Celebrating 800+ vehicle deliveries, DriveWise Auto helps many Jen’s List members, and with rave reviews! This Charity Driven company helps people buy & lease vehicles competitively, conveniently AND responsibly, and provides and unparalleled level of service. They do all the work, offer a no-hassle experience AND make a donation for every purchase/lease. If “CarPlace A” & “CarPlace B” have the same vehicle, but “CarPlace A” offers concierge service, unbiased advice, no pressure, an equally competitive price, AND has donated more than $80k to charities – which would you choose? Don’t waste time that could be spent on other things when DriveWise Auto can do the work for you! Call 818.345.5555 or email info@drivewiseauto.com for more info.
Today in History International Peace Day Miniature Golf Day World Gratitude Day Henry Ford retires from Ford Motor Company. (1945) www.history.com/this-day-in-history
Free High Holy Day Services for Families with school aged children Innovative & interactive Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur services for your family. These evening & day services are led by wonderfully warm & talented rabbis & cantors at the new spectacular Temple Judea Tarzana Campus. These unique services have something for everyone; a prayer book modified for young readers, traditional prayers, inspiring music and sermons and lots of family participation. It’s all designed to encourage adults & children to pray together. Tickets available FREE to non-members online – just click:http://www.templejudea.info/prayer/high-holy-days-2011/. 5429 Lindley Ave. in Tarzana 91356 818.758.3800
$25 for $50 or $50 for $100 of products and 6 Month Membership at ShopEcoSavvy.com Going green is easy when you have access to a variety of eco-friendly products in one comprehensive online store. Browse ShopEcoSavvy.com for everything from baby and toddler items to pet supplies and organic grocery items. Whatever you need, they likely have it, with hundreds of products available and new items added regularly. Today’s deal is good for $100 worth of products for just $50 or $50 worth of products for just $25. Your voucher also gets you membership into their exclusive buyers’ club, which entitles you to an extra 10 percent off all products. Reach 500 points and you’ll get an additional 5 percent off your next purchase. It’s the deal that keeps on giving, especially when you factor in the 250 points you get just for making your first purchase! http://o.familyfinds.com/aff_c?offer_id=185&aff_id=1016
Before you know it, you’ll be buying their first car, sending them off to college, and walking them down the aisle, and before you know it, the expenses become overwhelming!
CHALK Preschool of Venice is now open & currently enrolling Three separate buildings situated on the property are surrounded by spacious outdoor areas. This secured campus provides endless opportunities for on-site exploration & adventures. The 7,000 sq. ft. of combined building areas contain 5 main classrooms & plenty of additional space for auxiliary learning environments. The preschool offers 2, 3, or 5 day/week enrollment options for children ages 2 – entrance to 1st grade. To get you started with CHALK, they also offer a parent/toddler program for children 16-24 months! Stop by to tour the school anytime Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm or contact the director, April Schafer at (310)827-7300 or aschafer@chalkpreschool.com for more info. 2201 Lincoln Blvd. in Venice
An infomercial for sets of LED LIGHT BULBS needs REAL people to be testimonials. If selected, you’ll get all the expensive light bulbs for FREE + $100 and then you can put them to the test in your home and then do a video interview. They are looking for outgoing people who want to try these products. If interested, contact getsuperpeople@gmail.com.
$89 Holiday Portrait Session – $400 Value April Rocha Photography and Plum District are offering a special rate of $89 for a Holiday Portrait Session. Deal includes half hour photo session, 1 8×10 print and 3 hi res images. Shoot takes place at her studio in Santa Monica and the deal must be purchased by Thursday, September 22nd at midnight. These deals can be purchased as gifts for family and friends. April Rocha Photography also offers great holiday card designs. http://www.plumdistrict.com/moms/discount
This week on Plum District SF Valley – 3 ways to exercise For Moms & Babies try out Stroller Strides only $30 for a one-month membership! Sports for Kids – Try Lionheart Fitness – five 45 min. classes for $65 (a $125 Value), choice of many sports. Ages 3-6, valid in Calabasas, Encino, Valley Village. Or Soccer for Tots -five 45 minute soccer classes $37 (a $75 Value). Ages 1.5 – 4, Encino, Studio City. http://www.plumdistrict.com
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FREE Legoland Admission – October 24th-30th http://www.seekave.com/2011/09/17/free-legoland-admission-october-24-30/
The perfect gift for a gift for anyone! Mommyjewelry.com’s best seller are the hand hammered discs! Wonderful for a new mommy, auntie, friend, grandma or even daddy! As seen in US Weekly magazine, the personalized hand hammered discs are the new best seller! Add a name, date and birthstone dangle for the perfect keepsake. Only $28 for a sterling silver charm, personalization always included! Use coupon code jenslist for an additional 10% off.
Randy Kaplan – at Peter Alsop’s Kids Koncerts Theatricum Botanicum 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Topanga, 90290
Home Office Safety for Work-at-Home Moms
FREE FAMILY FUN FEST Sunday, Sept. 25th from 3:30-6:30pm The various games & activities are primarily for 5-12 year olds and will include Animal Origami, Badminton, BBall, Chalk-In, Dancing to the DJ Music, Foosball, Giant Twister, Guessing Jar, Handball, Hexagonal Hockey, Hula Hoops, Peace Banner, Ping Pong, Playground, Putt Putt Billiards, Soccer Kick, Tetherball, & Tic Tac Toss. There will be free healthy snacks for the kids. A Silent Auction will offer some amazing deals on great items for kids. 11730 Magnolia Blvd. in Encino
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Art Therapy (Social Skills) Group for Kids of All Ages! Mondays from 5:00-6:30pm MITCHELL FAMILY COUNSELING CLINIC (at Cal State University Northridge) Art Therapy & Social Skills Group for All Children -Encourage self-disclosure of inner emotions, recognizing feelings, assisting in identification. Goal is toward further self-awareness, healing, growth.$65(6 meetings, $5 materials fee). Contact Maja at majaszachiewicz@gmail.com.Groups are conducted by advanced graduate students in CSUN Marriage & Family Therapy program under the supervision of a licensed therapist.
A Little Nosh You can find these amazing baked goods every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Calabasas Farmer’s Market and every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Brentwood Farmer’s Market. Mandelbrot, ruggelah, cookies, brownies, pumpkin bread with streusel topping and now Mini Cupcakes with cream cheese frosting (Red Velvet and Carrot Cake). Incredibly delicious, homemade family recipes. Also, corporate gifts, luncheons and trays. Jen’s List members receive $1 off. Place Jewish Holiday orders early.
Looking for vendors of all types to participate in University Syngagogue’s (Brentwood) Holiday Boutique Tuesday, November 15th. Contact hod824@gmail.com if interested.
Launch your own Style Business If you’re looking to get back into the work force but want to do it in a fun & flexible way, Stella & Dot might be the answer for you. Join this team as a stylist and launch your own style business. The jewelry has been featured in InStyle, Lucky, Self, and VOGUE. Irresistible style, great training, and a low start up cost. Stella & Dot gives you a smart business that works. Join as a stylist and earn &75-$90 perhour working part or full time from home.
OMGC HARVEST HOMECOMING FESTIVAL Saturday, September 24th from 11am-11pm – Sunday, September 25th from 12-6pm Come eat, play, and laugh with family and friends! Bring old friends, make new friends…it’s a community event for all! Games, Prizes, Dancing, Music, Food, Beer Garden, Casino & Bingo, Game Truck, Bouncers, Minute-to-win-it & more! Our Mother of Good Counsel 4622 Ambrose Avenue in Los Angeles, 90027 323-664-2131
It’s fig season – Do you have a fig tree?
Westfield Family presents Celebrity Story Time benefiting the literacy non-profit organization Milk + Bookies September 24th & 25th from 1-4pm Children are invited to do the giving! A giant “bookstore” will be set up for kids to choose books, inscribe them with personal messages and donate them to local children in need. There will be celebrity readers, craft, a photo booth, milk and cookies and lots of family fun! Westfield Culver City – Center Court
Is Your Privacy Being Compromised In Local Dressing Rooms? http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2011/09/20/
Looking to do some little life-changes Would a little help go a long way? How much would a new pair of glasses mean to you for your children? How much would a new set of braces relieve your financial worries and make your kid smile? How much would a new pair of athletics shoes make your child happy? What little help would be a BIG help to you and change your day? Do you know someone who could use help? Email Stephanie.Hill@lctv.com
String Project LA presents The Creative String Music Experience for Kids Fall 2011 starts Tuesday, October 4th from 3:30pm – 5pm String Project LA presents The Creative String Music Experience | ages 8 – 15yrs old |Violinists, violists, guitarist, bassist and cellists learn to play Rock, Jazz, Blues, Funk, Hip Hop, Electric, Improvise + so much more.The Fall Schedule has been released!To find out more & reserve your spot visit www.stringprojectla.com.
An Exclusive Opportunity to Visit the Sports Museum of Los Angeles Sunday, October 9th from 3-6pm The Sports Museum of Los Angeles, open by invitation only, is the largest and broadest known collection of iconic sports memorabilia and collectibles in the world. Join the Zimmer Children’s Museum for an exclusive visit. Sporting event cuisine will be served. To purchase tickets: https://zimmermuseum.ejoinme.org/MyPages http://www.zimmermuseum.org/specialevents.html
Michelle To, DDS Pediatric Dentistry has been nominated as one of the finalist for the Red Tricycle’s Totally Awesome Dentist, Family Dentist Category http://www.redtri.com/awards/local/family-dentists
CHOOZE to EMPOWER AND ELEVATE The right shoe is never the same as the left. It’s how they celebrate the individuality of every kid who wears CHOOZE. Kids know that new shoes always help them run faster, jump higher and maybe even fly from time to time. CHOOZE shoes have superhero power. Really. Kids who wear them are inspired by the power of choice. They have the confidence to dream big and impact their world. Their mission is to invest 100% of each year’s profit in micro-loans that help families step out of poverty and into economic self-sufficiency.
Chocolate Festival and Pastry Show Sat., Sept. 24th from 1-5pm Indulge all your senses & raise funds for the St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Featuring the BEST Chocolate and Pastry chefs in Los Angeles. Along with the #1 wines & Champagnes from around the globe. Celebrity Chefs: Jean-Marie Auboine, Stephane Treand, Marcel Vigneron (FoodNetwork), Sarah Lady Chocolatier, Annette Starbuck & more. Partial list of participants: Armand De Brignac “Ace of Spades” Champagne – #1 Champagne in the world, Cielo Malibu wines, Lady Chocolatier, Goodie Girls, Sprinkles Cupcakes and R & R Chocolate. Event is open to all ages at $35.00 per person and includes all the chocolate, pastries, wines, champagnes, foods & spirits served. Olympic Collection 11301 Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, 90064
Assisted Living in Your Own Home – Temporary and Long Term Care Founders Homecare, Inc. specializes in helping seniors stay in their own homes by providing highly personalized, long and short term assistance. Meal preparation, bathing assistance, transportation, medication reminders, companionship, errands, and light housekeeping. Hospital sitting, respite care and hospice care available. Founders Homecare provides a team approach and creates a personal care plan for each client. Employees are insured and bonded. Background checks performed. (818) 884-9100
J BRAND OUTLET! 50-75% off the retail price. They carry men & kids too! Monday – Friday from 10am-5pm & Open 2 Sundays a Month! Contact info@jbrandfactoryoutlet.com for more information! 1225 East Washington Blvd. in Los Angeles, 90021 213-748-1408 https://www.facebook.com/pages/J-Brand-Factory-Outlet/326071710828?sk=info
Adorable & Affordable Handmade Blankets Cozy Everly After is your place for adorable and affordable handmade blankets in all sizes. Specializing in Minky, faux fur, satin, and more. Have the perfect gift for any occasion. Custom blanket orders are accepted as well. Its never too late to start holiday shopping for that perfect one of a kind gift.
Need a House sitter? Janis is here from Northwestern Medical School to do her rotations at UCLA and study for her Med Boards. She is looking for a house sitting situation for a month or so.Lots of references as she used to teach school at Notre Dame Academy. Call 310-883-5810.
LegalShield looking for Part-time help! This 40 year old company that was just bought for $700m and they rebranded and relaunched them to the world. They are looking for several part-time people to help get the word out. Listen to 8 min recorded call 712-432-9190 and then call Michelle at 818-917-5715 for more information. www.youtube.com/legalshieldvideo
Electrician Lead Recommended by Jens List member ellen.bendavid@gmail.com A.V.I. Electric, Inc. even does Christmas light installation! Call them for all of your electrical and lighting needs(even Christmas light installation). Residential, commercial or industrial. They will upgrade your panel, give you recessed lights, install ceiling fans, re-wire your remodel etc. Lic.# 919367. (800) 571-9931 |
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