Being a mother comes with its fair share of stresses, between after school activities, carpools, play dates, but stressing about the family finances should not be a part of the job description Call Brett Dalton Financial Services, an office of MetLife, for a complimentary Financial Planning consultation, at 310.689.3332 or visit Brett’s Website at www.brettdalton.com to get more information. Financial Planning services offered through MetLife Securities Inc. a Registered Investment Advisor. L0911205508[exp1012][CA]
Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history National Cheeseburger Day National Women’s Friendship Day – third Sunday in September International eat an apple day Oktoberfest begins http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=158
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Treat yourself to FANTASTIC looking skin! Kaela is a Jens List member, mom & a Beverly Hills trained clinical esthetician with 9+ yrs. experience. She always starts Fall off with a relaxing facial combined with a glycolic peel. Glycolic acid is naturally derived from sugar & is a non-invasive peel, that exfoliates the top layer to reveal fresh glowing skin, fading brown spots & removing blemishes while decreasing fine lines/wrinkles. The beauty supply store will offer you ‘over the counter’ choices like Alpha Beta Daily face peel by Dr. Dennis Gross, but Vivite cream by Allergan is only available at a doctor’s office or medical spa. Both under $100. Contact Kaela at Ruth Swissa Medical Spa at kaelaskin@gmail.com. 29020 Agoura Rd #A6 in Agoura Hills, 91301
Babyproofing Your Marriage-Julia Kantor, LMFT
Voice Coach / Artist Development / Recording Studio / Songwriting / Speaking / Beginning Piano / Tammy Dekel, of The Vocal Station, has a passion to bring out the best in others! From the first lesson, students learn techniques they can immediately apply! All ages & levels are welcome, from beginners to pros! Find your unique voice & style! Learn to sing in tune! Sing without strain! Prepare for auditions! Enhance range, power, performance & confidence! Record a demo for
Fitness for Mommy, Fun for Baby! Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 9:30-10:30 STROLLER STRIDES classes offer a total workout that combines power walking and jogging with intervals of strength, toning and stretching using the stroller, the environment and exercise tubing. Now in Calabasas at Gates Canyon Park! Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30-10:30. Meet next to the playground-all fitness levels welcome, pre & post-natal, and your first class is FREE! Contact lauratarana@gmail.com / 818.373.9093 or kimjohnson@strollerstrides.net / 818.679.3755.
Top 10 Halloween Costumes for the Family http://breezymama.com/2011/09/15/top-10-halloween-costumes-for-the-family-2
Fall Kindergarten Fair Tuesday, September 20th from 6:30-8:30pm This exciting, informative evening will introduce families to more than 45 different independent elementary schools in and around LA. Parents only, please. 8509 Higuera Street in Culver City.
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New location – Mathnasium of Oak Park Mathnasium, a math-only learning center for kids, will be OPENING A NEW LOCATION IN OAK PARK at 630 Lindero Canyon Road next to the Fresh and Easy Market. In celebration, Mathnasium is offering several pre-opening specials. New students who want to enroll at the soon to open Oak Park center can take $100 off our comprehensive assessment by taking it now at our Thousand Oaks location. For more information about this and other offers, call (805) 777-8403 or email thousandoaks@mathnasium.com.
Create and send real postcards directly from your phone – new app makes it easy and fun Postcard on the Run is more than just another cool app – it’s a way for moms, dads, kids and friends to send a moment in time – instantly! Just snap a photo and send it as an actual postcard to friends or family – a real keepsake they can hold close to their heart, put up on the fridge or display at work. You can add a message and even sign it with your finger. Within 24 little hours, the postcard is en route. The app is free to download and postcards range from $.99 to $1.49. Enter promo code “JenJen” for extra savings just for crazy coupon Mommy readers! · Video demo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlMQ2u1Ox4M&feature · iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/
Attention all moms…How do you hear about your favorite stage shows coming to the Greater Los Angeles Area? Feld Entertainment, Inc., the world’s leading producer of live family entertainment experiences such as Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Feld Motor Sports, Disney On Ice and Disney Live! would like to hear your feedback on how you hear about live family entertainment productions. Would you mind taking less than 5 minutes to complete this marketing survey? Your input will help better promote their shows to the mom / parenting community in Los Angeles, Orange County, Inland Empire and Ventura County. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LAMom
The Little Preschool is a dynamic, nurturing preschool located in the heart of Lake Balboa. The school is big enough to offer an art room, reading room, science and writing areas and an incredible outdoor play space, but is small enough to give your child the cozy and nurturing feeling of home. Contact Oonagh or Beth for a tour at 818 996 2647 or email thelittlepreschool@gmail.com. Affordable rates for a high quality preschool education.
Rolling Robots educational After School Workshops for kids aged 5-13 L.A.’s only Build-your-own-Robot store for kids is introducing Learn technology and engineering concepts years before your kids see them in school, and learn them in a fun, interactive environment. Jen’s List readers, use coupon code “COWO” for 50% off your first workshop.
RingShuffle Sometimes it’s not always convenient to provide a real mobile phone number to someone. It’s an app that provides temporary phone numbers that redirect to any mobile number. It’s then easy to delete this temporary number or ‘shuffle’ along to get a new one.
Professional Makeup Artist vat affordable prices Do you have a special event coming up? Want to look great for an evening out? Need a makeover? JMS Beauty specializes in the following: Bridal/bridal party Boudoir Natural Fashion/Editorial Bar and Bat Mitzvah Special Events Do you want more than one look? Package deals are available. Contact Janet at JMS Beauty! 661-414-4386
Parenting and language classes Free story times – Sept. 20th at 10 am at Lacy Park Our parenting place serves children, families, educators who care about early childhood development. The program supports developmental and progressive education.
Karate class for kids Kids class 3 times a week for a mere $60 per month! They want to enrich the community. They want people and kids to have better lives. When you work out, learn a skill, are part of a great group, you feel good about yourself. From there the goodness spreads!
The Power of Youth Voice Friday, September 23rd from 5:00-7:30pm Come take part in the fight against bullying! 6-out-of-10 teens witness bullying daily. So let’s ask them: how will we put a stop to Bullying, Cyber-Bullying & Teen Violence? The townhall meeting will take place at the Boys & Girls Club in Santa Monica, CA located at 1238 Lincoln Boulevard. Boys & Girls club youth will give their own testimonials alongside experts, and a panel of youth who are tackling this issue. A special guest, Kylie Morgan, who is a 16-year-old singer/songwriter will perform. http://www.smbgc.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/TownHall_cyberbullying_KDZ1.pdf
Effective, FDA-Approved, Non-Drug, Non-invasive Treatment for Depression The West Coast TMS Institute is pleased to offer one of the most advanced options for treating depression, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, or TMS. TMS is an ideal alternative for patients who have not responded adequately to antidepressant medication or who cannot tolerate drug side effects. TMS differs from traditional drug therapy in the way that it works. Extensive clinical research has proven the effectiveness of TMS.
Murals and decorative paint ideas to create your child’s Fantasy Room or nursery Let Artistic Works by Debra help you to design and create your child’s special fantasy bedroom. With wonderful Murals or painted accents that will make your child’s room special and unique. Shopping services offered for those parents with a busy schedule. Portfolio available upon request. Faux Finishing also offered. (818) 438-0450 – Call for free Consultation.
Kids are back to school so buy yourself a gift! September 19th, 20th and 21st from 10:30am to 4:00pm. Lori Wilkins Immerman Fine Jewelry is having a Semi Annual Blow Out Sale and mini preview of her new line. Lori’s stunning collection is offered at wholesale prices and now is the perfect time to write your wish list for the holidays or a special occasion. Bring a friend and receive an extra 5% off! 19540 Wells Drive in Tarzana 818-990-6667
EARLY EXPLORERS CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOL An enriching home-based preschool and childcare is not enrolling 22 months and up. Located in the West Valley, your ‘Explorer’ will find a warm, dynamic & joyful home environment filled with a myriad of daily activities & opportunities for learning & exploring! The approach is, child-centered, play-based, & has as its basis an understanding of the developmental steps of growth in young children. Director/ Main Teacher has 17 yrs. experience & is CA Credentialed in both Child Development and K-12. See website or FB for Details and Reviews. Mention Jen’s List for special offer!
New Children’s Educational Product Autolearner is a new education product designed for preschoolers and early elementary school-aged children. It consists of a plastic lesson holder that attaches to the front-seat headrest of a car and holds educational lessons. The lessons consist of color layouts highlighting educational information for children, such as the alphabet, numbers, colors, and letter sounds. Parents or other caregivers use the lessons to engage in an educational conversation while in the car.
Art classes for you and your kids at Susan Manders’ Art Experience According to current studies it has become a well-known fact that painting will cure anything that ales you and will enhance your child’s learning abilities. Just try the art class and you will find yourself smiling all the more. So if you are ready to revitalize your painting techniques or rejuvenate that painting you have on the back burner of your mind just show up. Your painting experience will be worth a thousand words. It’s clearly a win-win situation. Mention Jen’s List.
Super Soccer Stars Arrives in Los Angeles New York’s most popular soccer classes for kids have finally arrived in LA! Founded in 2000, Super Soccer Stars is an instructional soccer program that teaches the basics of the game to kids ages 2-7 (prices from $160 for the season). They offer classes all over the city, so whether you live in Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Venice, there’s a class for you! Super Soccer Stars also offers birthday parties and private groups – you say when & where, and they take care of the rest. http://la.supersoccerstars.com/index.php
Jewish Day School NEW location! Take a tour, at a time convenient for you, of the new Conejo Jewish Day School campus in Thousand Oaks, right at the 101 and 23 freeway. View the school video: http://www.conejojewishdayschool.com/. “Kids who go to CJDS get more than just a great education. They become better PEOPLE. The school creates mensches. I can’t think of another school where that’s a high priority or an obvious result.” parent Michael Laskow, TAXI, Independent A&R “As a filmmaker, I chose CJDS because I have an eye for detail and this school produces the finest caliber of students.” parent Michael Miller, Producer of The Glee Project Questions? Tour requests? Contact Melisopp@yahoo.com or call/text 8054327009.
My Corporation’s Free Day – Free incorporations, copies of Quicktime and domain names! Do you have an awesome business idea but have been putting off taking the steps needed to turn it into a company? Well now is your chance to get the wheels turning! MyCorporation is giving away free incorporation/LLC services, a copy of Quicktime and a free domain name with coupon code “MYFREE” all day on September 20th. The economy may be sluggish, but now there is no reason you have to be too! Go to their site to take full advantage of their offer.
Tell NASA to Uphold the SSFL Cleanup Agreement Action is required to support the clean up in the Calabasas, Chatsworth, Simi and Oak Park areas – submit your note by Monday September 19, 2011. http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5393/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=8080
Doggy Potty Patch with Real Grass No need to take your dog out to go potty when it is not convenient. No more walking in the rain, no late night or early morning walks. Fits right on your patio. Your dog will love its own private yard. Basic clean, sturdy construction, no frills. Uses real sod. Sod will last 2 weeks before replacement. Sod replacement cost is approximately $3.00 from a local nursery. Box self-drains. Size: 18.5in x 48in x 6in (holds 1 piece of sod). Cost: $65.00, including free local San Fernando Valley delivery. Email doggypottypatch@gmail.com.
LOVESWELL: Best Reviewed Play about relationship in the 1st year of having a BABY! ONE NIGHT ONLY: Monday, Sept. 26th at 8pm Type “Jens List” get $5 off LOVESWELL is the Most Talked About, Best Reviewed, Hilariously Intimate Plays of the Year about a man fighting for his relationship in the first year of having a BABY! The Beautiful Zephyr Theatre 7456 Melrose at Vista Tickets & Info – www.loveswell.com 50+Glowing Reviews: “RECOMMENDED! Funny & Poignant. Terrific portrayal of love & marriage.”-Reviewplays.com “EXCELLENT”-The Times “I was laughing, crying, and very touched.”-MS
LOSE THAT WEIGHT WITH BUST IT BOOTCAMP By Fit Happens L.A. GET INTO THE BEST SHAPE OF YOUR LIFE- Check out the hottest way to get fit- burn 400-600 calories PER CLASS. 4 days a week for 4 weeks. Other days/options also available. Geared specifically to Mommies & Daddies! Everything from Plyometrics to Kickboxing to Drills. New sessions starting NOW, although you can begin ANYTIME! Classes in BURBANK*, SILVERLAKE*, SHERMAN OAKS, MT. WASHINGTON*, CALABASSAS & AGOURA HILLS. (*= Offers CHILDCARE for a small fee) Call or email for days & times. Wanna work out for FREE? Get a crew of 6+ of your pals together we’ll come to you and your session is FREE! Also now on Facebook under “BUST It BOOTCAMP by Fit Happens L.A.” http://www.yelp.com/biz/fit-happens-burbank (818)563-4704
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Get Paid to Watch Commercials A new site has launched that pays people to watch commercials. This is perfect for moms and people who want to make extra money watching about 10 minutes of commercials a day. It’s free and accredited by the BBB. |
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