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Take The Kelliefit 2016 Weight Loss Challenge!
Anyone, ANYWHERE….can do this! Your weight loss challenge with fitness expert Kellie Blackburn begins Monday Jan. 11th. For 8 weeks, Kellie will email you a custom weight loss menu, organized grocery list, and simple recipes. Kellie is your coach, she’ll keep you on track, she’ll even tell you what to order out. You’ll be part of a private Facebook group where Kellie will post tips and workouts and you’ll share your success with other challengers. More info at www.kelliefit.com. Sign up by Jan. 8th. Use code: NEWYEAR to get $25 off. I HIGHLY recommend as do MANY other Jens List members!
Today in History
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
National Bath Safety Month
National Blood Donor Month
National Braille Literacy Month
National Hobby Month
Hot Tea Month
National Oatmeal Month
National Soup Month
Trivia Day
Finally! A vitamin kids love and pediatric dentists approve
Tired of your child’s dentist telling you to give up on sticky and icky gummy vitamins that lead to cavities? We have the answer… alternaVites Kids vitamins & minerals! These nutritious & delicious vitamins will delight your kiddos’ taste buds while making you smile since they are sugar free, gluten free, contain no gmos, are vegetarian, kosher and are recommended by pediatric dentists nationwide. Even cooler? How you take them: Pour on the tongue where it melts in your mouth (think pixie stick) or mix into foods or drinks. Easy, convenient and makes vitamin taking time hassle-free. On sale now at Whole Foods, there’s no reason to sugar coat it as alternaVites Kids vitamins are the real deal.
Back to Camp at Canyon Creek Sports Camp
January 16-18, 2016 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Weekend)
Come participate in your favorite camp games, sports, scavenger hunts, challenge activities, arts and crafts, cooking, hikes, game nights and so much more – all with a winter twist! There will be plenty of hot chocolate and songs by the fire and when the sun is shining, tons of time to be active with your friends. Your favorite camp staff will be there to make your weekend something to talk about until summer arrives.
Fantastic Sams Hair Salon in Calabasas is great
Owned by a local Calabasas family who have lived in the community for the past 21 years. They are an amazing full service salon that offers Adult and Kids Cuts, Blow Drys, Color, Highlights, Lowlights, Up-do’s, Waxing, Threading. etc. All of the stylists are friendly, skilled and very experienced. As a Jen’s List member, they are offering a 20% discount on all services. Prices are very reasonable. $15.95 for Kids Cuts. $17.95 for Adult Cuts, Blow Drys starting at $25.95 and Color for $45.95. Go by and give them a try.
26500 Agoura Rd. Suite 100 in Calabasas
(818)880-9300
David Siegel IS the GO-TO-GUY for ALL your construction needs
20th Century Construction is the right choice to make when you know that quality counts. Customer satisfaction remains priority #1. David knows quality craftsmanship & construction; he brings it to every project. As a contractor for more than 25 years, he specializes in Kitchens, Bathrooms, Room Additions, Doors, Windows, Finish Carpentry and Tile. MANY happy customer referrals can be furnished upon request. Always competitively priced. Call David at 818-398-2242.
“If we didn’t build it, you probably paid too much!”
License #827011
Temple Etz Chaim is launching a three-part parenting-talk series with the AMAZING Bette Alkazian
Wednesday, January 20th at 7pm
Temple Etz Chaim is launching a series of free parenting seminars with parenting expert Bette Levy Alkazian of Balanced Parenting. This three-part series is designed to educate parents to help raise their child/children to be independent, self-assured, competent, and personally and socially responsible adults. The first talk in the series, “What is Self-Esteem & Why Do We Need It?” explores why children need self-esteem and will discuss how to grow your child’s self-esteem.
Learn how to shoot-The time is now, learn how to protect yourself and your family safely
Patriot Resource Group specializes in firearm lessons for the first time and beginning shooter. Learn how to use a gun safely and properly. PRG is currently booking weekday private, semi private, and group lessons. Lessons are held at private ranges in Simi Valley or Santa Clarita. All PRG’s lessons are all inclusive. The firearms, ammunition, range fee, eye and ear protection are always included. Email Kameron at patriotgroup1776@gmail.com or call 818-448-3807 to schedule.
Weekly Macramé’ classes for children and teens
Looking for something creative, fun and inspiring for your children? Weekly classes/workshops teaching macramé’ offered to children and teens, 9+. Macramé’ has made a comeback you can learn it in a unique and modern way. Children leave with a completed, one-of-a-kind wall hanging, a silk-screened tote bag, new friends and inspiration!
If Goldilocks could choose her parents…
What are the consequences of expecting “perfect” children? What does it take to “know” who your children are? Which is more important, your child’s experience of childhood or your child’s future as an adult? Consider the primary tools of “good enough” parenting as conscious reflection, maturity and empathy.
MeFOTO SideKick
A selfie-lover’s dream come true! Ideal for spring breakers and travel aficionados. This colorful smartphone adapter provides mobile photographers and filmmakers with solid camera support and precision control.
Video Game Bus
A complete video game party brought to you. Their expert staff has helped gamers of all ages enjoy the most popular multiplayer video games in climate controlled comfort for up to 24 players inside on six 55″ LED TVs. Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall Raining or 110° outside it simply doesn’t matter it’s the perfect temperature inside at all times. They manage the party so you can relax. All you need is 50 flat feet to park and people to party. A truly great way to celebrate! Highly recommend!
10 Signs Your Child May Have Asperger’s Syndrome
Fall in Pablove at True Pablove 2016 — A Valentine’s Family Celebration
Saturday, January 30th from 11am-3pm
True Pablove is The Pablove Foundation’s signature family event. Each January, 600 attendees of all ages enjoy unique arts + crafts booths, great food and beverages from local restaurants, a legendary silent auction, and other can’t-miss children’s activities. Customize a pair of Vans shoes, design a t-shirt, create garlands to brighten the day of kids at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and more! In just five years, True Pablove has raised $400,000 to help fight childhood cancer with love.
A Fun-Filled Experience with Jugglemania
Tuesday, January 5th at 6:30pm at the South Bay Galleria Kids Club in the mall’s food court on level 3
Prepare to be mesmerized by a one-of-a-kind juggling performance by world-renowned class act, Mike. This fun-filled performance will combine awe-inspiring tricks with theatrical humor creating an enjoyable experience for kids of all ages! Kids will be entertained as Mike juggles a variety of objects and falls into comic mischief, inspiring both laughter and amazement.
1815 Hawthorne Boulevard in the heart of the South Bay
(310) 371-7546
Teenage Binge Drinking
Long, but worth reading.
JANUARY Annual Sales
Most people know about after-Christmas-sales with savings of 50%-90% on cards, decorations and candies. Keep cards in a box with a small freshener and they will look brand new next year. In addition look for substantial discounts on items that were hot sellers at Christmas time such as winter clothing, cookware, kitchen gadgets, housewares, rugs and toys. You may find these on the closeout shelves.
TYPICAL JANUARY ANNUAL SALES: Annual white sales; stock up on linens, sheets and towels.
MAJOR PURCHASES TYPICALLY ON SALE in January: Appliances, furniture.
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES: avocados, broccoli, cabbage, celery, collards, endive, grapefruit, kale, oranges, rutabagas, tangerines, winter squash. NOTE: With some produce now available all during the year, many people have forgotten when fruits and vegetables are really fresh. Buying in season means that these items are often cheaper, fresher, taste better and that money may be going to local farmers.
3 ways to make sure you don’t raise a mean, insensitive bully
How to counter damaging messages kids get by teaching empathy, acknowledging feelings and modeling real, true friendship.
President’s Week – 1 Bedroom Luxury Suite at The Villas at Polo Towers in Las Vegas
February 13th-20th
This resort is great, and right on the strip. Fully equipped with all of the amenities and easy free parking. The week rents for over $1,500. Asking $850 for the week. There’s tons to do in Vegas with kids, it is a great local getaway. Call 310-614-1477 for more info.
How Your Kids Can Make Ninja Squishy Balls(aka Stress Ball)
Magazines reimagined. And unlimited.
One app. One price. All you can read.
One place to read all magazines.
KidWritersLA was founded in 2010 by longtime California credentialed teacher, Risa Okin
KWLA offers engaging creative and expository group writing classes, as well as one-on-one tutoring services, for elementary through high school-aged students. The home-based business is located in West LA. Classes range in focus from basic sentence construction to argumentative essay formation. Additionally, Okin works with clients on ISEE prep and application essays. She uses the Six Traits of Writing to demystify the writing process and help students to see the big picture. She has also been trained in Writing Workshop and Writing Project pedagogy. Okin’s joy for teaching is infectious. Close to 400 students have benefited from her tutelage. Get more info at www.KidWritersLA.com or 310-801-9170.
Meet Sammy Spider author Sylvia Rouss at Congregation Or Ami in Calabasas
Sunday, January 24th from 10-11:30am
Sylvia Rouss will read several Sammy Spider stories, and then be available to meet kids & sign books. This event also includes singing songs with Grammy-award winning Cantor Doug Cotler, snacks, and an art project with the Rabbis. No charge for this event, but RSVP to Laurel at 818-880-4880 or laurel@orami.org, no later than January 20th. Attendees are encouraged to bring friends (who should also be listed on RSVP).
26115 Mureau Rd, Suite B, Calabasas, off Las Virgenes Consumer Affairs launched a 3-minute video explaining how cord blood is collected, processed and stored
Most expectant parents have at least heard of cord blood banking, but many of them have no idea how the collection process actually works. The video really helps clear up some confusion about cord blood banking and could be a great addition to an article with your thoughts on the topic. Cord blood can only be collected at birth, that’s why it’s important to do your research well before your baby’s due date. Watch https://vimeo.com/132466366 to learn how the process works.
Why I Let My Daughter Dye Her Hair Blue
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.
BIRTH to 3 mo. SKILL DEVELOPMENT discussion:
* Q: What do we mean by Developmental Skills?
A: (in no special order) tactile, visual, auditory, gross
and fine motor, social/emotional, creativity, life skills,
language and vocabulary, math/logic
(thinking/learning) and music.
* BEGIN to build a “learning library” of “developmental
learning tools” designed to grow as Baby grows:
– consider choosing toys (learning tools) with multiple
features and developmental skill elements that
stimulate Baby AND (your future) Toddler AND
Preschooler.
.. ex. 2 blocks can be stacked at 6 months old,
and structural creations with lots of blocks can
be built later.
* BEFORE Baby learns to grasp objects or sit up, she
will most appreciate things she can look at and listen
to, so consider
– mobiles (developmental skills – visual, auditory,
social/emotional, thinking/learning)
.. high contrast colors.
.. creatures positioned so Baby ISN’T looking at
feet or stomachs.
.. since he naturally looks right, position a
mobile out of reach about 14″ from his eyes
so that Baby looks directionally to the right.
– sensory toys (tactile, auditory, visual, gross motor)
.. soft textures
.. bright colors
.. objects that crinkle, tweet, rattle, squeak.
Comments to msmarm@roadrunner.com.
Next week – “Developmental Learning Tools for Newborns to 3-mo-olds, pt. 3” |
Monday January 4 2016
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