Sunday February 12 2012









Carmen’s Kids & Co. “Rockin’ hair” New Client Special 1’/2 Off haircuts


$11 child’s haircut and $13-$20 adult haircut. Carmen’s Kids & Co. does whatever they can to make the haircut experience the best as possible for children and adults, even fun! The stylists are highly trained in the latest hairstyles as well as how to get a child to smile and even laugh during a haircut. The large flat screen TV and toys are working wonders to distract the little ones who may be afraid of getting a haircut. Please make appointments in advance for Tues.-Fri.


Located in the Plaza De Oro


17213 Ventura Blvd. in Encino – Ample free parking


(818)501-4472


www.Carmenskidsandco.com


 


 


Today in History


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


Women in the Utah Territory win the right to vote. (1870)


Lincoln’s Birthday


Plum Pudding Day


Grammy Awards


http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=307


 


 


 Play and Grow Smart-er Tips  
 
Nancy Pyne-Hapke, author of “Play and Grow Smart, A Guide Supporting Brain Development, Birth through Five,” has been giving tips to aid your child’s optimum skill development through proactive neuroscience-based activities every Sunday.  These ideas come from scholarly sources to personal interviews, from the internet to periodicals to books. 
“MATH/LOGIC” Developmental Skill Definition: recognizing and understanding cause-and-effect relationships, forming and understanding concepts, matching, classifying, categorizing, reasoning, problem-solving, strategizing, organizing ideas.
THE CRITICAL WINDOW during which the circuits of the brain are being most heavily wired for Math/Logic development is 1 – 4 years old. The more opportunity children have to experience healthy, positive and nurturing math/logic experiences during this critical period, the more efficiently their brains will work over the long run.
A FEW DEVELOPMENTAL LEARNING TOOLS (toys and other objects) for Math/Logic development:  • rattles • water  • sand  • objects that can be taken apart and put back together  • toys involving problem-solving • games  • clay  • objects involving counting forward and backward  • toys with various shapes, colors, sizes • blocks  • puzzles  • objects that can be matched, classified, categorized  • objects that nest
MORE PRO-ACTIVE Parent-Supervised MATH/LOGIC Activities, 5-year-olds:
• Point out similarities and differences in clothing – solid colors, patterns, function, weight, texture, appearance, length.
• The next level is finding clothes with 2 features, for instance, an item that is BOTH blue AND striped, an item with tv/movie characters that is worn in warm weather, something that is white worn on the feet.
• The 3rd level is to ask Preschooler/Kindergartener for 3 features, for instance, an item that is green AND striped AND you put your legs into, an item that is red AND has short sleeves AND you wear to bed.
• Is she ready for combining 4 features?  More?
• If he is ready developmentally, ask him to choose an article of clothing and TELL YOU what features it has.  Give lots of hints.
• With each thinking/problem-solving challenge, Preschooler is growing more and more brain connections/synapses, literally becoming ‘smarter.’
Next week – “Math/Logic, Pt. 14”


?s to msmarm@roadrunner.com 


Amazing class (and birthday party place!) for your 3-6 yr. old!


Your child will learn self-confidence, focusing, listening & self-control while developing large motor skills, balance & coordination. Little Ninjas Karate program, run by Sensei Linda Vogel, is a high fun program using positive re-enforcement to teach children Martial Arts. They even have a toddler room where younger siblings can play while older children take classes. Register by Feb. 29th and the reg. fee will be waived! The birthday parties are awesome too – Run by Certified Black Belt Instructors, in the amazing 10,000 square ft. facility & entertainment including Karate, Gymnastics, Games, Rope Climbing & Music. Call (818) 719-0205 for more info or visit www.LittleNinjasKarate.com.  


21038 Victory Blvd. in Woodland Hills


 


 


Big Bear Vacation Cabin Rental


Big Bear Cabin rental is only 2 minutes to slope. Dogs are welcome too! 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 900 square feet, sleeps up to 5 comfortably for your family snow vacation. Walk across the street to free shuttle service to Bear Mountain and Snow Summit. Hassle free parking.


www.BigBearFamilyCabin.com   


 


 


Looking to promote your business?


How about making a donation to the online and silent auctions of Congregation Or Ami? They are a 365 family congregation in the West San Fernando/Conejo Valley area. As well as being a warm, welcoming and innovative Jewish community, they are is amazingly involved in carrying out social action in their community & beyond. They count on the success of this annual event to help raise the necessary funding to keep the congregation growing strong. Please consider donating goods, services or gift certs to promote your business. Since they’re using Bidding for Goods online auction, your business could promote all over the country with one single donation! No contribution is too large or small! If you’re interested, email Lori at lori@srsport.com by Feb. 15th. 


 


 


Shepherd of the Valley School in West Hills enrolling for Fall


Shepherd of the Valley School in West Hills is enrolling preschool through sixth-grade students for the fall. Visit the campus and see for yourself how children are nurtured to grow to their fullest potential and reach high academic standards. Tucked away in a beautiful, safe setting, students get specialized music, Spanish and computer instruction as well as daily PE. The school has been educating students in the West Valley for 50 years! Call for a tour at 818.347.6784 or visit www.sovls.org.


 



In February, the W Los Angeles – Westwood will be offering a Valentine’s Day-inspired package where guests can shower their canine with love


The Puppy Love Package is being provided in celebration of the release of “Lady and the Tramp” Diamond Edition Blu-ray Combo Pack. Guests who make a reservation in Feb. to stay with a dog will receive the following complimentary items:
“Meatball” treat designed by The W Hotel chefs


W Hotel P.A.W. perks and amenities including custom W pet bed, food & water bowl with floor mat & more.


Disney’s “Lady and the Tramp” “adogable”- plush toys


For more info about the Puppy Love Package, visit: www.wlosangeles.com/puppylove.


For more info on Disney’s “Lady and the Tramp” Diamond Edition Blu-ray Pack, visit www.disney.com/LadyandtheTramp.


 


Private sewing lessons, ages 7 and up!


Jenna has been teaching private sewing lessons to children and adults ages 7 and up for over 5 years, and has been sewing for 17 years. Learn to use a sewing machine, the basics of sewing, and how to make garments by following a pattern – all in the comfort of your own home! Lessons are 2 hours and the cost is $50. If you don’t have a machine, Jenna can bring hers. She is willing to travel up to a certain distance from her location in Culver City.


www.jennaharju.com


 


 


Get the help you need to grow your business


Looking to have your business stand out? Wish you knew how to write a company brochure to pull in more customers? Denise Cruz-Castino has over 15 years of advertising writing experience, has worked in almost every big ad agency in Los Angeles, plus works with individual clients too. She’s had experience with print ads, websites, brochures, direct mail, email blasts, B2B, you name it! She can help with company blogging and twittering too! Your company and business depend on it.


www.denisesbook.com


 


 


Clean your carpets with the best Carpet Cleaning Service I have ever found!
Marlene does all the work herself, uses environmentally safe products, and has a passion for making your carpets look impeccable! And they do! DON’T invite just anyone into your home! Call her at 818-422-1432 if you want the best service and absolutely the best price! I know SO many people personally (including myself) who have used Marlene and everyone agrees that she is the BEST! -Jen Levinson


 


 


Hands on Help with Behavior Problems


Bring peace back into your home positively and effectively using behavioral intervention techniques. Providing hands on support to help parents positively address behavioral concerns for all children. Have a professional consultation to aid with tantrums, public outbursts, not listening, time-outs and more!  


818.574.9522


www.mindfultots.com


 


 


The Dangerous Mistake We Make About Bullying


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/08/


 


 


Are you in a messy funk?


Neely Gurman will get rid of your junk! If organization is what you need, she can bring you up to speed! Neely can help you organize your kitchen, closets, drawers, bathrooms, home offices, and more. Call 818-326-1672 to help declutter your life.


www.neelygurman.com


 


 


“Twogether is Better” at Knotts Berry Farm


Now – Feb. 28th, Knott’s Berry Farm will be celebrating the season of love with special events for families, teens and kids as well as discounted pricing when you bring a friend!


Purchase online admission for only $34.99 each!


Season Pass holders can also bring-a-friend* for just $24.99 all month long!*Offer can only be redeemed once per day.


Leap Day Special: One day only- February 29th – everyone gets in for $29!


Knott’s Sunday Brunch served from 9:30am-2pm offers dozens of menu options including a carving station, pasta station and omelet station.


Reservations for Knott’s Sunday Brunch can be made by calling (714) 220-5055.


http://www.knotts.com/events/twogether-is-better


 


 


Newest Innovative Hemorrhoid Surgery Without Cutting – Stop Suffering in Silence


Doctor Rosenfeld is a Proctologist who specializes in hemorrhoids and can alleviate your problems in his office painlessly without surgery. Butt, when necessary, he performs a revolutionary hemorrhoid surgery WITHOUT cutting for a quick recovery. Cancer causes similar symptoms so get anal about your health. If you have tushy problems, let Dr. Rosenfeld get to the bottom of it. He is a great doctor and a Jen’s List member’s husband!


805-579-8972


www.davidrosenfeldmd.com


 


 


OLSAT Prep for 2nd Graders


In mid March, LAUSD will administer the OLSAT test to all 2nd Graders. This is an Achievement test that your child can prepare for.  The test includes Verbal Comprehension and Verbal, Pictoral, and Figural Reasoning. Let High Five Tutoring help prepare your child. Located in Encino. One Hour sessions cost $50, but mention Jen’s List and get 2 one hour OLSAT prep sessions for $80 or 3 one hour OLSAT prep sessions for $110. Contact verucasalt1975@aol.com.


 


 


Baby Steps Book – Personalized Baby Memory Book


Your baby’s first year is filled with awe and joy, but it goes by so quickly and sometimes you can forget the amazing growth of your little one. Baby Steps Book helps you record those precious moments and relive everything that happened that darling first year! Designed with love, humor, and special care for every detail. LIMITED TIME OFFER – LIKE Baby Steps Book on facebook and get 10% off!


www.BabyStepsBook.etsy.com


 


 


Free Breakthrough Parenting course designed to increase your skills and knowledge as a parent


Feb. 18th from 1-3pm in Encino


Feb. 25th from 3-5pm in Encino


Feb. 26th from 3-5pm in Santa Monica


Emphasis is on developing parent/child self-esteem, promoting self-control vs. parental control, and understanding how children think. The goal of the course is to promote responsible, thinking, loving, and confident children by using excellent parenting techniques. RSVP to erica.stephenson.msw@gmail.com.


www.presenceinparenting.com


 


 


Time To Get Those Issues Out Of Your Tissues!


Barbara is an energy healer and intuitive life coach at the Four Seasons Hotel. Clearing blocked energy restores it’s natural flow. It’s time to feel vibrant health, vitality and balance. If you are ready to break free of limiting beliefs or just need help with losing those extra pounds, Hypnotherapy will help you with physical health, addictions, pain control and learning abilities. Limited time special offer for first time clients – call 818-575-1114 / 805-390-2915. Full spa use at hotel after session.


www.BarbaraSavin.com


www.CHLI.com


 


 


Funny Mom T-Shirts


http://blogs.babble.com/kid-scoop/2012/02/08/


 


 


12 tried-and-true potty training tips


http://www.parenting.com/gallery/potty-training-strategies?src=soc&dom=tw


 


 


Job Openings


Physical Therapist Full or Part-time


The Sherman Oaks office at JMP Rehabilitation Group is looking for a Part-time or Full-time Physical Therapist to join their team. Hours include but not limited to Mon, Wed, Fri 2-7pm. For more information about the position, email Debbie (PT at Reseda location) at debbie@lieberthal.net.


www.jmp-rehab.com


AND


Part-Time Administrative Assistant Needed for Online Baby Store


Home-based online store is looking for a detail-oriented, quick learner who has administrative experience. Primary job will be ordering processing and shipping. MAC computer skills preferred. Part-time, flexible hours– 2-3 days per week (M-W-Th) for 2 hrs each day. Email csoulios@hotmail.com your experience and availability.


 


 


14 new ways to braid your hair!


http://news.instyle.com/2012/02/09/braid-hairstyle-ideas-shailene-karolina-maria/


 


 


Private Piano & Voice Lessons. (All genres) Free 30 minute in studio consultation, no obligation


Monday – Friday 9am-6:30pm


Franchesca is the president of The Ivory Keys Music Studio. She is a concert pianist & vocalist and a master teacher of both.  She holds a Master of Music in Musical Theatre/Opera performance degree from Arizona State University, and holds a bachelors in Piano Performance from ASU as well. Franchesca has been teaching and performing privately for the past 15 years. She has a passion and gift for teaching and she loves helping people develop their talents. She teaches all ages and levels. 


www.theivorykeys.com


 


 


Secrets to a Successful Budget


http://blogs.babble.com/the-new-home-ec/2012/02/10/


 


 


All About U Montages, Including Projection at Your Event


What do Josh, Jamaica, Evan, Matthew, Brad, Rick & Sara all have in common? They just had their montages created by All About U Montages!  Created before the event to play at the event, your montage is All About U.  Send us an inquiry and receive the ‘Jen’s List password’ to view our samples for all occasions, and see why total strangers say “I laughed and cried and I don’t even know these people!” Jen’s List members get 20% off all 3 packages.


www.AauMontages.com


 


 


Casting


ADOPTION REUNION


Are you a woman who had to give your child up for adoption and now want to connect with him or her? Are you a young woman who was given up for adoption, yourself, and now wish to locate your biological mother? An Emmy award-winning television production company is searching for compelling stories to document for a new program on a major and reputable cable network. If you are a woman and would like help finding your birth mother or your biological adult child, submit your story to ADOPTIONSEARCHDOC@GMAIL.COM.


http://www.facebook.com/pages/Reuniting-Birthmothers/100571576728813?sk=info


AND


Brides-to-be for Free Dress Consultation


A major cable network and Emmy award- winning production company are casting brides-to-be for a personal, one-on-one consultation with haute-couture wedding gown designer, Justina McCaffery.


Have you been searching for the dress of your dreams? Are you energetic and passionate about finding your dress? Are you available 2/24/2012 and live close to the Orange County area?


Email ProposalCasting@gmail.com – Your name/ Contact number and email/ City you live in/ Photos of you / A little about your pending nuptials.


AND


THE DOCTORS are looking for:


• MOM & TEEN: Worried about your teens speeding, partying, or their carefree lifestyle?


• Someone with a question about SHAKING: Do you have a shaking voice, lip, hands, etc.? Do you quiver easily? Do you experience tremors? Do you sometimes have unexplained shaking in the body?


• Someone concerned about GRAYING HAIR


• Someone concerned about losing their EYE SIGHT with age


Contact Julie.laplaca@cbs.com & sent a recent photo and contact info.


 


 


“Confessions of a Fashionette” on the STYLE NETWORK


Watch Cecilia Cassini – Youngest Fashion Designer


February 14th at 8:00pm ET/PT


www.ceciliacassini.com


 


 


New DVD Gets Kids Hooked on Eating Fruits and Vegetables
Copy-Kids is designed to encourage healthy habits in young children. This series is for children aged six months to 5 years. The genesis for the project came when Cai Dixon noticed her young daughter was more willing to try new fruits and vegetables when she saw another child eating them. Bella liked to copy. And so a concept was born: Find children who LOVE to eat fruits and veggies, film them eating them – and make the video available to parents. For parents, the DVD also features an interview with renowned pediatrician Dr. Jay Gordon, MD, FAAP, author of Good Food Today, Great Kids Tomorrow. He talks about childhood overweight & obesity, suggests ways that parents can get children to make healthier food choices.
 
www.copy-kids.com


 


 


Private Personal Training and Fitness Consulting


Reina, The Trainer, is a professional natural figure competitor who designs individualized, functional training routines for her clients based on years of fitness experience. Contact her today to find out how she can help you lose weight and get in the best shape of your life. Ask about her introductory session pricing of only $20!


www.reinathetraina.com


 


 


Brand new 2011 smart car pure coupe with only 6,200 miles for sale


Black on black. 1st oil change has been done. Get a great deal on a 2011 for $5,000 less than new. Call (310)963-4076, 310-963-4395 or email skykritz@yahoo.com for more info.


 


 


Kitchen Kid’s Signature Cooking Camp


* 7 wks of Signature Cooking Camp in Santa Monica & Manhattan Beach, June-August.


* Brand new session themes like: Eat Your Dessert First and Food Network Favorites (modeling TV games like Cupcake Wars and Chopped each day).


* Returning favorite themes including Mangia! and Edible Passport.


* Design My Own Restaurant Camp – 9am-3pm


* Amazing staff, delicious recipes, and endless culinary fun.


The Signature Cooking Camps for growing gourmands include deliciously themed sessions, weekly field trips to the Farmers’ Market, an Iron Chef challenge, baking treats to donate to the Westside Food Pantry, and a tasting day for parents.


http://www.kitchenkid.com/camps/kitchen-kid-cooking-camp/


 


 


Singles @ Seven


“Getting Financially Fit” in 2012 will be our topic of discussion at our next Singles @ Seven Club (50+) meeting on Wednesday, February 15th. The planning meeting will begin at 7pm followed by the lecture at 8pm. Center members and affiliates are free; non-members cost is $5. They are a friendly, raucous, intelligent and fun loving group of singles. The regularly scheduled meeting is the Third Wednesday of each month. They meet at Temple Ramat Zion in Northridge. For more info, call 818-360-2211.


 


 


Tutor/Tutoring


Personal one-on-one tutor (small group tutoring available) providing the following:


-Homework help


-Study skills training


-Preview content that will be introduced in the classroom


-Review and reinforce content that has been covered in the classroom


-Personalized Math assessment and instruction


-Reading and reading comprehension


-Essay writing


-Test preparation


Chapter tests, quizzes, final exams, etc.


Test taking strategies


High school entrance exams


Email HandRaisersTutoring@gmail.com.


www.facebook.com/Hand.Raisers.Tutoring


 


 


Functional, fun kid’s shoes rack


Perfect solution to organize and store little one’s shoes. Your child will not mind putting their shoes where they belong. Made by renown Japanese house-ware company, this shoes rack for kid is practical, functional and fun. Store up to 4 pairs of shoes in a small amount of space with our 4-tier shoe tree. You can adjust the height between tiers for a custom fit. The base is weighted for stability. The shoes shaped boards are made in high quality matte finished plastic, animal faces, center pole and bottom base is made with metal.


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