May 26 2016

A Great Insurance Agent Who Goes the Extra Mile for You
I have been using Sara Cohen with Platinum 1 Insurance Services for many many years. The last time we added a car and a new driver to our policy, the rate went up quite a bit. Sara worked to get our rate reduced without our even asking her to. She got our rate reduced by $1,000 and increased our limits! This was a wonderful surprise to us and we are so grateful for her efforts. Call 818-416-7987 or email saracohenins@gmail.com. Have her see if she can save you money too!
 
 
Today in History
Sally Ride Day
 
 
No Time to Shop or Cook? Let Hava’s Kitchen do it for you
Hava’s Kitchen provides the best of Italian and Mediterranean home cuisine, prepared with care and delivered fresh to your doorstep. Their food is made with high quality organic, local and seasonal ingredients, free range chicken and grass fed beef, and cooked to order. Make your selection from their weekly online menu. Try it for one week for as little as $80. See the introductory offer at www.havaskitchen.com.
 
 
Choosing the right car seat is as important as choosing the right doctor when you have a serious injury
This is because your child’s car seat is like their life insurance policy in the event of an accident. That is why Babycubby.com has created a Car Seat Buying Guide for every parent – http://www.babycubby.com/how-to-choose-the-right-car-seat! It breaks down all of the complicated parts of car seats so that you know exactly what you’re getting. You can also check out their favorite car seats (like the Nuna Pipa Car Seat – especially in it’s new colors!) while you’re perusing the guide! Plus, they keep a CPS Certified Technician on staff(her name is Katie!) that you can call or visit in store to answer any questions you have about car seats! Purchasing a car seat has never been so easy.
 
 
So Many Schools, So Many Options, How Do I Choose?
L.A. School Scout™ injects calm, humor, compassion, and expertise into finding the right fit school for your child. Whether it’s for public, private or parochial school, L.A. School Scout™ will help you come up with a plan and a timeline, and provide the advice you need along the way. If you need help planning for a September 2017 admission, contact L.A. School Scout™ at sandy@LAschoolscout.com or 877.877.6240.
 
 
Private Swim Instructor and Lifeguard for pool parties
Are your kids water safe? Katie has been teaching swimming for the past 16 years. She is first aid, lifeguard, and wsi certified. She teaches beginning swimmers to stroke refinement. She is committed to making safe, happy swimmers that can be in the pool longer. She brings a sense of play and purpose to each and every lesson. She also life guards for private pool parties all over LA. Email Katiekidswim@gmail.com for rates and references. Include area you live in so she can see if she covers that area, or refer.  
 
 
G&G c a t e r i n g is exquisite food at affordable prices
Check out what award winning Chef Jean-luc Gignac can masterfully create for you and your guests! Small dinner parties, wedding showers & receptions, birthday parties and corporate events: G&G brings it – and in style. Clients include: Mob Scene, Live Talks, L.A!, to name a few. Appetizers: amazing; entrees: incredible and the desserts: fabulous! The service is on top of it, so you won’t have to lift a finger! Enjoy your party that everyone will be talking about for a long time!
 
 
Perfect Gift For Your Child’s Teacher
“Max Pays Attention” is the perfect gift for your child’s Preschool Teacher-3rd grade. A positive self help book that’s made 500 children happy to have the book at home, schools, stores and libraries. $14.95 Hardcover. Purchase before they sell out. Also great for birthday presents. Contact the author at 818-599-0053. Barbara Gibson-Paul Psy.D., LMFT.
 
 
unGlue has a single goal in mind
To help parents control the amount of time their children spend across ALL of their electronic devices, at home or phones
 
 
Special Urban Zen Class with Quartz Singing Bowls
Sunday, June 12th from 5:30-6:45pm
Join Nichola Dunne & Arlo Hannigan for a very special Urban Zen experience at Goorus! No prior yoga experience necessary. If you are exhausted, anxious, or stressed, discover a new path to renewing, restoring, and healing. Students will experience the holistic benefits of Urban Zen, a blend of gentle movements, restorative yoga poses, aromatherapy, reiki, breath practices and guided meditation. The healing sounds of the Quartz singing bowls replenish every nerve and cell of your body.
 
 
Photobooth Fairytales
Top notch photobooth for your wedding, corporate event, or party! They are designed tastefully and with the flexibility to be able to transform your photo booth experience into the one you want. Amazing backdrops & props available.
 
 
Swerve ball-Now anyone can throw like a pro
By harnessing the power of torque and airflow, its unique geometric shape “hexpropello dodecahedron” allows Swerve Ball to make extreme, never before seen pitches! Swerve Ball features and benefits:
* Take your backyard game to another level!
* Twice the curves of a normal baseball
* Safe and easy to throw
* The sweet spot bat sleeve makes hitting fun!
Throw: Jaw dropping curve balls! Mind blowing sinkers! Amazing back door sliders!
Swerve Ball is the perfect birthday, graduation or anytime gift! Get 10% off-Use promo code: jens10.
 
 
Organic Cotton Travel-Themed Toddler Duvet Cover Set – from Liiva Liisa
Looking for helpful ideas to ease the transition to a toddler bed? Try this unique travel-themed duvet cover set. Modern, monochromatic illustrations depict calm and comforting scenes with friendly characters that help kids think positive thoughts before going to sleep and chase away any “monsters” under the bed. Pick a theme among “Paris”, “Canada”, “Arctic” and “Scandinavia” to spark your little one’s curiosity towards the world around them and feed their imagination and dreams.
 
 
Who are these kids?
Inside the race to decipher today’s teens, who will transform society as we know it
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sf/style/2016/05/25/inside
 
 
Your Jr. Chef can bake Healthy Banana Muffins
It’s a quick-bread in muffin form with no butter, and a small amount of sugar on top for texture. Honey, maple syrup, oil, eggs, banana, milk (any), baking powder (non-aluminum best), baking soda, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, ww flour (or sub of your choice) and rolled oats are mixed with a light hand, poured into non-stick sprayed paper liners in a 12-well muffin tin, sprinkled with cinnamon, oats and sugar on top, then baked 25 min. Cool. Enjoy for an after-school snack, a shopping pick-me-up, a quick breakfast. Parental supervision.
 
 
Summer Cooking Camp at COOK LA Studio City – Ages 8-14
Monday – Fridays, June 20th, July 11th, July 18th, Aug. 15th from 10am-1pm
All Skill Levels Welcome! The program begins taking Young Chefs through the process of learning all there is to know about making a great meal for themselves and others. Each camp is 5 days, 3 hours per day. $375/student for the week. Techniques taught:
– Knife Skills/Kitchen Safety
– Basic Cooking Skills
– Essentials of baking and measuring
818-760-5157
 
 
Joseph Wahl Arts & Joeybaby
All reasonable offer accepted, everything must be gone by May 31st.  Lots of stuff still available including: Twin and Full Beds, Bookcases, Side Tables, Frames, Mirrors, Signs, Toys, Diaper Bags, Toy Crates, Crib and Children’s Bedding, Kids and Baby art, Chairs, Clothes, Changing tables and more! Open through Memorial day from 11am-5:30pm.
5305 Topanga Cyn. Blvd. in Woodland Hills, 91364
(818)340-9245
 
 
Bambino Land Sale Promo
Baby Leg Warmers $1.99 – https://www.bambinoland.com/store/Leg-Warmers/ & Muslin Blankets $7.99 – https://www.bambinoland.com/store/swaddling-blankets/. Many more deals 50-80% off and FREE shipping on orders of $30 or more with code: FREE30.
 
 
National Donut Day
Friday, June 3rd
Dunkin’ Donuts is ringing in the day in a most delicious, delightful and delectable way, offering guests in Southern California a free donut of their choice* (while supplies last) with the purchase of any beverage. The offer is good all day on June 3 at participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide. On National Donut Day, Dunkin’ Donuts guests can also display their love of donuts with special brand Snapchat filters available all day in or around all Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants.
 
 
How Successful Is This School Year? Prepare Now for 2016-2017 & Transform Potential into Reality
Is your child struggling in school & you don’t know how to help? You’ve said repeatedly try harder. They are probably trying as hard as they can. Problems: ADD/HD, ASD, LD, homework takes hours to complete, sensory issues, sloppy handwriting. Teacher says they are lazy, not trying, daydreaming. Barbara Schwartz, M.A., Whole Brain Learning Specialist provides solutions that reorganize & retrain the brain & body to transform potential into reality. Call 818-345-0743 or email Barbara@EquilibriumHealing.com.
 
 
Star Trek – in Concert at the Hollywood Bowl
Fri., July 8th & Sat., July 9th
About this performance:
Director J.J. Abrams re-exhilarated the iconic Star Trek franchise (now 50!) with one of the most exciting and irresistible blockbusters in recent movie-going history: Star Trek (2009). 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. CBS Studios Inc. Presented by the LA Phil. For tickets and information, visit www.HollywoodBowl.com
 
 
Infant Care Specialist/Baby Nurse
20+ years’ experience caring for newborn infants, including singles and multiples! She offers both day and overnight care while helping babies adjust to feeding and sleeping schedules, as well as being a resource to parents.  She has excellent references and is referred to by her clients as the “baby whisperer.” For additional information, contact Lillian Naggar at 205-369-8779 or lilliannaggar@gmail.com.
 
 
Great Staycation: Harbortown Point Marina Resort Timeshare for Week of Ventura County Fair
Friday, August 5th-Friday, August 12th
It is so convenient to the Fair you can get on the bus nearby to the Fairgrounds or drive. It is always beautiful up there, usually cool yet nice enough to enjoy the nearby beaches. Resort overlooks the Marina and Harbor. Great location – easy to drive to Santa Barbara, Ojai, Camarillo Outlet Malls. Unit sleeps 4 and has great pool, jacuzzi, bikes, and activities. $1,000 for the week. Call 310-614-1477 for info.
 
 
Hebrew With Hannah: Does Your Son or Daughter Need Help With Hebrew School?
Hannah Greenberg is now offering tutoring! She is a full time teacher at a local synagogue and has been teaching Hebrew school for the past 15 years. Hannah graduated from the University of Maryland and has a degree in Education and Jewish Studies. She comes from a family of teachers.
 
 
These baby food pops are great for teething tots
 
 
For Rent – Beautifully decorated room in quiet Encino neighborhood
Queen bed, 5 drawer dresser, closet with storage above. Use of kitchen, washer/dryer, bbq, patio, lemon tree. Private half bath, shared shower. $800 a month includes all utilities and housekeeper once a month. Walk to market, restaurants, wine bars, running/walking track etc. South of Ventura Bl. Two min. drive to the 101 Fwy. Month to month. First and security. Looking for female only between 25 & 55 who does not work from home. Must love dogs. Contact Angela at 818-317-2050 or Encinoangela@aol.com.