THE MOM APP IPHONE – CREATED BY A JEN’S LIST MEMBER Check out the hottest new iPhone app for moms created by a Jen’s List member. It’s called The Mom App, and it does just about everything a mom would want. It manages recipes, shopping lists, schedules, a bucket list and medical information in one nicely packaged app for the iPhone. The app gives you the ability to share your shopping list, calendar, etc for with husband, partner, caretaker… Download the app now in the Appstore. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-mom-app/id448851066?mt=8
Today in History Be Bald and Free Day www.history.com/this-day-in-history National Dessert Day – take an extra helping, or two World Egg Day – second Friday of the month Martin Luther King Jr. was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize (1964) World sight day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=189
$27 for $55 at MonaMELisaDesigns. Customized children’s artwork and more at half off Give your child’s room a much needed make over with these colorful designs from MonaMELisaDesigns.com. Today’s deal is good for $55 worth of wall art and more for just $27. Choose from hundreds of designs, all of which can be personalized with your child’s name. MonaMELisaDesigns.com also features growth charts, name signs, and poster murals. You can even choose the features of the characters in the designs, so they look just like your child! http://o.familyfinds.com/aff_c?offer_id=291&aff_id=1016
Zam Fest: A “Culture-Fusion” Festival for Kids Saturday, October 15th from 10am-5pm Marina Green Park in Long Beach A mash-up day of fun, (sub-)cultures, music, dance, art, and adventure Taiko Project · The Christopher Brothers · Beyondancing · AJ & the Flip Flops · Beast Mode Crew · Knockstudy DJ scratch · REcreate Art · EuroZip Line · Human Hamster Balls · Food Trucks · and more Proceeds also help benefit www.CreateNow.org. Inspire. Engage. Experience.
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Win an Orbit Baby G2 Stroller + $500 Shopping Spree from Tea Collection! Make sure your infants get a smart start by entering the Bring Your Baby Home in Style Sweepstakes. A-List Mom has partnered with Orbit Baby and Tea Collection to give away $1,400 in designer baby essentials to one lucky winner (and their soon to be very stylish offspring). Orbit Baby Stroller Travel System G2 plus a $500 Tea Collection Shopping Spree is everything you need to bring your new baby home in style! Visit www.teacollection.com and enter by Sunday, October 23rd.
Help Support the Matthew Alvarez Fund in the Calabasas Classic 5K & 10K Runs Sun., Nov. 13th, Race begins at 8 a.m. Matthew Alvarez, a 4th grade student at Chaparral Elementary in Calabasas, was diagnosed with Pre-B ALL Leukemia on July 4, 2010 & is undergoing a grueling 3 ½ yrs of total chemotherapy. Matthew has remained extremely positive & courageous despite his painful bone marrow taps, spinal taps, joint pain, frequent immobility, sleep deprivation & extreme nausea. The emotional help from his family/friends are carrying him through this dark time. The Talbert Family Foundationwill donate 100% of the monies received in this fund to Matthew Alvarez and his family. For more info & to register for the Calabasas Classic, visit:www.talbertfamilyfoundation.org/pages/MatthewA.html.
TSHEPANG is a 23 yr. old So. African au pair. She is very sporty & good driver. Available now for one more year. LISA, from Germany has great English and can care for 1-3 children. Meet in person. STEPHANIE is 25. She is a short term 6 month extension au pair. Plays the piano. Great driver & English. Kids 2+. Additional au pairs are available immediately. Very affordable childcare! HUGE DISCOUNT of $700 off the program fee. Good through Tuesday p.m. Contact LeeCCAuPair@aol.com or 818-422-5133.
Win Tickets to Dudamel and Moser at Walt Disney Concert Hall! Don’t miss an exciting performance at Walt Disney Concert Hall on Oct. 20th-21st at 8pm featuring Gustavo Dudamel and Johannes Moser- hailed by Gramophone as “one of the finest among the astonishing gallery of young virtuoso cellists.” German musician Moser will premiere a concerto for electric cello by acclaimed Mexican composer/guitarist Enrico Chapela, who integrates jazz, rock and Latin-American traditions with modern techniques. We have a pair of complimentary tickets to the Fri., Oct. 21st-8pm performance. Be the 10th Jen’s List member to email sfvmom@gmail.com with the subject: ‘LAPHIL’ and include your name/phone # by Oct. 17th. Presented by the LA Phil. For tickets and information, visit http://www.laphil.com/tickets/.
White Pit Mix Pup in need of a rescue He desperately needs a foster or permanent home. He is currently at South LA shelter. His impound number is A1256201. He is healthy, 9 months old and very sweet. Any questions, email nolasinger@gmail.com.
Need an Helpful Immigration Attorney? With an exclusive focus on United States Immigration and Nationality Law, Marlene Hemmings, Attorney at Law, provides exceptional legal representation, at reasonable fees, with individualized attention to each case, assisting clients throughout the United States. Legal services include: family based immigrant visa petitions, business nonimmigrant visas (including E-1/2, H-1B, H-2A/B, H-3, L-1A/B, TN, E-3), labor certifications (i.e., “PERM”) and much more.
Recycle, Reuse, Renew Your Jewelry Father/Daughter jewelry design team is available to help you get the look of todays current style using what you already have. Recycle, Reuse, Renew and get the sparkle you want today. Jen’s List member and mother of 2, Tina Kadner and her father have been in business for 30+ years. Together with their resources and knowledge they are able to advise you in how to get the most for the least. Mention Jen’s List to receive 10% off your redesign or purchase, call Galinda’s Jewelry (818) 986-6200.
FibreNew West: Fixes, Repairs, Renews Leather, Vinyl, Plastic, Fabric Furniture, Automobiles, Clothing, Boats, Aircrafts FIBRENEW is a mobile service for both commercial and residential repairing of worn, torn, faded or burned leather, vinyl, plastic or fabric items. Using non-hazardous, proprietary products to bond, fill, texture match, and re-dye to exact color specifications, the item will look like new. An album of before/after photos of a variety of objects can be seen on the Facebook page. Call (818) 992-0366 to arrange a no charge appraisal and quote or visit www.fibrenew.com/west.
$32 for Halloween Themed Kids’ Cooking Class($65 Value) October 29th (1 hour) Your child (ages 5+) will enjoy this hands-on experience making fun themed items like monster claws and goblin cheeseballs. This class is vegetarian-based and your child is welcome and encouraged to arrive in costume! Class is held at the Little Blue Gourmet Boutique – a one-stop shop has fun vintage-inspired finds from frilly aprons, to yummy scented candles and soaps, to children’s cook books. Please call Little Blue Gourmet Boutique at (818) 225-8078 and provide your child’s age so he/she is placed in the correct age appropriate class. 4774 Park Granada #7 in Calabasas, 91302
You Should be Swimming in Your Swimming Pool & Phillip Miller Can Help You Get Back In Phillip Miller, licensed contractor has over 20 years experience renovating swimming pools in Southern California. From small spa renovations to large commercial swimming pool re-models-Phil and his team of experts do it all on time and on budget. Excellent references from happy Jen’s List members too. Complimentary on-site estimates, call today. (310) 295-0250
Jack’s Pool Service: Reliable Affordable Pool Service Jack Deagon has been building his business for 8 years and would like to add a few more customers to his route. He is reliable, affordable, and only hires the best employees. He is currently servicing Agoura Hills, Thousand Oaks, Oak Park, Newbury Park, Moorpark, Simi Valley, and Camarillo. Email jmatter52@yahoo.com to receive your quote or to request a list of references.
Counseling & Therapy for Couples & Individuals Gain clarity, stronger communication skills and an overall better you. Allison Cohen, M.A., MFT, is a licensed psychotherapist that offers new tools and perspectives that allow individuals and couples to improve relationships and personal dynamics for life. Allison has been featured on the TODAY show and NPR and has been quoted in Cosmopolitan, IVillage, WebMD, AOL Health and more. Specializing in: Couples/Relationships, Self-Esteem, Family Conflict, Anxiety, Depression, Communication Skills, Life Transitions, Building Physical/Emotional Intimacy, Intuitive Eating. www.LifeIssuesPsychotherapy.com
La Cava Cucina Italiana in Sherman Oaks Recommended by gigi4healthnow@yahoo.com Gigi just had a wonderful lunch experience at La Cava Cucina Italiana in Sherman Oaks. There was a crunchy, super thin pizza with Italian sausage and fennel, an amazing salad with grilled shrimp, and tagliatelle alla Bolognese – delicioso! Following that was a tasty ricotta cheesecake with sweet raisins, and the best tiramisu ever. Server Sean was so attentive and owner Armando, a native of Florence, was absolutely charming. 13565 Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks (818) 981-1514
Need Some Adult Conversation? Check Out MOPS! Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, from 10 a.m. to Noon If you’re a mother with young children, you have your hands full! MOPS knows how you feel and they’re there to help! MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) is for a mom who -is pregnant or has a child newborn through kindergarten -desires to make new friends -wants to share the challenges and joys of motherhood -is looking for opportunities for personal growth Next meeting is next meeting October 20th at Envision Center at 15055 Oxnard Street in Van Nuys.*Child care is available for $3 per child.
Jewish Children’s Community Choir: Singers Wanted 8-12 Years Old Starting Sunday, October 23rd from 2 to 4 p.m. Singing Jewish music, voice training, music reading, Jewish repertoire. Only $65. Culminating concert on Sunday, December 18th at 2 p.m. Rehearsals and concert at Milken Community High School, Middle School Campus. Refreshments provided. For more information, visit www.jewishchildrenschoir.wordpress.com.
Creative Leap’s Pre-Halloween Costume Party Friday, October 21st from 5 to 7:30 p.m. 19300 Rinaldi Street in Porter Ranch An evening filled with games, face painting, food, prizes and fun fun fun! Best costume contest.Reserve your spot now for the whole family. Call Creative Leap, your #1 party destination. Over 4200 square feet of indoor fun. Bounce house, climbing wall, Thomas the Train, 3 story climbing structure, ball pit. They are the birthday party experts – you dream it and they make it happen. (818) 366-3036
Lego ZOMBIE Modification Kit Mods are removable/repositionable stickers Mods won’t leave ick on your brick. http://www.brickstix.com/ZOMBIE-MODS-zombie.htm
Revolutionizing the catering industry one event at a time! My World on a Plate is revolutionizing the catering industry one event at a time! They offer innovative, internationally inspired cuisine that is second to none! Cheven’s eclectic culinary creations will tantalize your senses through taste, touch sight and smell… Whether it is an intimate dinner party or large event, My World on a Plate will provide you with the season’s best offerings…and make your dining experience one you will never forget!
Are You Looking to Spice Up Your Workouts? Celebrity Dance Fitness Expert and Trainer to the Stars, Ilyse Baker wants to get you in shape. 2012 will be here before you know it… why wait for your new years resolution to spice up your workout regimen? Make the change now! Ilyse designs a workout plan specifically for what your body needs. She offers one on one training, couples training, and small group trainings. The best part of it all is that you forget that you are exercising with Ilyse. It’s a blast. Email media@ilysebaker.com.
Custom-made, personalized wallpaper, created for and by you The wallpaper is based on a picture you send to wallpaintbynumber. This picture is converted to a “colour by number” pattern on wallpaper. Just grab your brushes and paint, choose the colour corresponding to the number and colour the panes. Create a perfect and original image for your wall, or even better yet, have fun painting it together with your child!
Garage, Rummage and Estate Sales Estate Sale Saturday October 15th from 8am-1pm – Please no early birds! Lots of Books, Movies, CD’s, DVD’s, VHS, Fabulous clothes- glassware – Coffee table- furs- toys- shoes purses- Fantastic Ladies Clothes~ Soccer jerseys~ 4028 Stone Canyon Avenue in Sherman Oaks, 91403 AND Our Mother of Good Counsel Rummage/Book Sale and Free Electronics Recycling Event! Saturday October 15th from 9am-9pm and Sunday, October 16th from 9am-5pm FREE Electronics Recycling Event Saturday October 15th from 9am – 3pm 2060 North Vermont Avenue in Los Angeles, 90027(one block South of Los Feliz Boulevard) AND Yard Sale Sat and Sun 10/15 and 10/16 from 8am – 4pm Amazing Yard Sale in Tarzana. Lots of great items: Kitchen items, kids stuff, designer clothing 6-8, knick knacks, vacuum, TV, vcr, costume jewelry, make up, baskets, coal BBQ, 1984 Olympic pins, cute wicker table, toys, crystal vases and more. Everything going to Good Will on Monday! Most Items btwn $1-15. Call 818-802-9913 for more info. 6210 Nestle Ave. in Tarzana. AND Neighborhood Yard Sale In Reseda behind the West Valley YMCA (Vanowen & Wilbur) Sunday, October 16th from 8am-3pm Directions: Vanowen, South on Geyser, Right on Welby Left on Lemay…approx. intersection of Lemay & Kurl Way-Follow the Signs! Baby items, Boy & girl clothing, Furniture household items, etc. AND Huge Multi-Family Yard Sale – 2 Families of twins with LOTS of designer stuff October 16th from 8am-1pm – No early birds A huge selection of designer children’s clothes (Splendid, Ella Moss, Lucky Kids, Baby Gap, H&M, etc) and shoes (Sketchers, Uggs, See Kai Run, Wee Squeek, Minnetonka, etc), in addition to bedding (Serena & Lily, Dwell), Peg Perego Prima Pappa highchairs, toys, books, carriers (Ergo, Baby Bjorn), housewares, men’s/women’s clothing, artwork and more! Cash only. 16423 Hamlin Street, Lake Balboa 91406
Read to Your Favorite Child Even if They are Thousands of Miles Away Storytelling is so important in connecting to children. Be There Bedtime Stories is an amazing new website offering webcam storytelling. Read a story to the child in your life that they can watch over and over. Check out Kiko The Hawaiian Wave on their website. www.betherebedtimestories.com/book.aspx?bookID=137
Ms. Dennis is a Certified Newborn Specialist, Lactation Counselor & Noted Baby Sleep Expert, with 25 years of experience. She is currently taking bookings for December 2011 and the rest of 2012. Her minimum booking is 4 weeks, and she is available for overnight shifts of 10, 9 or 8 hours. She has experience with multiples, preemies, reflux, GERD, colic, babies on monitors and with babies on medication. To learn more, call Ms. Dennis (323) 298-1516 or email thebabyguru3@aol.com.
Haus of Pilates Special: 25% off All Packages Haus of Pilates is a new Pilates Studio in the heart of Burbank. They have all pilates equipment including Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Pedi-pull and more. For the month of October all Packages are 25% off: Beginners package for $150 (4 Sessions) 8 Session Package for $360 12 Session Package for $495 Call (818) 970-2386 or email hausofpilates@gmail.com to set up your first session.
Punch & Judaism: Stories for All Ages Sunday, November 6th at 2:30 p.m. Slavin Family Children’s Library 6505 Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles Puppeteer and storyteller extraordinaire Marilyn Price brings her talents to the Slavin Family Children’s Library for an afternoon program of family fun. Featuring three stories, including ‘GRANDMA’S COOKIES’, her latest book. **Admission: A smile and a willingness to enjoy.
Temple Adat Elohim Invites Parents & Kids to Wear Their PJs for Parent N Me to Parent N Me Class Wednesdays, from 6 to 7p.m. weekly, beginning October 26th Parent N’ Me for Working Parents Pizza & Pajamas invites you to join this fun, educational and rewarding Parent N Me Class series designed to have you meet new parents. “Learn, connect and grow.” Your child will benefit and so will you. Taught by Joy Czubiak. Cost: $175 for 7 weeks. You can join anytime after the start date. For more information, call (805) 497-6920.
Been putting off getting a health checkup? 901 W. Orangethorpe Ave., Fullerton, 92832 714-441-0411
Free Puppet Show for the Whole Family! – Bring a Picnic & Enjoy the Outdoors Sat., Oct. 15th at 11am ZOMO The Trickster Rabbit A West African Folk Tale Clever Zomo the Rabbit thinks he’s the fastest, smartest rabbit in all of Africa, but wants more…Perhaps wisdom! So he goes to Nyame the Creator and finds out what he needs to do. Follow Zomo in his lively adventures with Fish, Cow, and Leopard -all in the best trickster tradition! Experience the exciting colors, patterns, and music of West Africa. Call 818-601-8833 to RSVP The Language Garden Preschool 9550 HASKELL AVE. in North Hills, 91343
Hydroderm: Younger Looking Skin Starts Now Hydroderm is a revolutionary collagen-rich anti-wrinkle serum sold successfully online for years. Apply it morning and night to clean skin, and watch fine lines and wrinkles diminish. It really is an amazing product. Even makeup goes on smoother with Hydroderm on the skin.
Chaminade College Preparatory Summer School Programs: Chaminade College Preparatory Middle and High School Open House Sunday, November 20th Middle School: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., High School 1 to 3 p.m. Discover their outstanding programs. Chaminade College Preparatory is a Catholic School in the Marianist tradition for grades 6-2. They also offer a comprehensive summer program for grades 2-12. Their outstanding teachers and coaches will foster you child’s talents, open their minds, and help them rise to meet the challenge of the regular school year.
Macaroni Kid Holiday Gift Guide Looking for Businesses Macaroni Kid Conejo Valley is launching its holiday gift guide next month. If you have a business located in the Conejo Valley and want a great, cost-effective way to promote your business to thousands of local families, email Lisa at lisabg@macaronikid.com. Visit www.conejo-valley.macaronikid.com and sign up today to receive the free newsletter! |
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