Saturday January 10 2015

Woodcrest Elementary School Kindergarten Open House

This coming Tuesday, January 13th from 9:30am-1:30pm

Woodcrest Elementary School prepares students for middle school and life. Students acquire strong written and verbal communication skills, learn subject matter using 21stcentury technology, develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, and make lifelong friends in a welcoming and diverse school community.
Contact Shosh Byron – Admissions Director at 818-345-3002 for more information.

6043 Tampa Ave. in Tarzana

www.woodcrestschool.com

 

 

Today in History

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

The world’s first underground passenger railway system opens in London, England (1863)

Houseplant Appreciation Day

Peculiar People Day

 

 

Finding the Balance – My Secrets to Creating Meaning, Happiness and Prosperity in Life and Business

Thursday, January 15th from 6-9pm

I will be speaking at the JNET Woodland Hills Chapter Meeting. As the founder of Jen’s List, a popular and widely read e-newsletters on Kids, Parenting and Tips for Busy Parents, I am also a wife and mom, a serial volunteer, an advisor to thousands of people, and a thriving business owner. Please join me and hear how I created a Work/Life balance that sustains and motivates me, and how you can apply the lessons I have learned, to your life, too. A very large attendance is expected; your RSVP is required to attend this FREE event.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jnet-woodland-hills-presents-jen-levinson-founder-of-jens-list-tickets-14988119870

 

 

1 More Week to Save at Canyon Creek Sports Camp
Ends Thursday, January 15th

Best sleep away camp around! My kids love it and are so excited to go again this coming summer! I highly recommend.
Session 2 has limited space available
Session 3 & 4 is CLOSED with a Waiting List
Session 3 & 4 CIT’s are CLOSED
All you need to do to sign-up is pay at least a DEPOSIT ($400/session) with your registration. You can then choose to either pay in full by January 15th at the Early Tuition Discount rate or pay any time before May 1st for the Regular Tuition rate. Visit www.canyoncreeksummercamp.com
to learn more about this wonderful camp and to sign up!

 

 

Learning & Daily Life Skills Made Easier, Kids of All Ages: FREE Breakthrough Parent Consultation

Solutions to Overcome Symptoms of ADD/HD, Autism, Learning & Behavior Difficulties, Developmental Delays, Sensory Integration Dysfunction, anxiety, and more. Imagine no more chaos, no more overwhelm, no more frustration. EQUILIBRIUM’s Whole Child Centered Care System identifies the root brain body causes of your child’s challenges & provides an individualized, customized system to retrain the brain & body. Relief for you too. Call Barbara Schwartz, M.A. at (818) 345-0743. 

www.EquilibriumHealing.com

 

 

Experienced & Reasonable Interior Decorating

Over a decade of experience doing residential Interior Decorating. Let her help you design custom window coverings, pick your paint colors and help with your bathroom/kitchen remodel. Call Marissa at (818) 625-7936.

 

 

Dance Your Way Fit in 2015

Celebrity Dance Fitness Expert Ilyse Baker’s new Dancinerate® Sassy Jazz and Hip Hop Fusion DVD is a must have! Recently, showcased in US Weekly as this is how “Stars Shake It Up,” Ilyse now wants YOU to join her dance party too! Grab your copy today for a fun and exciting way to lose weight, stay in shape and reach your fitness goals. And as Ilyse always says, ” #YoullThankMELater ” shopILYSE at www.ilysebaker.com/shop.

 

 

Vegan/GF BabyCakesNYC Chocolate Chip Cookies

Makes 6 dozen small or 3 dozen large cookies. “Remarkable.” “Best!”

http://www.oregonlive.com/foodday/index.ssf/

 

 

Dedicate 20 minutes a day to medication

http://m.today.com/health/john-butler-shares-how-you-can-dedicate-20-minutes-day-1D80406760

 

 

Be a Part of the Family By Joining the Infant/Toddler Classes at Leo Beck Temple

Share in learning about your child’s early development. Explore the various emotions associated with parenthood and ask questions while forming new friendships in a supportive environment. Children participate in hands-on activities. Explore separation, sleep disruption, beginning toilet training and balancing toddlers need for dependence and independence. Classes begin Friday 1/16 – 3/20. Side-by-Side: 9:30-11am, 10-24 months. Great Beginnings: 11:15am-12:15pm, 1-9 months. Call (310) 476-2274. 

www.leobaecktemple.org

 

 

Start the New Year With a New Eco Friendly Gardner

Nick started Bee Green Gardening right out of high school. It is an no gas powered eco-friendly gardening/landscaping business. He wanted to do something for our environment. He is a great, responsible young man. He is very knowledgeable and willing to do what it takes to make you happy. Call (818) 645-4826.

 

 

7 Weight Loss Shortcuts That Work

http://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/weight-loss-shortcuts

 

 

Auction Items Needed

Lupin Hill Elementary School in Calabasas is holding it’s 2ndannual Gala Casino Night on Saturday, February 21stand they are looking for donations from local businesses for our silent auction. More than 600 couples will be invited and they are expecting this to be a fun-filled, well-attended evening. This promises to be one of Lupin Hill’s biggest fundraisers and all proceeds will be used to fund the school’s Physical Education, Music, Art and Technology programs, and classroom and yard aides. Contact Melissa1194@sbcglobal.net to donate or for more details.    

 

 

Lovebug Lands in LA

Sunday, January 18th from 9am-4pm at Books and Cookies in Santa Monica

Lovebug is coming to sunny SoCal on January 18th! Unlike traditional children’s portraits, Lovebug is a chance for kids to be kids. Instead of forced, stiff and awkward school-photo posing, Lovebug is a high energy and highly creative photo shoot that encourages play and silliness! Check out the blog at www.ourblogoflove.com for the full scoop and email hello@ourlaboroflove.com to reserve your spot.

 

 

Looking for a Labor Doula?

Lauren Ryan and Elizabeth Bedolla work shifts as a doula. Clients get double the expertise and have a well rested doula.They offer physical & emotional support, technical knowledge and navigate the hospital world. Take the pressure off your partner by having an experienced birth professional make your birth the best it can be. It does not matter if you want to avoid medication or get an epidural, Lauren and Elizabeth will help make the transition from pregnancy to parenthood a positive experience.

www.supportedbirthclass.com

 

 

Winter Break is Over. Need Tutoring?

Get back on track. Tutoring in Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, and Essay Writing. Test prep for SAT, ACT, ISEE, CAHSEE, CHSPE. With over 15 years of experience in the West Valley, Derrick is patient and professional and has helped many students over the years. Call (818) 992-0625 or email  contact@tutor-tutor.com. Homework Phone Help available. Free meet-and-greet. Discounts available for Jen’s List.

www.tutor-tutor.com

 

 

Lemon & Herb Cooking Classes & Cooking Parties

Lemon and Herb Cooking Classes by Aneesa. Lemon and Herb offers intimate cooking classes designed to enhance your skills in the kitchen while learning new recipes. Courses are created and taught by Aneesa Pike, a graduate from The Culinary School at The Art Institute of Santa Monica (2002). You can also host a cooking party in the comfort of your own home. Whether a girls night out, couples date night, or a family event. You just provide the guest! Visit www.lemonandherb.com for more details.

 

 

Want to Have Fashion Fun & a Play Date Every Day

Want to keep up with the new trends in 2015. Then log on to www.obsessedandyouneedit.com and follow daily fashion and lifestyle trends. Every day they will share new and favorite finds such as clothes, products or places. 

 

 

Soccer Starting at 12 Months Old: Super Soccer Stars Winter Season is Here

The winter season for Super Soccer Stars (2-12 years) and Kick & Play (12-24 months, parent-&-me) runs from Jan thru March! With locations all throughout LA and Ventura County, Super Soccer Stars teaches soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive and educational environment. And 12-24 month olds and their parents can warm up their winter with our puppet friends, Mimi & Pepe, in pre-soccer and movement classes that teach tots how to balance, run, kick and play! Call (310) 998-0010 for more information.

http://la.supersoccerstars.com/

 

 

Speech Therapist

Tamar Barazani is a speech therapist with a combined 15 years of experience as an SLP and ABA therapist. She has her Masters Degree in Speech Pathology and works with children who are Autistic, apraxia, language delays, pragmatic language delays, and have articulation disorders. Tamar is bilingual and does therapy in English or Hebrew. If you have any concerns, questions or need an evaluation, call (818) 268-7548 or via email at tamarbarazani@yahoo.com.

www.Tamarbarazani.com

 

 

Last Call for Kids Comedy Class Enrollments at Studio LOL

The next semester of Studio LOL’s famous comedy classes for kids is picking up on January 19th and enrollments are coming to a close! Improv comedy classes are available on afternoons, evenings, & weekends for ages 4 to 18. Beginners are always welcome in the studio’s nurturing, hilarious, and upbeat environment. The 15-week session culminates in a performance for family and friends. Parents can see pictures & video, view the class schedule, and process registration on the Studio LOL website. 

www.studioLOL.com

 

 

Struggling to Juggle Kids With Career?

1 Million for Work Flexibility is the first national initiative calling for a collective voice in support of work flexibility. They are moms, dads, millennials, retirees, military spouses, and more who know work flexibility has important benefits for families, businesses, and communities. Take a few seconds to join at www.workflexibility.org and show your support. Help them get traction to create productive change in the workplace and get closer to a better work-life balance for all.

 

 

Frozen Sing Along Karaoke Dinner With Anna & Kristof at the Playroom in Sherman Oaks 

Thursday, January 22nd from 5-7pm at The Playroom

14392 Ventura Boulevard

$30 per child. Karaoke provided by Mommytrain.com. Dinner and Frozen karaoke. Don’t miss appearances from Anna and Kristof. Reserve your spot by calling (818) 784-7529. What’s included: pizza, drinks, snacks, sing along karaoke, and a visit with Anna and Kristof.

www.mommytrain.com/events/frozen-sing-along-dinner-with-anna-and-kristoff/

 

 

Happy New Year From the Dream Painter Wall Murals

Ring in the New Year with savings with the dream painter wall murals New Year 2015 discount program. Book any mural in January 2015 and receive $100 off!! The dream painter wall murals would like to say thank you for all the support in 2014 and offer this amazing discount in the new year! Please check out www.thedreampainter.com or call (805) 527-1744 today for a FREE estimate! High-quality, one-of-a-kind, custom artwork for your home, office, school, church…just about anywhere!

 

 

5 Beauty Regimens: Before & After Kids

A quick and funny read!

www.babble.com/beauty/5-beauty-regimens-before-and-after-kids/

www.mrsmuffintop.com

 

 

Struggling With Your Child’s Behavior? Is Your House Chaotiic & 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.

www.ncbehaviorconsulting.com