Wednesday February 18 2015

Considering a Return to the Workforce?
Land Your Ideal Career & Make a Seamless Re-entry!

Discover how to integrate your life experience & talents and get paid for it. Get practical/intuitive guidance & support from a local, highly experienced husband/wife career coaching team.

-Clarify professional purpose

-Overcome limiting fears & beliefs

-Improve time mgmt skills

-Get a personal brand & resume makeover

-Improve networking & interview skills

-Build confidence

-Gain accountability & decision support

Visit www.c-synergy.com/freesession or email Claudia at clangford@c-synergy.com.

 

 

Today in History

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

Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is published.(1885)

A ninth planet is discovered in the solar system and is named Pluto. The discover is Clyde Tombaugh. (1930)

National Battery Day

 

 

Bizzy Girls tween Entrepreneur Camps: Spring/Summer New Classes

Bizzy Girls Tween Entrepreneur Camps: Spring and Summer. Girls, ages 7-12. In addition to the regular entrepreneur camps girls can run a pet adoption store, and hold their own adoption event. Cooks can make own line of food treats. Girls can make a product line from fashion to home decor. In all the programs, girls write and follow their mini business plans and learn marketing, pitching, brand building, cost, profit and sell their products. Call 424-201-5448 for more info.

www.bizzygirls.com

 

 

They make dinner, so you don’t have to!

When you don’t have the time to cook, Mother’s Helping Hand provides you with delicious, healthy meals for your family, cooked just for you, ready to heat and serve. Imagine No shopping, No chopping, No mess, No stress. Instead, a wonderful relaxed dinner prepared just the way you like it (they work with any diet and pleasing the whole family is their specialty).They can also cater your next event or celebration! In honor of their 10th Anniversary, they are offering 10% discount to new clients.

www.mothershelpinghand.com

 

 

The Mensch With The Wrench – AutoAid Auto Body & Repair

AutoAid, a family owned and operated, AAA approved, Certified Female Friendly (by AskPatty.com) and AngiesList Super Service Award winning Auto Body & Auto Repair shop since 1979 is offering FREE WET WEATHER CHECKS. With more rain coming, are your tires, wipers, brakes and lights road ready? If in doubt, call (818) 901-1113 or email info@autoaidrescue.com for an appointment and minimize the risk of an accident. David, Alex, Tony or Jack are ready to help. Visit www.autoaidrescue.com for $25 OFF your 1st visit. This just in: J-Net member wrote on YELP “Excellent service! I highly recommend Auto Aid for your auto needs. They are trustworthy, professional and friendly. A rare find!”

14526 Erwin Street in Van Nuys

 

 

The Land of Milk and Mommy

A unique center in Sherman Oaks offering breastfeeding consultations, prenatal classes, pump rentals, baby classes and a baby boutique. They’re dedicated to offering high quality, personalized breastfeeding consultations, informative classes, and nurturing support from your pregnancy through baby’s first year! Every mom who is seen for a breastfeeding consultation receives FREE phone, email, and text support for the duration of breastfeeding, as well as free infant weight checks & a free 0-3 month breastfeeding support group. This unique service is dedicated to providing high-quality, nurturing, evidence-based support to pregnant and breastfeeding Moms in the SFV. Call or text (818) 216-2319 or email chrisie@landofmilkandmommy.com.

www.landofmilkandmommy.com

 

 

Start Your Weight Loss Challenge Today
Lose up to 12 lbs in 30 days the healthy way! LA’s Fitness and Nutrition Guru, Kellie Blackburn, will help you do it right with custom menus, delicious simple recipes, weekly grocery lists, 30 minute home workouts, and weekly weigh check ins. Start NOW or with a Facebook group to cheer you on March 2nd. Sign up at www.30Days30Minutes.com today. You’ll lose the belly bloat your first week!

 

 

The Mom Fair

Thursday. February 19th from 6-9pm in Agoura Hills

Panelists Jennifer Chow Bevan of PathRelaunch, Amy Ritz of Accenture and Nicole Hirsty Saine of Cobalt Events and The Play Destination will be discussing “Career Transitions for Moms and the Challenges of Returning to Work.” There will also be a Work from Home Marketplace where you can “shop” for work ops and plenty of networking. Bring your resume! Jennifer Bevan and Laura Gerson will be reviewing resumes! NEED A SITTER? Get a $75 credit with UrbanSitter good for one month free membership and $50 sitter service – www.urbansitter.com/promo/gift enter code 2244-1115-5228-0276.

www.TheMomFair.com

 

 

Outdoor Movies is giving 2 Outdoor Movie Events

The 500th Facebook  Fan will receive a FREE Outdoor Movie Event And the other one will go to the “OMBY Favorite Facebook Fan”! OMBY Favorite Fan is the person who wins for the most “Liked” posts we put on Facebook. YOU have to be a FACEBOOK fan first, then start “Liking”, “Sharing”, and “Tagging” your friends for a better chance of winning a FREE Outdoor Movie. The Contest for the most OMBY Favorite Fan will end on March 1st. *Travel Restrictions will not change. Rolling Out The Red Carpet!

www.OutdoorMoviesbyYou.com

www.facebook.com/OutdoorMoviesbyYou

 

 

40-Something moms: Are You Ready to Kick Guilt and Stress to the Curb…

And Learn Your Secrets to Time Management? Free Resources from Working Mom Expert, Jamee Tenzer, PCC

https://jameetenzer.leadpages.net/kick-guilt-and-stress-to-the-curb/

 

 

HANDS DOWN….The BEST place for brows

Ronnie Retin is truly an EXPERT at what she does. Ronnie has 10+ years of experience & has been deemed a true artist by her clients. She believes in a FULL, NATURAL LOOKING BROW, that frames YOUR face and bone structure. You will not experience thin, over plucked, or “one size fits all” brows here. She gives each person the best shape for each individual person. Ronnie specializes in “brow rehab”(as I had to go to…LOL) and takes the time to teach each client how to reach their best brow potential. Ronnie is available Tues-Sat., from 9am-5pm at The Brow Barre inside the Vintage Beauty Bar in Woodland Hills. You will LOVE her AND your brows! Call (818) 970-4139 or book your appointment at https://www.schedulicity.com/Scheduling/?business=TBB4ZJ.

 

 

Sesame Street Live: “Let’s Dance!” at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE

Pre-Sale Code VMAIL valid until Tue., Feb. 24th at 11pm

Save $5 per ticket! *excludes Sunny Seats Any child who has celebrated their first birthday must have a ticket. The Sunny Seats package features premium show seating and a pre-show Meet & Greet with two Sesame Street Live friends, including Elmo! Sunny Seat orders will include a separate Meet & Greet ticket, which you’ll receive with your show tickets. Each adult & child (age 1 & up) in a group must have a Sunny Seat show ticket and Meet & Greet ticket. All Meet & Greets start one hour before show time and last 20 minutes. Latecomers may miss the opportunity. Don’t forget your camera!

http://www.axs.com/series/1380/sesame-street-live

 

 

Winter Festival and Open House, United Childrens Learning Academy – Come play in the “real” snow

February 22nd from 11am-2pm

All families welcome! Real snow play area, gigantic inflatable slides, craft activities, face painting, food trucks, gourmet vendors and more! Admission is free, ticket purchase required for activities. United children’s learning Academy is a distinguished preschool for ages 2 through Pre-K. They believe in nourishing and challenging young minds from the start with a real education and lots of fun!

5949 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood, 91601

www.Unitedchildrenla.com

 

 

Certified Swimming Instructor & Lifeguard of 25 Years, Now Teaching Classes For $30

Former Preschool Teacher and Certified Master Swimming Instructor/Guard is now teaching Private Traditional lesson and Infant Survival classes at your home for $30 person for a limited time, 2 student minimum. Adult lessons and workouts are available at your pool or gym. Your learning experience will be gentle and fun. Call (310) 779-8065.

http://youtu.be/wLFAB8-1Crs

 

 

Horrible Thoughts I’ve Had as a Parent

We have all had moments where we’ve thought things about our kids. Here are nine of the most horrible thoughts this writer has had.

http://mrsmuffintop.com/horrible-thoughts-ive-had-as-a-parent/

 

 

Ancient native american feather tapping and healing event(Specifically for children)

Saturday, February 21st from 6-8:30pm at “Outside the Box” in Woodland Hills

During this ancient Native American practice the body receives an entire energy cleanse which aligns the spiritual light energies; (also known as Chakras), pressure points, polarities etc., so you may be able to overcome your current situation of pain, depression, stress or any “dis-ease” of the body. Children will receive a cleansing and a blessing from the Native American Practitioners. This event is wonderful for special needs children, children who experience sleep disturbances, low immune function (sick often) or behavioral issues. If interested, call (818) 348-PLAY.

 

 

Making homecoming an easy transition

Priscilla Sanchez has over thirteen years of experience supporting parents in the LA area. Her work is exclusively based in the care of newborns, preemies, multiples, etc. providing also mother postpartum care recovery support, comfort measures, newborn care education, lactation guidance and much more, making baby homecoming an easy transition! Stellar references. Recommended by peds, obgyns and Jen’s List members. Call (818) 746-5375 or email priscilla@barefootbelly.com.

www.barefootbelly.com

 

 

Insect Lore – Live Butterfly Garden
Bring science home and a little of the outdoors inside to watch the metamorphosis process of caterpillars. The super hands-on and sensory rich Insect Lore’s Live Butterfly kit arrives with four to five caterpillars and a specialty diet in a plastic, see-through jar. The caterpillars eventually bloom into beautiful Painted Lady butterflies, and kids can watch the entire process happen. Once the caterpillar’s cocoon, they can be transferred to their mesh see-through, reusable, pop-up mesh habitat butterfly garden. It’s the perfect DIY kit at home or in the classroom. Watch them grow, then let them go.

http://www.insectlore.com/

 

 

QuickFlics Update is now LIVE! Upload Photos & Videos from Your Phone to a Flash Drive or DVD

QuickFlics is an app that gives you the most affordable way to get your photos and videos quickly and easily from your phone or tablet to your door! With our newest update that is now LIVE, you can upload your photos and videos straight from your phone to a flash drive or DVD that is mailed to you monthly! Stop transferring your memories to your computer and forgetting about them! Use code JENSLIST to get a FREE flash drive or DVD, less S&H!

www.quickflics.com

 

 

The Insanity of Kids’ Birthday Parties Is Getting to Be Too Much

http://www.babble.com/kid/the-insanity-of-kids-birthday

 

 

Spaceship Betty “Fighting for Fun & Freedom” Coloring Book: Coloring has never been this fun

Welcome to the future! Spaceship Betty launches onto the scene in her first coloring book created by Los Angeles artist, Lynnda Rakos. Together with her pink dog and trusty sidekick Bubblegum, Spaceship Betty zips around the universe in rocket ships in search of adventures. They land on a strange and wondrous planet. Using your own media: colored pencil, crayons, markers and more.

www.amazon.com/Spaceship-Betty-Fighting-Fun-Freedom

www.spaceshipbetty.com

 

 

Soap Sox Kids – Safari Two-Pack

Bubble up with Soap Sox’s Harper the Hippo and Hunter the Gator at bath-time! These soft and cuddly animal friends make bath time fun, and help to get little ones clean too. Built-in finger pockets allow for secure scrubbing, while a clever opening for liquid or bar soap makes sudsing up all the easier. Antimicrobial and machine washable, Soap Sox are available in nine cute characters that include: Emma the Duck, Harper the Hippo, Taylor the Turtle, Hunter the Gator, Tank the Shark, Jackson the Whale, Ray the Stingray, Ava the Dolphin and Scorch the Dragon.

www.soapsoxkids.com

 

 

Sell Your Lululemon Workout Clothes & Accessories for Cash or Lululemon Gift Card

Make money from your gently used Lululemon clothes! It’s so easy! Simply send “Sell Your Lulu” your Lululemon clothing, jackets and accessories and they will email you a quote. If accepted, you’ll get money or a Lululemon gift card. Whichever you prefer. If not, the clothes will be shipped back to you. Contact SellYourLulu@aol.com or simply ship your things to them and always include your name, email address and return address. Ship to:
Sell Your Lulu
PO Box 56062
Sherman Oaks, CA 91413

www.sellyourlulu.com

 


10 Best Apps to Train Your Brain
http://dailyburn.com/life/tech/train-your-brain-apps/

 

 

No one ever regretted a better life

Allison Cohen is a licensed psychotherapist with over 12 yrs experience offering real tools for real life issues. Allison has been featured on the TODAY show, NPR, ON POINT and has been quoted in COSMOPOLITAN, HUFFINGTON POST, PBS.org, GLAMOUR.com, EHARMONY, IVILLAGE, WEBMD & more. Specializing in:
Couples/Relationships
Self-Esteem/Growth
Family Conflict
Anxiety/Stress
Communication Skills
Life Transitions
Depression
Building Physical & Emotional Intimacy
Intuitive Eating

www.LifeIssuesPsychotherapy.com

 

 

Massage Therapist Lead

An experienced & professional Bodyworker available for in home, office, events and on-site sessions. Qualified in Structural bodywork, Pregnancy, Reflexology, Lymphatics drainage. Email Danideen8@gmail.com or call 818-642-1228.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/massage-by-dana-valley-village