Nations #1 Sports Broadcasting Camp back for 4th year at UCLA August 6th-10th Kids 10-18 will have an opportunity to learn from the pros. Meet sports celebrities. Make sports anchor, reporting, and play-by-play tapes. Host your own sports talk radio show. Participate in PTI style shows, trivia and stump the schwab contests, and much more. DAY OR OVERNIGHT OPTIONS available. 800.319.0884
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Do you own a business with goods or services? (a note from Jen Levinson) On June 3rd, Round Meadow Elementary School, where my three oldest boys attend, will be hosting its Annual Carnival & Silent Auction, to raise the desperately needed funds to continue serving our kids with a great education. Your business name will be shown next to your donated item and listed in the monthly Round Meadow newsletter and on Bidding For Good, which is a National auction site for charities. The auction will also accept unused gifts or goods you have sitting around collecting dust! Please email tamar.hermes@gmail.com for the donation form and to get the all the materials to us. The event is not until June 2012 for any certificates that are dated. Sincere thanks for your support and generosity!
Real Moms Love to Eat Book Tour 2012 The book is written in a mom-to-mom conversational tone, with friendly advice and recommendations. It’s divided into three sections, which include a fun and easy-to-follow 10-part plan for moms to implement to make gradual, life-long changes in their approach to food and 21 days of meal suggestions, tips, recipes and lifestyle exercises-all to help you continue your love affair with food to look fabulous. Beth’s approach to healthy eating, losing weight and feeling fabulous, is simple and realistic for busy moms. You’ll learn a lot about the food you eat and how it impacts your body and still have loads of fun experiencing new foods and enjoying life. Http://www.realmomslovetoeat.com/tour-stops
Non Shedding Puppies Need a Home Urgently Louis is a 1 year old mini labradoodle with a mellow, sweet personality. He adores children & does well with all dogs. Weighing a whopping 18 pounds this guy loves to snuggle & is affectionate. Loves his walks and would do amazing with a loving family (even ones with allergies)! Fill out application at www.wagsandwalks.org.
Monarch Christian School Info Night Wednesday, February 1st at 7pm They offer stellar academics (K-5th) that are rigorous and advanced. MCS’s nurturing faculty come along side your son or daughter to enable and empower them to succeed. One of the goals at MCS is to partner with you to help develop their character. Children that graduate MCS will have a passion for learning and will be examples in their community because they are kind, helpful, compassionate, caring and respectful. Call 818-671-7498 or email admissions@monarchchristianschool.org for more info. www.monarchchristianschool.org
The perfect gift for women AND men. Beautiful succulent arrangements in unique imported containers! This is the new wave of flower shop. The arrangements at succulentarrangements.com are beautiful and most of the containers are imported items you haven’t seen. The perfect gift for all occasions- think Valentine’s day (the men are loving these!), housewarming, birthdays, etc. Don’t send flowers, send a succulent arrangement from this site. They only have pick up in Sherman Oaks but will deliver for a fee to all areas in Los Angeles.
Tough Cookies Children’s Boutique 50% off End of Season Sale Saturday, Jan. 28th – Mon., Jan 30th from 10am – 5pm Come shop the BEST children’s boutique in LA (according to AOL City’s Best and Ventura Blvd. Magazine) and save 50% on your favorite brands including: Joe’s Jeans, Butter, T2 Love, Curio + Kind, MonsterRepublic, Mini Shatsu, Esme pajamas, Desigual, Knuckleheads, Trunk and more! The sale only happens 2x a year so don’t miss out!For the FIRST TIME Tough Cookies is happy to offer FREEFACEPAINTING from the amazing artists at Lollipop Dream from 10am-1pm Saturday only! 13638 Ventura Blvd. inSherman Oaks, 91423 818.990.0972
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Casting Looking for PARENTS and their CHILDREN (5-13) for a new documentary-style series, “POLITICALLY INCORRECT KIDS” Looking for families with outgoing and expressive kids who are not ashamed to share their point of view with the world! Email PoliticallyIncorrectKids@gmail.com & Include: Name / Contact info / City/State / Photos / A bit about your precocious kid! AND The Doctors Talk Show is looking for women & men to give their honest opinion about how make-up affects people Does make-up give people more respect or does it matter? Shoot will be this Saturday, January 28th at 2:30pm in Hollywood. Looking for energetic and fun people to tell what they think. Singles and couples are welcome. Email Lisa Wilson at lisa.wilson@cbs.com if you are interested.
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Takes A Woman, the hottest ticket around for Jewish women in the Valley, is back Thursday, March 15th Iris Krasnow, author of a series of best-selling women’s empowerment books, including the recently released Secret Lives of Wives, is the keynote speaker. $90pp with a commitment of $500 gift to The Jewish Federation ($180 for 1st time donors), payable by Dec. 31st. This luncheon attracts 500+ women who support the Federation & its mission to care for Jews in need, engage with the greater community and ensure the Jewish future for our children/ grandchildren. For a morning of empowerment, inspiration & bonding, this is the don’t-miss event of the season! Click https://secure.jewishla.org/page/contribute/it-takes-a-woman-luncheon to RSVP or call 818-464-3221 or email ATaubman@JewishLA.org.
Focus Group Looking for women who own two or more high end watches valued over $6,000 (one must have been bought within 3 years) to give your opinion on luxury goods. Held in Westwood 2/8, 2/10 or 2/11. You are needed for 1 & 1/4 hours and will be paid $150 + gift valued at $200 for your time. Call Jenny at(818) 225-8425.
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One lucky person will have their image turned into a 11″x 14″ digital portrait (jpeg) by artist Rosemary Gtz and have their image featured for the month of April on Relish Art designs fan page To enter, please submit image by uploading it on to the Relish Art design fan page on Facebook www.facebook.com/RelishArtdesign. All entries must be received by 12am (pacific standard) on 2/25/12.
5 Keys to Mastering Your Life (for Teens and Parents) February 25th from 12-4pm Improve test taking skills Improve communication Learn Stress management tools Learn to relax Learn to think for Success Improve social interactions
Playgroup Seeks Down To Earth Families If you are looking for a fun, down to Earth, yet totally amazing toddler and preschool age playgroup in the Culver/Playa/Marina areas, look no further. The Tot Club (www.TheTotClub.com) is a 3 hour drop-off optional playgroup, run out of the home of a former toddler teacher with a Master’s degree in child and family therapy. The tots learn valuable social skills, independence, and fall in love with learning, but in an intimate and nurturing setting that also happens to be flexible and affordable for parents. Call (310)490-1316 or email Shelly@thetotclub.com to inquire about forming your own group with friends, or joining an existing one. She would love to help a fellow kindred Mom in the “Tot-Jungle”. www.facebook.com/pages/Tot-Club/125654467514891
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Increase Your Company’s Exposure by Donating to this Auction! Make your business known to hundreds of Westside parents and their friends and family by donating to the Fairburn Elementary School Online Auction. Each donation listing includes your company’s logo and a link to your website. The auction begins March 4 — please submit donations by Feb. 22nd. Contact fairburn.auction@gmail.com. www.biddingforgood.com/fairburn
FUNFLICKS Outdoor Movie Nights-Book Now for Winter/Spring Savings Funflicks is the leading Event Company for In and Outdoor Movies. They bring a Giant Inflatable Movie Screen to your Backyard, School, Pool, Community, etc- a Friendly Host will set up your own private Theatre to screen a Movie of your choice with your friends, family and neighbors. Sit Back, and Watch Movie Magic Happen under the stars! It’s great event for everyone. Grab your blankets, beach chairs and popcorn and get ready for the action! Contact Lisa at 818-263-4916 or lisa@funflicks.com. Mention Jenslist/Winter2012 for a discount!
Fun drum lessons for all ages and abilities! Learn how to play drums and have fun with rhythm. Kelly King is a professional drummer with more than 20 years of experience in music education. Drumsense is the fun and easy way to learn how to play drums. No matter what your age is you can learn and have fun. Take individual lessons or duo/group lessons in your home. References from many happy customers available upon request. Let’s get started having fun now!
Private Make-Up Lessons Do you buy make-up and it sits in your drawer because you don’t know what to do with it? Lori Pinsky has been a professional makeup artist for the last 17 years. She will travel to you and assess your makeup bag and see what’s a keeper and what’s not. She will customize your makeup to suit your individual lifestyle and personal needs. You will learn all the tricks of the trade. Lori is also available for special events. Mention Jen’s list and get 10% off.
Free Workouts Every Sunday Introducing KARMAFIT, a new way to connect body, mind and spirit on Sunday mornings! This “spiritually minded” but non-religious program was designed to offer new ways to move your body, move your spirit and stimulate your mind, while at the same time offering practitioners an opportunity to give back to the community. We’ve had Fire Dancing, Tai Chi, HoolaHoop Dance and Doggy Bootcamp. See a complete list of upcoming events and regular programs being offered at http://www.meetup.com/KarmaFit/. If you have an idea for an event, please contact them through the Meetup page! Located in Tarzana.
Photography Special – $75 for 75 minute shoot Purchase the Photography Special from Love Always Photographybefore February 14thand receive a 75 minute shoot for $75, a password protected gallery w/edited pictures, 10 pictures of choice on CD, and an 8×10 print of your favorite. Purchase package NOW and USE AT ANYTIME photographer is available. Email lovealwaysphoto@yahoo.com for complete details and don’t forget to mention Jen’s List!
Organize your home and make space for you and your family to LIVE! 21times Professional Organizing helps you declutter, organize and establish new habits and routines to keep your home in order. Learn how to streamline your household, save a little time and money and make room for what’s important in your life!
Super Saturday Sample Sale January 28th from 9am-1pm New Brands just in! -Ukala Boots by EMU for adults & kids -EMU women’s clothing -Matix clothing for guys & gals -Blowfish Shoes Tons of BRAND NAME, BRAND NEW Clothes for Men, Women, Juniors (some kids). The warehouse sells to major department stores & boutiques-and then they triple the cost! Email michellesells77@yahoo.comwith any questions. 11577 La Maida St. in Valley Village, 91601
Healthy and Fun Cooking Classes for Busy People who Like Excellent Food, Beginners Welcome! Meal and a Spiel wants you to be proud of what you cook and help you learn to share LOVE through food with your family and friends. Making delicious food can be very easy, particularly if you know a few tricks. Come find out what all of our students have been raving about. Taught in a private home in Beverly Hills. Classes coming up: The Etruscan Quick Six with Perfectly Tender Flank Steak and Herb Roasted Asparagus, Comfort Food and the Turkey Meatball, Comfort Food: the Un-Fried Eggplant Parm.
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Weight Loss Made EASY! Want to drop weight and not have to count calories, measure your food, or think about what to eat? Let us help by providing you with a complete list of NO-NO Foods, YES-YES Foods, and a designed meal plan for you to follow for three weeks. If you follow our plan, come in and workout with us 2x/week for 3 weeks, we GUARANTEE YOU WILL LOSE WEIGHT or you will get DOUBLE YOUR MONEY BACK!! Only $99 for 3 Weeks – SIGN UP NOW and lose up to 10lbs by Valentine’s Day! CALL Leslie at (818)881-8830.
Tutor Leads A Columbia University graduate, Ruth was trained and employed by top tutoring agencies in Los Angeles She earned my B.A. from Columbia in 2008, where she studied European History and Math. She has been tutoring ever since, and loves seeing her students find success in school and beyond. She works with students of all ages, and am qualified to teach the following subjects:Math-Science-AP Spanish-AP History-Writing-Research-College Essays & Test Prep, including SAT, ISEE. $60/hour. Call 646-539-9859 or email lerdahl@gmail.com for more information. References and resume are available upon request. AND Does Your High School Student Need Tutoring? Dalton is a senior at Granada Hills Charter High School, with a 2300 SAT score and a 4.2 GPA. He is qualified and available to tutor students grades 7-11 in Math (Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry) English, Physics and History (American & World History). Available Tues & Thurs from 4:30-5:30, 5:30-6:30 and 6:30-7:30pm in Reseda or Saturdays/Sundays by appointment in Sherman Oaks. Rates: $18/hour for 1x/week or $30 for 2x/week. Call (818)357-0586. AND Helping Your Child Reach Their Full Potential Melissa Curtin has taught third grade for over 4 years and has earned a master’s degree in education plus over 40 credits in additional training. She taught third grade at Laurence School for 4 years after teaching 9 years in Maryland outside of DC. In 2004 she earned a Fulbright scholarship and taught in England. She tutors students all over LA, but resides in Hollywood. If you are looking for review, homework help, acceleration, or enrichment, contact her at MCurtin230@aol.comto schedule a session. AND Math tutor in Conejo Valley Referred by Jens List member jenniferboulton@gmail.com “I wanted to personally recommend an excellent math tutor/teacher. Colleen has been a credentialed math teacher for almost 20 years. She has a BS in Mathematics from U.C. Davis and an MS from San Francisco State University. She will work with any age but she specializes in pre-algebra to pre-calculus/math analysis. Tutoring is usually at her house located in the NW Thousand Oaks. She is willing to travel locally. Competitively priced. Call 805-492-2959 or email cheek.colleen@gmail.com.”
Including: Cameras, Computer Accessories, Clocks, Lights & Lasers, Watches & Writing Tablets.
Invite Ludique Birthday Spa to Your Home! We will Pamper your Princess and her Guests! Boutique Ludique, a mobile boutique for kids, wants to pamper your princess and her guests on her birthday! They will bring our Ludique Birthday Spa into your home. They will come by with spa robes and eye masks and pamper the birthday girl and her friends with pedicures, manicures, and hand/foot massages. Only $275 for 10 girls ($10 for each additional guest). They have more packages to offer and goody bags too! Email www.boutiqueludique@gmail.com for an appointment and more info.
Thyroid a small gland with a very big Role! Did you know your thyroid gland is a small gland that sits at the bottom of your neck. However, it has a very big role in producing hormones that control metabolism. These hormones regulate energy, appetite and pretty much every function of the body. So when the thyroid is not working well, the whole body feels ill. if the thyroid gland produces too much hormone, a condition called hyperthyroidism, then it speeds up body functions. Symptoms of hyperthyroidism are excessive sweating, anxiety.
Candy Bar Looking to create a Candy Bar for your next event? Rocket Fizz Westwood Village has a wide selection and the best quality.They specialize in vintage, retro, and hard to find candies. Special orders welcomed. Buy bulk from them and create your own! Gummies, Salt Water Taffy, Chocolates, Hard Candies, Jelly Beans, Licorice, and more. Mention Jen’s List and receive a 10% discount. Phone orders ok. 1067 Broxton AvenueinLos Angeles, 90024 (310)208-4509
Need some decorative painting ideas for your home? The Wall Mural Portfolio was just updated at wallmurals.com and new pictures show more than just baby rooms. There are lots of examples of older kids & teen rooms as well Faux Finish wall treatments. Definitely worth a look!
Garage Sales Multi Family Sat., Jan. 28th from 8:30am-1:30pm – NO early birds Kids clothes, electronics, furniture, videos. 4900 block of Rhodes Ave in Valley Village. 1 Block east of Whitsett, off Riverside. AND Sat., Jan. 28th at 8am- No early birds 11456 Decente Ct in Studio City, 91604 LOTS of kid stuff |
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