Ability Computer Experts – $75 Flat-Rate Computer Repair Today in History National Honesty Day http://kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=387 The Vietnam War ends with the fall of Saigon (later renamed Ho Chi Minh City) (1975) www.history.com/this-day-in-history Spoil mom with a $100 voucher at Dtox Day Spa in Encino for ONLY $49!(over 50% savings!) A tranquil oasis for pure rejuvenation of the body, mind and spirit, why not treat mom (or yourself) to a day of pampered and deserved bliss? The deal includes your choice between the spa’s signature Swedish massage (for complete head-to-toe renewal), or facial (a true pick-me-up for your punim!), both with an added aromatherapy treatment. Grab this JPick now and escape to Dtox, a soothing and awe-inspiring urban retreat. Talk about pure skin-timacy! Act now – this deal expires Sunday at midnight. http://www.jpicks.com?affiliateid=320&eid=email-jlla8ht1j0 Emma’s Children-Successful Parenting Classes Celebrity parenting expert from TLC, Emma Jenner, is here to share her techniques, help you navigate through the confusion and get to the nitty gritty of parenting! Would you like your days to be filled with more cooperation and less chaos? Are you overwhelmed and confused about the many parenting theories? Successful Parenting Classes will give you the skills and confidence to have sleeping, respectful and enjoyable children! Sign up now and bring a friend or partner for free! 310-272-7172 www.emmaschildren.com Girls Get Real & Boys Only: Santa Monica Summer Camps Unique camps at The UCLA Family Commons, based on the latest research about child and adolescent development, give boys (7-12 yrs) and girls (9-12 yrs) a strong foundation to navigate the years ahead. Week-long sessions build self awareness and life skills, along with plenty of fun, each tailored to the distinct needs of girls and boys. Boys develop social and emotional intelligence while they’re busy with martial arts, sports on the beach, neighborhood scavenger hunt & making comics. Girls get a safe, playful environment where girls develop a new sense of self during these crucial tween years. Includes martial arts, yoga, DIY crafting, beach activities & scavenger hunt. July & August sessions available. Early bird discount till June 1st. PLUS 10% DISCOUNT FOR JEN’S LIST READERS! www.uclacommons.com 310.395.5650 Alabama Storm Disaster In the wake of the devastating tornados in Alabama on April 27th, entire communities have been leveled to rubble, and so many families are in dire need of basic necessities Some of these things are: clothing/shoes (all sizes and genders), diapers, infant formula, personal hygiene items (i.e. soap, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, feminine items, etc), towels, non-perishables and bottled water for drinking. If you would like to help with these items, please contact Nancy Minkler at calibamanancy@me.com for more information on where to drop off, or send your donations. LOLLIPOP’s AMAZING 3rd Annual GAME DAY Event Saturday, May 7th from 12:00pm – 4:00pm Spend a wonderful day At Nickelodeon Animation Studios in Burbank filled with interactive board games & booths, face painting, cupcake decorating, photo booths, music, food and much more! Lollipop Theater Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing movie magic to hospitalized children nationwide through special group and bedside screenings. To learn more about Lollipop Theater Network, visit www.lollipoptheater.org. EXCLUSIVE discount for Jen’s list subscribers! Get a free child ticket, ages 3-13 ($75 value) with every purchase of an adult tix at $200. Call Tyrone at 310.235.2772 and tell them Jens List referred you! Watch great footage from last year at https://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FgtbQBb&h=aa89c. For more info about Game Day, visit, http://lollipoptheater.org/ee/lollipop/uploads/. Naked Baby Boutique Girls Spring Fling Weekend Sale! April 30th – May 1st – Saturday 10 – 6 & Sunday 12 – 5 All Girls Dresses (infant through 6X) – Buy one regular priced dress and get your second one 50% off – equal or lesser value 12334 Ventura Blvd. in Studio City, 91604 818-760-8851 $15 for a $30 Annual Subscription to ThreeJars Children’s Money System Remember the days when allowances were dispensed in quarters and deposited into piggy banks? ThreeJars makes it fun and easy to instill smart money habits they’ll use for their entire lives. Choose a set amount to be deposited into each of your child’s three online “accounts”-Saving, Spending, and Sharing-on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis. Your child gets a solid foundation of financial knowledge, while you retain control of the cash. http://deals.mamapedia.com/deals/three-jars Cinco de Mayo and kids… Handstand Kids Cookbook Company is encouraging families to celebrate the holiday and make dinner-time fun again with their Mexican cookbook kit. They are offering 20% off of all products, next week only, with coupon code SALSA20. Families are able to explore the taste, language, and traditions of Mexico through this colorful, hardbound and illustrated book that is packaged in a tortilla bag complete with kid-friendly oven mitt. All the utensils and ingredients are translated into Spanish so you can speak the language of Mexico as you cook! The recipes are leveled from 1 to 4 avocados so you will know the age appropriate level for your little chef www.handstandkids.com Bookkeeper, Executive Assistant & Mobile Notary & Finger Printer Available Excellent resume and references, $25 per hour. Contact Maria Fogel at maria@europeanhorsesales.com. Perfect for Mother’s Day: A Glamour Party 4 Her Sunday, May 1st from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Glamour Mommy Time will take place in a Westlake Village home and includes sitting fees, professional makeup, hair styling, 5 poses, wraps, scarves bustier, hats and gloves. Each session will last from 1 to 2 hours, and has been reduced from $250 to $50. If you are a mom or a mom-to-be you will get a FREE 5×7 portrait of your first shoot – Worth just $50 and get ready for a night date! Payment must be received in order to reserve your place, so call today. Photo sessions are by appointment on Sunday, May 1st. Email rudyyy333@yahoo.com. Just Want to Have Fun? You’ll Love Gymnastics Looking for a great competitive program? Want to increase your skills? Visit All Olympia Gymnastics Center (AOGC) for a free trial class. 30 foot tumble track, ropes and zip line, bounce house. There will be a Summer Camp at AOGC from July 25th to July 29th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.5034 N. Parkway Calabasas in Calabasas (818) 222-0189 www.allolympiagym.com EF Homestay: Open Your Heart & Home to an Exchange Student This Summer From June 23rd through July 19th Families needed to fill 25 more beds for this summer’s program with EF Homestay. The students are coming June 23-July 19 with daily activities. You have your choice of students from Spain, Finland, and Indonesia. All they need is a welcoming home, a bed, sack lunch, and a summer filled with memories and new friends. This is an amazing program for your family to consider. Call Sheena Delance at (818) 274-7515 or email weesheena1@hotmail.com. www.EFhomestay.org PK Organizing Solutions: Tired of the Clutter? Frustrated and upset because you can’t find what you need? Is your household out of control? Do you yell at your kids or your husband because you can’t find homework or your car keys. Are you always running late. If you answered yes, there is help. Stress, time and money is the price you pay when you are unorganized. PK Organizing Solutions has simple easy solutions that will help you stay sane and get the whole house set-up for flow and ease. It’s time to restore sanity. Don’t you deserve piece of mind and calm in your own home? www.pkorganizingsolutions.com Royal Carpet Care: Green Carpet Cleaning If you are in need of your carpet, upholstery, or tile and grout cleaned, Royal Carpet Care strives to impress every customer with their advanced steam cleaning equipment, knowledgeable certified technicians, and their green cleaning solutions. Call (800) 976-9250 for a free estimate. Mention Jen’s List for $25 off your next cleaning. www.myroyalcarpetcare.com AUDITIONS: Actor’s Repertory Theatre Of Simi Presents “Ragtime The Musical” Monday and Tuesday, May 23rd and 24th, between 7 and 10 p.m. Actors’ Repertory Theatre of Simi is casting Ragtime, the Musical. This production will open at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center on July 2nd and runs through August 28th. Auditions are by appointment only and callbacks will take place on May 29th from Noon to 4 p.m. Bring music in your key, accompanist provided. Call (805) 579-3611 to make an appointment. No pay offered. www.simi-arts.org ISEE Diagnostic with Team Tutors May 20th and 21st and June 11th and 12th at 10 a.m. Team Tutors will be offering a 90 minute group ISEE Diagnostic Exam. Team Tutors provides private, one-on-one ISEE preparation with a highly experienced tutor. The hands-on program ensures that students have a productive and effective experience and parents remain informed via written progress reports. Sign-up today to reserve your space by calling (323) 356-6160 or info@teamtutors.com. Learn more about ISEE preparation at www.teamtutors.com. BodyHeart: Want more Freedom & Confidence in Your Body? Tuesday, May 3rd at 7 p.m. or Thursday, May 12th at Noon If you’re looking to feel more comfortable and confident in the skin you are in, you won’t want to miss this. It is your divine right as a woman to own and embrace the body you have. And that is why you are invited to this new FREE call – “3 Crucial Strategies to Unlocking the Door to Freedom and Confidence in Your Body.” Click below to reserve your spot now and discover a wonderful opportunity to join the next Mother/Daughter event. http://www.bodyheart.com/FREETELECALL.html www.bodyheart.com Temple Adat Elohim to Welcome Betsy Brown Braun, Author of “You’re Not the Boss of Me”, “How to Brat Proof Your Child” & “Just Tell Me What to Say” Monday, May 16th at 7 p.m. Recently featured on the Dr. Phil Show, as well as various national talk shows, the nationally acclaimed parenting educator, behavior specialist and author Betsy Brown Braun, will discuss topics from her recent best seller, “You’re Not the Boss of Me”. Advance ticket prices are $20 per person, $35 per couple. If there is space, ticket prices at the door will be $25 per person, $40 per couple. Special pre-event intimate dinner with Betsy is $75, which includes dinner and a ticket. Limited to 12 adults. Come with your personal questions. They are expecting a sold out crowd, so make your reservations today by calling the Temple Adat Elohim Early Childhood Education Center at (805) 497-6920. Complimentary babysitting is available with RSVP. MUSIC LESSON LEADS Piano Lessons/Accompanist/Music Education: First Piano Lesson Free Would you like your child to have a proper music education? To be able to play a beautiful sonata at your family parties and impress your friends. Music is said to improve the mind of young children. It makes them smarter and makes them happy. Miss Lin is a graduate of the master program in classical piano from CSUN and teaches all levels of classical piano in English or Mandarin. If you would like your child to learn a second language, this is a also good opportunity. $30/half hour. (818) 671-9588 AND Fun & Dynamic Voice/Piano teacher Melissa is a graduate of Northwestern University (2005) and DePaul University (2007) with a Bachelor and a Master of Music. Upcoming performances with LA Opera in 2011-2012 season and recently sang with Utah Opera, Sarasota Opera and the Chicago Opera Theater. Currently teaching at Beverly Hills High School, Palos Verdes High School and Green Brooms Music Academy. Melissa is GREAT with kids and teaches all styles of music: classical, pop, jazz, broadway. First introductory lesson is FREE! Contact melissa.treinkman@gmail.com. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8umJM2gfyJQ Manicures & Pedicures at Home Spring is here and Summer is around the corner! Time to get your Feet and Nails beautiful. And to make it even better, Letrice will go to you. Everyone has busy lives, little ones, and just no time. So she’ll come to you, where you can get pampered without leaving your relaxing home. All you need to do is email Letricelopez@gmail.com or call (323) 380-8530 to make an appointment. She has great prices and only uses only O.P.I Polishes and products. Captivating Baby Photography by TinyTraits If you are looking for amazing photos of your little one, consider TinyTraits to capture those timeless memories. A photo session is a wonderful gift for Mother’s Day as every mom loves photos of her babies. So dress those little cuties in bright colors and let Marina capture some fabulous moments. (805) 441-7885 www.tinytraits.com Sexy for the Summer: Dance Your Pounds Away at Creative Leap’s Zumba Class Want to burn more than 400 calories in 1 hour the fun way? Do you like to dance? Then get into Zumba and learn how to move to some cool beats. Beginners welcome. What others are saying about Zumba: “it’s so fun!”, “the hour goes by so fast”, “a fun and easy workout”, “I feel so energized!”, “if I can do it then you can do it!” For Jen’s List readers, if you bring two (2) friends, your class is free. (818) 366-3036 19300 Rinaldi Street in Porter Ranch – At the 118 Freeway, Tampa exit, next to Whole Foods www.creativeleap.biz Good Life Hypnotherapy & Parentwood: Finally, A Talk Radio Show For You Mondays, from 11 a.m. to Noon Listen to The Art of Living on www.latalkradio.com, a weekly discussion on life’s issues with Siggie Cohen, a psychologist and child development specialist, and Hayuta Cohen, a hypnotherapist and a registered nurse. Siggie and Hayuta have beed best friends for over 26 years and are using their combined professional knowledge, personal experience, and unique perspective to discuss and shed light on a different subject every week. Could Your Child Use Some Tools for Impulse Control, Frustration, Tolerance and Friendship Building? Social Coaching Club has just opened registration for the next round of Club Kids classes. Six weekly classes specially designed to build the social skills of children in elementary school. The class topics includes: making friends, peer relationships and bullying, communication and feelings, emotional management (anger and stress), frustration tolerance and impulse control, grief and loss, self-esteem, etiquette and civility and problem solving. Class are from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for kids ages 6 and 7 and 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for kids ages 8 and 9. The $300 class fee includes all materials and healthy snacks. Mention Jen’s List for a special discount. Call (818) 379-3340 or email info@socialcoachingclub.com to register. www.socialcoachingclub.com Give Your Children A Head Start Why does it make sense to insure your children with a Whole Life policy starting at a young age? Value • The earlier you purchase insurance, the less it costs. • Locks in an affordable premium throughout your child’s life. • The longer the policy stays in force, the more cash value it accumulates. It’s easy and affordable. Contact Donna R. Weiser, Agent at New York Life Insurance Company, at (818) 618-5441, (818) 587-3119 or drweiser@ft.newyorklife.com for more info. After School Fitness Enrichment for Pre-School Kids Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:15 to 4 p.m. The JCC at Milken in West Hills offers 3 great after pre-school fitness classes. Join Monday for Playball (an introduction to the fundamentals of ball sports), Tuesday for gymnastics, and Wednesdays for “Zoomba” (a fun filled, movement class). Classes are from 3:15 to 4 pm at the JCC Fitness Center. Classes begin the week of 5/2 and run through 6/15. Reference Jen’s List and receive 10% off. Contact Tommy Allegood, JCC Fitness Director, at tallegood@jccatmilken.org www.jccatmilken.org Struggling With Your Feelings & Emotions? Having difficulties balancing your life? Take the first step with Marina Skegin-Sipes, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. Her 15 years of experience in different settings has given her an opportunity to provide wide range of services in a confidential, caring and safe environment. The office is located in Woodland Hills and accepts most insurance and operates on a sliding scale fee schedule. Initial consultation appointment is free of charge. Receive 10% of the following sessions if you mention Jen’s List. To schedule an appointment call (818) 624-2362. Five Tips for Raising Mixed-Race Kids by Christina Simon A mixed-race mom offers her tips on raising mixed-race kids on Diary Of A Mixed (Up) Kid. www.ajahannah.blogspot.com/2011/04/christina-simons-five-tips-for-raising.html Rabbi Zoe Klein to Speak at the Financially Educated Women Seminar Rabbi Zoe Klein is renown author and speaker, and Rabbi at Temple Isaiah. She is also the author of “Drawing in the Dust” and will be kicking off the Financially Educated Women (FEW) speaker series taking place on Wednesday May 4th, 11th ,18th, and 25th at Sunrise of Westlake Village. Learn how to create an estate plan tailored to your needs, how to reduce the risk to your nest egg – and still grow it, how to secure a strong financial future with a strong financial plan. Space is limited. Call (877) 797-6066 to reserve your spot. A Mother’s Haven Boutique & Educational Center in Encino Rents the Medela Symphony Hospital-Grade Breast Pump They also have the Medela BabyWeigh scale. Pumps can be rented out on a month-to-month basis for $75 per month, or save money by renting for a longer commitment (3 months, 6 months, etc). Call A Mother’s Haven at (818) 380-3111 to reserve your pump. Mention Jen’s List to get a breastfeeding and pumping support kit for free (over $25 value)! www.shopthehaven.com Are You Ready to Be a Leader in Your Family, Community, Life? Tancie Trail, Self Improvement Coach + NLP Practitioner, has created a 6-week group course to guide you through healing your ‘disempowered story’ so you can step into a leadership role in your life. Learn to instantly shift your perspective on any circumstance to one with positive power and wisdom. Sign up for free preview calls in late April and early May at www.VictimToVISIONARY.com. Tancie says, “I guarantee transformation from victim mentality to Visionary consciousness for everyone who joins in.” www.TancieTrail.com Where to Celebrities Find their Nannies & Household Help? VIP Nannies Inc., Household Staffing is LA’s #1 nanny placement agency. They place full-time, part-time, temporary, and travel nannies with celebrities and high profile families. The nannies have 5+ years experience, college education, CPR certified, fully background checked, and have a passion for working with children. The most recent clients can be seen on “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” “Grey’s Anatomy” and playing for the LA Dodgers. To hire a VIP Nanny, call (818)980-6269, (310)614-3646 or visit www.vipnannyagency.com & www.facebook.com/VIPnannies. First Star: Be a Kid Again at the 7th Annual Celebration of Children’s Rights Sunday, May 1st from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Wilshire Ebell 743 S. Lucerne Boulevard in Los Angeles First Star, leading national advocacy group dedicated to strengthening rights and improving lives of abused and neglected children, will hold its 7th annual Celebration for Children’s Rights. Families from the LA business, entertainment and legal communities, along with many celebrities, will join First Star in honoring this year’s award recipients. Event includes live entertainment, carnival games and catering by LA’s finest. www.firststar.org/events/celebration-for-childrens-rights.aspx FOR RENT/SALE Highly upgraded West Hills home: Open House this Sunday, May 1st 2-5pm Price Reduction at $812,000 – one-story home located in West Hills– 2953 sq ft five bedroom, three and a half baths. Open floor plan with a great entertainers flow. The gourmet kitchen boasts top of the line Viking Professional series appliances. All baths are remodeled in great taste and design. Additional upgrades include Pella windows & doors, hardwood floors, plantation shutters…and much, much more. Great outdoor living for entertaining – sparkling pool, vine covered trellis & barbeque on the built in Thermador. Home features lush landscaping, tranquil front & side courtyards and a private back lawn area. www.23333arminta.com. AND 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom Beverly Hills Home for Rent $3500 per month. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home for rent near Beverly Hills (90210 zip code) and Studio City. Great layout, 1600 square feet, canyon cul-de-sac, private, easily accessible. Updated kitchen, bathrooms, refinished hardwood floors, new paint and appliances. Super spacious master bedroom has berber carpeting. 2-car garage, fireplace, home warranty plan. Quiet neighborhood, near Coldwater Canyon Park. West Hollywood Elementary is the neighborhood school. Move-in date is flexible. Credit report and lease required. (310) 482-7222 AND Woodland Hills Home Available May 1st For Rent Lovely 4 bedroom, 2 full bathroom home at end of cul de sac for rent. Located near Pierce College and close to public transportation. 2 car garage, hardwood floors and tile throughout, eat in kitchen, separate dining room, living room and den. Side yard available for RV parking and landscaped backyard with Bougainvillea covered sitting area. Bi-monthly gardener service. Contact Lucy at Carnahan Management at(818) 999-2101. AND For Rent: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathroom Home in the Heart of Encino Park 1600 square feet with grassy yard in the heart of Encino Park. Separate dining area and laundry room. E-mail nicolegrey@aol.com or call (818) 469-5007 for photos and address. AND Santa Monica Apartment Available Large 2 bedroom, 2 bath (848 18th St., #1). Front, lower unit. Guest bath remodeled. Newer flooring (linoleum and carpet). Lots of closet space. Fireplace in living room and large private patio. Has 2 car tandem parking in front garage. No smoking unit and no pets. Available approximately the first week of May. $2395/month. If interested, call (818) 642-6130. AND Santa Monica Apartment Available Large one bedroom/one bath (1110 20th St., #E). Upper unit in rear of building. Will have new paint and new flooring. Lots of closet space and has a balcony. (no parking). No smoking and no pets. Available approximately at the end of May. $1750/month. If interested, call (818) 642-6130. AND Looking to Live in Lake Balboa? This townhome is for lease and located in a gated and family friendly community. You have not seen gorgeous until you see this spacious 4 bedroom and a loft, 2.5 bathroom townhome. It is within walking distance from Balboa Park. Kitchen equipped with all the necessities. This townhome has bamboo flooring, skylight, surround sound system, 2 car garage with floor to ceiling closet space. Has a great big patio where you can barbecue and relax. No dogs/cats. You and your family can enjoy all this for $2800month. For more information email svetagoldshmit@yahoo.com. AND Woodland Hills South of Blvd. – 2 bedrooms amazing views gated house $1200 a month! Looking to rent the bottom floor of 3 level house. Separate entrance and separated from main house. 2 bedrooms one with bed the other has a kitchen. Bathroom and two balconies with amazing views. No laundry in unit. Looking to rent to a single person. Includes all utilities, cable and internet. $1200 deposit required and background/credit check. Email gitib2000@yahoo.com. AND CUSTOM BEL AIR RANCH HOME FOR RENT-3,000 sq. ft. 5 Bedrooms/3.5 Baths, Floor to Ceiling Windows w/Spectacular Views over Stone Canyon Reservoir, City Lights and Mountains, Hardwood & slate floors throughout, Heated Pool & Patio w/Deck. Living, Dining & Family Room w/Wet Bar situated between Master + 1 Bdrm (=an office) on one side, and 3 Bdrms for Nanny & the kids on the other side. [Roscomare Road Elementary] $6,200/month. Email PATZE7@aol.com or call Patti at 310-271-4377. |
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