Understanding Children’s Anxiety & Obsessions: An Expert Perspective Learn what you can do to help your child deal with excessive worrying and how to recognize the warning signs of obsessive-compulsive disorders. All children experience anxiety, but when it turns into obsessive behavior, it may be time to get professional help. Dr. John Piacentini, Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA, will share his years of experience with childhood anxiety and related problems. He directs the UCLA Child OCD, Anxiety and Tic Disorders Program. Wednesday, Feb 1st from 7-8:30 pm; $20 per person, preregistration encouraged. 1221 Second Street Santa Monica 310.395.5650
Today in History The Dental Drill was patented. (1875) Australia Day Spouse’s Day www.history.com/this-day-in-history
During the month of Feb., Sign up for Sierra Canyon Summer Camp and get the special rate of ONLY $60 a day “The Ultimate Day Camp Experience for Children since 1972” Whether it’s the 110 ft waterslide, go-carts, Joey Magic, “The Rainbow Wizard” or any of the 30+ activities, come visit this beautiful facility in a private tour & get a free gift bag for the kids! Thousands of campers (including my 3 older children) from the San Fernando, Simi and Santa Clarita Valleys and the Las Virgenes Areas have experienced the joy and excitement of Sierra Canyon Day Camp for 40+ years. They take the well-being and safety of your child very seriously & are one of the few local camps that is accredited by the American Camping Association. 11052 Independence Ave. in Chatsworth
Make 2012 the Year You Begin to Take Care of Yourself
Discover the secret of completely protecting your family and kids A Mother’s Haven: Sunday, Jan 29th from 12:30-1:30pm 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. Everyone in attendance will take home a copy of “Wear Clean Underwear! A Fast, Fun, Friendly – and Essential – Guide to Legal Planning for Busy Parents” – PLUS you’ll have a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to A Mother’s Haven. 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.
Lose up to 20 to 30lbs in 4 weeks How would you like to melt away your trouble areas & Look and feel your very BEST for 2012. Dr. Nina Levy uses only prescription hcg in her Medically Supervised Weight Loss Program. The hcg protocol serves as a jump start to a healthier and thinner you. Once you have reached your goal weight, Dr. Nina Levy will help you to control your carbohydrate and sugar cravings with targeted supplements that help control cravings and the tendency’s for emotionally over eating. Beware of homeopathic OTC hcg products and other internet scams. Jen’s List Special for 2012 – Receive $185 off your one month package program! Call 818-879-7979 MediWellness, Inc. 28047 Dorothy Dr., Suite 201 in Agoura Hills, 91301
WATCH THIS VIDEO – Knock Knock Burglars CAUAGHT ON CAMERA This is EXACTLY what I witnessed thru the slats in my blinds last week at MY HOUSE. PLEASE – Police are urging residents to make their presence known without putting themselves in danger!!!!!! Spread the word – It is important to get the word out before someone gets seriously hurt!!!
Youth Flag Football The American Youth Flag Football League (AYFFL) is having its final EARLY BIRD Registration (only $139.00) for the spring 2012 season THIS SUNDAY. Games will be played on Sundays at AE Wright Middle School in Calabasas. The season runs from April 15th to June 10th. There’s a 10 game minimum, trophies, pictures, championships too. There are other venues in Thousand Oaks, Simi and Granada Hills as well. Kids aged 4-15 beginners to advanced are welcome. On line registration and more info is available at www.ayffl.com. In person registration is this Sunday at AE Wright Middle School from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on the grass fields. Contact Mike at 818-605-3679 or mpetrullo@ayffl.com for more info.
Urgent Request for B+ Blood Donors Looking for B+ blood donors, 20-25 years old, healthy with no history of cancer in the family. Family friend of a Jens List member, is suffering from lung/neck cancer. She is attempting to qualify for a clinical trial involving an infusion of white cells from healthy donors. If you or anyone you know fits above qualifications & will consider donating blood, email jrmckenney@me.com. He will send a 1 pg donor form & follow up regarding the next steps. If you are not B+, spread the word
During the month of February, get three SpinFusion Classes for $25 (normally $105) at the Strong Body Studio in Agoura Hills. $5 from every SpinFusion, an IDEA Health & Fitness Featured Workout, starts by getting your blood pumping, body moving in a high intensity cycle routine led by a former FM DJ, followed by an intense and energizing 30 minutes of Progressive Pilates strength & flexibility exercises, the most fun focused & effective version of Pilates ever! http://www.thestrongbodystudio.com
Sunday Morning Parent and Me For Working Parents Starting Sunday, January 29th at 9:30am for 7 weeks No class February 19th or Purim Carnival March 11th Presented by Temple Ahavat Shalom Early Childhood Education Center Activities will include art, music, floor play, snack and more for babies, and intellectual stimulation, discussion and a supportive environment for their parents. The class will be facilitated by Jane Rosen Ph.D. Cost: $87.50 for all sessions, no Temple membership required.
FREE SHIPPING & 40% off with code SNE9 at Bambino Land!
Parenting 101: how to choose your battles http://m.examiner.com/parenting-in-national/parenting-101-how-to-choose-your-battles
Casting Talk Show is looking for men & women with FINANCIAL QUESTIONS about their healthcare, medical bills, or anything else related to the money you spend on your health and well-being A top financial expert will be answering your questions on our show. If you are interested in participating, email Samantha at talkshowcasting323@gmail.com for more details. AND Looking for Makeover Candidates for Rupaul’s Drag U Seeking Women 18-49 who are Stuck in a Fashion Time Warp! If you have a compelling story and need a makeover, email DragUcasting@gmail.com. http://www.logotv.com/shows/rupauls_drag_u/season_2/ AND Families with newborn babies 3-8 months old – Got Baby Drama? Is your bundle of joy a burden on your marriage? Overwhelmed? Is this your first baby and you have no idea what to do? Haven’t slept through the night in months? GET HELP from a world-renowned baby nurse – Apply today! The celebrity baby nurse to the stars will come to your home for one week to fix your baby problems for FREE! Send photos & contact info to tvbabyshow@gmail.com. AND Do you have at least 50% of your body weight to lose? Are you ready to change your life? Now casting men and women across America that are ready to lose weight and live the life they’ve been dreaming of! Expert trainer Chris Powell will show up at your house and work with you over the course of 1 year to help transform your mind and body. Make this the year you get the weight off and get your life back! For more info, contact Vanessa Bond at 424.236.7500 or vanessa.bond@yahoo.com. www.extrememakeovercasting.com. Open Call – February 4th from 10am-4pm Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club of Venice 2232 Lincoln Blvd. in Venice, 90291
30 Winter Foods to Help You Lose Weight http://www.ivillage.com/30-winter-foods-help-you-lose-weight/4-b-418718
The City School Open House Saturday, January 28th from 10am-12pm This is an excellent chance to explore the school, meet the teachers, learn about the curriculum, and see student work. The City School is staffed entirely by Waldorf certified teachers and offers small class sizes and an economically diverse family community.
5 Great Places to Take Your Train-Crazy Kid http://www.redtri.com/los-angeles/5-great-places-in-los-angeles-to-take-your-train-crazy-kid
Kids can paint and bring home a masterpiece after just one session at Vintage Canvas! Vintage Canvas in El Segundo is a great place to take the kids to paint some new artwork for the home. Kids haven’t had prior art lessons? Not a problem! Vintage Canvas is unique in the sense that you don’t have to know how to paint, just have fun! Kids classes offered include After School Wednesday, Family Day and Kids Printmaking Workshop. Check the full schedule at http://bit.ly/wGFuJb. They also provide the space and capabilities to host your child’s next birthday party!
Wish you could take better photos or maybe you need a photographer that will help you look amazing? Bonnie McDermott is the answer to your photographic needs. She will help you learn how to fully use your camera and capture photos like a pro. She offers classes and workshops for beginners. No prior knowledge necessary. She specializes in Boutique Family Photography. Through her personal attention she will help you be very successful from learning how to take photos to her event and portrait photography. Call 818-362-1937 or email info@bonniemcdermott.com.
$500 Gift Card to Polachecks Jewelers at Calabasas for Sale $400 OBO. Email dionnelipman@gmail.com.
Lumel Photography Valentine’s photos Sunday, January 29th from 5-8PM at the Healthy Spot in W. Hollywood and Feb. 4th from 1-4PM at New Age Pet Supply in Reseda and Feb. 5th at the Healthy Spot in Santa Monica from 5-8PM. More information, pricing and contact information for the stores can be found at www.lumelphoto.com.
Tattoos for Moms: why celebrity parents get inked http://shine.yahoo.com/beauty/mommy-tattoos–new-trend-spawned-by-female-celebrities.html
No Bra Should Celebrate a Birthday Did you know 8 out of 10 women are wearing the wrong size sports bra & the average life of a sports bra is only 6-12 months? Fleet Feet Sports Encino is proud to offer one of the best selections of sports bra in the country and their specially trained staff will make sure you leave with a great fitting bra. Stop by for your professional fitting. Are you on a sports team, in a training group, or have a lot of friends? Fleet Feet will host a private fitting for you and your group! http://www.fleetfeetencino.com/
Carpet Cleaning, Construction Clean-up, Strip/Wax Floors/Stone
Licensed, Pre-School Quality Care, with the Comforts of Home Robins Nest Kid-Care Best Child Care is open all year from 7:30am-6:30pm, Monday-Friday, Full/Part Time. Now Accepting Children ages 2 months to 11 years old. They offer Daily Home Made, Nutritious Breakfast, Lunch, And Snacks! Qualified, loving, Professional Staff that are Trained in CPR and First Aid. Includes Individualized Enriched Pre-School Program, Indoor and outdoor curriculum, Potty Training, Art and Crafts, Music, Math/Science, Dramatic Play, Manipulatives, Dance, cooking, and more! After School Care is $300 per month. CCRC welcomed. Call 818-885-NEST for a tour. Off Corbin between Lasson and Devonshire
View the Latest Issue of Bamboo Magazine-Whole Family Living! Check out the winter issue of Bamboo Magazine-Whole Family Living at www.bamboofamilymag.com. A subscription to Bamboo is free!
MISO – add depth to your culinary repertoire
Cooking Classes for Kids at Katie’s Cooking School – Spiral Bread & Tortellini Soup Winter is the time for Comfort Foods at Katie’s Cooking School. Their January & March menus are filled with hearty, feel-good recipes. And February features Decadent Desserts. This week the kids learn to make and sample homemade bread & soup. Make sure your kids are included. Choose from these 90 minute classes: Thursday, Jan 26th at 4:15 (Mommy & Me) Thursday, Jan 26th at 6:30 Saturday, Jan 28th at 9:00am For information or to register, call 818-377-6200, 818-535-4928 or email jeff@katiescookingschool.com.
What’s In Your Closet? Afraid to answer that question? Whether you need to clean out your closets, find new outfits, go shopping for new clothes, update your style, or all of the above, Joni will take care of you. She will work with your style, budget and lifestyle to make you look the way you’ve always wanted. Even if you don’t know what your style is, Joni will transform you! Special: 1.5 hours closet purge and 1.5 hours shopping for $125. www.thepersonalshopperformoms.blogspot.com
Family Yoga Saturday, Jan 28th from 11:45-12:30 at Camarillo Yoga Center and Sunday, Jan 29th from 9:30-10:30 at Lululemon Athletica in Calabasas 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 is located at 5800 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 127 and Lululemon is located at 4719 Commons Way. For more info contact julie@danceyoga.com or www.danceyoga.com.
There are many ways children learn. Is your child struggling with development and learning? The Goal of the CHILD SUCCESS CENTER® is to enrich the lives of children and those around them. Child Success Center places every child at the center of their own success by addressing their needs through a range of enrichment, assessment, remediation and therapeutic programs including occupational, speech, language, and educational therapy. Programs provided can help anywhere from gross motor development for pre-school to memory, attention and organization for high school homework. http://childsuccesscenter.com/
Healthy Body Challenge Starts Soon! Wednesday, Feb. 1st at 6pm What do you have to lose? Join this fun Healthy Body Challenge! Reach your health and weight loss goals! You could even win a cash prize if you are one of the top achievers in the challenge! In a 7 week course, you will get group support to cheer you on, your own personal coach, helpful tips and info on good nutrition and long term health. Space is limited. Join the challenge for only $30! Call Gigi to register at 805-551-1708.
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Put the FUN in Fundraisers! Looking for a fun and easy way to raise money for school trips, sports teams, school dances, your favorite organization or charity? Host a Pampered Chef Fundraiser! Customers can order from a wide range of useful, high-quality kitchen tools that make cooking simple, easy and fun. All donations are made in the form of a check payable to your organization. Call Shari at 818-632-5077 for more information! Everyone loves The Pampered Chef! www.pamperedchef.biz/sharikoss
The Stay at Home FOODIE is in the process of developing simple, family-friendly cooking classes and needs YOUR help Please take 3 minutes of your time to take a QUICK survey about what kinds of cooking classes you’d want to take. http://stayathomefoodie.com/2012/01/21/please-help/
Got sagging cheeks? Jowls? Droopy eye lids? Turkey neck? Botox will not help and surgery is not the answer. Join millions of satisfied customers who are using the most innovative products & technology in the privacy of their own home (Products have a money back guarantee). Schedule complimentary demonstration. All you have to lose is wrinkles! Jen’s members get discounted prices. Check before and after pictures at www.sandras.liveandlookyoung.com. Call 818-219-4472 or email gotsaggingskin@gmail.com for more info. |
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