May 1 2019

Direction Life Coaching
Paola Gancman, Certified Professional Coach in Sherman Oaks. Paola has a Masters in Clinical Psychology and 20 years of experience in the fields of Education and Psychology. Paola works with parents, teens and young adults. Do you have questions about your children’s development and understanding the changes? Are you having a hard time communicating with your kids? Do you have questions about discipline? Contact Paola at Pao@directionlifecoaching.com or 818.820.9323 for a free consultation.
 
 
Today in History
Mental Health Awareness Month
England releases the first 1st adhesive postage stamp(1840)
The first wagon train 1841 1st wagon train leaves Independence, Mo for California (1841)
“Buffalo Bill” Cody’s first Wild West Show (1883)
The Empire State Building was dedicated. (1931)
Cereal food “Cheerios” hits store shelves. (1941)
Slugger Mickey Mantle hits his first home run (1951)
Mr. Potato Head is introduced. (1952)
* Asian American Month
* Date Your Mate Month
* Foster Care Month
* Brain Cancer Awareness Month
* Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month
* Bladder Cancer Awareness Month
* Gifts from the Garden Month
* Lupus Awareness Month
* National Barbecue Month
* National Bike Month
* National Blood Pressure Month
* National Hamburger Month
* National Photograph Month
* National Recommitment Month
* National Salad Month
* Older Americans Month
* Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May Day
Loyalty Day
Mother Goose Day
Save the Rhino Day
 
 
You Can Easily Lose A Minimum Of 3 1/2 Inches From Your Body With Strawberry Laser Lipo
Are you ready to get in shape for summer? This FDA approved, painless procedure offers same day results & is a non-invasive method to helping you sculpt your body. Working out is enhanced as you lose inches from trouble spots such as waist, hips, thighs, arms or men’s chest. Check out the before and after photos and testimonies at www.valleylaserlipo.com. Call Dr. Linda at 888-509-1077 and start your inch loss journey now. Mention Jen’s List for $150 off your package of 8 sessions. Services are offered in a medical office.
 
 
Sensory Saturdays at GRAMMY Museum
Sat, May 4th in downtown LA
The program kicked-off earlier this month and was a huge success. Spectrum that noted the Museum “enables better engagement with special needs community”: https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-east/news/2019/04. The GRAMMY Museum & Your Ears Rock present Sensory Friendly Saturday. The Museum is committed to increasing access to our interactive, educational space by providing a sensory-friendly environment designed for patrons of all ages and abilities and their families. Program includes less crowding, quieter sound levels, lower lighting, free admission to the Museum, etc. All ages are welcome.
 
 
Dr. Tanya Altmann Talks Measles Outbreak
 
Special Event Icon   Do You Love to Make a Difference and Vacation in Hawaii?
Join recruiting for good to do both. Recruiting for Good is a staffing agency generating proceeds to fund local causes, and rewarding referrals with fun travel. Starting in 2020, they are rewarding all-inclusive family vacations to Hawaii, and an exclusive Mom Party in Maui Trip (Film Food Fun Festival on the Beach), escape no kids… to party for good. First attend one of the fun mom sponsored brunches in the Valley or on the Westside; to sign up for the personal and purposeful service, email Carlos@RecruitingforGood.com to RSVP.
 
 
SOAR Jewels™- Get Beautiful & Meaningful Teacher Appreciation/Mother’s Day/Birthday Gemstone Bracelets as Gifts
Each piece tells a story and range from $35-$46. Kids sizes also. They were founded by a child sister team utilizing funds for activism and civic impact. No matter which collection you purchase, proceeds bring worth, hope, transformation, business skills, soccer balls and necessary living supplies to children. Use code “Jen’s List” through Monday, May 13th and receive 10% off. Allow 2 days prior to needing your gift and they will arrange to deliver your gift for free within 5 miles of Calabasas. Text or call Soar Jewels at (818) 261-5455 and they will reply with photos of the current inventory.
 
 
Free Emergency Prep 101 Classes
May 7th at 10:45am in Woodland Hills – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/emergency-cafe
and
May 9th at 6:45pm at Palisades Village – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/emergency-cafe-emergency
Join Emergency Preparedness Expert and Jen’s List Mom Cari Butler for a fun and informative Emergency Preparedness talk! Cari will talk about everything you need to make sure your family is prepared for any emergency situation including fires and earthquakes. There will even be a surprise guest! Space is limited! For more information, call Emergency Cafe at 3210.613.6206.
 
 
Delaying Kindergarten May Reap Benefits Through Adulthood
 
 
Wonderful Martial Arts Lessons or Kickboxing Classes for the Entire Family
We’ve been going to http://teamkaratecenter.com for 12+ yrs & I HIGHLY recommend it! Martial Arts Teacher Fariborz Azhakh has been teaching in WH for 30+ yrs & has an amazing location in Woodland Hills. He teaches & practices smart fitness, family unity, and the practice of “self-defense” that includes healthy eating, bully prevention education, anger management, & lessons in developing compassion and respect for self and others. Call 818-704-0606 for more info.
 
 
Breathwork In The SFV’s May Breath Circles
Sat., May 4th at 4pm AND Wed., May 15th at 7:30pm
Come learn the Autobahn of Meditation! Anticipation! Does it excite you, or make you feel dread? Come to one of the May Breath Circles where you will explore the energies of Anticipation, and what’s next in your life. Come and get support to clarify desired outcomes, and pushing through resistance. $25 per person advanced registration, $30 day of. Text/Phone 818-205-3303 to reserve a spot. Information, location and address will be provided then. Wear comfy clothes, and bring a yoga mat and/or blanket. Anticipating You!
 
 
Join Tedx Speaker, Natalie Spiro, Ceo Of Drum Café North America For An Uplifting Free Event
Tuesday, May 7th from 6:30-9pm
Attn: Networkers! TEDx Speaker, Natalie Spiro and her team from Drum Café North America will lead attendees in an inspiring, team building drumming session at CENTRL OFFICE in downtown Los Angeles. This event is FREE and will also include refreshments, mini-headshot sessions by Jodye Alcon Photography and networking. All attendees will receive a complimentary day pass to CENTRL OFFICE, the brand new workspace in Little Tokyo.
360 E. 2nd Street, 8th Floor, Brunswig Bldg.
 
 
Sesame Street Free, Family Festival
August 3rd from 10am-3pm
Join your Sesame Street friends for a fun, interactive family festival and stage show, a giant maze, a treasure dig, photo opportunities, sweepstakes, a cookies-and-milk snack station, and more! The festival is part of Sesame Street’s first-ever nationwide road trip, celebrating 50 years of helping kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. Everybody will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.
 
 
Kidpik
A seasonal fashion subscription box for girls (sizes 4-16 and up to shoe size 6) that enables consumers to choose to receive 4 (1 box/season), 8 (2 boxes/season) or 12 “piks” a year (1 box/month). Take the style quiz to determine whether her style is “classic”, “trendy”, “active”, or “girly” and the box will be delivered within 5 days. The styles are unique, exclusive, & super-soft, with a consistent fit, at an affordable price!
 
 
Awesome Organizer Lead
If you are looking for an a helpful, non-judgmental organizer that works VERY hard, reach out to Kim at 818-517-1700. She charges $25 an hour(which is about 1/2 of what others charge) and her help is PRICELESS. I can’t recommend her highly enough. Call her – she can do ANYTHING from organizing the kitchen, purging the garage or making sense of all the clothing that you have not gotten rid of for 15 years AND MORE!
 
 
Apple Mac, iPad & iPhone Support & Training At Your Home
They can speed up your Mac, tackle the dreaded iCloud, teach you anything Apple and more. Top reviews on Google and Yelp. Jen’s List members get a free Malware checkup and removal! Call John at 310-621-5679.