Free Local Deals ValleyBestDeals.com offers great local deals and coupons in the San Fernando Valley. It’s FREE to subscribe so sign up today! They offer everything from local restaurants, salons, gyms, kids and family events and so much more. Here are some of the deals they have going on now, 2 hours of bowling up to 8 people for $39, a 90 minute massage for $55, Gymnastic classes for kids for only $39, 5 yoga classes for $25, $5 for $10 worth at Springbok Bar and grill. www.ValleyBestDeals.com/aff/JensList
Today in History National Tourist Appreciation Day National Nurses Day No Diet Day John Deere produces the first steel plow. (1833) The Yale lock is patented. (1851) The Paris Exposition opens with the just completed Eiffel Tower as it’s centerpiece. (1889) The Dirigible Hindenburg explodes into flames at Lakehurst, NJ. (1937) Chunnel linking England & France officially opens. (1994) www.history.com/this-day-in-history
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Destination Science Day Camp – Save $10! 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 May 31st & Save $10/wk. 888-909-2822
Girlfriends AGAINST Cancer Event POKER & BUNCO Tournaments, Raffles & Silent Auction Saturday, June 30th at 2pm For those of you who don’t wish to play, they will also have a Mexican-style buffet and a full bar! Come and support G.A.C., and you might just win one of our door prizes! All proceeds from this event benefit our 2012 HEROES Recipients, Joshua Weinstein and Ty Kemp. Both Josh and Ty were selected to be the recipients this year because each demonstrates qualities that G.A.C. is proud to support: strength, determination, commitment to family, and a positive outlook on life. RSVP to: dani@girlfriendsagainstcancer.org www.GirlfriendsAGAINSTCancer.org
Shower Your Mom With Shampowder Whether she is a new mom or a seasoned veteran, all mothers need more time on their hands. Shampowder Dry Shampoo is the ultimate time saver and refreshes, volumizes and deodorizes hair in seconds. Give the gift of beautiful hair. To receive a 15% discount, click http://buttercreamcosmetics.com/?code=MothersDay.
NO WIRE HANGERS-The Green Way to Organize Is your home in a constant state of clutter? Are you concerned about the environment but not sure how you can make a difference? No Wire Hangers is a green home organizing business that emphasizes living a more ecologically minded lifestyle. We’ll help you declutter your home while being environmentally responsible. We work with many different charities and organizations so that all of your unwanted items won’t end up in the landfill. The benefits of being organized are limitless; from saving time to saving money. So set up a consultation to Go Green and Get Organized at 323-388-9131 or julie@nowirehangersbiz.com.
Woodland Hills Garage/Moving Sale Today – Sunday, May 6th from 8am-2pm Lots of great stuff! Furniture, kids stuff, books, un-opened DVD’s & CD’s, lighting & more! 4741 Larkwood Ave in Woodland Hills
Spring Boutique Tues., May 8th from 9:30am-noon & 6:00-8:30pm in Calabasas
Furniture Restoration and Rehab David Byrnes specializes in the restoration of vintage pieces – refinishing, rebuilding, staining, stripping, painting, etc. and some upholstery. Collecting and restoring family heirlooms led to his own furniture restoration business. Check out the new life and aesthetic he has given to sofas, dressers, desks, doors, lamps, lighting fixtures, furniture, appliances, and more. You can see samples of his work at http://rehabtreasures.blogspot.com. Other photos of furniture are available upon request. He can also do local pick-ups and deliveries. For questions or quotes, call David at 323-301-0032.
50 best hair tips from around the world http://www.instyle.com/instyle/package/
Mamma Mia: A Mommy & Me group for NEW MOMS At The Pump Connection in Woodland Hills Incredible group where lifetime friendships are formed. It’s a 10 wk support group for moms with infants 0-5 mos old. Twins welcome! The next session begins this May. They discuss developmental milestones, sleep issues, nursing, bottle feeding, bonding with baby, scheduling, pumping, naps, fussiness, teething, and so much more! Call (818) 209-6700 to sign up. Lead by Dr. Amy Clayton, a psychotherapist specializing in individual, couple and family therapy with a focus on postpartum issues & their effect on depression, relationships, and family. If you have not delivered yet & your due date is in May or June, ask to sign up on the wait list for the following session. http://www.dramyclayton.com/groups.html
The Art of Yoga Therapy With Susan Raglin aka Anasuya Certified Yoga Therapist In the privacy of your home have your own Yoga program developed just for you . Mother’s Day special ! Second person 1/2 off. Great for children too.
Study Reveals Top 10 Things Couples Argue About in the Bedroom http://blogs.babble.com/strollerderby/2012/05/03/
Group, Private and In Home/Mobile Fitness Training (Canoga Park, Calabasas, Sherman Oaks) Get in shape, lose some weight, build some healthy muscle and reach your goals. Fitness Trainer available for group, private and in home sessions. Get the new you started today! Contact William Rising Phoenix Fitness at 818-645-4479.
How To Talk To Little Boys http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mobileweb/lisa-bloom/
Ratemypediatrician.com Trusted Reviews From Parents Like You Find out what other parents think about their pediatrician. This site allows parents to see their peers opinions about a pediatrician, before they choose one. It will help in determining whether or not the doctor you choose for your children will relate to them in the manner in which you want.
Are you due in the next few weeks? Lauren Ryan is looking for mom’s(and dad’s) living in the San Fernando Valley who are due in the next few weeks and would like a free visit from a postpartum doula. The visit would cover the basics of newborn care and cover any questions the new parents have concerning their baby and postpartum issues. In exchange Lauren will take pictures/video for a project she is working on. To learn more about Lauren go to www.supportedbirthclass.com and/or contact her at laurensbirthclass@yahoo.com
What Do Real Women Look Like After Having a Baby? http://blogs.babble.com/babble-voices/stefanie-wilder-tayler-baby
Ready to Remodel or Build A New Home? Then look to Go Green Construction, a Valley-based contractor with 30 years of experience who specializes in creating safe, healthy, eco-friendly home environments like that of their landmark LEED Platinum-rated Go Green Home. Their referral base testifies to their fine work and meticulous attentiveness to the client from planning and design through customer service beyond the project’s completion. 818-718-7477
Tooth Fairy Pillows, Toddler Stash Bags, Blankets and more Cozy Mouse Creations is a shop on Etsy which specializes in custom and pre-made orders for your children! http://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyMouseCreations
New Treatment Helps Ease Sleep Apnea, Snoring http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2012/05/03/new-treatment-helps-ease-sleep-apnea-snoring/
Special Mother’s Day Offer From The Meal Stork The Meal Stork is offering 10% off all Mother’s Day orders using coupon code MOTHER10. The Meal Stork is an on-line company that provides high-quality meal gift packages oriented around birth. All meal gifts are chef prepared in a USDA kitchen and can be shipped anywhere in the continental United States. Orders may be placed in advance to be future dated to arrive on Saturday May 12th.
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#1 Mystery Party Planner in Los Angeles, Mystery Mike Mysteries By Mike is now offering a 15% discount to anyone who mentions Jen’s List when they book their next event. Mystery Mike has performed and put together over 10,000 Mystery shows in the Southern CA and was voted the #1 Mystery Party for two years. He provides an interactive educational mystery show for all ages and is the creator of the “Original” Mystery Party for children. Adult parties available too. 323-654-6453
20 Bad Habits Holding Good People Back http://www.marcandangel.com/2012/05/03/20-bad-habits-holding-good-people-back/
TV showlooking for a deserving mother and her family to share their story Do you have a “miracle baby” that is 2-year-old or younger? Have you had vitro fertilization (IVF) that was a success? Did you experience a near loss of a baby? Have you had trouble getting pregnant over the years? Have you had a major challenge when giving birth to your child? Your entire immediate family will receive a free round trip ticket to New York City and will be offered a free two night stay at a Manhattan hotel to be part of the studio audience to share your “miracle story.” You and your family must be available the week of May 13th. Email your name, contact information, pictures of you and your “miracle baby,” and 2 paragraphs about your triumphant story to casting.producer@yahoo.com.
Gluten-free Mac and Cheese http://blogs.babble.com/family-kitchen/2012/05/01/
Mother’s Day get a one of kind gift that lasts for years. Scan all your moms favorite photos on DVD Need a great last minute gift for MOM. Hold Onto Your Memories can bring back all those cherished memories so you can enjoy them again and again. 400 photos scanned and put on DVD for $111. Give her the gift certificate on Mother’s Day and we can pick up her photos when she is ready, good for 1 year. Get a free plant with your order, given at pick up. This deal includes Free pickup and delivery in So.CA. No Negatives or slides. Email jen@hoym.us or call 775-453-6536.
In celebration of amazing mothers everywhere Amy Michelle announces a Mother’s Day Pinterest Contest Fill your board with what you feel would make your Mother’s Day a dream come true and be sure to include your favorite Amy Michelle bags. The best boards win a stylish Amy Michelle bag! http://amymichelle.com/email/Amy%20Michelle%20Pinterest%20Mothers%20Day.pdf
Teens and Kids! Footloose Musical Theater Camp & 25th Annual Spelling Bee Teen Camp in Hidden Hills “Footloose” Performances: August 16th-18th “25th Annual Spelling Bee” Performances: August 3rd & 4th Shayna Turk’s Academy of Rising STARS is doing Footloose! Practices run from July 23rd-August 15th. Performances on August 16th, 17th & 18th. The cost of the session is $600. Extended Day care available. Teens needed for 25th Annual Puntam County Spelling Bee. Practices are June 3rd-July 29th – Sundays from 10am-4pm & June 5th-July 31st – Tuesdays from 4-9pm. Cost of the session is $500. 818-835-4962
Guitar Lessons for Children for ages 6-18 Learning a musical instrument has been shown to improve SAT scores in children and help develop the parts of the brain dealing with language and reasoning. The guitar lessons Curt Bauerly offers will be geared towards learning the fundamentals and building a strong chord vocabulary. $20/hr. L.A., SFV, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills. www.curtbauerly.bandzoogle.com
Half off Bug Guard Sprays from Avon Get ready for summer with half off all Bug Guard Aerosol spray, Pump spray and towelettes. FREE SHIPPING for all Jen’s List members. REPFLYER at checkout.
Robins Nest Kidcare Enrolling for Sumer Camp and Fall Open M-F from 7:30am-6:30pm Accepting Children ages 2 months to 11 years old. Home Made, Nutritious Meals. Qualified, loving, Professional Staff. They offer an Individualized Enriched Pre-School Program, Indoor and outdoor curriculum, Potty Training, Art and Crafts, Music, Math/Science, Dramatic Play, Manipulative, Dance, cooking, and more! *After School Care *Spring Camp *Summer Camp Call for a Tour – 818-885-NEST Located off Corbin between Lassen and Devonshire in a quiet cul de sac.
May is in Full Bloom at Longaberger! Color, fun and functionality abound in May. You will find everything you need for summer fun entertaining! When is a Basket more than a Basket? When filling it makes you smile in anticipation. When it holds the memories of beautiful days spent with those you love. When it’s passed down from generation to generation. Take a look at the Baskets in the Spring & Summer Wish List and you’ll see the craftsmanship and durability that will stay in your family throughout the years. www.longaberger.com/ellenrosentreter or www.facebook.com/longabergerbaskets
Divorce/Family Law Attorney Divorce Process, Including Child Support, Child Custody, Visitation, Alimony, & Joint Custody If you are contemplating the difficult decision of a divorce, legal separation, or domestic litigation it is advisable to consult with an experienced divorce and family law attorney. Your situation is unique. You need an aggressive attorney who can give you personalized attention. Yasha Bronshteyn of Ginzburg & Bronshteyn, LLP will handle your case in a timely fashion. Call (310) 914-3222 or email info@GBLLP-LAW.com. |
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