Tuesday December 22 2015

We’re going to take a short break to rest up and recharge for next year, but please keep on sending in your great tips for families at www.jenslist.com.
The Levinsons
 
 
Today in History
National Date Nut Bread Day
 
 
A Winter Holiday Shout Out!
As we head into the holidays, I want to thank everyone who has contributed to Jens List this year. Because of your help, I’m able to share all the wonderful news about what is going on around our great town. To encourage others who would like to try a new way to reach families in Southern California and as a thank you those who have previously submitted material for the newsletter, we are offering an amazing end of the year special. Book 2 Top Spots on Jen’s List, and you’ll get a 3rd Top Spot, plus another two Silver spots, for FREE. Visit http://jenslist.com/sponsorship-specials/ for more information, and again, THANK YOU for your support.
 
 
“Women Laughing Alone With Salad” at the Douglas
March 15th-April 3rd
This madcap new play swirls around a man named Guy and three very different women in his life whose feral drives, distorted priorities and passionate love affairs with salad are driving Guy over the edge. Tossed with Callaghan’s signature bite, humor and rambunctious theatricality, “Women Laughing Alone With Salad” explores our image-obsessed culture in a world saturated by social media and seductive marketing.
 
 
The Friendship Circle
A non-profit organization that addresses the challenges facing the families of children with special needs in a novel and innovative way.
The program begins with the pairing of local teenagers with children for weekly “Friends at Home” visits, but hardly ends there. Through a full range of activities and events, the Friendship Circle creates its own special environment of friendship and love.
 
 
Enroll Now For Second Semester-California Connections Academy at Capistrano
Seeking to change your children’s school? California Connections Academy is a quality, tuition-free, online public independent study school serving students in grades K-12. Learn more by attending an information session and/or speak to a current parent or staff in early January. Ask about field trips, Prom and more! The deadline to enroll for second semester is in mid-January.
 
 
Need to pick up some last minute presents? Looking for somewhere to go with the family?
Wednesday, December 23rd from 10am-6pm
The m0851 Staff Party has free food & drinks, PLUS get the staff discount and take 20% off select jackets, bags & accessories in the store! The store is family-owned by Carole Yu, whose daughter is Dara the Bow Girl, from MasterChef Junior. Dara is just 14 and will be making holiday treats for the party!
1426 Montana Ave. in Santa Monica
 
 
12 Uses for Coconut Oil
 
 
Free Pranayama & Restoratives Class
Sunday, January 3rd from 11:30am-1:30pm at Goorus Yoga in Pacific Palisades
Join Jeff Perlman for a FREE Restorative & Pranayama class. Jeff will start off the class with an Ayurvedic meditation for the winter season, followed by a short talk about the importance of a restorative yoga practice and how this sequencing rejuvenates the body, mind and spirit, and prepares us for pranayama (yogic breathing). This will be followed by a restorative asana sequence and pranayama practice.
 
 
Is there a downside to practicing more gratitude?
Why do people have trouble feeling grateful even though research says being grateful supports us feeling happier, being more optimistic, having lasting relationships, and better health and better sleep? 4 ways to feel more grateful.
 
 
Organize your digital life and enjoy the holidays more
At Digital Organizer, they pride themselves on helping people take control of the devices, products and services they already own. No up-selling, no crowded stores with bad parking, no teenagers telling you why you should have bought something else. With a specialty in Apple solutions (iPhones, Macbooks and Apple TVs), Digital Organizer also tackles WiFi problems, photo management, email organization and more. Spend less time fiddling this holiday season and more time enjoying your family.
 
 
FoodNetwork.com’s Top 50 Most-Saved Recipes