May 25 2016

Bizzy Girls, and now Bizzy Boys – Entrepreneur Camps for ages 6-12
Bizzy Girls has 16 camps for girls ages 6-12 who want to create their own product line and start their own biz. Fashion, Home décor and more (individual projects).
Locations: Thousand Oaks, Sherman Oaks, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Manhattan Beach and more.
Bizzy Boys has one camp for boys ages 6-12 the week of August 8th in Westwood area.
Limited space, some camps are full.
For more information, visit www.bizzygirls.com, www.bizzyboys.com or call 310-467-7300.
 
 
 
Today in History
Ford ceases production of the Model “T”. (1927)
The movie blockbuster “Star Wars” is released. (1978)
National Missing Children’s Day
National Wine Day
Tap Dance Day
 
 
Ready to rejoin the Workforce or find your direction?
Take control of your destiny and explore your potential. Your career is a major part of your life and it affects you as a whole person and your path to self-fulfillment. Thomas Hoffman M.S., Master Career Counselor uses a variety of proven techniques, testing and counseling to help you uncover your strengths and focus on your career goals. Services offered for clients in High School, College and Mid-Career changers. Expert in Workforce Return. Contact careerexplorers@msn.com or 818.661.3611.
 
 
Momstamp – Find providers you need. Find opportunities you want.
Momstamp, moms’ trusted site for sharing service provider recommendations, is now a great place for mom entrepreneurs and small businesses to showcase their work and reach out to moms. Check out the Momstamp Marketplace and connect with parents.
 
 
No one ever regretted a better life!
Allison Cohen is a licensed therapist w/over 13 yrs experience bringing clarity, peace & resolution. Utilizing an active approach, she offers real tools for real life. Allison has appeared on TODAY, NPR & has been quoted in COSMOPOLITAN, HUFFINGTON POST, PBS, GLAMOUR, WEBMD & more. Specializing in:
Couples/Relationships
Self-Esteem/Growth
Family Conflict
Anxiety/Stress
Communication
Life Transitions
Depression
Building Physical & Emotional Intimacy
Kink Aware
Alt. Sexuality
Intuitive Eating
 
 
Finally an award winning newsletter designed just for boomers and seniors
If you want to know what’s going on in your backyard, read www.Suddenly65.com an online always FREE weekly newsletter for boomers and seniors which covers all local social resources in the greater San Fernando Valley area. Join their mailing list now to keep up to date.
 
 
Your child is struggling at school? Has your home become unmanageable?
Melissa Lander can help. Being a good parents sometimes isn’t enough. You are not alone. Whether you just need some help with a parenting plan or you think you have a child who may need specialist help, now there is Guiding Gems. They are a customize support system helping you and your family with guidance and access to right help for you. You do not have to figure it out alone! Call Melissa at Guiding Gems at 818-392-8172 or email melissa@guidinggems.com. Private and Confidential.
 
 
‘The Event’ Promotes Education, Sustainability
 
 
Porter Ranch Methane Gas Blowout – Affecting SFV Residents
Please Pay Attention Valley residents: The Porter Ranch Methane Gas Blowout affects all of us. Get informed, report your health symptoms: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/gasleak/. Visit http://www.saveporterranch.com and https://www.alisoupdates.com/main. Get on the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PRGasLeak/ and get informed. There are toxins with serious health effects from this blowout and over 70 more wells in the same condition. The Aliso Canyon Gas Storage facility at the end of Tampa Avenue and Sesnon is one of the largest gas storage facilities in the United States supplying the Los Angeles area. This effects every single one of us.
 
 
Family Fun Icon  Fun and Fabulous Ways to Get Your Kids to Love Their Veggies
Do your kids not like eating their veggies? Need help getting them their nutrients? Parents…Meet Daily Lift! Revolutionary superfood supplement with an Antioxidant power of 16+ servings of fruits and vegetables, packed with 59 superfood ingredients. NO MSG, GMO, artificial ingredients, wheat or dairy. Alkaline nutrients. Gluten-free and soy-free options available. Shake it, Mix it, Blend it, Dip it- popsicles, cupcakes, flavored milk, yogurt, smoothies..endless recipes that kids are loving!
 
 
Babies First Class – “The Next Step”, a parenting series
Groups Now Forming for June, 2016
Jackie Rosenberg’s, Babies First Class in Sherman Oaks offers continuing education classes for parents of 2 1/2-5 year olds. “The Next Step” program is an ongoing evening lecture series taught by Lesley Lasker, MA, LMFT. Discussions help you navigate the “big issues” that parents face raising a growing family. Classes meet one night per month from 7:00-8:30p.m. Come solo or with your spouse. For additional information, email Lesley@babiesfirstclass.com, or call (818) 501-2229.
 
 
Moms’ Middle-School Blues
Mothers feel most stressed about parenting when their children are in middle school, new research shows
 
 
Parenting Workshop
June 10th from 11am-3pm
Human Behavior Specialist Candace Silvers will be leading this eye-opening workshop. Candace has been a parenting coach for over 25 years. Have a child having difficulty adjusting to a new school or routine? Are you going through a painful divorce? Experiencing challenges raising your child due to different ideals or value systems? No matter the age of your child or the circumstance you are experiencing, come and learn to develop new skills that can lead your child to a brilliant life!
 
 
Wine Tasting & Romance
Friday, May 27th from 5-9pm at Giessinger Winery
At a “Romance Secrets” event you can see, feel, taste and touch an assortment of exciting accessories in a comfortable setting. Everyone over 21 invited! Wine Tasting – $10 per person & Complimentary Food
3059 Willow Lane in Westlake Village
805-405-5557
 
 
Looking For Garage Door Repair?
Dream Garage Door Is Here For You With 24/7 Garage Repair Services. They provide full-service garage door repair, installation and maintenance solutions to residential and commercial clients throughout the United States. The technicians offer “Quality & Service Above All” to home and business owners with defective or broken garage doors, and do so with integrity that no competing overhead door service company can match.
 
 
Hire a Birth Doula
Lauren Ryan and Elizabeth Bedolla work shifts as a doula. Clients get double the expertise & have a well rested doula. They offer physical & emotional support, technical knowledge & navigate the hospital world. Take the pressure off your partner by having an experienced birth professional make your birth the best it can be. It does not matter if you want to avoid medication or get an epidural, Lauren and Elizabeth will help make the transition from pregnancy to parenthood a positive experience.
 
 
Women’s Story Circle – A Monthly Writing Salon
July 14th from 7-10pm at a private residence in Hancock Park
This monthly gathering offers a collective space for you to connect with other women and your Self on the page. Each salon evening will be devoted to exploring a theme. Through a guided writing experience, we will use the chosen topic to dive into our personal stories and have the opportunity to share our written work and bear witness to the stories of others. Karin Gutman, MFA, has been working closely with writers for over 14 years to help them uncover and write their personal stories. For full details, visit www.womensstorycircle.com or email Karin at karin@spiritofstory.com
 
 
For Sale – Hollywood Bowl Tix for Star Trek the concert & for Tchaikovsky Spectacular
July 9th at 8pm – Star Trek – Experience it as never before, shown in HD on the Bowl’s big screen, and reach warp speed as Michael Giacchino’s thrilling score is performed live-to-picture. With the LA Phil performing! 2 tickets available
Aug. 6th at 8pm –  Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks, always a great concert, with LA Phil, Gustavo Dudamel, ABT, USC Marching Band! 4 tickets available.
All seats in SuperSeats section – Sec H, Row 4, (center) at face value, $70 ea by subscriber. Contact Melanie at hornbie@tasoff.com if interested.
 
 
Take me to the (LA) River…for the 1st Ever KAYAK Cleanup
Do you love to kayak & do good? Then get on down to the LA River! Not sure if you like to kayak, but love doing good? Then this is an easy test outing! Either way, you’ll have a definable impact & have fun on June 4th, at the 1st EVER LA River Kayak Cleanup! Spend your morning removing trash from the comfort of your kayak (fee) or on the banks on foot (free), and then enjoy food trucks, local food stands, 93.1 Jack FM on site, and chatting about the river’s future & native plants and more! Join the US Green Building Council in L.A. at Frog Spot.
 
 
17 New Books Your Kids Need to Have on Their Summer Reading List
 
 
Need a website, online marketing, or an Iphone App?
Need a website but aren’t sure if it’s a good time? Hire TBGDESIGN4U.COM and tell them Jens List sent you and they’ll throw in a free custom Facebook, Twitter and WordPress Blog to match (a $500 value!). They even do Iphone Apps! With over 15 years’ experience, and located in the Valley, TBGDesign4u.com is the ultimate solution to your online needs. Already have a website? No problem. Let them get you to the top of Google in no time! Small budget? They even offer a monthly payment plan!
 
 
Arsenal is currently holding tryouts for the 2005 Boys Soccer Club Team
They train Mondays and Wednesdays at Woodland Hills Academy from 6-8pm at Woodland Hills Academy at De Soto and Burbank in Woodland Hills. If you’re interested, call Rachael Silverman at 646-413-9343.
 
 
Do you have “it” factors? Does your child?
“It” factors (non-cognitive skills) like self-motivation, grit, resilience, growth mindset, self-control, optimism, adaptability, conscientiousness, self-efficacy and hope are shown to be crucial predictors of success in numerous life domains. How can these skills be taught?
Naming and discussing the “it” skills. Comment discussion worth reading.
Interview with Paul Tough, author of How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character.
 
 
Olympian Play Structure by Backyard Adventures for Sale
Contains a 5′ sundeck including steps with handrails, a green 12′ rocket slide, 6’x5′ rock climbing wall, 3 position 4×6 monkey bar with 2 belt swings and 1 trapeze bar. There’s an access arm with rope ladder, as well as a picnic table. Set is 13 years old and in great structural condition while the redwood has naturally faded.  Asking $1200 OBO. Contact Ellycitmisc@gmail.com and include your name and phone number.
 
 
Your Jr. Chef can make Grilled Shrimp, Corn and Avocado Salad
After grilling seasoned lg peeled/deveined shrimp 3-4 min and corn ears to light char, cool. Slice shrimp, and remove corn kernels. Toss shrimp and corn with lemon juice, fresh chopped dill, s&p. Fold in sliced avocado carefully. Prepare a bed of a variety of salad greens, and generously spoon on shrimp mixture. Dust with finishing salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately. Parental supervision.
 
 
Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Interior Designer & Decorator, Home Staging
Are you looking to sell your home, re-decorate, or looking to remodel? Ilyse Kusch is a great Interior Designer to stage your home to sell at top dollar, give your home a face lift, and remodel your kitchen to it’s fullest potential. Set an appointment today before she books over the summer. “Design is not a luxury, it’s a way of life.” Email InteriorsByIlyse@gmail.com or call 818-926-2481.