Tuesday November 24 2015

A Thanksgiving Week 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 families in Southern California, here’s my very own (early!) 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.
 

Today in History
Evolution Day
All Our Uncles are Monkeys Day
Charles Darwin publishes his theory on evolution “On the Origin of the Species”, sparking great controversy. (1859)
 
 
Don’t Let A Burglar Ruin Your Holiday Season
A burglary occurs every 16 seconds. Over 1000 burglaries in October alone in Los Angeles. Don’t become a victim. Get *FREE installation and *FREE equipment on an ADT Security system from your local ADT Rep, just by being a Jens List subscriber. No hassle, no high pressure sales. Mention Jens List to set up a free consultation to get your free equipment and installation.
Call Mike at 310-663-6453 or email mtertoole@adt.com. *Restrictions apply.
 
 
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/TBB4ZJ.
 
 
Need a new affordable Computer Guy?
Is your Wi-Fi signal not reaching the entire house or just too slow? Need help picking out holiday tech gadgets or setting them up? Do you need surround sound and a universal remote for your home theater? A whole house, Sonos music system for summer BBQs? Netflix streaming?  PC/Mac slowing down? Hard Drive maxed out? Viruses? Wireless printer not working? Computer not backed up? Need to sync your Email, Contacts & Calendar? Nanny Cams? Parental software to track your kids? It’s time to hire GadgetSOS. What sets them apart is their affordable rates, impressive expertise, and same day service. They can even save you money when buying a new computer or other electronics. They do it all. GadgetSOS is “your technology lifeline”. CALL/TEXT (818) 485-1444.
 
Special Event Icon  Music Together® at Valley Cat Music: 3-week Holiday Session in Dec. & 10-week Winter Session in Jan.
Dec. 1st-Dec. 19th
Valley Cat Music holds a mini-session each December with Music Together’s Family Favorites & fun holiday tunes (inclusive, non-religious). It’s a great opp to check out the class before the 10-wk winter session starts in Jan. Ring bells, beat drums, shake eggs, wave scarves, dance & sing more light into the holiday season! Drop in for $25 (sign up online); 3-wk class is $75 w/CD ($100 new families). Everyone registered for full holiday session gets $25 off winter tuition! Email valleycatmusic@gmail.com.
 
 
Core9 Birth Recovery
An innovative program designed to assist a new mom during the first 9 weeks of motherhood through essential movements, whole food nutrition, and community support. After over 15 years of working with postpartum women, they developed this program due to the lack of support for women in the early weeks postpartum. The program initially begins at home, and transitions to also include social support and diastases recti checks.
 
 
For Rent
BEATUIFUL Guest House for rent in Calabasas gated community
Incredible 1 Bedroom with King Murphy pull down bed, bathroom, Plus one office/Den, and Kitchenette. Available starting December 1st maybe sooner. Complete backyard access, BBQ, 1 spot for car in garage and laundry privilege’s on weekends. Great for one person! No pets please. $2,000 month includes utilities, wireless Wi-Fi and cable hookup. Email michellereitzin@aol.com for more info.
AND
Spacious renovated 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo in the heart of Santa Monica’s highly sought after north of Wilshire/Montana neighborhood
Features two master suites divided by a large living area ideal for roommates or family. The kitchen includes breakfast bar, granite counter tops, pantry and separate dining area; the large living room/dining room has hardwood floors throughout. Walking distance to Montana Avenue shops, restaurants and cafes, Whole Foods, Douglas Park, and Franklin School.  This unit offers two covered side by side parking spaces, bike storage and more. The well maintained building amenities including an exercise room as well as a hard to find safely gated courtyard swimming pool. Rent: $3195/month. Sorry, no pets. Available now. Email lauriekorman@aol.com.
 
 
Holiday Boutique & Vendor Openings
Saturday, December 5th from 10am-4pm at the MATES Elementary Campus
2000 La Granada Avenue in Thousand Oaks
A variety of local shops. For vendor list visit www.matesmcn.net. For more information and vendor inquiries, email matesholidayboutique@gmail.com.
 
 
Skateboard and Surf Lessons: All ages and abilities welcome
-Surfing, Skateboard & Snowboard Lessons
-Private individual & Private Group, Birthday Parties
Yelp review from an amazing mom: “Corey is punctual, professional, and great with kids! He was very easy to schedule with and it was a smooth and enjoyable process beginning to end. He can go as beginner or advanced as you need. He is very knowledgeable about his craft and communicates and demonstrates so that the kids can understand his instruction”
818-371-3160
 
 
STRESS LESS through the holidays to Relax Completely Now Naturally. First you see it, then you do it
* Capture your natural ability to WEIGH LESS, improve sleep, minimize cravings & motivate fun movement
* Enjoy beautiful food again in sensible portions
* Kick out fear of flying, driving and anxiety
* Habit change (nail biting, be smoke free)
* Release sadness, grief, relationship issues
Shirley guides you with Visualization (Imagery), NLP (your inner voice) and Hypnotherapy to release stress, pain, or unwanted habits. MP3’s available. Call now 818 347-4472 for your free phone consultation.
 
 
Christmas TV Schedule 2015
It’s here! Find out when your favorite holiday classic movies will air on TV. Get the dates, times and networks. Plus! Download the calendar. AND enter to win several prizes!
 
 
A Holiday Gift That Salutes Heroes
Membership to Hero T-shirt Club is a perfect and unique holiday gift! Every month a new t-shirt is sent representing a different group of America’s elite heroes for only $24/month. The t-shirts are high quality and feature specialized units of the U.S. Military, federal and local law enforcement and fire departments. Sign up for month-to-month, 3, 6, 9 or 12 months. And a portion of the proceeds go to charities that support heroes.
 
 
14 Truly Unique Gifts You Can Create From Your Kids’ Artwork
 
 
Thanksgiving “Good Eats”
Alton Brown’s segments on turkey brining, stuffing, gravy, carving, deep frying, ultimate mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, best ever mac and cheese, apple pie, more.
 
 
Kindermusik Mommy and Me Music Classes. Music Now. Skills for Life
January 4th at 11am
Kindermusik is a community of educators passionately committed to bringing the power of music to children and their families around the world. The research-based music-and-movement curricula have enhanced the lives of millions through the universal language of music, supporting whole-child development and providing the early foundations of future school success. Kindermusik helps develop critical early-learning skills, nurtures the whole child, and offers hours of irresistible engaging fun!
 
 
Does Your Child Want to Be on Broadway: Get Private Musical Theatre Coaching From a PRO
Does your child want to be on Broadway or just love to sing? Study with someone who’s actually been on Broadway and still performs! Michelle Lane, one of the Vocal Directors at Calabasas High (renowned for its arts program), is accepting new students. Each 50-minute lesson combines vocal technique training as well as age-appropriate acting coaching all in one session! Email info@workshoplane.com for more info. Audition coaching and TV/Film/Commercial acting coaching also available. 
 
 
GF Sweet Potato Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
“Light, moist, delicious.” Delicate while letting the spices shine through. Consider whipping up a cake for (yummy) practice before making one for your Thanksgiving table. Can be baked in 2 round pans for a 2-layer cake.
 
 
Fleece Pants for Girls
Check out the colorful designs of fleece pants for girls made by Melissa & Doug on Pezzel.com. Sizes range from 4-14. Great for holiday gifts! Only $19.99! May be worn as lounge pants or for sleepwear as they are fire retardant. Order now in time for the holidays!
 
 
Surviving The Cohabitation Conundrum While Divorced
 
 
Enrollment open for Martial Arts classes taught by 7th degree Black Belt Simon Rhee
If you have ever wanted to learn martial arts, SRTKD has great classes are taught by Master Simon Rhee and his professional instructors. Simon Rhee is a certified 7th degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, award winning professional stuntman, fight choreographer and celebrity instructor. There are so many benefits to learning TKD in addition to learning self-defense. Go try a free 1st class and get $50 off the first month when you mention Jen’s List!
 
 
Happy Kids Songs
Provides quality, educational music for 4-8 year olds, with words and themes that tap into common issues experienced during childhood. These full-production songs are both highly entertaining and age appropriate-adult quality music, but with words/themes that tap into the most common issues confronting kids. The variety of adult and child soloists, children’s chorus, and wide range of instruments and styles of music easily hold children’s attention, and parents’ too. There are 8 different albums to download, each with 5 songs. You can also buy any of the 40 single songs separately. A companion to each of the albums is a free download,- 10 pages of lyrics, coloring pages, word finds, dot-to-dots, criss-cross puzzles, and matching games for kids.
 
 
Reduced balsamic vinegar sauce/glaze
Heat a pint of good quality balsamic vinegar with 1 T honey, a bay leaf and 4 whole cloves (drizzle on vegetables) or rosemary (meat/poultry glaze) or fresh thyme (drizzle on fish). Reduces to ¼ – ⅓ of original volume. Sealed, keeps forever in the fridge.
 
 
Play in 70 Tons of Snow at Free Winter Family Festival
Sunday, December 15th from 1-4pm at Studio City Recreation Center/Beeman Park
Play with three slides and get into the holiday spirit at the free Fifth Studio City Winter Family Festival! Live music by local schools and community groups, photos with Santa, face painting, gingerbread house-making, restaurant sampling, holiday card making for the troops, a photo booth, food trucks and more. Help others by donating canned/packaged goods.
 
 
Mobile Notary Services
She provides mobile notary service seven days a week with flexible hours. She is able to notarize various types of documents from Deeds of Trusts, Power of Attorneys, permission to travel forms, etc. She will come to your home, office, hospital, assisted living care, or meeting place of your convenience. She has been in business for ten years. Call or text 818-357-0208 for an appointment.
 
 
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 on Jen’s List since 2010. These ideas come from scholarly sources to personal interviews, from the internet to periodicals to books.
“MATH/LOGIC” developmental skill definition: recognizing and understanding cause-and-effect relationships, forming and understanding concepts, matching, classifying, categorizing, reasoning, problem-solving, strategizing, organizing ideas.
THE CRITICAL WINDOW during which the circuits of the brain are being most heavily wired for Math/Logic development is 1 – 4 years old. The more opportunity children have to experience healthy, positive and nurturing Math/Logic experiences during this critical period, the more efficiently their brains will work over the long run.
A FEW DEVELOPMENTAL LEARNING TOOLS (toys and other objects) for Math/Logic development: water, sand, objects that can be taken apart and put back together, toys involving problem-solving, games, clay, objects involving counting forward and backward, toys with various shapes/colors/sizes, blocks, puzzles, objects that can be matched/classified/categorized, objects that nest.
MORE PRO-ACTIVE Parent-Supervised MATH/LOGIC Activities, 5-year-olds:
*  LOOK FOR and discuss similarities and differences in
          CLOTHING:
          .. pajamas, nightgowns,
          .. shorts, pants, skirts,
          .. t-shirts, blouses, shirts,
          .. jackets, dresses,
          .. shoes, socks.
*  FEATURES to identify (the more descriptive words 
          you use, the greater your child’s vocabulary and 
          concomitant increase in brain development):
          .. solid colors: red, yellow, green, blue, etc.
          .. patterns: vertical or horizontal stripes, polka dots,
              animals, tv/movie characters, flowers, plaid, 
              action figures, etc.
          .. function: clothes put over your head, put your 
              arms into, put your legs into, put on to go outside
              in the cold/hot weather, etc.
          .. fabric weight: thin or light, heavy or thick.
          .. fabric texture and appearance: fluffy, fuzzy, down-
              filled, smooth, soft, bumpy, shiny, dull/matte, etc.
          .. length: long/short sleeves, long pants/shorts.
Upcoming – Math/Logic, pt. 12
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