Wednesday January 20 2016

January 20, 2016 by
Divorce with Dignity
If you or someone you know is experiencing marital issues and is in need of legal assistance, Douglas J. Wolf, A Professional Law Corporation, is available to guide you. They prepare pre-nuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements and are able to resolve child custody, child support, spousal support and property division issues. They also emphasize representation of victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. They are experienced in mediation, collaboration and litigation.
For a Divorce with Dignity, call (818) 888-0033.
 
 
Today in History
National Buttercrunch Day
Penguin Awareness Day
The Beatles release “Meet the Beatles”, their first album to the U.S., sparking a new “English invasion”. (1964)
At 69 years, 349 days old, Ronald Reagan becomes the oldest person to become U.S. president. (1981)
 
 
Kickstart your 2016 career relaunch at MomFair LIVE!
Jan. 31st at UCLA
The only interactive conference with 50 speakers, experts, hiring managers and coaches together under one roof to help you develop an action plan for your career. If you want to return to work, make a transition, find flex opportunities, launch a business, get published, or gain new skills this event is for you. Space is limited and tickets are selling fast, book your seat at www.momfair.com. Hope to see you there!
#MomFair
#CareersforMoms
#WorkLifeBalance
 
 
A “360” approach for finding the right school for your child
Wendy Zacuto, MA, is a professional educator with over 30 years of experience in home, public, private, magnet, independent, religious, and charter schools. Wendy is doctoral student in Education in the area of Curriculum and Instruction and an expert in education and child development. She will create a personal plan to find the perfect school for your child and to fit your family’s needs. Contact her at wzacuto@hotmail.com to begin the process of finding the “Best School for You!”
 
 
Rootementary Salon (ColorHq) in Westlake Village
Revolutionary new salon concept offers top quality hair color touch-ups at affordable prices. The first of its kind in Southern California, Rootementary is a unique and modern, fast-service hair-coloring salon dedicated to providing top quality color services. Services include one-hour Root touch up, full color coverage, partial and full highlights and an elementary blow-dry can be added to any service. Root Refresh and blow-dry $60, must pre schedule an appointment, Valid Now-February 20th. Limit one per client. Use code Life500 with scheduling (regular value $75). Call 805-557-7668 to schedule your appointment!
2900 Townsgate Road, Suite 100 in Westlake Village, 91361
 
 
Hadassah’s second Dine & Discuss Event – Dine & Discuss II: End of Life Option
Thursday evening, January 28th at El Caballero Country Club
Learn to become an advocate for yourself and your family; you are not too young and it is never too early. The extraordinary group of panelists include Rabbi Ed Feinstein, Karen Morin Green, R.N., Charles Pankretz, M.D. and Rabbi William Cutter, PhD. Men are encouraged to come. You do not need to be a Hadassah member to attend. Register at http://hadassah.org/events/dinediscuss.
 
 
Parenting Conflict
Do you have ongoing conflict with your kids’ other parent? Dan Simon, a leader in the field of transformative mediation, is expanding his practice to Los Angeles. You may have encountered lawyers and mediators who seemed to make the conflict worse. Dan’s approach is different and far more effective and satisfying than what legalistic mediators do. He’ll let you talk about the situation on your own terms, and he’ll help you stand up for yourself while responding more effectively to the other.
 
 
The Nanny Factory presents The Third Annual Santa Clarita Preschool Fair
Saturday, January 23rd at Valencia United Methodist Church
Come to the resource fair designed especially for Santa Clarita Valley families! Get to know the TOP preschools and kid-friendly businesses in the area + learn effective parenting techniques, tips on raising a healthy child and meet other cool moms and dads in the community. Come early and be one of the first to receive a free gift bag & exciting giveaways. To learn more, visit www.thescvpreschoolfair.com.
25718 McBean Pkwy in Valencia, 91355
 
 
Beachbody is looking for MOMS ages 30-50 to participate in a 30 day workout program-Free Daily Training & Free Delicious Food Delivery
Criteria to Join:
–  Willing to follow food plan guidelines (includes supplements and nutritional shakes)
–  Able to attend 6 mandatory fitness classes per week in Santa Monica from February 9th-March 11th at either 8am-9am OR 6pm-7pm, M-F & Saturday at 8am-9am OR  9am-10am
–  Attend all photo & interview shoot days for appearance in an infomercial
Deadline: Jan. 21st
*AFTER you’ve completed the online application, send a current full body photo to Beachbodycasting@beachbody.com & include your name & phone
 
 
Transformational Parenting Class
Tuesdays from 11am-1pm in Studio City
Human Behavior Specialist, Candace Silvers, teaches a weekly Parenting class. Candace is a renowned human behavior expert, mother, and has been a parenting coach for over 25 years.
– Have a toddler going through the Terrible Twos?
– Needing information on how to co-partner or co-parent?
– Are you a single parent in need of tools to raise your children by yourself?
The class meets weekly. Learn simple tools to allow frustration and disappointment to become growth. Check it out for Free! And first month is half off!
(818) 781-8345
 
 
Your Jr. Chef can bake My New Favorite Zucchini Bread
After mixing beaten eggs, yogurt, oil, sugar, shredded zucchini, minced fresh rosemary, and zest and juice of 1 orange, stir in whisked mixture of flour/baking soda/baking powder/salt/toasted pecans or pine nuts. Divide batter between 2 greased loaf pans, bake 1 hour, and cool. Notes: alt sweetener okay, can sub half flour with ww pastry flour or white ww flour; if making muffins, adjust baking time; loaves can be frozen whole or slices/muffins individually wrapped for shopping sustenance or after-school snacks. Parental supervision.
 
 
These Are the 32 Books From Your Childhood That Your Kids Should Have
 
 
Schoola
A unique movement allowing clothes that no longer fit (women’s, children’s, teens) to be donated to earn money for their local school. Just request a bag (free) and fill it with items and leave for the postman. Schoola takes care of the rest. The clothes are sold online through Schoola – think 90% off trendy labels – and the proceeds go directly to fund important programs at the schools from which the clothes were donated. 22,000 schools across the country are taking part and hundreds of thousands of dollars have already been raised.
 
 
Riding Lessons at Paradise Valley Farm in Hidden Hills
Learn to ride or improve your riding in a private, serene setting. Children and adults learn to ride well and to take care of horses in the proper way. Special offer for kids and adults: buy first lesson and second lesson is complimentary. Ask about discounts on lesson packages. Email annetteost@sbcglobal.net or call (818) 903-3633 for more information. 
 
 
Kim’s Critter Sitting: Home based dog boarding since 1999
Why kennel your dog when you leave town? Have them stay in a private home with owners on site 24/7. Bonded, insured and excellent references. They specialize in long term boarding; film & television, construction, relocation, etc. Very reasonable/competitive rates. Located in the heart of Sherman Oaks. Dogs must be: Social, good with other animals & people, spayed/neutered. They are able to handle diabetic dogs/meds. Flexible hours. Vet/Groomer visits, walks, Pick-up and delivery!
(818) 789-4873
 
 
As you plan your Super Bowl party, you won’t want to leave out the pubWARE
There will probably be a lot of beer drinking and cheering, so don’t risk breaking your glass during your touchdown dance. Party foul! PubWARE is unbreakable drinkware that looks and feels like real glass, but won’t crack, discolor, haze or cloud like cups made from acrylic or polycarbonate. Designed for both commercial and residential use, PubWARE can withstand the harshest of conditions in pubs and bars, but still look elegant enough for use in the finest home dining rooms, wineries, and restaurants. PubWARE is BPA-free, dishwasher-safe and microwave-safe. Made using a new proprietary molding process, PubWARE is available in pint, pub, stemless wine, cordial, and old fashion rocks.
 
 
The easiest way to add a little love message to your balloons – with tattoos
Use these printables to make your own Valentine’s Day (or Galentine’s Day) balloon tattoos and let your better half (or your besties) know just how you feel.
 
 
Does your mess causes stress?
You decide to make some changes, spend 2 hours and all you’ve done is rearranged the mess and clutter. You feel overwhelmed in your place? You just moved and need some assistance w/unpacking & organizing? You can’t figure out what to do with your old clothes piling up in the closet? Perhaps the elderly in your life need help to downsize? Call Ronit to get neat. Special rate for Jen’s List members/minimum 3 hours. Free 1/2 hour consult.
(818) 390-2235
 
 
Take Control of Your Digital Life
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 issues, photo management, email organization and more. Take control of your digital life instead of letting it control you.
 
 
Kabbalah Lecture: Finding Sanity in an Insane World
Sunday, January 24th from 10:30am-12pm at the Moorpark Jewish Center
The Kabbalistic and Mystical Approach to the Reason for Being, and Discovering our Inner purpose in this Universe. Renowned mystic and Kabbalah teacher, Rabbi Reuven Wolf will give a fascinating, and life-changing lecture for adults and teens. The children will have a blast with a Mad Science workshop running simultaneously. To RSVP, go to www.JewishMoorpark.com/JED or call 805-CHABAD-2 (242-2232)
4219 Tierra Rejada Rd. (near Vons)
 
 
Second Saturday Divorce Workshop: Conejo Valley
Feb. 13th at 10am at Manchester Financial
The Second Saturday Divorce Workshop is an educational workshop that helps people navigate their way through the divorce process. The price to attend the workshop is $45 and a percentage of the proceeds will be donated to Wife.org.
2815 Townsgate Road, Suite 100 in Westlake Village, 91361
 
 
The Marine Mammal Care Center at Fort MacArthur
Learn about seals, sea lions, and the marine environment. You can see recovering patients and learn how human interactions affect our ocean life. You will also observe animal care, feeding procedures, and learn about the rehabilitation procedures to return the animals back to their natural environment. Their primary work is the treatment and release of rescued seals & sea lions. Marine Mammal Care Center at Fort MacArthur (MMCC) is a hospital for sick and injured marine mammals that are stranded along the Los Angeles County coastline. Located in San Pedro, MMCC primarily treats and releases rescued California sea lions, northern elephant seals, Pacific harbor seals, and northern fur seals
 
 
Make Stunning Cards to Send
Cards and Cupcakes: Friday, January 22nd at 7:30pm
Every day Cards: Sunday, February 7th at 1pm
Card making classes in West Hills, using high quality Stampin’ Up! products. Take a moment for yourself, invite along a friend and enjoy some creative time. Contact Sarah at sarah@projectstamp.com for more details.
 
 
“Creating Your Family Culture”: FREE Parenting Lecture With Author Sharifa Oppenheimer
Friday, January 22nd at 6:30pm at the Santa Monica Main Library, MLK Auditorium
Bestselling author Sharifa Oppenheimer will explore the modern demands put upon today’s parents and discuss practical ways families can use a combination of discipline, rhythm, children’s play, family work and play, and artistic expression to create a “Family Culture” to help limit challenging behavior and increase family harmony and happiness.
601 Santa Monica Boulevard in Santa Monica
 
 
4th Friday Kids Club at Lakewood Center is Ready For Another Fun Filled Year
Friday, January 22nd at 11am
Polar bears, arctic hares and reindeer- oh my! Learn how these and other ice cap animals live in the deep freeze. Fun crafts, face painting, exciting games and a story time visit from a children’s librarian. Kids Club is always free and every month we offer something new for your young guests.
 
 
Westridge Summer Opportunities Fair
Saturday, February 6th from 10am-3pm at Westridge School
Start sorting out your summer plans now at Westridge School’s Summer Opportunities Fair. There will be over 100 camps exhibiting, ranging from traditional day camps to international travel to programs designed for children with special needs. It is a free, fun-filled event open to the public with food vendors and activities for kids. Rain or shine!
324 Madeline Avenue in Pasadena
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