Thursday September 18 2015

Looking For a Male Nanny?
Mannies of LA is the premier male nanny service in Los Angeles. They help you find a temp, part time or fully time manny for your child(ren). Male nannies are big brother role models, active caretakers and energetic, nurturing men, who have lots of experience working with kids.
BACK 2 SCHOOL SPECIAL: 20% off Placement Fee. Good thru Sept. 30th. Email manniesofla@gmail.com with any questions.
 
 
Today in History
National Apple Dumpling Day
Citizenship Day
Constitution Day
 
 
It’s time to vote
Help Jen’s List win as your favorite blogger in the Conejo Valley!
 
 
Positive Motherhood Transitions Group in Woodland Hills for post partum depression/anxiety moms
This group is for mom’s & their babies after delivery. This group’s purpose is to understand and treat postpartum depression/anxiety after delivery. Mom’s are encouraged to bring their baby however, the baby must be under 1 yr or before the baby walks. The group will meet in Woodland Hills on Saturday’s from 10-11:30am. The context includes: bonding with baby, self care, building social support and improving your relationship. For more information about the therapist/facilitator, call 818-207-3647 or visit https://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/prof_detail.php.
 
 
Endless Wardrobes ~ Where Your Clothing Meets The Web And Never Ends
Kids outgrowing clothes too fast? At Endless Wardrobes, families can upload their gently used clothing and assign a point value to their items to be exchanged with other families in the area. Endless Wardrobes offers uniforms, designer brands, and everything you need for a growing family! What makes Endless Wardrobes unique from other clothing exchange sites is that clothes are traded with points rather than bought for cash. Visit www.endlesswardrobes.org to sign up for a free account!
 
 
HopSkipDrive is a simpler way to get your family where they need to go
It’s a ride service for families, created by moms, driven with love. Let HopSkipDrive help you get your kids where they need to go this week. Use promo code JENSLIST to schedule a free ride.
 
 
San Pedro Festival of the Arts
Saturday & Sunday, September 19th-20th from 11am-7pm
This is a free family event, featuring dance, music & crafts! Four years ago, the TriArt Festival moved to Ports O’ Call Village helping to draw in thousands of new spectators, performers, and vendors to showcase San Pedro as a center for art. Exhilarating dance previews attracted many new to the medium, and attracted many from surrounding areas. Musical bands new to the festival grace the stage, along with some special features for kids with martial arts and drum demonstrations.
 
 
15 Signs You’re Doing Motherhood Right
 
 
Save up to 80% off Healthcare starting at only $19.95 a month for entire household
AmeriPlan is a Discount Medical Program Organization. They arrange for members to have access to medical, dental, vision, chiropractic pharmaceutical providers who have agreed to offer their services at negotiated discounts off their usual and customary fees. You save up to 80% on these services even if you have medical insurance! Let me tell you, it’s a life saver for every family & the programs start at $19.95 a month! It’s a must for every family!
 
 
A yard sale in your pocket
Snap a picture, name your price and wait for the offers to come in. Their website says, “With a single snap, you can take a photo of an item and instantly circulate it to people nearby.” No more setting up or sitting out in the hot sun for hours, hoping someone shows up and is interested in what you have to offer. Offer-up brings targeted interests to your door
 
 
A Faery Hunt Enchantment
Sunday, October 18th at 10:30am at Tarzana Community and Cultural Center
Auntie Angelica takes the audience on a gentle adventure in Fairyland. With the help of the audience, the faeries and Gerome the silly gnome, we go on a musical quest filled with music, fun, laughs and surprises. Many children come in costume. Reservations suggested at 818-324-6802. Tickets are $12.50 per person, adults and children, and everyone needs a ticket. Groups and birthdays are welcome.
19130 Ventura Blvd. in Tarzana, 91356
 
 
“Enough is Enough”
Saturday, September 26th from 10am-4pm at the Hollywood Community Police Station Support your Los Angeles police officers and remind the community to keep public safety first. Come for a peaceful pro-police gathering and march to the CNN building (on Sunset and Cahuenga Boulevard). Standing up for law enforcement officers is standing up for safe streets and neighborhoods. Now is the time to reclaim Los Angeles so that the community can live out of the shadow of fear created by rising crime. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/events/1666000380279511/.
1358 Wilcox Ave. in Los Angeles, 90028
 
 
10 cool printable chore charts to motivate kids of all ages to clean up
Even your toddlers.
 
 
Special Screening of “Life in a Walk”: Hosted by Director Yogi Roth
Wednesday, September 30th at 7:30pm 
Old Town Music Hall in El Segundo
Filmmaker Yogi Roth (NY Times Best Selling Author and Sports Analyst) realized that he had never dealt with the emotions stemming from his father’s battle with prostate cancer. In a single moment, Yogi decided that he never wanted to say, “I wish I’d spent more time with my dad.” He immediately flew home and invited his father on a journey that would change both of their lives forever. To get tickets go to: www.lifeinawalk.com/ and hit “Bring it to your City” and type in El Segundo.
 
 
Piano & Guitar Lessons In Your Home
Carla has been teaching music to children ages 6 years old and up for over 25 years. Her connection to her students and wide range of musical styles helps to keep her students excited about their instrument. Carla has a BM in Music composition from the New England Conservatory of Music and an unfinished Master’s in Music Ed from Montclair State University. Carla has performed in many productions and with many Artists, ie: Blue Man Group NYC, Rich Canatta & Lucy Arnez. References are available. 
 
 
Diet heavy on olive oil cuts breast cancer risk by 62%, study says
 
 
Film and Television Make Up Artist Available for your Formal Event
Do you have a Bat mitzvah, a Bar mitzvah, a wedding or any formal event coming up? Celebrity film and television makeup artist available to help you look your very best at your upcoming event. Many Valley references. Contact Jill at Jillontong@yahoo.com.
 
 
Calabasas (Dog) Bark Park
Open 5am-9pm
Park Features:
Separate Gated Children’s Play Area
Doggie Drinking Fountain
Pooper Scoopers
Ample Parking
Bulletin Board
4232 Las Virgenes Rd.(South of the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District)
 
 
Doctors Warn Of Future Risk For Skin Cancer Patients
 
 
Art Classes for 6 & Under in Tarzana
Viridian Art Academy is now offering Art Classes for Tots (2-4 year olds) on Tuesdays at 3pm and classes for Little Artists (4-6 year olds) Tuesdays at 4pm. Spaces are limited. Don’t miss out on the famous “Pizza and art nights” for kids age 5 & up on September 18th & October 16th. Call (818) 774-0775.
 
 
Pilates Teacher Training: Great Career Transition for Working Moms
From September 19th-May of 2016
Lara Robbins and Kymi Faith are beginning a Comprehensive Classical and Progressive Teacher Training program in beautifully equipped studios in Woodland Hills. Laura Robbins trained Karen Dem and Allison Flashberg, for reference. Kymi is a trainer to celebrities (Kim Bassinger, etc..) and pro athletes as well. Email her at kymifaith@gmail.com for more information.
 
 
CPR & First Aid Class 
Saturday, September 26th at 1pm
Busy Bee Nannies is hosting a CPR & First Aid Party. Cost is $40 per person. Each individual must make a $5 deposit via Paypal to Busy Bee Nannies before September 19th and pay $35 upon check-in the day of the event. For more details or questions, contact Araceli at (323)205-8637 or visit www.busybeenannies.agency.
 
 
Got kids going off to college?
Put their bedroom space to good use and host tourists or the traveling biz exec crowd and earn some cash! Just renting out one unused room in your home can earn you multiple hundreds of dollars! All right from your smartphone.
 
 
10 Ways To Teach Your Kids Not To Take Everything For Granted In This Over-Entitled World
 
 
Packing lunch can be a challenge
To make school mornings a tad more, let’s say, serene, consider Stoneridge Orchards dried cherry snack packs. Toss a pack in their lunchbox or add to their cereal or Greek yogurt. The sweet, healthy treats are a great source of Vitamins A and C and potassium. The pre-portioned snack packs ensure kids get just the right amount of sweet without overdoing it.  Stoneridge Orchards is a third generation family owned and operated business that has been dominating the all-natural and organic dried and frozen fruit market since 1962. They are largest producers of tart cherries on the west coast- a title they’ve held for over 50 years.
 
 
Okay, it’s not cash, but gift cards can go a long way too
Take surveys, watch videos, search the web, and shop all of your favorite online stores-all while earning gift cards. The cards range from $5 to $100 and are offered for shopping with Amazon, PayPal, Target, Walmart and more!