Monday January 12 2015

Ventura County & the San Fernando Valley’s One-Stop Window, Carpet & Exterior Cleaning Solution

Ready to add cleanliness, comfort, and class to your home? Enjoy sparkling clean windows, fresh and bright carpets, and rejuvenated exteriors in one service visit. Expect world-class customer service delivered by the only perfect 5 star-rated local cleaning company on Yelp! Windows, carpets & upholstery, tile and grout, air ducts, gutters, concrete and exteriors. Outstanding service, professionalism, and results guaranteed. Mention Jen’s List for 10% off!

www.castle-cleaners.com

 

 

Today in History

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

Batman debuts on television (1966)

Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day

National Pharmacist Day

 

 

Breakthrough Piano Method has Students Playing Immediately

Attend a Free Introductory Session any Saturday in January! Conservatory-trained owner of Palisades Music School teaches Simply Music, a revolutionary program that has students of all ages playing classical, popular, blues, and accompaniment pieces from their first lessons. Producing unprecedented results — among others, 30-50 pieces memorized within the 1st year — Simply Music is tactile, experiential, and multi-sensory, with students being physically, visually, and aurally fully absorbed.

www.palisadesmusicschool.com

 

 

Use Hypnosis to Lose Weight and Take Control-Free Workshop

Tues., Jan. 13th at the Sherman Oaks Galleria from 10-11:30am (Community Room)

Wed., Jan. 14th at Total Wine in Redondo Beach from 6:30-8pm (Event room)

Get focused to stay on course for your weight goals at this 90 minute workshop. Jen’s List member Sophia B. lost 50 lbs.: “The hypnosis gave me the tools to create healthy habits resulting in an easy weight release.”

Hypnotherapist and weight expert Rita Black has helped thousands:

– Stop self-sabotaging

-End mindless and emotional eating

-Gain freedom, confidence and achieve their ideal weight without dieting

Private & Group Sessions – get $50 off.

Visit www.shiftweightmastery.com/seminar.html or call 877-221-7251 for a free phone consult.

 

 

Professional acting classes for kids in West Valley

The Actors Space West is currently registering for Winter classes. They offer acting classes for film and television taught by industry professionals in a convenient West Valley location. Classes include On-camera work, auditioning skills, scene study and Improv. Classes available now for Kids ages 5-8, ages 9-12 and Teens up to age 18. Visit www.valleyactors.comor email valleyactors@gmail.com or leave a message at 818-222-7484

Just off the 101 near Valley Circle/Calabasas

 

 

Divorce With Dignity

Divorce is one of the hardest events someone can go through in their life. We want to make that transition as smooth and comforting as possible. Douglas Wolf has practiced law exclusively in the area of family law and dependency law for over thirty five years. As an experienced litigator, mediator and collaborative lawyer. It is easy to feel alone during this process and with us by your side, you won’t. For more information, contact Douglas J. Wolf APLC at (818) 888-0033.

http://www.warnercenterbusinessprofessionals.com/douglas-j-wolf-attorney-mediator/

 

 

Woodcrest Elementary School Kindergarten Open House

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 21st  century technology, develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, and make lifelong friends in a welcoming and diverse school community.

Shosh Byron – Admissions Director.

818-345-3002

6043 Tampa Ave. in Tarzana

www.woodcrestschool.com

 

 

Play and Grow Smart-er Tips

Nancy Pyne-Hapke, author of “Play and Grow Smart, A Guide Supporting Brain Development, Birth through Five,” has been giving tips to aid your child’s optimum skill development through proactive neuroscience-based activities weekly since 2010. These ideas come from scholarly sources to personal interviews, from the internet to periodicals to books.

“CREATIVITY” involves imagination, ingenuity, invention/originality, creative thinking, dramatic/visual/musical arts.

THE “CRITICAL WINDOW” during which the circuits of the brain are being most heavily wired for CREATIVITY is 1 – 4 years with lifelong expression. The more opportunity children have to experience healthy, positive and nurturing Creative experiences during this critical period, the more efficiently their brains will work over the long run.

FORMS of creativity: 2- and 3-Dimensional ART, Written/Spoken LANGUAGE, MOVEMENT / MUSIC using the body, Imaginative-Pretending FANTASY.

Some “Creativity: LANGUAGE” tidbits:

* LANGUAGE expresses feelings and ideas through words, spoken and written, from Baby’s oohs and aahs to singing and fantasy play dialog and creative stories and games.

* FROM 1 year

…play sound games with Baby – repeat back the sounds he makes since his paying attention to sounds supports the breadth of later vocabulary.

…as she will have learned component sounds of language by or before the time she walks, she doesn’t need “baby talk” any longer; talk to her with common words.

* FROM 18 months

…Toddler likes to hear make-believe stories with his name in them.

…she enjoys talking on the phone (real or toy). Don’t expect logical conversation!

…after talking about people and objects he sees in magazines, make a scrapbook by letting him choose pictures and glue sticking them into a DIY cardboard/heavy paper photo album.

Next week – “Creativity: LANGUAGE, pt. 2”

Email msmarm@roadrunner.com.

 

 

Caterpillar Cottage Preschool Open House in Lake Balboa

Saturday, January 24th from 10-11am

Caterpillar Cottage Preschool is having an open house. Their amazing, nurturing and dedicated teachers will be there to talk about their program. Caterpillar Cottage is a play-based, developmental, constructivist, progressive preschool community. Classes are limited to 12 children with 2 teachers. They are rooted in connected relationships with children and supporting and facilitating problem-solving skills. RSVP at www.caterpillarcottage.com or email Heather at heather@caterpillarcottage.com.

 

 

Ski and Snowboard Camp at Mt. HIGH – Day trip for All ages

Saturday, January 24th from 6am-6:30pm

Join the Kids Club staff and certified ski instructors for a day of snow-filled fun at Mt. High ski resort in Wrightwood. Beginner or experienced, young or old, Kids Club has ski package for your family or camper. Affordable packages available for all ages. Mention Jens list ad for special discount. Call 818-591-2582.

www.Kidsclubdaycamp.com

 

Special Icon  Photography Special For Jen’s List Members Only

Katie Witt Photography is offering an incredible special for Jen’s List members! Book a photo session by January 31st and receive the disc of HIRES images free! That’s a savings of over $100! What better way to ring in the new year than with fresh new professional photos, at affordable prices. This special can be a applied towards Family Photos, Birthday Parties, Bridal/Baby Showers, Engagement Sessions, Maternity Photos or Head Shots. Contact Katie at www.Facebook.com/KatieWittPhotography.

www.KatiePhotog.com

 

 

How To Purge Everything You Don’t Need From Your Home
http://www.refinery29.com/declutter-your-home

 

Your Jr. Chef can make Almond Cluster Cookies

High in protein, these healthy cookies are made of mostly sliced, toasted almonds with coconut flakes (substitutable with pumpkin seeds or chocolate chips or…) mixed with hand-whipped egg white/salt/sweetener then baked and cooled. Dairy-free and GF. Enjoy for a movie snack, a shopping pick-me-up, a lunch box. Makes 12 cookies. Parental supervision.

http://www.wittyinthecity.com/2014/12/almond-cluster-cookies

 

 

THE NEST at Adat Ari El Early Childhood Center

A full-time Jewish Infant and Toddler Day Care program serving children between the ages of 6 wks-2 yrs old with educated teaching staff, low ratio of children to caregiver & developmentally appropriate curriculum (Reggio Emilia-inspired approach to the early years). THE NEST is the 1st of its kind to offer high-quality Infant and Toddler care within a Jewish community, is housed on the beautiful secure Adat Ari El campus, and was aided by a grant from the Jewish Federation of LA. THE NEST will love and nurture your child while providing a carefully designed environment for your child to grow and develop. For more info, visit www.aaeecc.org or contact Beryl Strauss at bstrauss@adatariel.org or 818-766-6379.

 

 

Unlocking Your Story – Winter Writing Workshop

Jan 20th-March 24th-10 Tuesdays from 10am-1pm in Woodland Hills
Uncover, Develop and Write Your Personal Story. This popular workshop is designed to explore the life experiences that have shaped and defined you. Using a variety of creative exercises and practical techniques, you’ll find the *spark* to unleash the stories that reflect the uniqueness of your personal journey. Instructor Karin Gutman Orloski, MFA, has been working closely with writers for over 12 years and often works with deeply personal material. She is also an adjunct professor at Cal State Fullerton and coaches writers privately. For full details, visit www.unlockingyourstory.com or email Karin at karin@spiritofstory.com.

 

 

G&G c a t e r i n g is ready to book YOUR event

With clients such as Live Talks, L.A.!, Tart Collections, and Christopher Guy, G&G c a t e r i n g has been busy creating delicious food for so many events! Weddings, art gallery openings, corporate & holiday parties, birthdays & memorial luncheons – we make each event unique and special. Chef Jean-Luc will create an outstanding menu for you and your guests. Visit our website and serve our delicious, exquisite food at affordable prices at YOUR next event!

www.gg-catering.com

 

Special Icon  Host an International High School Student… This Summer

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) during this summer or for Fall 2015. Looking for families near CSLA. Host families receive a generous compensation. 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.

www.twinnpalms.com

 

 

Looking for that perfect place for your next event?

Stunning Views
Private Location
Great Taste
Discover all the possibilities at Stephen Wise. Your choice of three exceptional caterers: Wolfgang Puck Catering, Tarte Catering & The Kitchen for Exploring Foods/ For more information, contact WiseEvents@WiseLA.org or call 310.889.2247

http://www.wisela.org/wiseevents

 

 

Speech Therapy For People Who Stutter

Affordable speech therapy is available for children, adolescents, and adults who stutter. Speech therapy helps people talk in an easier manner and helps them have healthy attitudes and emotions toward their stuttering and talking. Individual and group therapy is offered. Meet others who have noticeably improved their speech. Call (626) 799-3397 and talk to a licensed speech-language pathologist.

www.Gailsspeechpage.com

 

Special Event Icon  Avocado, is one of the world’s best fruits. Delish Choco- Avo Smoothie with benefits you can’t deny

If you are looking for a fruit that is power packed, densely concentrated with a wealth of vital nutrients, maybe it’s time to rethink the avocado. Avocado has sometimes received a bad rap as a fruit too high in fat. While it is true that avocado is a high-fat food (about 85% of its calories come from fat), the fat contained in avocado is unusual and provides research-based health benefits. Check this Luscious Dark Chocolate Avocado Smoothie with incredible health body benefits inside and out!

http://www.mysagegourmet.com/2014/10/avocado-chocolate-smoothie/

 

 

Intuitive Art and Healing Session

Taly Bar- Certified Massage Therapist. In her sessions she is able to sense the right healing method to benefit the individual client. Drawing from her techniques such as Craniosecral, Crystal and Energy Healing, Deep Tissue, Reflexology, and Relaxation and Breathing techniques and art. Through this, tension is released and energy centers unblocked. Taly has a strong intuitive approach connecting the body, mind and soul.
818-448-0552

www.healingbodysoul4life.com

 

 

FREE Stampin’ Up! products during Sale-A-Bration – join a class today

Card making classes in West Hills, using high quality Stampin’ Up! products:
7:30pm classes on Thursday, January 15th, Friday, January 23rd and Thursday, February 19th.
1pm class on Sunday, February 8th,
Take a moment to yourself, invite a friend to join you, make cards, socialize and enjoy a yummy snack! Contact Sarah Neill at sarah@projectstamp.com.
www.projectstamp.com

 

 

10 Hilarious Differences Between Your 20’s and 30’s

http://mrsmuffintop.com/10-differences-20s-vs-30s/

 

 

Sherman Oaks Friends of the Library Free Movie

January 24th from 2-4pm

http://www.lapl.org/branches/sherman-oaks

 

 

Birthday Parties & Parties for all Occasions at KidzCity
All Ages Adults Play &Party with the kids! Frozen’s Wonderland Party with Elsa. Minecraft Parties with connecting computers, Big Screen Disco Parties disco balls red carpet, Jumper lots for Adults & kids to play PingPong,Basketball, Wii Sport & more Themes & characters. You create the party we make it happen! Parties come with decorations, party set up, pizza & unlimited lemonade for the kids, staff entertain & help with everything. No Stress, No Mess.

818-887-7516

20841 Ventura Blvd. in Woodland Hills, 91364

www.kidzcity.us

 

 

Alan Freeman Construction: Bringing You a Combination of Quality Work & Great Service

Handling all aspects of construction, including carpentry, electrical, concrete and masonry, tile work, finish and framing, painting, complete remodeling (including all planning and permits, drawings etc.). Very competitive prices. Licensed. Call (310) 592-5377 or email hammer633@charter.net for a free estimate.

www.alanstuartfreemanconstruction.com