Do you need a Tech Guru or know someone who does? GadgetSOS proudly announces that they are a two time back to back winner of the prestigious Angie’s List Super Service Award for 2010 & 2011. To celebrate, they are offering a 10% discount(valid until March 31st). All New customers are eligible for a FREE technology analysis at their home or place of business. They will make sure that all your data is backed up properly and free of viruses & spyware (a $95 value). It’s a great way for you to get to know GadgetSOS. Limit 1 computer per household. If you know anyone in the market for a friendly, affordable and trustworthy Tech Consultant, now is the time to give GadgetSOS a try. Email gregg@gadgetSOS.com or call/text (818) 485-1444 to setup an appointment.
Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history Multiple Personality Day The Boston Massacre occurred. (1770) Yo Yo and Skill Toys week http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=328
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 energy fun filled 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. 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. Register by March 31st and get $50 off a bday party! Call (818) 719-0205 for more info or visit www.LittleNinjasKarate.com. 21038 – A Victory Blvd. at Variel in Woodland Hills
Is your child struggling in school? Nervous about that upcoming SAT or ISEE? Now is the perfect time to get some FREE help from StudyShop Tutoring. Just mention Jen’s List & get your first SESSION FOR FREE! “Working with StudyShop made me feel comfortable about my learning style. My tutor’s patience and wealth of knowledge guided me to build upon my strengths and work on my weaknesses!” -Jessica T, student. For more information, call (310) 845-9130 or email charles@studyshop.org.
Head Above Water has taught thousands of children to swim each summer for over a decade and are offering 10% off all lesson packages Lesson start from age 6 months to adult in your private home or in one of their heated pools in Century City, West LA, Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Playa Vista, Burbank, Pasadena, Monrovia and Westlake Village. Instructors are Red Cross certified, have extensive training and experience in teaching children water safety. They are also offering 15% off private lifeguard services when booked 15 days in advance to keep your pool party safe. For other exciting ways to save, visit http://headabovewater.net/waystosave.php or call 888-990-7946 . Offer expires 3/31/12.
Destination Science Day Camp – Save $30! Destination Science is a chance for kids to really dig into science with fun hands-on experiences that develop confidence – and satisfy kids curiosities. What child can resist learning with Camps like: Crazy Coaster Science & Sea-fari Park, Robo-Dragon Extreme Techno Challenge, Rocket Powered Mars Expedition and Wild Extreme Physics Fun! Over 100 locations in 5 states! 20+ in Los Angeles. Special Offers: Enroll by March 31st & Save $30/wk. 888-909-2822
Come Fly Away With Peter Pan & Tinkerbell at Glendale Centre Theatre This Sat. morning kid’s series runs thru June 30th at 11am(No performances April 7th/May 26th) Theatre in the round makes for a thrilling experience! Bring the whole family, with brand new toe-tapping songs, breathtaking dances & amazing swordfights. You’re never too old for make believe with Peter Pan! Join Tinkerbell as she takes you on a journey from London to Neverland with her best friend – the boy who wouldn’t grow up – Peter Pan! Adults: $13, Children: $11.50, VIP Seating: $20 (VIP seating includes reserved seating, soft drink, toy & glossy cast photo). Group rates/birthday party packages available. 818-244-8481 http://www.centerstageticketing.com/sites/glendalecentretheatre/ to buy tickets.
Redshirting: Holding kids back from kindergarten Story: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18560_162-57390128/ Overtime: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504803_162-57389721-10391709/
Pilates/Personal Trainer House Calls Get fit without leaving your home! Spencer Mickelson has years of experience in the fitness industry. A certified pilates instructor and personal trainer, Spencer visits your home to help you tighten and tone, lose weight with dynamic circuit training, increase core strength, and improve flexibility. Spencer also has experience in sports nutrition and can help formulate a diet that works for you. Contact spencermickelson@gmail.com for rates and references.
Try a Rock Stars In Training class for $5! And 10% off B-day Parties Named by KidsLA Magazine as one of the best places for babies and children to learn to rock! Special: $5 demo class for first timers! New classes: Sherman Oaks (Next to The Playroom) – Wednesdays at 10:15am and Tuesdays at 10:15am and 11:15am. Email info@rockstarsintraining.com to enroll or save spot in a demo! Also, available for private classes, Mommy and Me groups and b-day parties! Mention Jen’s List & get 10% off b-day parties!
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!
Make 2012 the Year You Begin to Take Care of Yourself
Temple Judea’s Beyond Tot Shabbat: Eat, Play, Pray Friday, March 9th at 6:15 pm With Rabbi Karen Bender On the second Friday of each month, they offer a special multi-media rich service designed for families with children ages Kindergarten through Third Grade. Parents attend with their children or children may attend on their own if adults remain in the regular service.
Spring Break Surf Camp April 2nd-13th, Monday-Friday from 10am-3pm. Experience for yourself the exhilaration of riding a wave with one of our professional surf lessons, provided year round in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, Malibu, Zuma, Manhattan and El Porto. They have instructed thousands of people of all ages how to surf in just one surf lesson. The technique has proven itself time and time again–Everybody gets up on their very first surfing lesson! The boards are top notch foam beginner’s boards, and the full length wetsuits will keep you warm and comfortable in the water, even in mid winter.
Valley Kids Consignment Spring Event March 8th-11th, New Mommy Preview – March 7th Come Shop & Get 50-90% Off Retail Prices. Find unbelievable deals on thousands of gently used, high-end designer and new items. Children’s Clothes, Baby Items & Equipment, Children’s Toys, Puzzles, Games, Books, Play Equipment, Furniture, Outdoor Toys, and lots more. 50% off day – Sunday, March 11th from 11am-4pm. 19500 Plummer St. in Northridge, next door to DSW
Private lessons for kids and adults in figurative drawing/painting, inking, character design, graphic novel/comic book sequential art Learning to draw and paint cultivates endurance, patience, and the joy of accomplishment. They have fun using a visual language, but basic skills must be laid down in a fun way for a lifetime of self-expression. If you are interested in making an appointment for a lesson in your home, email Laroolobo@gmail.com or call 310-926-0929. 50% off first lesson.
Mommyjewelry’s Newest Addition – Gorgeous Monograms As seen in US Weekly, the new monograms are gorgeous and the ultimate in mommy jewelry! Available in Sterling or Gold Filled, the monograms will be that amazing keepsake for yourself or a special loved one. Each monogram is hand made to order. Regular price is $199, but Jens List members can take 15% as well as Free Shipping through March 15th. Use code JENSLIST. 818-508-1993
Why You Shouldn’t Tell Your Kids They’re ‘Smart’ http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/lifestyle/2012/02/why-you-shouldnt-tell-your-kids-theyre-smart/
UM! Brands They have created a new way to mount items on walls without nails, glue, tape or leaving any markings. The revolutionary EverStik(TM) technology allows them to create products that stick like glue to any non-porous surface and hold up to 10 pounds.
Pocket finder Children, teen, special needs individuals and seniors value their freedom. PocketFinder® personal GPS locators are a perfect solution. Even when you can’t be with them, know where they are at. Water proof and rugged, PocketFinder® GPS locators are very small and built with military-grade plastics. They can go anywhere and be located nearly anytime, from almost anywhere. Simply use the website or Smartphone apps to see your device’s location, speed, altitude and history. You can customize Zone and Speed Limit alerts that automatically notify you via email, text message or push notifications on iOS devices. http://www.pocketfinder.com/about-pocketfinder/
Is Diet Soda Addictive? http://health.yahoo.net/experts/dayinhealth/diet-soda-addictive
Just in time for Easter, Jorge Nunez (local Artist) has TWO new designs; the.piñata (comes in T2, T3 & T4 sizes in 3 colorful shirts) and la.guitar (comes in T2, T3 & T4 sizes in 3 colorful shirts). 100% Cotton Screen Printed and only $25 each with FREE shipping and handling. http://web.me.com/JDN73/JDN73/Welcome.html
Expert: Kids likely not harmed in CVS pill mix-up http://news.yahoo.com/expert-kids-likely-not-harmed
Mondays from 10am-11am – March 19th, 26th, April 2nd, 9th $100 DISCOUNT TO JENSLIST READERS FOR THIS WEEK ONLY! Being a new mom is supposed to be the most exciting time in your life and yet it can also be a scary and lonely time. Wouldn’t it be great to have the support of a group of other moms who are experiencing much of the same things you are? Would you be interested in having an even deeper connection with your little one and learning more about their likes and dislikes Would you like to learn new and completely natural ways to help your baby sleep better and poop easier? Email jessicasusancarter@gmail.com for more info.
Give the gifts they’ve always wanted
Biscotti TV Phone See family and friends on the big screen! Turn your TV into a high-definition videophone, without a computer. Call other Biscotti and anyone with free Google Talk video chat on their computer, iPhone, iPad or Android device! •FREE video calls from any TV to anyone on any device. •Easy-to-use tiny device and remote control. •Camera and microphone captures the whole room.
Battery powered, motorized skates that strap right on to your shoes All hardware and electronics are integrated into a frame made of fiber reinforced nylon. One motor and battery pack per foot. A hand held, wireless remote controls the speed for both feet at the same time and allows you to vary the throttle with continuously variable speed control. They come with removable training wheels to help you get started. After you get some training sessions in, take them off and glide like a pro!
BPA Process Servers Need a Process Server? Court filing? Documents Retrieved from Court? No problem. BPA is a professional family owned business, established and operated by some of the most experienced and reputable process servers in California. At BPA, they not only work for you, they work with you as each case is handled and executed in a manner that best servers your specific needs. For more information, call Henry Aghassi at 818-518-5295 and mention Jen’s List.
Lakers versus Boston Celtics: Below Cost! Sunday, March 11th at 12:30 pm VIP Seats – 2 hard tickets in Premier Seating with wait service and own entry and entry to Exclusive Club at Staples. PR11 Row 6 Aisle seats. Paid about $1,250 for the pair – selling for $500/ticket over $200 savings. Call 310-614-1477.
How Much Homework Is Too Much? http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2012/03/01/how-much-homework-is-too-much/
Parents’ Night Out at Katie’s Cooking School Saturday evening, March 10th at 6:30pm Another Saturday night of fun at KCS in Encino! Drop off your kids at 6:30pm for a cooking class, dinner, movies, games, puzzles and crafts. The kids will be preparing Italian Meatballs and a compound Butter with Garlic. Dinner will incorporate these recipes, Spaghetti & Meatballs with Garlic Bread. Spend some adult time at dinner and/or a movie. Just make sure to pick up by 10:30pm. For ages 5 and up. For information or to register, call 818-377-6200, 818-535-4928 or email jeff@katiescookingschool.com.
The Drink Safe Personal Test kit contains two tests About the size of a credit card, they incorporate a patented ‘Drink Safe’ technology to react with a visible color change when they come in contact with a drink spiked with one of the major ‘Date Rape’ drugs. http://www.drinksafetech.com/index.htm
Mandarin Chinese for elementary students and preschoolers Lepeng Li have been teaching elementary students and preschoolers Mandarin Chinese since 2008. Hands on fun learning tools used in a well-structured curriculum. She has a Master degree and passion for teaching. Introduction to Mandarin Chinese classes meet Mondays and Thursdays from 4pm-5pm, 03/05 – 05/11 in Studio City. Monday classes is tailored to age 8 to 10 and Thursdays for age 5 to 7. Tuition is $190 for 10 classes. Email lepengli@hotmail.com or call 818-358-3822 for more info.
Massage & Healing Bodywork – Licensed Massage Therapist Michelle Rozzen is a native Southern California gal with a love for healing others through massage therapy. For over seven years she has practiced massage locally and internationally on professional athletes, as well as doing house calls for her private clients. The massage modalities she specializes in are: Swedish, Reiki, Deep Tissue, Thai, Sports, Lomi Lomi, Cranio Sacral Therapy Massage and Therapeutic Stretching. Michelle has developed a powerful and unique ability to listen to each body and its path for healing, re-balancing and aligning. To book your massage appointment or for more information, call 818-298-9063 or email michelle@michellerozzen.com. Mention Jen’s List and receive 15 minutes free for your first session.
The Solowheel The smallest, greenest, most convenient “People Mover” ever invented. This gyro-stabilized electric unicycle is compact and fun to ride and is intended to be used as you would use an electric bicycle.
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