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Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history Umbrella Day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=304
Woodcrest School K-5 & Woodcrest Preschool are accepting applications for 2012! They had a record 30 families attend their open house event, listing Jen’s List as the primary way they heard about the school. Woodcrest School wants to thank Jen’s List for one of the most successful open house events in the school’s history. The event showcased the preschool’s new yoga program, weekly animal shows, academic curriculum & amazing staff. The admissions director of the elementary school had a chance to show parents the elementary school’s new library, discuss the new strategic plan for the school, and show first hand how the reading program helps students excel in Kindergarten. The application deadline is approaching. Visit www.woodcrestschool.com or call 818-345-3002 to schedule a private tour.
Calabasas Dental Care: The Premier Oral Health Center in the West Valley Offering a state of the art facility, friendly staff and the best dental care available. Dr. Garrett has served the neighborhood for 25 years. He is president of the SoCal Academy of General Dentistry and is one of only 1,000 dentists nationally to have earned their prestigious mastership title. Get the compassionate, high quality dental experience you and your family deserve. Mention Jen’s List when you schedule your first appointment and get 20% OFF. (818) 591-2480
Come visit Whitney (formerly of Handle With Care Gifts) & check out her latest creative venture THE SHOP Schedule of Events for Saturday February 11th : Create a LOVE necklace for Valentine’s Day. 3 charms w/chain $11 Free Lego Building 4 kids Saturdays 10am-1pm. Build-Create-Play. Bring a book while your kids play Legos. Soda tasting in Planet Candy at 1pm. Sample Shirley Temple, Jalapeño Apple & Classic Root Beer. Spend $10 at Planet Candy – receive a FREE soda Go to www.WhitneyHoward.com ‘Volunteer & Thank You’ Tokens are great gifts for Teachers & Staff. Bulk pricing to all volunteers of local schools looking to raise $ for auctions, boutiques & fundraisers. Open Wed.-Sat. from 10am-4pm 1-818-THE-SHOP Mention Jens List for a Free Heart necklace.
Hill Point Montessori Preparatory School in West Hills Open House This Saturday, February 11th from 10am0in They are a true Montessori School, which follows Maria Montessori’s academic curriculum. The child gets the individualized, self-initiated hands on learning experience. They are the only Montessori School, in this area of the Valley that has an Elementary Curriculum kindergarten – Firth Grade. They have a beautiful campus on large acres of land & plan it to make it even more beautiful and useful for the students with a natural playground and garden.
Burn Awareness Week Now – Feb. 11th Young children’s skin is thinner than older children and adults, and their skin burns at lower temperatures and more deeply. This year one of the focus areas is preventing scald burn injuries. * A scald is a burn from hot liquid or steam. * 60% of all scald injuries are to children ages 0-4. (National Center for Health Statistics) * The most common places children experience scalds are in the kitchen, dining rooms and bathrooms. * The max recommended residential water temperature is 120˚F (48˚C). Childrenmay not perceive danger, have less control of their environment& may lack the ability to escape a life-threatening burn situation. http://www.safekids.org/safety-basics/safety-spotlight/Burn-awareness-week/
Great Breast Pump Deals at THE PUMP CONNECTION The Pump Connection is offering exceptional deals for breast pump rentals and sales. The $45 per month special for the Lact-e breast pump rental was so well received that it’s been extended. Additionally, they are offering one week FREE on all Medela Symphony breast pump rentals of two weeks or more. Retail Medela Pump in Style purchased breast pumps are also “the best price in town.” Offers good until June 2012. Call (818) 225-8822 for details or questions.
Valentine’s Tea Party at Lollipop Dream! Sun. Feb.12th at 11am Come celebrate the holiday of love at Lollipop Dream’s Valentine’s Tea Party! Moms, dads, and kids all welcome for this delightful tea lunch. Ages 3 and up. Please RSVP & Pre-pay. $25/for family of 2. Additional family member $10.
Home/office renovations and remodels – ON TIME AND WITHIN YOUR BUDGET! Capital Construction earned its A+ BBB rating and positive Angie’s List reviews the good old fashioned way – by making customer satisfaction priority #1. Watch client testimonials on their website, or better yet, TALK to their happy customers. Capital Construction wants each client to know that they are special, they are listened to, and that their budget and timeline MATTERS. Call 323-951-9897 or email aharon@CapitalBuilds.comfor a free estimate!
Need Help with Health Insurance – Call Stacy! Have you ever felt confused and alone when it health related insurance products? That’s because it can be confusing! Stacy, your Insurance Lady, will help you navigate the system and find the best products that fit your needs and budget. Whether self-employed, unemployed, or between jobs, protecting your finances when it comes to health issues is critical. Stacy offers health, life, disability, long term care & supplemental health plans. SMILE, You’re Covered with Stacy, Your Insurance Lady
Looking for moms to market and/or sell My Little Sleepy to schools and other parents Send resumes to astalite@gmail.com.
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Zookies is a new shop in Toluca Lake which offers children’s products & classes. Sign up for the events newsletter at http://eepurl.com/i57Pj. Kindermusik: Free trial class Wed. Feb. 15th at 10am. Must RSVP. Saturday, Feb. 25th – Renowned Silhouette artist, Karl Johnson will be at the Zookies store from 10 am – 3 pm. Portrait are $25 & take a few minutes. Call 818-404-9185 or email zookiesstore@gmail.com to book an appointment Come EVERY Friday at 10am for Story time! 4510 Forman Avenue in Toluca Lake, 91602
11 Things Being a Mom Has Given You http://blogs.babble.com/kid-scoop/2012/02/07/11-things
FREE WEIGHT LOSS OPPORTUNITY For Moms and Dads Lose weight and get healthy using the National weight loss program Food Lovers Fat Loss System.Prominent weight loss company Provida is looking for testimonials for a 3 month weight loss program, and television infomercial. You will receive: The Food Lovers program valued at $120. Free training for 3 months. Great Prize incentives $$. Requirements for participants:Must be able to commit to workouts on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in Toluca Lake at either 6am, 730am, or 10am and be available Feb. 24th–May 20th. If your interested please respond with your age, amount of weight loss desired, city you live in, and a recent photo of yourself.Call Karen at 818 710-0910 or email karenreif@earthlink.net
9 Health Tests Every Mom Should Have http://www.parenting.com/article/9-Health-Tests-Every-Mom-Should-Have?src=soc&dom=tw
Professional and published photographer offering discounts on maternity and baby sessions. Pregnancy sessions are custom-designed to fit your taste and style. Photographer shoots in-studio and has accessories and tons of beautiful fabrics to use in shoots. For newborn and baby sessions, please contact photographer for more info. You will get all high resolution photos on a flash drive and 4 retouched photos and one 8×10 print. Mention this ad and get $100 off!
Dip fresh veggies into healthy dips http://www.1604.tv/news/local-news/latest-local-news/44608-dip-fresh-veggies-into-healthy-dips
Free Class at Juvenile Shop – Getting Organized for Baby Feb. 16th from 5-6pm What do you really need for your infant? This class sorts through the many available items and explains the most important gear, baby care must-haves, and layette necessities to keep you from having too much of what you don’t need, and not enough of what you do need! Classes are taught by Certified Baby Planner Ali North, owner of Sweet Expectations Los Angeles. Sign up at Juvenile Shop. www.sweetexpectationsbabyplanner.com
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Easy and Healthy Family Recipes More and more studies suggest that cooking with your children leads them to have healthier eating habits. Check out these great ones from Pamela Salzman at www.happyhealthymom.com.
Tuesday, Feb. 14th from 6pm-9pm $20each child. 2 years and up. Space is limited. Call 818-999-1533 for a reservation www.undertheseaidoorplayground.com
Don’t go into the office EVER again Become an Independent Silpada Representative and work from home! Join a growing company. (80% of women do not know about Silpada) with beautiful .925 sterling silver jewelry. No experience necessary, no inventory or presentations to give, set your own hours, be home with your children, while making full time pay for part time work. Kiss the corporate world goodbye and say hello to loving your “job” again.. Call Mia Morgan, at 805-446-6585 to set up a time to meet.
“BLOOM”- Women’s Luncheon & Fashion Show Saturday, March 3rd at 10am BLOOM is a women’s event not to be missed at Calvary Community Church in Westlake Village. Discover how to “bloom where you are planted” through inspiring teaching by Fayanna Worrell and watch a live fashion show! Boutique from 9am-3pm. The ticket price includes lunch, speaker, music and fashion show. Tickets are on sale on the website for $30 or reserve a table of 8 for $200. Admission is free for the boutique.
Southern CA Foster Family & Adoption Agency Saturday, March 17th from 9am-3:30pm Meeting the Emotional Needs of Foster & Adoptive Children with Connie Hornyak, LCSW. Designed for parents, professionals and individuals interested in adoption, The Face of Trauma, The Heart of Healing with Connie Hornyak will explain issues that foster & adoptive children pose for caregivers. Attendees will learn how to meet the emotional needs of children by understanding how attachment develops, and how to help a child who shows inadequate bonding. A Q&A session will be held; success stories will be shared. For more information and to register, visit www.scffaa.org.
UCLA Area Parents Creating Solution for Middle school A group of UCLA-area parents are creating a small, low-tuition, private, middle school, driven by… fun. The kind of place kids don’t just “tolerate”, but are actually eager to get to. “Fun,” while rarely discussed in ed circles actually is data-proven to drive superior learning outcomes. If this middle school interests you, email bgrundfest@aol.com.
West Valley Playhouse Children’s and Family Theatre presents Jack and the Beanstalk Saturdays, Feb 11th-Mar. 10th – 10am and 1pm shows Wed. School Program from Feb.15th-Mar. 7th at 10am 7242 Owensmouth Ave. in Canoga Park, 91303 Call 818 884-1907 for more info and tickets. https://www.facebook.com/events/362383193789391/
Chance to be part of a group therapy experience for $10 a session Counseling West in Sherman Oaks offers weekly group therapy sessions to anyone with a desire and willingness to participate in a safe therapeutic environment. The group meets on Monday evenings from 7:30-9:00 pm, and the cost is $10 per session. Group therapy can be a valuable opportunity to explore issues in relationships, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. To find out more and schedule a pre-group interview, call Rena Pollack, MFTI at (818)754-4450.
2 Great Seats for Amazing LAKERS Games at Face Value Sunday March 4th or Sunday March 11th at 12:30pm 2 sets of Premier Seating in PR 11 Row 6. First pair is for March 4th – against the MIAMI Heat. The other pair is for March 11th – Lakers vs. Boston Celtics. Either game will make a great Valentines Gift for any Lakers Fan. These are hard tickets and Face Value is $611 per ticket ($1,122 pair). Email chuckdodi@aol.com or call 818-597-1407 to make arrangements to get the tickets.
Call me Faith Interior Design Services Expert in: Alternative sourcing (estate sales, flea markets, craigslist, etsy, etc.) Innovative, money saving solutions to transform spaces, Creating energy flow through space planning and furniture arrangement. Tapping into your personal style, Transforming your house into a home you adore & Making the process a pleasure. (646) 596-4066
Movin’& Groovin’ Together – New parent and me class in Topanga Canyon Tuesdays from 10:00-10:45am Stretch like a tree, Buzz like a Bee, Move to the Groove. Movement, Play, Songs & Such. Ages 1-4 years. The Ribbit Tree & Plant Studio Space 301 Old Topanga Canyon Road in Topanga
Pride Learning Center has a new location in West Los Angeles! Pride Learning Center, providing reading help for students with learning differences, including dyslexia, auditory processing disorder, ADHD and reading disabilities. They teach Reading, Writing, Comprehension and Spelling. They have locations in Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Redondo Beach and West Los Angeles. 310-322-2800 ext. 6 http://pridelearningcenter.com
International Academy of Film and Television ACTING WORKSHOP FOR Children (ages 8-13) February 18th, 25th and March 3rd Whether acting is a hobby your child wants to explore or if they’re a professional already in the business, this workshop is a must-attend. Through a series of activities, games, partner studies and on-camera work, actress/instructor Leslie Anne Huff (Suite Life on Deck, Bones, CSI:NY, Sonny With a Chance) equips students with the skills and talents they need to audition and perform with more assurance. Special Discount if you mention Jen’s List. Email larry@iaft.net or call 818.925.2754.
Rosie’s Dolce Mia Offers Exclusive Items including Invitations, Baby Gifts, Bath Products and More Rosie’s Dolce Mia features products made in Northern California by a family-owned company. The bath and beauty products are all-natural, and products feature original vintage-inspired artwork. The baby memory books are unforgettable. Invitations and other items can be custom printed. Gift baskets including Dolce Mia’s unique items are also available.
iPhone, iPad, Macintosh, Home Theater & Complete Technology Consultant! Are you confused and Overwhelmed by technology? Dan can help you with all you technical needs. He specializes in setup and maintaining your digital life. Highlighted Services: • Apple support – iPhone, iPod, iPad, Mac Setup • Video Editing and Family Projects •Remote support for established clients • Software Installation & Instruction • Hardware purchasing with superior pricing •HDTV & Entertainment Center Install and Setup • Universal Remote Setup 310–305–3207 |
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