes the benefits of satin and wants to bring their silky pillowcases to the world! After one night of sleeping on satin, the results will greet you in the morning. Studies show that sleeping on a satin pillowcase can reduce wrinkles and help eliminate hair loss and breakage. Affordable, fun and the perfect holiday gift, Morning Glamour comes in many colors and designs and is manufactured in Los Angeles. Get your Morning Glamour satin pillowcase today and feel glamorous tomorrow!
If Your Child Loves Math & Wants More Challenge & Enrichment, Consider the Monday Mathletes Mondays at 4pm Mathletes might be the perfect Monday after-school program for your 3rd-6th grader. Email Doc@KidsLA.com to schedule to meet at the 18341 Sherman Way office to discuss the possibility. A couple of spaces are currently available. This might be just right for your child if s/he would enjoy playing mathematical games, learning more advanced mathematics, participating in mathematical contests, and being with a nice small group of other mathematically motivated children. $150/month. 1st session free. www.kidsla.org/enrichment/mathletes.html
Camp JCA Shalom Informational Meeting for Prospective Campers Attending an informational meeting about Camp JCA Shalom’s summer camp programs is a great opportunity to learn about the camp and speak to the camp director to determine if your kids are ready for sleep away camp. Plus, if you attend the meeting, you’ll receive a $100 discount towards camp and you can learn about other first time camper discounts. Dinner will be provided and there will be activities for the kids. Email tracey.rosen@gmail.com for more information.
Only 2 Spots Left in the Ages 4-6 Classes at The Israeli Martial Arts Academy Tuesday and Thursday, 4:30-5pm The Israeli Martial Arts academy is offering self-Defense Classes for Ages 4-6. Bully proof your child, start training today! The talented staff at this authentic academy strive to instill their young students with character building values as well as practical self-defense techniques from Israel! Call or email to schedule a free trial class at (818) 575-9755 or email info@dsjj-usa.com.
Become a Guilt Free, Stress-Free (and Happier) 40-Something Mom The best part is, you can do it in as little as 5 minutes a day. As a working mother, describing yourself as “busy” is a bit like describing a jet engine as “fast,” or a newborn as “messy.” It comes with the territory, right? Instead of being reminded that you are busy, you need to be given a foot massage, a high-five and a dry martini. And you need new ideas – ideas that you can implement easily and quickly… https://jameetenzer.com/happier-mom-subscribe/
Momversation: How To Talk “The Talk” With Your “Little” Girl: For Moms of 2nd-5th Grade Girls Mon., Dec. 1st at 8pm in Encino Have an honest conversation with Marissa Gold about: * Teaching how and when to open up to us and/or their friends. * Understanding what makes something private versus share-able? * Appropriate ways to discuss a “first crush”- what it feels like and what do we do about it? * What really needs to be included in “the talk” * Understanding the difference between bullying and social drama $15 per person. RSVP to marissa@intuitparenting.com or or via TEXT to (310) 650-1400 with your name, email address, phone number and age(s) of your daughter(s). Location to be given upon attendance confirmation.
Multi-Family Garage Sale Sunday, November 30th from 9am-2pm Baby supplies (jenny lind crib, bouncy seats, swings, etc), kids toys, pregnancy supplies, clothes and household items (furniture, decor, etc.). 4088 Kraft Avenue in Studio City
Kick Off the Holiday Season With the Merry Marionettes Christmas Show at the South Bay Galleria Tuesday, December 2nd at 6:30pm Celebrate the season with the South Bay Galleria Kid’s Club when it hosts the Merry Marionettes Christmas Show. This free, fun-filled event will bring the Christmas season to life with a parade of festive and holiday themed marionettes. It’s easy for parents to sign their kids up by visiting Kid’s Club at the South Bay Galleria website. This exclusive club provides youngsters with fun and educational entertainment, puppet shows and magicians, special discounts, and raffle prizes. South Bay Galleria is located at 1815 Hawthorne Boulevard in the heart of the South Bay. Information is available by calling (310) 371-7546 or visiting www.southbaygalleria.com.
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Friday November 28 2014
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