March 20 2020

Now is the Time to Refinance – Interest Rates are at Historic Lows
Have you heard the recent buzz about mortgage interest rates being at historic lows right now? No one can say how long this will last, so if you currently have a 30 year mortgage with an interest rate of 4% or higher, don’t wait another minute to start the loan process. Richard Shuben has been a mortgage broker and an attorney for over 25 years. This is a rare combination of knowledge and expertise to better assist his clients. Call (818) 883-9473 to get a quote.
 
 
Today in History
Goddess of Fertility Day
Supreme Sacrifice Day
Soviet Union cosmonaut Aleksei Leonov becomes the first person to take a spacewalk. (1965)
 
 
Awesome Plumber Lead
Keep this info handy – you never know when you might need it!
“I have been using the services of ANJ Plumbing for over 12 years and Jose and team are truly the most trustworthy, kind, reliable plumbers you will EVER find! Save this info….Promise you will thank me!” ~Jen Levinson
 
 
Now Casting Kids for Major Kid Network Space Adventure Game Show
Look What This Kat Dragged In! It’s a new fun kid space adventure show for a major kid network! They are looking for teams of 3 children aged 10-12 …friends, classmates, family members – who think they have the right stuff to take part in an exciting competition in space challenges! Each child must be 10-12 years old as of July 15, 2020. Parents submit to https://www.walltowall.co.uk/casting/ or email katerangeycasting@gmail.com for more info.
 
 
Dry Nail Polish – Buy 3, Get 2 Free
If you like having polished nails, but do not want to spend the time and money that goes into acrylics, gel, or any other professional manicure out there, here is the solution for you! Color Street is DRY nail polish that lasts 10-14 days on average, is ready to go in 15 minutes, and is removable with nail polish remover! It typically costs from $11-14 per set, but now through March 31st, when you shop through www.colorstreet.com/marlamchenry, and Buy 3 to get 1 free, you will get an additional set free!
 
 
Canyon Creek Family Camp
Labor day weekend – September 4th-7th
There will be plenty of family activities as well as time for parents to relax while your kids enjoy kids-only activities with the great counselors! This will be the perfect weekend for the whole family – you can be as active or as relaxed as you choose. Let The Canyon Creek staff take care of your whole family! Registration opens March 25th and you will not be required to pay in full, however a small deposit will allow you to lock in your space for this fun-filled family weekend! Kids & adults of all ages! Space is limited.
 
 
Kids Need to Play Outdoors
All the research shows that young girls and boys need to spend more time outside and off the Electronics! As a special discount for all Jens List readers: Playhouse Adventures is offering 10% off any Playhouse, Treehouse, Playset or you name it! The same discount applies to Mom’s SheShed project! Call Rick at 626-592-3537 or contact him at rrossi0529@yahoo.com for a free estimate and design drawing. Check out Rick’s projects on InstaGram: @Ricks_Playhouse_Adventures!
 
 
The Free App for Kids Carpooling
Save time, share carpools with families you know and trust.
 
 
Find Fun Things To Do With Your Littles
Spring break is coming up! Make your plans easy by subscribing to Hulafrog! Hulafrog is an awesome online resource that puts all the amazing kid-friendly events, activities, classes, camps, and fun in one place. It includes things like preschools, places where kids eat free, and birthday ideas. You can subscribe to get free newsletters in your inbox so you know all the fun activities in Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Agoura Hills, and Westlake Village!
 
 
Girls-Only Coding Summer Camp
Founded by college students to inspire elementary schoolers in tech. Messinger and Angelica Kessler, college women at Harvard and USC, founded an introductory computer science and mentorship program – exclusively for girls aged 7-12 year olds. There are 8 sessions, each for 1 week, from June 15th-August 7th, hosted at WeWork Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood. Campers learn about creative problem solving through code and team building through binary bracelet making, caesar cipher relay races, cupcake decorating, field trips, and feminist studies.
 
 
ABC News “Cool Kid of the Week,” Rachael – Bundles of Kindness – Care Packages for the Homeless
Fourteen year old Rachael Rosenberg created Bundles of Kindness, a community project for the homeless. Last year she assembled over 100 care packages with donations from 67 large companies, small businesses, and non-profit organizations. Her 2020 goal is to create 500 care packages. Check her out at https://abc7.com/5390048/. Watch her progress by following her @bundlesofkindness on Instagram and Bundles of Kindness – LA on Facebook.
 
 
The World’s Largest Online Learning Community
The homework help platform on Brainly connects students and parents to peers and subject matter Experts to help them get unstuck on tough problems and go from questioning to understanding, and beyond. This will be particularly helpful for students with questions that they aren’t sure how to answer; the site essentially acts as the online equivalent of a real-life study group. It’s free for a certain number of applications and if more is needed for homework help, there’s a small fee.
 
 
Personally Yours Staging
Ready to sell? Staging will get the property sold quicker and at a higher price. Give your property a new face lift or make your home more functional and bring out your personality.
 
 
Lingokids
A play learning™ app in English that teaches kids essential skills through games. Designed for kids ages 2-8, Lingokids teaches more than just English for kids. Your child will practice over 3000 English vocabulary words and can learn about 60 different topics! They’ll practice the alphabet (ABC), listen to audiobooks and sing songs in English.
 
 
Catering An Event? G&G Catering Is Your Go-To Caterer!
Award winning Chef Jean-Luc’s innovative cuisine, grounded in traditional French Country Style will make your event unforgettable! Dinner parties- graduation parties – wedding showers & receptions: taste the G & G difference! Amazing appetizers (French Onion Tarte “Pissaladiere”, Charred Large Shrimp with Lime Chili Paste, Filet Mignon Sliders..). Incredible entrees (Beef Daube Provençal, Honey Ginger Pork Roast..). Mouth watering desserts (Brownie Bites; Almond Pear Tarts..) Great staff, too!
 
 
Is Your Local Store Out Of Shopping Cart Wipes?
Visit my https://www.etsy.com/shop/sewcontagiousdesignsand pick up one the cute shopping cart covers! Email Yolanda@sewcontagious.com for additional info!
 
 
The Organization for Social Media Safety
OFSMS is a nonprofit dedicated to making social media safe for all users (both children and adults). Delivering their message to schools across the country is an extremely large yet achievable goal. OFSMS is looking for contacts (Principals, Assistant Principals, Activities Directors) at any elementary, middle or high school throughout California. OFSMS can be contacted at marc@ofsms.org or 855-446-3676 ext. 1. It is time to be proactive instead of reactive!
 
 
Sterling Silver Jewelry at Discounted Rated
King of Silver is a Los Angeles based Jewelry Website. It has this on-going sale on sterling silver jewelry. Avail it before the offer runs out.
 
3D Printing Pen – Lift Your Imagination Off The Page
If you can scribble, trace or wave a finger in the air you can use a 3Doodler. As you draw, plastic comes out of the pen, is cooled by an integrated fan, and solidifies right in front of you. You can draw on any surface and lift it up into the air to create your own 3D objects. They designed a 3D printing device that could be used within minutes, without needing any technical knowledge, software or computers. It’s affordable as well as fun, so anyone can 3Doodle!
 
 
Mary Poppins of Tutors
Available Monday, Wednesday, Thursday from 11am-5pm
Diane is a credentialed educator who works with youngsters in the area of phonics, reading, language arts. After consulting with parent, a session is scheduled. All materials are provided by Diane. Vast experience in sessions with children with special needs. Recommendations provided by past families. Bel Air, Westwood, Sherman Oaks area. Contact Dianefond@aol.com or call 424-832-7039.
 
 
Our Moments
A series of thought provoking games developed by people just like you, for you and your loved ones. They help couples, parents, children and families to communicate better and improve their relationships, one conversation at a time. In this age of technology, “family time” is often not a daily event for very many families and that the art of conversation is being replaced with emoji’s. These conversation starters were featured in NBC New York and Amazon.com Best Sellers, and are being sold in leading e-commerce and retail platforms in the USA, Canada and the UK. Join their quest to keep the door open for the people closest and most important to us to come through at any time. Everyone needs to know that they have someone they can rely on.