Saturday May 12 2012









YogaBuddies – Dedicated to teaching kids health and well being through the practice of yoga.


Their mission is to inspire each student physically, mentally, emotionally and socially through the practice of yoga.  They strive to help children cultivate a sense of understanding and respect for themselves and for the world around them.


YogaBuddies offers:


– Before and After-School Enrichment Programs for children ages 3-12


– Yoga (PE) instruction in schools


– Birthday parties


– Private yoga sessions


– Summer camps
Contact Lois Bridges at 818-744-1360 or yogabuddiesyoga@gmail.com for more info


www.yogabuddies.com


 


 


Today in History


The flush toilet is patented. (1792)


Birth Mother’s Day – Saturday before Mother’s Day


Fatigue Syndrome Day


International Migratory Bird Day the second Saturday in May


International Nurses Day


Limerick Day


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


 


 


Incorporate a Business or Form an LLC Fast!


(LLC’s-S Corps-C Corps-DBA’s-Amendments-Dissolutions)


Starting From $49 Plus State Fees – Why Incorporate? Corporation or LLC? Get a FREE Business Consultation – Click: http://www.corpnet.com/start-a-business/free-business-consultation/. RECEIVE 10% OFF your OrderMention or Enter Promo Code: JLEV. CorpNet.com is not a law firm, but their experts can help you Incorporate a business quickly and affordably! Call 1-888-449-2638 or email info@corpnet.com with any questions. They are a small business … just like YOU! GET STARTED NOW!


http://www.corpnet.com/jlev


 


 


FREE community art event to commemorate Mother’s Day at the Malibu Art Barn in the Malibu Lumber Yard


Saturday, May 12th from 12-2pm


Bring the kids – they will be making Macaroni Picture Frames and Love inspired Spin Art Projects!


www.malibuartbarn.com


 


 


Restore your core! Slim your waistline! Alleviate lower back pain


RESTORE THE CORE™ is a mat Pilates class designed just for moms who want to flatten their tummy, and strengthen their core! Class is held in a private studio in Woodland Hills at 8:30 PM every Tuesday and Thursday for an effective 50 min core workout. Summer is coming! FREE trial classes are NOW in session! Eight week session officially starts June 5th for just $224. Space is limited. Email Melissa.banos@karnafitness.com or call (818) 631-1257 to reserve your spot. Customized personal training in your home or office is also offered within the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area.


www.karnafitness.com/ca-woodland-hills.aspx


 


 


Sample Sale – for Charity


Saturday, May 12th from 7am-11am


75 S. Grand Ave., Pasadena, CA for THE LAUREL FOUNDATION (www.Laurel-Foundation.org)! A donor has given us hundreds of men’s Italian suits (originally $7,000), some never used starting at $50 and up.  Men’s dress and casual shirts too. Designers such as Versace, Dolce and Gabbana etc. Sizes are from Large to XL (very few medium but some). Sale price starts at $50 and up.  Women’s clothes too AND NEW girls jeans sizes 3-7


http://bit.ly/KOwO4A


 


 


1 Disneyland or CA Adventure ticket for sale


One ticket for one day that will get you in Disneyland or California Adventure (not both) and includes Fast Pass. Save yourself money and time. $60, OBO. The ticket expires June 9th. The only black out date is June 4th or 5th. For serious inquiries, call 818-430-8200.


 


 


Is it time for your Jr. Chef to make ice cream?  
 
Here’s a drippingly delicious double chocolate recipe. Uses ice cream maker. Parental supervision.
http://kitchenscoop.com/recipes/double-chocolate-ice-cream


 


 


Mother’s Day massage special $60 for 75 minutes


Elite Healing Massage and Wellness is having a great Mother’s Day special. Give your mother something just for her. A gift certificate for a wonderful massage. CMP Patti will go to your mothers house and give her a relaxing, therapeutic 75 minute massage for $60.Woodland Hills, West Hills and Calabasas areas.


www.elitehealing.com


 


 


FDA Still Cautious About Bone Drugs


http://abcnews.go.com/Health/fda-cautions-long-term-bone-drugs-osteoporosis/story?id=16321946


 


 


Delight Mom With Dessert This Mother’s Day at California California Pizza Kitchen
CPK partners with National Charity League to celebrate mom for a cause. Eat cake for a cause this Mother’s Day. California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) will partner with National Charity League to promote the fostering of mother-daughter relationships through philanthropy. With this in mind, for each slice of Red Velvet cake sold May 11th-13th, CPK will donate 20% of the purchase to NCL. The fan favorite cake is frosted with vanilla bean cream cheese and white chocolate curls and is available topped with a delectable scoop of Häagen- Dazs. Show mom she’s special this May by treating her to dessert at CPK.


 


 


The Digital Lives of American Moms


http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/?p=3180


 


 


5-Course Dinner & Wine Pairing at Whole Foods Market Tarzana with Beckmen Vineyards


Saturday, May 26th from 6pm0in


The Wine Bar at Whole Foods Tarzana is hosting another fabulous 5-course dinner and wine pairing. The winemaker from Beckmen Vineyards, a family-run estate winery located in Santa Barbara County’s Santa Ynez Valley, will be there sharing stories about Beckmen’s beginnings as well as tasting notes on each of the varietals. Seating is limited. $40 per person. To purchase tickets, visit
www.tarzanawinemakerdinner.eventbrite.com
www.facebook.com/wholefoodstarzana/events
 



 


Calculate How Much You Owe Your Mom For Giving Birth to You


http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/trending-now/calculate-much-owe-mom-giving-birth-164807197.html=



Miss Shannon’s Summer Sewing Classes
June 11th– August 10th; morning and afternoon classes
Hand sewing in the a.m. and machine in the afternoon! Your child can join in for a session, a day, or a week at a time. Flexible teaching means lessons don’t have to be consecutive. Rates start from $22 for a 2 hour lesson and can free you up for errands. She’s recommended by many Colfax and Country Day School parents.Call Shannon at (818) 434-5789 to reserve space or for additional information.


 


 


What’s for dinner?  Meatloaf!  
 
7 recipes – bacon-coated meatloaf, spinach meatloaf, meatloaf muffins, meatloaf with Italian sausage, chicken meatloaf, more.
http://www.chow.com/galleries/295/7-meatloaf-recipes#!6540/bacon-cheddar-meatloaf


 



Free Cooking Class With TV Star Jeffrey Saad of “United Tastes of America” at Whole Foods Tarzana 


Sunday, May 20that 6pm 
Whole Foods Tarzana is hosting this special cooking event with chef/author/TV personality Jeffrey Saad. Jeffrey has a popular show on the Cooking Channel called “United Tastes of America”, recently released his cookbook called “Jeffrey Saad’s Global Kitchen, Recipes Without Borders” and is appearing on the current season of “Chopped All-Stars” airing Sundays at 9pm on the Food Network. Space is limited. To RSVP, send an email to sptrz-marketing@wholefoods.com or call (818) 578-7840.
www.facebook.com/wholefoodstarzana/events


 


 


Juicy ripe summer fruit is coming  
 
Make your own fruit leather.  It’s easy.
http://naomi-szeben.suite101.com/make-your-own-fruit-leather-a135464
http://beefjerkyrecipes.com/jerky-recipes/meat-type/fruit-jerky-recipes/fruit-jerky-sticks/
For strawberry: http://www.chicagoparent.com/recipes/do-it-yourself-fruit-leather


 



Spring/Summer Kids Consignment Sale Event: Sell Your Unused Kids Stuff


June 5th– June 10th


19500 Plummer Street in Northridge
It’s time to clean out those closets, toy rooms, the garage and backyards – get rid of your kids unused items, sell at our beautiful store by the Northridge mall. Earn 65 – 75% of your selling price by consigning your items. Consignors get early admission June 5th, new mom sale June 6thand public sale June 7th-10th. 50% off sale starts at 3pm, June 9th through June 10th. As seen on KTLA Channel 5, Telemundo, the Daily News and heard on KFWB 1070. Safe location, plenty of parking and next door DSW.
www.valleykidsconsignment.com




Need a Handy Man?  
Phil has 25 years experience. No job is too small, from hanging pictures to pouring driveways. He specializes in Carpentry, including building fences, concrete, drywall, plumbing and electrical. Reliable and on time. Call Phil at (805) 651-9073 or email psatariano@hotmail.com.
  


 


Breastfeeding toddler on Time cover gets people talking about attachment parenting  
 
With links: arguments for and against; internationally different Time magazine covers; Bill and Martha Sears; is breastmilk “free”?
http://blog.oregonlive.com/themombeat/2012/05/


 


 


Calling All Mompreneuers and Those Who Support Them!  
 
Volusion, the leading provider of shopping cart software and services for online merchants, launched its 2ndannual Volusion “Mompreneur Makeover Contest” to  recognize women who own and manage their own business, and to support those who perform the toughest jobs possible – running a business and being a mom. The contest will provide an opportunity for the chance to win custom web design, an iPad, and spa and Visa gift cards. The mothers who work at Volusion will judge the entries and choose the final three winners. Judging will be partially based on the number of votes a story receives, but more heavily weighted on the quality of responses to the questions. Enter at http://on.fb.me/JNs3Zz.


www.volusion.com


 


 


Printable charts  
 
“Brush your teeth,” “Pet Care Chart,” “Emergency Preparation Checklist Chart,” “Chore Chart,” “Contract,”  “Babysitter Checklist,” more.
http://www.milwaukeemoms.com/resources/38003919.html


 



Vocal Performance Summer Camp in West Hills: Sing Out Loud 


Two 3 week sessions – June 25th– July 13th (with July 4th off) or July 23rd– Aug 10thMon – Fri from 9:30am-12:30pm


Designed for ages 7-11. Small group sessions, individual attention with professional coaching, learn proper breathing, vocal exercises, fun games, live student performance at end of each session. Camp director/teacher has over 12 years of teaching experience, over 30 years of professional performing experience. Contact Norene Foin at NEFoin@gmail.com, (818) 679-9267 or register online directly at westvalleymusiccenter.com  


 


 


Looking For Play-Based PreSchool Learning? Caterpillar Cottage Preschool is Now Enrolling


Caterpillar Cottage, a Reggio-Emilia inspired preschool program, serves Encino, Tarzana, Reseda and surrounding areas. Their philosophy is that play is the natural work of the child, and it is their goal to support and develop each child’s intrinsic and natural love of learning, individually and in groups. They have a flexible part-time schedule (2, 3 or 5 day programs; 8am,-12noon) to best match you and your child’s needs. Tuition, schedule information and much more on the website. 


(818) 881-1355 


www.caterpillarcottage.com


 


 


Educational Consultant: Applications to Independent Schools, Colleges & Tutoring Available


If your child is applying to independent schools in the fall and you would like help with applications and interviewing practice, or if your child will be applying to colleges in the fall and needs help with the personal statement, supplements, and interviewing practice, coaching will help facilitate the process. Advisors have over 15 years of experience at three independent LA area schools.  Dr. Genevieve Morgan can be reached at  gen.s.morgan@gmail.com or (310) 666-3089.


Cyberbullying Event: How to Handle This Traumatic Experience  
Saturday, June 16thfrom 8:30-11:30am
Chatsworth Train Depot
Judi Lirman, MFT, psychotherapist and teacher, is combining forces with Stuart Fried, MA, social media expert and life coach, to bring you this unique and timely event. Learn what cyberbully is, why and how it is so much more dangerous now to be bullied, and how to help deal with the far-reaching effects of this increasingly common phenomenon. Visit www.lovingparentplace.com for more details as they develop. Register early, since seating is very limited. Call (818) 998-3205 or email judimft@gmail.com.
www.judilirman.com


 


Celebrating Pregnancy Awareness Month


Saturday, May 12thfrom 1-5 pm


Panel Discussions Positive and Healthy Birth


1:30-2:30 pm


Postpartum Health


2:40-3:40 pm


Mini Lectures


Sex and Parenting With Dr. Lori Buckley


3:50-4:20 pm


How to Green Your Nest  & Cloth Diapering With Rachel Myers


4:30-5pm


Other Activities


1:10pm


Yoga For Everyone with Ma Yoga


3pm5pm


Belly Painting (natural ultrasounds) with Midwife Elizabeth Bachner


All day: Kid’s Manicures and Pedicures with Piggy Paints!


Event is Free. First 50 People to arrive will receive a Gift Bag All Food catered by MotherBees


13743 Riverside Drive in Sherman Oaks


www.binibirth.com


 


SoccerKidsUSA Super Summer Camp


Starting Monday July 9th


Offers a little something for everyone! Super Summer Camp is SIX weeks of Fun, Sun & Soccer, plus lots More! Super Summer Camps welcomes kids ages 5-12 interested in arts & crafts, theater, dance, storytelling, water days, scavenger hunts, a wide array of sports and tag games and, of course, soccer! The agenda is aimed at sharing life’s lessons, supporting character development and building self-esteem, while encouraging creativity & a healthy lifestyle.


www.soccerkidsusa.com


 


Glendale Centre Theatre Summer Camp still has spots for Summer 2012!


Begins June 18th


SoCal’s most-famous family theatre still has openings available at Summer Camp! Dates and Times listed below. For more information or to sign up, contact Glendale Centre Theatre at 818.244.8481 or visit https://www.facebook.com/GCTSummerCamp.


Session I: June 18th-July 6th, Final Show: Sunday, July 8th at 4pm


Session II: July 9th-July 27th, Final Show: Monday, July 30th at 7pm


Session III: July 30th-August 17th, Final Show: Sunday, August 19th at 4pm


 


Celebrate Mother’s Day at Family Yoga


Sunday, May 13th from 10-11am at YogaWorks in Tarzana!


Family Yoga welcomes all ages and levels. Individual, partner and group poses, simple breathing techniques and creative movement make this a fun and active time for everyone. Family Yoga is taught by Certified Yoga Instructor, Julie Markovitz RYT. It is free for YogaWorks members and $8for non-members. For more info, contact Julie at 818.421.7779 or www.danceyoga.com.


18700 Ventura Blvd. Suite 210


 


Lil’ Guppies Swim School enters its 7th summer of business, offering private, semi-private,& group lessons to ages 6mo-adult


Parent & me lessons, adult exercise, & stroke development also available. Flexible rates & times! All instructors are CPR & 1st aid certified and have extensive experience working with children both in and out of the water. We are a traveling swim school so you must have access to a pool. Call 310-367-6518 or email swimwithlilguppies@gmail.com for more info.


www.finseaadventures.com


 


40 Things Every Mom Should Have and Should Know by 40


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jenny-isenman/turning-40_b_1457094.html


 


Personal trainer from Extreme Makeover offering two free sessions!


Micah and Ali work out of their home in Woodland Hills and train a few Jen’s List members and have agreed to give a week of two free hour long sessions to other members through the end of June. Their workout is customized it to TRANSFORM YOUR BODY TYPE FAST! Semi-private sessions are available to keep it very affordable. Email Micah at intouchfitness@gmail.com


www.intouchfitness.com


 


Fantastic Social Skills Groups  
 
Dr. David Swanson, Encino-based Child and Family Psychologist, is now forming two social skills groups (Group 1: Ages 9-10 / Group 2: Ages 11-12). These 10 week groups are experiential and curriculum-based. Dr. Swanson is a nationally respected Child and Family expert who is regularly sought out to appear on several local and national television programs for his opinions on the subject. He is also the author of the award-winning book, “Help – My Kid is Driving Me Crazy”.
www.SwansonContiAndAssociates.com


 


 


Serious woman needed to join a work at home team  
 
The team allows you to stay home with your children and still earn an income. No sales, no parties, no hassles. They provide you with the training and tools to make a positive change for your future. Ask for your free information today. Serious inquiries only. Must be 18. Checking account or credit/debit card required.


www.sendoutcards.com/121344