Monday October 18, 2010

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Today in History

National chocolate cupcake day
Alaska Day
http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=193

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 every Monday.  These ideas come from scholarly sources to personal interviews, from the internet to periodicals to books. 
FOR THOSE NEW TO JEN’S LIST, the following developmental skills will be discussed: tactile, vision, gross and fine motor, auditory, social/emotional, language/vocabulary, life skills, math/logic, creativity, music in the following age increments: birth to 3 mo, 3 to 6 mo, 6 to 9 mo, 9 to 12 mo, 12 to 18 mo, 18 to 24 mo, 24 to 30 mo, 30 to 36 mo, 3 years old, 4 years old, and 5 years old.
“SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL” DEVELOPMENTAL SKILL DEFINITION: bonding, building relationships, appreciating differences, self-esteem, self-expression, responsibility, self-reliance, resourcefulness.
THE CRITICAL WINDOW during which the circuits of the brain are being most heavily wired for “Social/Emotional: Social Attachment” development is birth to 18 months.  The more opportunity children have for positive social-emotional experiences during this critical period, the more efficiently their brains will work over the long run.
Some “SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL: SOCIAL ATTACHMENT” tidbits:
 ·  ALMOST IMMEDIATELY for Baby, the importance of bonding and building relationships with others is essential to form an understanding of the world around and within.  Emotional expression and awareness can be better understood once stable and healthy relationships are established. Social/emotional attributes can be enhanced with toys (Learning Tools) that promote proper and fulfilling modes of expression and interaction.  For a baby, learning social skills might mean just bonding to those who love them; for an older child, it might mean joining a team or having a sleepover.
 ·  CHILDREN, PARTICULARLY in the preschool years, become more social and more inquisitive.  They are beginning to move out into the world, gaining a sense of others and developing self-confidence.
 ·  EMOTIONAL COMPETENCE — self-motivation and the abilities to stick to a task, to understand others, to build trusting relationships, to cope with stress, and to manage strong feelings — is developed by hugs rather than stern words, by patience and warmth, by mirroring appropriate modeling and by success experiences.
Next week – “SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL: Social Attachment” Pt. 2
Any ?’s – email msmarm@roadrunner.com

$45 for One-Month Membership and Personal Training Session at Legacy Gym (63% Off)
You know you need to work out more, and now here’s your chance. For just $45, you get one month’s membership and a personal training session at Legacy Gym, a small but state-of-the-art facility where you can finally focus on meeting your physical goals. Even better? Buy two vouchers and you get two months’ membership plus two training sessions. You’ll feel comfortable at Legacy Gym, where you can choose a female trainer if you like, and where your workout plan will be customized to your fitness level and goals. Did we mention the locker rooms, full showers and complimentary towels? No more excuses – grab this opportunity to get your body back!
http://www.dailyd.com/jenslist

RECESSION BUSTER! GROUP TRAINING NOW AVAILABLE!
Are you stressed out about the holidays and need a kick in the butt? Join LaReine Chabut, star of  TV’s “THE MOTIVATOR,” MSN Coach & NFL trainer for group training! Cost is only $35 per session (Jens list members only) and will run for 6 weeks beginning October 26th thru December 1st. Max capacity is 4 people per session.
Mondays and Wednesdays 9:00 to 10:00 (SPOTS TAKEN),
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 to 10:00, Wednesdays & Fridays 10:15 to 11:15 (ONE SPOT LEFT).
Wednesday and Friday evenings 6:30 to 7:30.
Located in a private gym located in Warner Center. Groups are filling up fast so reserve your spot NOW by emailing LChabut@Gmail.com. For more information go to: www.LaReineChabut.com and www.LoseThatBabyFat.com.

Toddle Tunes®
Awarded with LA Magazine’s “Best Of” in 2008 is STILL the #1 Baby Music Class in LA.. They have also now implemented Baby Sign Language into our curriculum to create an even more effective & fun learning experience!
The first class is free!
Easy mom friendly sign up & pay for classes with our new secure web site
Credits good for an entire year from the date of purchase!
Many specially priced classes for first time sign ups!
Refer a friend and get a free credit – no limit!
All genres of music & the most variety of instruments for your child to explore and play.
Guided interaction from our experienced teachers!
Open 7 days a week.
Come and try a class today using the free trial form! It’s THE MOST FUN you & your baby will ever have at ANY toddler program!
www.toddletunes.org

Christmas in Canaan Contest 
In the rising heat of the Civil Rights Movement, Daniel Burton a widowed farmer struggling to make ends meet, forces his young son, DJ, who has begun to show racist tendencies, to spend time with his black classmate, Rodney, leading to an unexpected friendship. As the years pass and racial tensions in their town build, an unforgettable Christmas will teach the boys the importance of hope and the true meaning of family. Based on a novel co-written by Kenny Rogers.  Stars Billy Ray Cyrus, Zak Ludwig, and Jaishon Fisher.
http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/Programm/
To enter to win the DVD, email your name, email address & telephone number by Monday, Oct. 18th at 11:59pm (PST) to sfvmom@gmail.com. Only one email per email address duplicates will deleted. No substitutions please. Winner will be notified by email.

 Free Halloween Playdate at PLAYSOURCE!
As a thank you to all Jens list members that have supported them over the years, Playsource is inviting you to a FREE Halloween playdate!
Friday, October 29th from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm!
This playdate is limited to the first 40 children, ages 9 months to 12 years old, with one adult per child.  Each person will receive a ticket for two slices of pizza and one juice or water. Best Bubble Parties – www.BestBubbleParties.com – will put on a show from 6pm-7pm. Children will NOT be admitted without reservations so please call 818-888-0899 asap to reserve your spot. We love creative costumes so be sure everyone is wearing theirs!

Watch “Brents Deli” tonight, on the Food Network’s Best Think I Ever Ate
Flavorful tender brisket, mouth-watering corned beef, an incredible Rueben with a twist, and a torpedo-sized hoagie. These are just a few of the foods Duff, Alton Brown, Claire Robinson, Ted Allen and others say are The Best Thing I Ever Ate…At A Deli.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/the-best-thing-i-ever-ate/at-a-deli/index.html

Mommy’s Back to School Brunch: Breakfast and Current Topics
Sunday, October 24 at 10:30 a.m.
Shomrei Torah Synagogue, West Hills
“Your Children & Bullying” will be spoken about by a therapist from the “Social Cooking club and teach parents how to identify the signs and effects of bullying, how to improve self-confidence and courage in your children and preventative strategies. 
“Surviving Flu Season & More” will be addressed by a favorite Valley Pediatrician with regard to the fight against the flu and whooping cough.
“Healthy Food, Healthy Kids” will teach moms practical tips for creating quick and simple healthy meals on a budget by a nutritionist.
$18 per person.  For more information and/or to RSVP email saracohen@gmail.com. 

SCUBA CERTIFICATION
Chris has been a certified diver since 1972 and has logged over 6000 dives. He currently hold one of the highest rated worldwide instructor certifications & is a NAUI (National Association of Underwater Instructors) Instructor Trainer(the oldest scuba diving certification agency in the world) With this world wide Certification, he can train an individual from basic scuba diver all the way to a professional instructor level. Chris has owned and manage Scuba diving stores and taught scuba diving for many, many years & offers group, semi-private or private training at very competitive prices. Whether you are one person or a family of six, he will teach you COMFORT AND SAFETY, in the water. Scuba Diving is not hard to learn, nor do you have to be a great swimmer. It’s simple, Just be comfortable in the water. The minimum age to learn is 10. Have a Scuba Party  or snorkeling class in the swimming pool. For more information. call 818.297.0406 or email cdver72@yahoo.com

Reader photos: what the kids want to eat

From the New York Times – which selections will you try?
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2010/10/08/dining/

 
Windows and Sliding Glass Doors 
SCCCI in Chatsworth is family owned and operated for 24 years & they have an A+ rating with the BBB! The Dual Pane Vinyl Windows, manufactured by Anlin Window Systems, are made right here in California, designed with the hot temperatures we often experience in mind. Built with an “Infinite Plus High Performance” glazing system the windows are the most energy efficient windows out on the market and are Energy Star qualified. All of the windows are covered by our lifetime warranty that covers the product itself and the labor. They also do exterior paint and LIFETIME guaranteed exterior coating alternative product, COOLWALL as well (www.texcotehomes.com). Call John at (818) 406-4423 or email johnbobnes@aim.com for a free estimate. Their mission at SCCCI is 100% customer satisfaction. As a leader in the home improvement services industry, they are committed to providing the highest quality workmanship, unsurpassed service and proven happy customers.
http://sccci.net/index.html

Jays Gold Party

Host a Gold Party at Home  & Get Immediate Cash for Any Purpose, Even Fundraising! Get all the details by downloading Jays Free 10 Step Guide to a Successful Gold Party  right now at www.JaysGoldParty.com. See what others have to say about Jays Gold party at http://jaysgoldparty.com/testimonials. When you host a Jays Gold Party, Jay will pay you 10% of sales PLUS he will provide a credit for refreshments. Call 818 419-8812 for more info!

Do you have dozens of loose photos hanging around your home or taking up precious space on the computer?

Have you been meaning to compile your photos into a creative scrapbook (digital or custom by hand), photo album or multimedia presentation (home video, photo slide show) or other memorabilia/visual display individualized to your taste? Perhaps you have so many photos on your computer that you would like to create a digital library creating a one click easy access environment to all of your files! Talk about organization! Taking it one step farther Sara can create a digital library on such sites as Flickr, Picasa etc making your photos available to share with friends and family. Do you have other ideas you would like to do with your photos, or maybe you just need some help navigating around the computer? Are you planning a Bar or Bat Mitzvah you need a photo collage or a slideshow video for?  Do you plain just need organizational help?? Whatever your case may be, allow your memories to live on, and your life to be just that much easier. Email Sara Chadwick: sara.a.chadwick@gmail.com for further inquiries.  Thank you!

AMAZING BAKERY – You and your guests will NOT be disappointed!
Something different vs. your standard grocery store dessert! We have used her over and over and every time the cake or cookies she makes are a HUGE hit! “Bella Donna Special Events And Bakery” is filled with your favorites. Donna McDaniel-Pavlock, a former singer with Toto, Motley Crue, Billy Idol and Disneyland, has spent most of her adult life with a mike in one hand and a mixing bowl in the other. After 12 years as a successful event planner, her bakery addition is just the next, sweet step. Planning a wedding, a party, or romantic dinner? Let Donna and her staff create your dream. In need of something sweet? Come in and try an orange creamcicle or banarama cupcake, or a traditional chocolate fudge or coconut cake – it’s all there and more – come taste for yourself!
21727 Sherman Way in Canoga Park
818 704-5032
www.belladonnaspecialevents.com

CASTING
ARE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW STRUGGLING WITH AN EATING DISORDER AND READY FOR HELP?

Tracey Gold, actress and recovered anorexic has teamed up with the producers of the award-winning addiction series “Intervention”, to help women around us that are keeping it together as moms, wives, professionals and more, who are struggling every day with this disease. We have leading experts in all areas of recovery who, along with Tracey Gold and renowned Eating Disorder specialist Dr. Terry Eagan, will take the patient from a professional evaluation, through the foundations of treatment and into the beginning of a recovery program designed to meet their very specific needs. They will receive up to 90 days of outpatient treatment in exchange for their participation. Please email traceygoldproject@gmail.com for more information. 

AND
Keeping your kids safe: An Emmy nominated daytime TV show is looking for greater LA area parents with PRE teens
They can be good kids, they just need a family and a house to demonstrate how to “teen proof” your home.  This is for a segment on making sure your kids aren’t getting into trouble with drugs etc.  Looking for parents who can talk about how tough it is to parent tweens and teens nowadays and how it might be helpful to have an expert come in and make sure there are no “trouble spots” in the home. This is an important informational piece for anyone parenting a teen. Please contact: Jonathan@LUCIDPublicRelations.com
AND
Looking for Funny Senior citizens 60-80ish
Does anyone have a HILARIOUS grandparent who is set in their ways OR you just have to laugh. They can be an old Jewish person, a grumpy old guy who is always complaining, a over the top grandma who has a lot of spunk, an elderly Seinfeld type of character – basically someone who can teach the youth a thing or two and will make you laugh by their quirkiness. If you have a grandparent, or know someone who knows someone who is A CHARACTER email generationscasting@gmail.com.
AND
Now Casting Families for Interior Design Makeover show!
Nominate a friend or family member that has a room with over-the-top decor, extreme collections, or a theme room that is just too much!
Send the following info to designrescuecasting@gmail.com:
Your name and contact info:
Name of the person you are nominating:
Tell us a little about the family:
Describe the decor of the home:
Attach some photos of the family and their home:
*Must be home owners *must be a couple or family

Diary of a Planner

Whether you’re a real wedding planner, a soon-to-be bride, a member of the sometimes overworked bridal party, or just someone who can appreciate a little wedding humor, there’s something here for everyone.
http://www.diaryofaplanner.com

The Bob Baker Marionette Theater special Halloween Costume Parade
At select performances of “Bob Baker’s Halloween Hoop-Dee-Do” playing now through October 31, 2010. At the 2:30pm matinee performances on Saturday October 23rd, Sunday October 24th, Saturday October 30th, and of course on Halloween itself, Sunday October 31st, there will be a special Halloween Costume Parade before the performance. Guests are encouraged to come in costume to the show and be part of the parade! There will be a special prize for “Best Costume of the Day” at each of these performances. The Bob Baker Marionette Theater will also offer a $5 discount on every ticket for every performance of this special production throughout the month. One of the theater’s perennial favorites, “Bob Baker’s Halloween Hoop-De-Do” first played the theater in 1963.  Featuring a fantastical cast of over 100 Halloween themed puppets, from the Purple People Eater and the Invisible Man to a gaggle of Roaring 20’s skeletons dancing the night away in Hernando’s Hideaway, “Bob Baker’s Halloween Hoop-De-Do” will whisk you away to “the place where imagination dwells”.  For tickets and more info call (213)250-9995 or visit www.bobbakermarionettes.com.

Looking to speak with people ages 23-56 years old to participate in a home interview regarding personal health and wellbeing

2 hour Interviews to be conducted the week of October 25, 2010. The date of participation will be determined during a telephone eligibility screening. Compensation if qualified: $300 for participation in a 2 hour in home interview plus the completion of a homework/journal assignment. If you would like to be considered for participation, please answer all questions below, and return directly to this email sandrajaffe@yahoo.com ASAP or call 323-939-0340.
1)      Name:
2)      Age:
3)      Occupation/job title:
4)      Marital status:
5)      Contact telephone number:
6)      Have you been diagnosed with any of the following conditions?
(eczema, diabetes, depression, heart disease,  chronic back pain) if yes, please list which ones:
7)      Please list any current medications you are taking for above condition(s) (if none, please skip question)
8)      When were you diagnosed?

Healing the Whole Child: Biomedical & Dietary Interventions with Dr. Susan Schmidt-Lackner

Wednesday, October 20th from 7:00pm-9:00pm
Topics to include: medical interventions for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), traditional medications and vitamin supplements. Cost is $10 per person and $15 for two people. Scholarships available. CEU credits offered for LCSWs and MFTs. RSVP to hamercaz@jfsla.org.
JFS Pico Robertson, Family Resource Center
8838 W. Pico Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90035
www.hamercaz.org

ELSA – A Developmental Experience With Animals

OCTOBER 24th
Join the fun at Elsa’s Rockin’ The Ranch Adventure and Family Concert featuring award winning singer/songwriter Peter Alsop. While you’re there, meet and greet the ranch animals in their natural environments. Hug a hen. Feed a deer. Pet an alpaca. Hang out with rescued horses. Gates open at 11am. Concert starts at 12:30pm. Bring a picnic lunch or enjoy fresh fare from Greenz on Wheelz, one of LA’s hottest food trucks! $30 per family. RSVP required. Elsa is a non-profit.
www.elsainc.org

Super Powers From Fruits and Veggies?
Do your kids refuse to eat anything green and subsist on chicken fingers and French fries alone? Find out how to get kids to ask for healthy foods just by reading a book. Timely and innovative, The Secret Life of Mitch Spinach, helps children learn about healthy eating while enjoying the adventures of a kid with fantastic powers such as super-sonic hearing and amazing night vision. Download fun games and learn about nutrition from renowned nutrition researcher Joel Fuhrman, M.D. at http://MitchSpinach.com.

Trick or Treating safety tips and ideas on how to make it a fun night
http://www.celebritypartyplanner.com/blog/2010/10/13/halloween

 
California State Parks Foundation’s Film Series
Features MASH, Star Wars; Episode VI Return of the Jedi, Planet of the Apes and Spartacus
Saturday, Nov. 6th & Sunday, Nov. 7th
Tickets: Single-screening tickets to the series are $10 for adults, $8 for children 12 and under. Three-screening passes are $25 for adults and $18 for children. Popcorn and parking are free. Tickets for screenings and hikes: http://www.calparks.org/filmseries.
(877) 663-0566

Is your HUSBAND a grouch when you call him at work?
http://www.yourtango.com/proconnect/201084683/heres-why-your-husband-grouch-when-you-call-him-work

PHILANTRHOPIC BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
DriveWise Auto, the first and only Charity Driven Auto-Buying and Leasing Service, was recently nominated to be part of the 2nd Annual Classy Awards, and is now in the top 5 for ‘Los Angeles Philanthropic Business of the Year.’  They’d like to ask for your vote and your support in winning. This would entitle them to a $10,000 donation being made in their name to the charitable organization of their choice.  Voting is REALLY easy:  Just follow this link, scroll down to PHILANTHROPIC BUSINESS OF THE YEAR, click VOTE FOR ME on the DriveWise Auto logo, click SUBMIT, and fill out the entry form. This could be significant for DriveWise Auto and the growth of their Charity Driven business model, so they would appreciate you voting, and sharing this with as many people as possible: http://www.stayclassy.org/classy-awards?city_id=2. In fact, they’d also appreciate your input!  If you’d like them to consider a particular charity that plays an important role in the community, please e-mail a paragraph about that charity and its impact to webinfo@drivewiseauto.com.  This is just one more way that DriveWise Auto is doing its best to give back to the community.  For more information about DriveWise Auto, or if you’re looking for a socially responsible way to purchase/lease your next car, visit www.drivewiseauto.com.

Women’s Networking Group
Don’t miss the Women Entrepreneurs Group (WEGs) next meeting Oct. 27th at 10:30 am at the Malibu Jewish Center on PCH in Malibu. The speaker is branding specialist Libby Gill (the woman who helped Dr. Phil find his mojo!). Topic: How to Make Your Website Say WOW! Women in all stages of business development are welcome, including the “I have an idea and don’t know where to begin” stage. “We are the friendliest networking group in town!”
For evite, contact Ann@AnnBrenoffPR.com or Cathy@WEGS.org.
www.WEGS.org

Macaroni Kid
A free weekly newsletter that features kid-friendly events & programs in your community. Easy to read format gives you what you need to know to get your family to the best happenings. Sign up for your town’s edition.
www.beverlyhillsdowntownla.macaronikid.com
www.conejo-valley.macaronikid.com
www.pasadena.macaronikid.com
www.sanfernandovalley.macaronikid.com
www.santamonica.macaronikid.com
www.simivalley.macaronikid.com
www.torrance.macaronikid.com
www.upland.macaronikid.com

SESSIONS SONGWRITING FOR KIDS!™
Does your child like music or writing? Look no further! Sessions Songwriting for Kids!™ is a fun and creative class that allows kids to express themselves through the art of songwriting. Whether it’s writing that special song for mom’s birthday or creating a one of a kind song for his or her bar or bat mitzvah photo slide show, each song is a unique expression of your child!  Best of all, each student receives a professional recording of his or her song.
-strengthens writing skills
-builds confidence through self-expression -fun for ages 7 and up
The Sessions curriculum is well-established and taught at several schools around the Los Angeles area including: Crossroads, The Center for Early Education, Mirman, and Oakwood.
323-377-5433
www.SessionsSongwriting.com

Class Wish
A nonprofit site where parents, teachers and communities easily unite to provide the classroom resources our children need.
http://classwish.org/

Find the Right Nanny for Your Family
Friday,  October 29th
Announcing a new Nanny Doctor Class at the Pump Station! You will receive helpful take-home handouts including a comprehensive list of questions to ask at every phase of interviewing and reference checking and a step-by-step road map to ensure you take the right steps to find the right nanny for your family! If you are currently looking for childcare, don’t miss this essential class! Dr. Heller is a licensed clinical psychologist and former nanny of 10 years. She consults with families and nannies across the country as The Nanny Doctor. Call The Pump Station at 310-981-1981 to sign up!
www.TheNannyDoctor.com

Looking for sponsors/donations for Silent Auction
On Thursday, December  9th, the Shalom  Institute, home of Camp JCA Shalom, will host a dinner celebration and silent auction at the Skirball Cultural Center with the goal of raising funds for facility improvements, programs, and  camp scholarships. This event will attract 300 individuals and will be widely advertised to 5,000 of their constituents. This will be a great opportunity for local exposure. Please contact Katya at 818-889-5500 ext 107 or gala@shalominstitute.com or call Stacey 818-284-0781 with any questions or to contribute.
www.shalominstitute.com/gala

New Way to Find Family Friendly Video Games
With Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft all battling for families attention this holiday season, FamilyFriendlyVideoGames.com is now making it easier than ever for families to find videogames that are fun to play together.  The site has recently debuted an all-new way for families to get videogame recommendations, so parents can answer three simple questions to get video game suggestions tailored just for their family. FamilyFriendlyVideoGames.com is a free service that highlights games that are appropriate for kids of all ages, and emphasizes games that are fun for families to play together.
http://www.familyfriendlyvideogames.com/Search/

Tendertouch
A homecare agency that can provide you with live-in, live-out’s, and hourly. They can assist you with all your daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting, meal prep, medication supervision, and much more.  Services are also available to assist a love one in a hospital or a care facility setting. Fully licensed and Bonded and cover all Workers Comp, Liability Ins. and Payroll taxes. For more details call 818-517-2421 and mention Jen’s list.

Creative Painting Techniques
Is not just another painting company: As a husband and wife team for over 30 years based in Woodland Hills, they offer a personalized Service with detail and care to every customer. Their quality of workmanship and great prices are excellent. They are Clean, Committed and Experienced. As well as the items listed below, they offer all services in HANDYMAN work and Construction work framing, cutting and Installing Crown Moldings and Base Boards and more. FREE ESTIMATES. Prices are fair and compatible for excellent quality of work and materials. Licensed, Insured & Bonded. Call 818-883-7643 for more info.
Painting, exterior and exterior.
Commercial and residential.
Dry wall.
Stucco.
Plaster Repair.
Texturing.
Wall Paper Removal.
Woodwork.
Installing Base Boards & Moldings.
Re Finishing Cabinets.
Faux Finishing.
Matching & Making colors on site.
Electrical