Saturday October 15, 2011


Discover the secret of completely protecting
your family and kids


A Pump Station and Nurtury™


Santa Monica, Sun, Oct. 23rd from 1:30-2:30pm


Westlake, Sat., Oct. 29th from 1:30-2:30pm


In your Home, Wed., Oct 26th from 7:30-8:30pm


Your kids will be entertained, while you find out how to easily name guardians for your kids. You’ll discover how to avoid the 6 common mistakes most parents make that leave their kids at risk. PLUS you’ll have a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to the location you attend. This FREE legal planning educational seminar is presented by Personal Estate Planning Lawyer, Gerry Kane, who’s been guiding families for 15+ years. Register at www.estplan.com or call 818-905-6088.


 


 


Today in History


International Newspaper Carrier Day


www.history.com/this-day-in-history


White Cane Safety Day


Sweetest Day Third Saturday of month


“I Love Lucy” premiered on television. (1951)


U.S. Department of Transportation was created (1966)


National grouch day


http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=190


 


 


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www.CorpNet.com


 


 


New iPhone app for mom created by a Jen’s list member – The Mom App.


It does just about everything a mom would want. It has healthy, simple recipes (see a recipe you like just download it to your shopping list), shopping lists (get coupons that can be added to your grocery loyalty card), schedules (calendar), a bucket list & medical information in one nicely packaged app for the iPhone. Download the app now in the Appstore. The dad app is coming soon so your partner can easily sync with you.


http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-mom-app/id448851066?mt=8


www.themomapp.com


 


 


MyMiniWallet: A New Free iPhone App For the Woman on the Go 


A new free elegant and intuitive iPhone App which allows you to decompress your wallet. MyMiniWallet lets you elegantly store and organize your gift cards, receipts, coupons and membership cards all in a very simple, intuitive, PIN-protected App. This App also allows you to upload the picture of the cards and other supplementary information to carry with you in your phone, instead of stuffing it in your wallet, and to geo-locate the store. Share your cards with your friends.


www.myminiwallet.com


 


 


Why Young Children Protest Bedtime: A Story of Evolutionary Mismatch
Are the monsters under the bed real?
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/freedom-learn/201110/why-young-children-protest-bedtime-story-evolutionary-mismatch


 


 


Spreebird Donates Money to your SFV School for Free!


Spreebird, (formerly Screamin Daily Deals) an amazing site that offers 50-90% off the best activities/restaurants/spa treatments/etc, will donate FREE money to your school! Join the hundreds of schools in the area that are successfully earning money every quarter. Contact awright@spreebirdcorp.com to learn more about the FREE and EASY program and sign up your school today. Visit booth #252 at the Sherman Oaks Street Fair this Sunday, October 16th from 10am-6pm!


www.spreebird.com


 


 


MUSYCA Children’s Choir is auditioning new singers, boys/girls, ages 5-18


To schedule an audition for October 26th, call 818-554-9937 or email sing@musyca.org.


The 2011-12 season will include the premiere performance of a new opera, Jonah and the Whale, with the Los Angeles Opera.  
*Receive vocal training.


*Develop performance skills.


*Learn outstanding music.
*Perform with professional choirs and orchestras. 


The mission the Musical Youth of California is to provide the highest quality of music education to children & youth of all religious, ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds through study and performance of outstanding choral repertoire. It is dedicated to diversity, access, and service to community. MUSYCA, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, rehearses at JCC at Milken, SFV.


 
 


Hemorrhoids – Stop Suffering in Silence


Doctor Rosenfeld is a Proctologist who specializes in hemorrhoids and can alleviate your problems in his office painlessly without surgery. When necessary, he performs a revolutionary hemorrhoid surgery WITHOUT cutting for a quick recovery. Cancer causes similar symptoms so get anal about your health. Let Dr. Rosenfeld help you. He is a great doctor and a Jen’s List member’s husband!


www.davidrosenfeldmd.com


805-579-8972


 


 


Foster the love of gardening with your children – theme gardens
A theme garden can be specific to nature, a place, a person, an idea, literature, or a story and can also showcase an interest such as history, traveling, particular colors, attracting birds & butterflies, specific plants, or attracting insects and pollinators.
http://www.kidsgardening.org/article/creating-theme-garden


 


 


Cute Fabric Covered Kneeling Cushions


Kneeling cushions with cute fabric to save your knees. Many purposes: Bathing children, exercising,  bathing your dog, practicing cpr, toddler sitting cushion and much more. Visit www.cuteandcomfycushionknee.com for different fabric choices. Shipping starts at $4.50. Kneeling cushions start at $12.99+. All fabric is washable and removable. Cute for the home and Comfy on  your knees!


 


 


Insurance Institute rates child booster seats


http://www.cbs19.tv/story/15689480/insurance-institute-rates-child-booster-seats


 


 


Enter to Win a Gina B Leather Laptop Bag ($198 value) From Kolobags on 10/20/11


Kolobags is working with Any Lucky Day to give away one of their favorite bags! Visit www.anyluckyday.com on October 20th to enter to win, it’s fun and easy. Visit www.facebook.com/kolobags for more information.  


www.kolobags.com


 


 


To All Adoptive/Foster Families: You’re Invited to a Casual, Fun Halloween Harvest Potluck Picnic


Sunday, October 23rd from 3 to 6 p.m. 


Encino Park16953 Ventura Boulevard


It’s a good time to meet with other families who understand the adoption journey and for kids to meet and have fun. Meet at the Picnic tables on Genesta Avenue. There’s a gated playground & room to roam. There will be balls and frisbees to throw. If you have any fun things to bring, please do. It is a pot luck, but you are not required to bring anything to attend. Even if you are still waiting to be matched, you are welcome. RSVP by visiting www.meetup.com/Adoptive-Parents-Group-in-San-Fernando-Valley.


 


 


What Stay-At-Home Moms REALLY Think About Nannies


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/13/working-mom-socializing-with-nannies_n_1007788.html?utm_campaign=101311&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Alert-parents&utm_content=FullStory


 


 


Jewish County Fair


October 16th from 11am-6pm


Come to the Shalom Institute in Malibu for an outdoor celebration of food, music and culture. This year’s musical line up includes Idan Raichel, Moshe Hecht, Josh Nelson and Robbo. They will have carnival games, the Reptile Family, the ropes course and more. There will also be a “shuk” for shopping. For more information, go to www.bigjewishtent.com or call 818-889-5500


 


 


GOOD GIRLS GIVE WALK 2011 is looking for volunteers!


Does your child need school credit for doing charity work? GOOD GIRLS GIVE® is looking for volunteers for the GOOD GIRLS GIVE WALK 2011, taking place on Sunday, October 23rd. We need students to help pass out water at seven different traffic lights along the path. The hours will be from 7am-5pm. For more details please contact: christine@goodgirlsgive.org. For more information about GOOD GIRLS GIVE®, visit http://goodgirlsgive.org/Good_Girls_Give.html.  If you would like to register to participate in the walk, visit: http://goodgirlsgive.org/Walkathon.html.


 


 


Is your Jr. Chef ready for an ambitious, easy and delicious dessert?  Pumpkin swirl cheesecake squares. Yum. (Ambitious because it uses a fair amount of ingredients unless you use store-bought pumpkin butter).  Notes: make sure your ingredients are room temperature, read thru the recipe a few times to envision the process, and read comments at the bottom.  Uses food processor, sheet pan, electric mixer, patience (which will be rewarded).  Parental supervision.
http://jessicaburns.com/2011/10/pumpkin-swirl-cheesecake-squares/


 


 


Helping children understand divorce, in a friend’s family or your own
Good advice for parents as well as librarian-recommended books for young children, elementary ages, upper elementary/middle school, and middle school.
http://blog.oregonlive.com/themombeat/


 


 


Free Taste of Judaism Class: Open to Residents in the Greater Los Angeles & San Gabriel Valley


From Sunday, October 16th Tuesday, November 2nd


Over a dozen Reform Congregations across the Los Angeles and San Gabriel area are partnering to sponsor a free, three-session class that explores the topics of Jewish spirituality, ethics and community values. A Taste of Judaism classes are designed for people who have limited or no Jewish background. All are welcome Jewish or not. Visit www.curiousaboutjudaism.org/la for more information or to register, or call (310) 800-1161.


 


 


Kapture Healing Celebrates a New Location


Michelle Kapture, Clairvoyant Energy Healer and Spiritual Guide has moved into a beautiful new office in Westlake Village. This safe, loving and nurturing space is surrounded by splendid trees, ponds, and the sound of flowing water. You can feel the serenity of her “healing den” the moment you step into the room. Michelle provides a sacred space for you to do deep spiritual healing. She shares her knowledge, skills and intuition to help others on their path. For more information visit www.Kapturehealing.com.


 


 


Book list for Parents
Subjects range from parenting while divorced, taking back parental authority, improving parent-teen relationships, democratic child training, disciplining/communicating with kids, life after divorce, forming/nurturing a lesbian/gay family, custody/living arrangements for kids of divorce & more.
http://kidsturn.org/kt/family-resources/parents/booksbibliography/


 


 


Lupin Hill Blood Drive


Wednesday, October 19th from 7:30am12:30pm


In Hees Hall


Lupin Hill is hosting a blood drive for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Call the school office at (818) 880-4434 x221 or email lhoffice@lvusd.org to sign up. Walk-ins will be accommodated as there is room. Anyone at least 17 years of age, weighing at least 110 pounds, and in good health can donate blood. Contact the school office or call CHLA at (323) 361-2441 for further information regarding donation criteria.


 


 


Looking for a Quality School Your Child Can Grow With?


Open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Robin’s Nest offers a qualified, loving, professional staff as well as nutritious home cooked meals, small class size (14 kids and two teachers). The daily outside/inside curriculum includes Art, Science, Math, Dramatic Play, Story Time, and much more. Perfect for children ages 2 months to 5 years old and there is after school care available for children ages 5 years and up. Spring, Winter, and Summer Camp for all ages. Call (818) 885-6378 to schedule a tour.


www.robinsnestkidcare.com 


 


 


Halloween at Trader Joes
Jack-o-lantern patterned (Oreo-like) cookies: http://www.traderjoes.com/fearless-flyer/article.asp?article_id=215
Pumpkin spice coffee: http://www.traderjoes.com/fearless-flyer/article.asp?article_id=199
Pumpkin bread mix: http://www.traderjoes.com/fearless-flyer/article.asp?article_id=234


 


 


Professional Coach


Are you ready to reclaim your goals? Are you ready to reclaim your goals? Are you aching for a change? Are you ready to live your dream? Are you ready to create that which you left behind, and align yourself to your true purpose? Judy L Santos, Professional Co-Active Coach, is currently seeking clients that are ready to step outside their comfort zone and do IT different. Realign and balance your life so that you are in service to yourself and those you love. First session is free. Email judylsantos@gmail.com.


 


 


Alan Freeman Construction: Bringing You a Combination of Quality Work & Great Service


Handling all aspects of construction, including carpentry, finish and framing, electrical, plumbing, concrete and masonry, tile works, wrought iron, complete remodeling (including all planning and permits, drawings, etc.) and maintenance services. Very competitive prices. Licensed. Call (310)592-5377 or email hammer633@charter.net for a free estimate.


www.alanstuartfreemanconstruction.com 


 


 


What’s in Fast Food Chicken?
Hint: It’s NOT chicken. http://www.organicauthority.com/foodie-buzz/what-is-in-fast-food-chicken-hint-its-not-chicken.html
Healthy chicken recipes and soups with chicken stock to make at home: http://www.organicauthority.com/organic-food/organic-food-articles/chicken-recipes.html


 


 


Woodland Hills MOMS Club Open House Park Day 


Wednesday, October 19th at 4 p.m.


Serrania Park, Woodland Hills


Have some fun at the park. Meet moms who are members and get information about joining a great club. Why join MOMS Club? If you are Interested in meeting other moms in your neighborhood then MOMS Club is for you. Join playgroups, find support, andenjoy the monthly calendar of activities for you and your kids.For more information, visit www.momsclub.org.


 


 


Topanga Art Imaginarium Grand Opening!


Children’s Art Classes, ages 3 1/2 -12 years, enrolling now!


Fall session begins Nov. 1st.


Topanga Art Imaginarium is an art studio & supply shop that provides a variety of art classes and workshops for children and adults.Fall session classes for artist ages 3 1/2-12 years! The Art Imaginarium is located 120 S. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Suite #105, Topanga CA 90290. For more details, contact Natalia at (310) 962-3933 or email topangaartimaginarium@gmail.com.


www.topangaartimaginarium.com


 


 


Looking for some Spooky Fun this Halloween?


Check out this daily blog from YourBASH! co-owner, Brian Worley. Each day in October, Brian will discuss another fun Halloween Party element.


http://brianworley.wordpress.com/2011/10/11/halloween-party-menu-phase-1/


 


 


Family Yoga


Sunday, Oct 16th from 9:30-10:15am at Camarillo Yoga Center and 11am-12pm at WestlakeYogaWorks


Family Yoga welcomes all ages and promotes family togetherness.  Individual, partner and group poses, simple breathing techniques and creative movement make this a fun and active time for everyone.  Both classes are taught by Certified Yoga Instructor, Julie Markovitz RYT.


Camarillo Yoga Center – 5800 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 127


Westlake Yoga Works – 2475 Townsgate Road, Westlake Village, 91361


www.danceyoga.com


 


 


Professional Head Lice Removal


Professional Head Lice removal in your home available 7 days a week and holidays, within a 50 mile radius. Organic safe and effective removal of lice and nits so your child does not miss school. Home care consultation is included. Call (818) 905-5423 and calls will be returned promptly. 


www.Liceladytoday.com


 


 


Does your young child need help with life? Kids Therapy Made Simple may be the solution


Dr. Lisa J Lewis, OTD, OTR/L, MACLP & Kids Therapy Made Simple provide comprehensive therapeutic services with the goal of helping kids with life & supporting families through the process.  They offer individual & group occupational therapy, psychotherapy & speech and language therapy to foster successful social, emotional, physical, behavioral & cognitive development of young children & their families. In-home assessments & therapy are currently available. Contact drlisa@ktms.us or 310.365.0500.


 


 


Handmade photo gifts for… and inspired by…your loved ones


Madonnara Designs specializes in affordable handmade photo and graphic gifts on glass, wood acrylic and mother of pearl.  1 and 2 sided available.  Bookmarks, bracelets and gift certificates as well.  Ask about group rates and fundraising ideas for your group, club or school! Please see Dawn’s blog for unique examples and more information.  Email to order your personal one-of-a-kind piece: madonnara@yahoo.com.


http://www.dawnwagner.blogspot.com/


 


 


The Mitzvah Song: Everything It Takes To Plan A Bar/Bat Mitzvah


The Mitzvah Song is a video parody of the full planning process of a modern day Bar/Bat Mitzvah sung by Mitzvah Moms to the William Tell Overture. From picking a date to the invitations, custom stamps, montage, horah, favors, fashion and more. Anyone who is planning, has planned or knows anyone in planning mode will relate. This videos’ message is that although it’s stressful, don’t forget what is important: the memories and the milestone for your child.


www.mitzvahmarket.com/mitzvah-ideas/news/the-mitzvah-song/