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Today in History
The infamous Alcatraz prison is closed. (1963)
Credit Card Reduction Day
Fragrance Day
Calabasas Eggstravaganza
Saturday, March 26th from 10am-Noon at Grape Arbor Park
Free egg hunts, face painting, a petting zoo, crafts, games and more. The Easter Bunny will be saying hello and taking pictures for a $5 fee. Bring your own basket and remember that every child receives a goody bag or prize for participating (while supplies last).
Located at the corner of Canwood St. & Parkville at the Lost Hills Exit / North Side of the 101.
“A day without laughter is a day wasted”-Charlie Chaplain
Inspired by the New Yorker magazine cartoons and after winning over 50 national and several international cartoon caption contests Larry G. decided to launch Laughing Lion Cards-“humor for any occasion.” The 5×7″cards are hand-made in Los Angeles on 100% recycled stock, left blank on the inside for your message and printed in his home office. In April at no extra charge he will personalize any cards caption with a name of your choice. Email larry@laughinglioncards.com or call 310-645-6454 for more info!
The Great Escape Club Hosts Pint-Sized Maker Society Art Classes
Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30pm
The Pint-sized Maker Society is about real world projects writ small. Pint-sized Makers learn big people concepts through art, science and food and by using tactile, inspiring and organic materials. The experience is an exhilarating exploration of the world around us with a focus on how things are made and where they come from. Leyna Lightman spent the past decade in museum education departments designing events, curriculum and digital content for institutions like SFMOMA and The Broad.
Yin Yoga Workshop with Stephanie Kang
Saturday, April 16th from 11am-1pm
Inspired by gentleness, precision, and “letting go,” a yin practice is designed to bypass the muscular tissue and target the ligaments, tendons and fascia to improve flexibility and increase circulation. Yin opens up the meridian points which enables the vital energy to flow more freely. A complement to more active forms of yoga, yin is perfect for athletes, office workers, or anyone who wants to open the body and still the mind from distraction. Workshop cost is $35.
World’s Largest Tea Tasting Party & The TeaBook Launch
April 3rd from 6:30pm-9:30pm
Join the Party — Support a Great Cause and Make History! Help break The Guinness World Record for the Largest Tea Tasting, celebrate the worldwide premier of The TeaBook, and raise money for Miriam’s House! 40+ Teas, 7 Live Music Acts, Tea Vendors, Unlimited Tea Tastings, Costume Contests, Raffles & More. A Zero-Waste Event. Net Proceeds to Benefit Los Angeles charity Miriam’s House. Use Discount Code: ALL4TEA for $5 off admission.
8 Things I Wish I Knew A Year Ago About College Applications
Now enrolling at Temple Ahavat Shalom ECEC for 2016-17
The ECEC at Temple Ahavat Shalom is a play-based, developmental school: a place where natural curiosity & creative imagination lead to discovery in learners of all ages. They place value on process rather than product and strive for the development of the whole child. Rich in Jewish traditions. New this year: every ECEC family is automatically a Temple member at no extra cost. Infant Center opening: July 1st. Ages 6 wks and up. Full days available from 7am-6pm. Call 818-360-2258.
6 Ways to Stop Wasting the Food in Your Kitchen
Easter Sunday Hit Your Local Flea at Topanga Vintage Market
Sunday, March 27th from 8am-3pm
One of LA’s Top 5 flea markets* is right in your back yard! Topanga Vintage Market is always the 4th Sunday at Pierce College. Over 170 vintage & antiques dealers, plus local artisans, live music, and great food trucks & on Easter Sunday, March 27, it also includes a giant Easter Egg hunt for the kiddoes! Parking is free, admission is only $3, and kids 12 and under and all veterans are free. No pets please.
At Victory Blvd and Mason Ave, just north of the 101 Fwy. The Amazing Escape Room
Filled with a series of challenges you must solve within sixty minutes. The best advice? Move quickly before the time runs out! The Amazing Escape Room takes reality gaming to a whole new level! They offer a one of a kind experience, and customers consistently rave about how much fun they have escaping the rooms. Come with a friend, a group of friends, or make new friends there. Groups of up to 10-12 will work together to solve problems, uncover clues, and crack codes in order to progress as a team. You and your team have 60 minutes to escape the room. Each room has a storyline that you’ll be introduced to upon entering, along with basic instructions on what you’ll need to uncover to escape.
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World Citizen Baby classes with Miss Ellen – Free Demo Class
Wednesday, March 30th at 11am at Dance Garden LA
Early childhood music educator “Miss Ellen” Kennedy will take you and your children on a musical journey around the world. Sing, dance, and bond with your little ones, and explore the many melodies and rhythms of our global community! Perfect for newborns – 3 years old and their parents and/or caregivers. Email missellenmusic@gmail.com to sign up!
3191 Casitas Avenue Suite 112 in Los Angeles, 90039 Baby Proofing and Child Safety Solutions for Your Home
Be Safe Baby Proofers is a complete one-stop resource for all of your baby proofing and child safety needs. Services include in-home consultation, home hazard education, product recommendations & professional installation. Be Safe Baby Proofers uses the highest quality products on the market. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your child is as safe as can be from accidents and potential safety hazards around your home. Visit www.BeSafeBabyProofers.com or email lynne@besafebabyproofers.com for more info.
Paid Focus Group if your have bought a Refrigerator within the past 2-years or intend to
March 28th-April 2nd
Have you bought a Refrigerator within the last two (2) years or will purchase one within two (2) years. Looking for women between the ages of 25-50 for this ‘study’ that will take place in Sherman Oaks. Depending how you answer the screener questions will determine which day and time you will be scheduled for. Call (818) 256-4778.
Silikids, the 1st mom-founded brand focused on creating products for families that are made entirely out of SILICONE
New products including: Silicone “Super” Cup, Silicone Straw Cup Set, Universal Straw Tops, Sippy Cup Set, Reusable Silicone Straws and Universal Sippy Tops. The company combines need-based innovation with the technological advantages of SILICONE, offering an alternative to plastic wares found in the kitchen. Silikids’ designs are safe, modern and practical SILICONE products offering superior function, while being easy to use and clean. All Silikids products are made from 100% food grade silicone. The Silikids mission is to be the alternative to plastic, bridge the gap between great design and affordability and improve the way we live!
Looking for gluten-free, dairy-free, non-gmo, vegan-certified & kosher-certified?
Tuesday, March 22nd at 10:30am
Healthy happy hour! Free Seminar! Are you someone who wants to take better care of yourself but everything you’ve tried leaves you feeling tired, bored, and frustrated? Find out how to improve your overall health through Arbonne’s 30 Days to Healthy Living & Beyond. FREE sampling of nutritious protein shakes and healthy energy drinks. Check-out testimonials of people who managed weight, felt better, had increased energy & balanced blood sugar.
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Spring Break Special – An Afternoon where you can learn new math and logic games and play for free
Tuesday, March 29th in TO and Wednesday March 30th in OP from 1:30-3pm
Mathnasium is offering ‘An Afternoon of Fun and Games’. This is free for everyone, even children not enrolled in our program. Come and explore math and logic games like Othello, Product Game, Smath, Mancala, Shut the Box, 7 ate 9, Nim, Blokus, etc., and also activities like Logic Links, Fun with Equations, Bull’s Eye, Noodlers and more! For TO, call (805) 777-8403, or for OP call (818) 735-0007 to find out more!
Guitar and/or Drum lessons in your own home
Here is what people are saying about Kelly King:
Nate Morton (drummer for NBC’s THE VOICE): “Kelly is an outstanding instructor with creative and inspiring teaching methods.”
Jody Rifkin (Entrepreneur and mother) “My son Zackary really looks forward to Kelly coming every week. He has made learning the drums, which used to frustrate him, fun! Kelly is patient, keeps it positive and really has a way with kids. I would HIGHLY recommend Kelly King for music lessons.”
Create and send a gorgeous custom invitation for free in under a minute
Get fast responses with text-based host updates, guest chat and private messages. After the event, photo sharing is effortless with our auto-request photo feature. Guests don’t need to download an app to RSVP, see the invite or view photos. Hobnob is perfect for a coffee date for two or a block party of two hundred!
Beautiful Office Spaces for Therapists in Agoura
Newly constructed suite of offices, conveniently located near the 101 fwy. Seeking psychotherapists, massage therapists, occupational therapists, acupuncturists, estheticians, etc. Large common patio, kitchen, storage area and wi-fi. Waiting room with signal lights. Ample parking. Windowed offices, second floor. Working fireplaces and storage closets. Two 200 sq ft offices, four 120 sq ft. Sub-lease part or full-time. Opportunity for collaboration and referrals with other professionals.
Is your son interested in playing competitive soccer?
Currently seeking players for an LA Galaxy Conejo Valley Boys ’01 team that will be playing Silver for the 2016-17 season. If your son was born in ’01 or ’02 and is interested in the opportunity to play competitively with great kids and a professional coach, come try out to a training session. Contact Coach Kai Werring at (619) 764-1556 or KaiWerring@yahoo.com for more info.
Your Jr. Chef can make Everyday Asian Sauce/Dressing
Makes 1½ C. Combine rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame seed oil, sugar and toasted sesame seeds. Mix before each use. Yummy on fresh greens or Asian noodle salad. Links: Asian Salad with Roasted Delicata Squash, Asian Noodle Salad with Chicken, Easy Asian Slaw and Asian Citrus Vinaigrette. Comments say Organic soy sauce is likely NOT to be GMO, and avoid soy sauce with salt as the 1st ingredient. Using alt sweeteners will change flavor. To toast sesame seeds, cook them in a DRY skillet for 3-5 min moving them around occasionally; the toasting will happen before you know it. Parental supervision.
More on sesame seeds.
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.
* 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. Baby may stack 2 blocks at 6 mo, and make
structural creations with lots of blocks later.
SOME DEVELOPMENTAL LEARNING TOOLS (toys and other objects) for 9- to 12-month-olds and the developmental skills utilized:
* TOYS to encourage crawling –
– toys that roll or move with grabbing handles,
– toys with sturdy turning wheels on a rolling toy
(movement like ironing),
– wheeled toys with beads inside.
(fine/gross motor, visual, auditory,
thinking/learning)
* FILL and dump, fill and dump – (you fill and Baby
dumps; maybe he will fill, too)
– spoons in non-glass pots or bowls
– non-glass measuring cups in bowls (tactile,
fine/gross motor, creativity, visual, auditory,
thinking/learning)
Next week – “Developmental Learning Tools for 9- to 12-mo-olds, pt. 5”
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March 21 2016
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