Drop Off Your Child at the New Commons Kids Club Children ages 5-12 will enjoy an afternoon of crafting, active games and other healthy fun at The UCLA Family Commons in Santa Monica. Moms and dads can relax and savor some time off, knowing their children are safe and happy. Available Saturday & Sunday afternoons from 1:00 – 7:00 pm. Cost: $15/hour. The UCLA Family Commons 1221 Second Street in Santa Monica 310.395.5650
Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history U.S. Coast Guard Day Champagne is invented by Dom Perignon. (1693) National Friendship Day National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=112
$22 for a One Year Subscription to Cricket Magazines ($44 Value) Exciting reading all year long with popular kid’s magazines for all ages. Cricket magazines continue to win top awards year after year for their content and kids love reading them as much as parents love giving them. Choose from fourteen different kid’s magazines spanning ages from toddlers to teens and focusing on Literature & Imagination, History & Culture, and Science & Ideas
$10 for $20 Worth of Baked Goods at Buttercelli Bakeshop in Sherman Oaks Once you have tried one of Buttercelli’s masterpiece treats you won’t be able to be a wafer long. When the knead arises, you’ll know just where to go for your sweet treat and coffee. Buttercelli’s treats are baked each morning in small batches, using the finest and simplest organic ingredients. Buttercelli’s motto speaks the truth: you’ll “feel good about every bite!” True love is hard to find. But discovering a bakery like Buttercelli is love that Momma is making easy for you; it’s a piece of cake! http://www.suburbanmomma.com/deals/
Montessori of Malibu Canyon Enrolling for Fall 2011 * Fun, academic and nurturing Program. * Highly qualified Career Teachers * Large Bright/Clean Classrooms * Language Program * Daily Yoga * Extensive Hands-On Math and Science Programs. * Computer lab, Organic Gardening, Dance, Music & etiquette part of curriculum. * Large Beautiful Classrooms with All Brand-New Materials. Mommy & Me Preschool Pre-K & Elementary Transition Fun/Safe Summer Camp Call for Tours. (818)880-0555
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Karina Smirnoff Dance Studio
Hairspray at the Hollywood Bowl Giveaway Fri., Aug. 5th & Sat, Aug. 6th at 8:30pm; Sunday, Aug. 7th at 7:30pm Artists:Jerry Mitchell, director/choreographer & Lon Hoyt, musical director. Cast to Include:Harvey Fierstein, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Susan Anton, Corbin Bleu, Drew Carey, Diana DeGarmo, Mo Gaffney, Nick Jonas, Darlene Love, Tara Macri, Michael McDonald & John Stamos. You Can’t Stop the Beat! The fully staged Broadway musical takes a trip down the irresistible musical lane of 1962 Baltimore with the 2003 winner of eight Tony Awards, Hairspray! This invigorating phenomenon of Broadway-based on the classic film by John Waters-is the doo-wop inflected story of big dreams, big voices & of course, big hair! Presented by LA Phil. For tickets/information, visit www.hollywoodbowl.com To enter to win 2 tickets for Sunday, Aug. 7th at 7:30pm, be the 5th Jen’s List member to email sfvmom@gmail.com with the subject line “HAIRSPRAY” and include your name and telephone number no later than 6pmPST, Thurs., Aug. 4th. Winner will be notified via email.
NOFAR Construction can consult with you on all those nagging problems around the house or…build you a new house! Call Liz at 818-205-9363 if you’re thinking about remodeling your bath or kitchen, need an addition, roofing, windows, upgrade electrical, exterior hardscape or fencing/retaining walls. They can be out the same day to take a look at your project and provide valuable input and advice. They service all LA and Orange counties!
Nanny, Housekeeper, Babysitter Leads https://jenslist.com/2011/08/03/nanny-babysitter-housekeeper-leads-july-8-aug-3/
High Heel in a Haystack Personal Styling Do you have a closet full of clothes but nothing to wear? Tired of going to Mommy & Me in the same old thing week after week? How many times have you worn sweats to pick up the kids at school? Wish you had more options for work? Celeb stylist Robin Saperstein, founder of High Heel in a Haystack has been working in the fashion industry for a decade. With a range of clients from celeb moms, lawyers, doctors to stay at home moms, Robin will help you find your inner stylish self and feel more confident. Allow Robin to turn your closet into collections, conducting a closet cleanse like no other and help you showcase your own style with confidence! Contact Robin today! 323.533.4111 or robin@highheelinahaystack.com.
Divorce Detox Many Jen’s List readers have avoided the detrimental effects that divorce can have on their children with the proven, proprietary Divorce Detox™ program. With Divorce Detox™, divorce is a transition, not a way of life. Get better, not bitter. Email movingon@divorcedetox.com or call (888) 456-7056 for more info.
Tapas and Sangrias! Thursday, August 4th at 6pm Create a menu all your own with these delicious recipes that are sure to kick up the summer. You will make Sangria two ways and marinate, toss and cook up a colorful palate of refreshing small plates for the perfect summer get-together. This class is great fun with friends! http://www.cookingschoolsofamerica.com/
JustIn Time To Party! ~ Summer Sale!
Casting Seeking EXTRAORDINARY and ORDINARY MOM’s with children ages 1-16, who do it all! From Coaching, Schlepping, PTAing, Running a business and bringing home the Bacon in a tough economy, but always manage a fun Mommy “Girls Night” with your reoccurring group of Mommy Gals. Big, bold, outgoing and life of the Mommy party! This is a Mom who loves to laugh and more importantly, knows when to laugh at herself Interested in Fashion and Design too? Contact dana@dltcasting.com. AND Does this sound like your teen’s relationship or someone’s you know? Does your daughter’s boyfriend text her constantly? Blow up her cell phone with texts to the point it seems controlling? Does her boyfriend do other things that make you feel uncomfortable: tries to keep her from spending time with her friends/family? Tells her what she should wear? Gets jealous if she speaks to another guy? Email relationshiptvcasting@gmail.com and tell them your story. http://twitter.com/#!/CastingDocuTV AND Emmy-Award Winning TV Show Looking for Teens & Parents Would you like to have a more open dialogue with your teen about sex, but don’t know how? Attitudes about sex are constantly evolving & they are looking for teens who will openly discuss what’s going in their life and the lives of their friends, how often teens are having sex, what constitutes sex, perhaps, even the impact of reality shows like “Teen Mom”. They want a dialogue that’s open and candid. This is a responsible television show with a medical focus. It is not live television. If you think your teen would benefit from an honest conversation with medical professionals, email TVProducerMail@gmail.com. Include your name, contact information, and why you’re concerned about your daughter or son. AND Trouble With Your Ex? Is your relationship with your EX-spouse WORSE now than when you were married? Do you feel like you’re fighting more NOW than ever before? Interested in just being left alone? Do you feel like you’re at war with your EX and you just can’t take it anymore? If you need help navigating thru the frustrating waters POST-divorce, email Josh Paris at Josh.Paris@cbs.com or call (323)956-3345.
Cooking Camps for Kids Summer Cooking Camps are still available at Katie’s Cooking School in Encino. Each week thru Labor Day kids 5-14 can learn to prepare great recipes from different parts of America. The camps run 9am until noon each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Sign up by the week or just a day at a time. For more info or to reserve space for your child e-mail info@katiescookingschool.com or call the school at (818) 377-6200 or Jeff at (818) 535-4928.
Computer Engineer Lead Recommended by Jens List member a.mf@att.net “We have been using Allen Palizi for all our home and business needs for the past few years. He is reliable, trustworthy, and reasonable. If you want more information or have any questions his website is www.iguardsolutions.net. We rely so heavily on our computer and a reliable and trustworthy computer genius and trouble shooter is so hard to find! His telephone # is (818) 264-9385 and email is allen@iguardsolutions.net.”
Huge Discount of $800 for Live-in Childcare with an International Flair Hourly cost would now be $7.50 per hour. A perfect childcare solution with educational & cultural benefits. Au pairs can work a split shifts so divide your day with help before school, back on duty in the afternoon or babysitting for date night. Au pairs can teach a language, do children’s laundry, light housekeeping, errands, driving & more. Offer thru 8/9. For more information, contact Lee at LeeCCAuPair@aol.com or call 818-422-5133.
Calabasas Therapist Office for Sublease Beautiful Therapy office available for sublease in Calabasas. Great location next to the Commons and across the street from Coffee Bean shopping center. Lovely complex with great landscaping – ample free parking. Will consider hourly sublease or monthly. Very flexible. Available Sept 15th or after. Contact Dana at 310-569-0514.
Dealing with Head Lice http://mailer.lamommagazine.com/lists/lt.php?id=YUlRBgcFW1NNB1UFHwZWWgU%3D
URMOMENTINTIME Photography loves to work with children & families to capture their essence! Child actors need great head shots, parents want yearly family portraits and everyone needs to have fun in the process. Urmomentintime is reasonable with Rates, Generous with Time & Impeccable with Quality! Special price for Jen’s List only: Children’s head shots $75 and Family Portraits $125.
Come help break the Guinness Book World Record for the largest art lesson ever taught by one artist! 3303 Hyland Ave. in Costa Mesa, 92626
FREE – 100 B/W business cards from Staples
Daycare and Preschool! HIGHLY recommended by numerous Jen’s List moms including kris.hughes@sbcglobal.net “Maria Roca Daycare and Preschool offers a wonderfully nurturing and educational environment. All food is homemade every day (including baby food – nothing from jars here!) and even though their license is for 14, she keeps her daycare around 8 children. Every day is filled with wonderful arts & crafts, reading, writing, dance, singing, to just name a few. Because of all the activities and love in this home daycare, the children who attend are some of the most loving, well-rounded, polite kids you’ll ever meet. Maria does have a few openings and her prices are extremely reasonable Maria’s number is (818) 344-1130.” Teen Cooking Classes This collection of hands-on cooking classes are designed for students 12-16 year olds who are looking for delicious experience this summer. The three-hour classes are limited to 12 students and range from Pie to Pastas and Pizzas. $65/class and 10% off when you book 3 or more. http://www.cookingschoolsofamerica.com/1 August 15th- Teen Chicken 101 http://www.cookingschoolsofamerica.com/2 August 16th- Teen Cupcakes http://www.cookingschoolsofamerica.com/3 August 23rd- Teen Perfect Pies http://www.cookingschoolsofamerica.com/4
CBS Just Rated Water Whisperer Swim School As One of the Best Swim Lessons in L.A. http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/top-lists/best-swim-lessons-in-los-angeles/ Swim in ten lessons! Two summers ago, educator Emily Cohen M.Ed, who developed the program, helped my then 4 yr olds, who were afraid, swim & become safer in the water. The WW has many happy Jen’s List’s clients! Click http://www.thewaterwhisperer.com/videoandpics.html to see all of the WW’s videos & read testimonials. Over 95% success rate in getting kids 3 and up (but they start with babies) to swim in 10 lessons. Gentle, developmental and creative. Heated, saline, covered pool. In Sherman Oaks & Woodland Hills. Mention Jen’s List0806 and get $15 off round of Privates if you sign up by August 6th.
If I Have to Tell You One More Time… The Revolutionary Program That Gets Your Kids To Listen Without Nagging, Reminding, or Yelling!
Family Fun Night Saturday, August 5th at 5:30 pm. Menchie’s frozen yogurt, food truck, Balloon Artist, Watermelon Eating Contest, Havdalah at 7:00 pm and Movie at 7:30 pm Temple Kol Tikvah 20400 Ventura Blvd. in Woodland Hills 818-348-0670
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Barney Saltzberg – at Peter Alsop’s Kids Koncerts Theatricum Botanicum 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd in Topanga, 90290
Generation Rescue Dedicated to recovery for children with autism spectrum disorders by providing guidance and support for medical treatment to directly improve the child’s quality of life for all families in need.
BINI BIrths, New Mama and Pregnant Mama Support Group: Spa Mama Class! Monday, August 8th at 1pm Want to be a true green mama but still smell and look great? There are chemicals as Mama’s that we wouldn’t put on our kids, let’s do the same for ourselves! Come learn about the ingredients you don’t want in your families’ bath products and make a few of your own! You will be making all natural deodorant, body scrub and Vitamin C Face Serum! Special guest appearance from a local, vegan bath company to give you lucky Mama’s some samples! There may be a $3 material fee! RSVP – Email rachel@binibirth.com with any questions. 5355 North Cartwritght Ave. Unit 313 in North Hollywood, 91601
Brunch Cooking class Aug 7th at 11am Don’t like waiting in line to have brunch at a restaurant? Then why not learn to make it yourself, learn a new skill and eat all you can. This class teaches you the basic knife skills needed, including how to use a variety of spices to mix with your recipes and, to top it all off, cheer to your health with a cocktail spritzer. It’s a great activity to make new friends or share with the ones you love.
How to respond to sibling conflict
World Breastfeeding Week Spotlights U.S. Maternity Policies
FREE STORY/PLAY TIMES AT BUBBIE’S BACKYARD Wed., Aug. 10th from 9-10:30 am Bubbie’s Backyard, located in Northridge, is a small school for 2-4 year olds, where learning through play and discovery lay the foundation for a life-long love of learning. Give your child the gift of feeling competent and cherished. Primarily an outdoor program in a National Wildlife Certified Habitat (NWF) and an Eco-Healthy Environment (CEHN). RSVP required: bubbiesbackyard@aol.com AUGUST SPECIAL: $100 OFF FIRST MONTH’S TUITION Like us on Facebook Lic. 197417317 |
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