Friday June 15 2012









Separation/Divorce
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http://divorcedetoxsurvivalkit.com


 


 


Today in History


Nature Photography Day


http://kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=59


Smile Power Day


George Washington is appointed the Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Army(1775)


 


 


Summer Horse Camp and Riding lessons at Paradise Valley Farm in Hidden Hills


Learn to ride or improve your riding in a private, serene setting. Children and adults learn to ride well and to take care of horses in the proper way. Special offer for kids and adults: Buy first lesson and second lesson is complimentary. Ask about discounts on lesson packages. Email annetteost@sbcglobal.net or call (818) 903 3633 for more info. 


www.paradisevalleyfarm.net


 


 


Baby Town’s Huge Storewide Sale Celebrating Father’s Day – 10% OFF Everything in Store


June 15th-17th


Take an additional 10% off everything in the store, even items that are already discounted. Cribs, dressers, gliders, strollers and more! All floor models available. Prices below wholesale Cost.


Hours: Tues-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5 Closed Mondays


18725 Sherman Way in Reseda, 91335


818-881-4441


www.babytownllc.com


 


 


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. They will help you declutter your home while being environmentally responsible. They 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 today! Call 323-388-9131 or email julie@nowirehangersbiz.com.
www.nowirehangersbiz.com 


 


 


In Defense Of Buying Your Child’s Love


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ann-brenoff/in-defense-of-buying-your_b_1587570.html


 


 


Summer Togs for kids on sale now at Chalk Farm Home’s online store!


A mom of three, and a 3 time breast cancer survivor, Jennifer Rae Beck’s whimsical  online shop features beautiful vintage items from France as well as home decor, and delightful finds for kids. This site has become a regular go to shopping destination for both celebrities and Moms alike. This week, take 20% off Right Bank Babies beautiful clothing for little girls and enjoy free shipping. Be sure to subscribe to Jennifer’s blog and get weekly posts about health, travel and home decorating.


www.chalkfarmhome.com


 


 


Can a deployed Dad Soldier be in his toddler’s bedroom every night? 
 
Yes! The trick involves bedtime stories – read on.
http://rifblog.org/2012/05/08/bedtime-stories/


 


 


CHALK Preschools – Are you looking for preschool this Summer or Fall? Now Enrolling!


CHALK Preschools provide full or part time  programs for children ages 2-6. There are two unique locations in the Los Angeles area! CHALK Preschool of Westwood is located at 2028 Westwood Blvd and CHALK of Venice is located at 2201 Lincoln Blvd. They have open tours Monday – Friday between 8amand 5pmand you are welcome to bring your child with you! For more information, contact April Schafer (Venice) aschafer@chalkpreschool.com or Lacie Newlin (Westwood) lnewlin@chalkpreschool.com.


www.chalkpreschool.com


 


 


JBrand Factory Outlet Blow-out Sale


Now – June 29th


Hours: Monday – Friday from 10am-5pm & Open 2 Sundays a Month.


Contact info@jbrandfactoryoutlet.com for all the information!


1225 East Washington Blvd in Los Angeles, 90021


(213) 748-1408


 


Special Event Icon Make Your Independence Day Meaningful This Year. Free 4th of July Activity for the Entire Family!


Many of us have plans for the 4thof July to celebrate with friends and family by watching a fireworks show or having a BBQ. This year, take a few moments to remember the meaning of the day. Download and print Prager University’s Free Declaration Ceremony and bring this fun and engaging activity to your celebration. The Ceremony is about 7 minutes long and is great for children and adults. 


http://bit.ly/4thofJulyDeclaration


 


 


Your Jr. Chef can make WW Blueberry Pancakes   
 
Uses alternative milks. Low sugar. Make some and freeze some. Good comments including adding banana or chocolate chips. Parental supervision.
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/3267


 


 


Kid’s Indoor Playground and Birthday Party Place


MyParty Playhouse is an indoor playground and birthday party place for children with comfortable seating and modern decor for parents. The space offers children a clean, safe environment to play and is equipped with an indoor play structure, bounce house, interactive floor games, and other mentally and physically stimulating activities.


www.mypartyplayhouseinfo.com


 


 


GENERATIONNECKS Jewelry


6 New Designs, Fun Jewelry, Mix and Match, Great Gifts. Check out GenerationNecks for yourself, your friends and family.


www.Generationnecks.com


 


 


Gold Medal soccer star Christie Rampone has teamed up with Jersey Mike’s Subs to create 10 new free instructional soccer videos for kids


Each week between now and July 2nd, a new video is posted to the website. In each brief video, Rampone teaches a different soccer skill, such as dribbling, shooting and shielding.


http://www.jerseymikes.com/Christie


 


 


Rules For Dads Raising Daughters: The Good Men Project’s List


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/14/rules-for-dads


 


 


Jennifer Sellz provides Educational Therapy to children and adults in the San Fernando Valley


This summer, help your child retain what they learned in school and preteach some skills for next year. Jennifer is able to help students master time management/organizational skills, note taking, studying for tests, and improve their reading and writing skills.  She has provided articulation therapy for school-aged children and has also helped young toddlers increase their expressive language skills. Jennifer Sellz has been trained in various programs such as Lindamood-Bell, and Orton-Gillingham which address dyslexia and other reading, spelling, and writing remediation. Contact her at (818) 876-9125 or jennifer@successfulstudies.com.


www.successfulstudies.com


 


 


PreK –  5 y.o. multicultural booklist (45 books) and activities 
 
Links to full booklist and discussion by esteemed authors and education experts. Reading out loud to your kids while they look at the pictures literallymakes brain synapse connections develop the brain. Read to your kids Every Day!
http://www.RIF.org/us/2011-multicultural-booklist.htm


 


 


Ronni Lasky’s Personalized Poems, Roasts & Toasts-25 yrs. of creating tributes for all occasions


She’s AWESOME! Let one of Ronni’s witty, warm & memorable poems add the perfect touch to ANY occasion: Birthday for child/adult, Shower, Rehearsal Dinner, Wedding, Anniversary, Graduation, Retirement, Mother’s/Father’s Day – a poem all about THEM will never be forgotten. From heart-felt to humorous, Ronni’s poems are always the hit of a party: recite them at the party and/or present them as a thoughtful and treasured gift! She can write you a hilarious roast or a touching toast, and her sentimental poems truly touch the heart & mean so much to the lucky people who receive them. The first page of 40 lines is $85 & any page thereafter is $50. Email ronnipoet@cox.net or call (310)281-8575.


 


50 Lessons in Parenting Young Kids


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jill-smokler/50-lessons


 


 


Get a beautiful & healthy tan without sun damaging your body. Preserve your skin this summer!!


Louise will not only individually customize your color solution but she will customize your entire airbrush spray tan experience. With 100% Natural Ingredients you will have flawless skin in minutes, teeth & eyes will appear whiter and say good bye to tan lines, stretch marks, cellulite and many other skin conditions. The solution used is the VERY BEST on the market! No Odor, No Streaks, No Orange. Lasts up to 8 days. Studio is located in West Hills & Mobile 7 days a week. 818-281-2569


http://www.Glow-n-Go-AirbrushTanning.com


 


 


Parents’ Night Out at Katie’s Cooking School


Saturday evening, June 23rd at 6:30pm


Another Saturday night of food & 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 and eating Macaroni & Cheese, Salad and Chocolate Chip Cookies. 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.


www.katiescookingschool.com


 


 


The Hotel Bel-Air Adult and Children’s Afternoon Tea


Adult service is $60 a person Friday and Saturday, with savory and sweet bites from the hotel’s Wolfgang Puck-led culinary team. The new Children’s Afternoon Royal Tea, for $30 a child, offers kids their own caffeine-free teas and kid-friendly small bites like Sour Cherry, Blueberry and Buttermilk Almond Scones and a “Croque Monsieur” Sandwich with Havarti cheese. Even the pickiest eater won’t turn down a Toasted Hazelnut Chocolate Banana Crostini or the assortment of sweets offered. The Hotel Bel-Air grounds are quiet and secluded, lush with gardens, and kids will want to say “Hi” to the on-ground swans on their way in and out.


http://www.hotelbelair.com/Afternoontea


 


 


Earn Extra $ While Working Around Your Children’s Lives


Dr. Katie Rodan & Dr. Kathy Fields creators of Proactiv Solution® ~ the world’s #1 selling acne brand ~ are doing it again with their new Anti-age skin care line Rodan + Fields Dermatologists. How do you fit in? This time the doctors are letting real people profit BY PARTNERNING WITH THEM IN THEIR NEXT BIG THING! This is a ground floor opportunity in a 2.5 billion $ industry that can change your life. Can you imagine if you partnered with the doctors when they first demonstrated Proactiv® where you would be today? 


*Flexible work schedule


*Be your own boss 


*Work from home


818-268-3884 


 


 


Need an Honest & Reliable Locksmith? KEEP THIS INFO!
Edgardo Escalante, the Plant Manager at Round Meadow Elementary School in Calabasas also has a Locksmith Service. He’s a VERY honest, trustworthy, family man and many Jen’s List members recommend him. He charges $75 for a service call and labor. Parts not included. Edgardo can be reached at (818) 261-5065.


 


 


Father’s Day Family Yoga at Westlake YogaWorks!


Sunday, June 17th from 11am-12pm


Bring Dad to Family Yoga for FREE on Father’s Day!  All ages and beginners are welcome! Individual, partner and group poses, simple breathing techniques and creative movement make this a fun and active time for everyone. This unique class is free for YogaWorks members and $8.00 for each non-member. It is taught by Certified Yoga Instructor, Julie Markovitz RYT. Westlake Yoga Works is located at 2475 Townsgate Road, Westlake Village. 


www.danceyoga.com


 


 


A Few Spaces Available this Summer


M-F/July 9th-13th & 23rd-27th from 10am-2pm


The Beverly Hills Playhouse, one of Los Angeles’ oldest and most prestigious acting schools is holding two week long Summer Intensive acting classes for Kids & Teens. Call or email Sharon to enroll.


323-657-5933 youngactors@bhplayhouse.com


http://www.bhplayhouse.com/Acting-Classes/acting-schools-for-kids


 


 


Doctors Stress Investing In Sunglasses That Protect Against Sun Damage


http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2012/06/11/doctors-stress-investing-in-sunglasses-that-protect-against-sun-damage/


 


 


Professional Recording at Affordable Rates


Full production recording studio in the West Valley for all of your professional audio needs. Record your project in a comfortable, supportive environment with a professional sound-engineer/producer/songwriter whose credits include songs featured on CSI, Dawson’s Creek, Smallville, Ghost Whisperer, and many more.More than 20 years experience recording singer/songwriters, Children of all ages, voiceover artists, film post-production, and audio books.Call Swansound Music at (818) 732-0720.


www.facebook.com/swansoundmusic


 


 


Daycare in Sherman Oaks!


Referred by Jens List member sewormser@gmail.com


“My AMAZING daycare is like a second family to me. Both of my daughters love it and have thrived. Her home is immaculate, she makes them wholesome meals and snacks, they have a great indoor and outdoor play space where my children are SAFE. I cannot recommend Dali highly enough, my children LOVE her and her staff. Dali can be reached at 818-788-8785.”


 


 


Supported Birth: Get Ready for Labor & Birth 
 
Birthing Classes at A Mother’s Haven in July – Supported Birth class is 4 weeks long starting July 10thfrom 7-10pm at A Mother’s Haven in Encino. To sign up, call A Mother’s Haven at (818) 380-3111 or register online at www.shopthehaven.com/supported-birth-registration.html. To learn more about the class email the instructor, Lauren Ryan, at laurensbirthclass@yahoo.com or check out www.supportedbirthclass.com. Couples will come out of class feeling empowered and positive about giving birth.


 


 


A growing number of dudes are signing up to be mannies


Good thing, because families are searching for them.


bit.ly/KoqUfq


 



Queen Mary Bridal Makeover with BeautyBuzz90210 & Bridal Showplace on August 12th 
Meet celebrity hair stylist Billy Lowe and Hollywood makeup artist Melissa McNamara on the Queen Mary with Bridal Showplace.2.
www.youtube.com/user/BeautyBuzz90210?feature=watch


 


 


Hebrew With Hannah: Does Your Son or Daughter Need Help With Hebrew School?


Hannah Greenberg is now offering tutoring! She is a full time teacher at a local synagogue and has been teaching Hebrew school for the past 13 years. Hannah graduated from the University of Maryland and has a degree in Education and Jewish Studies. She comes from a family of teachers.
www.hebrewwithhannah.com


 



Child Development Institute’s Early Learning Center: Fun Summer Camps, Ages 3 to 5 in Woodland Hills  
Monday through Friday, 9am12pm, Weeks of July 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th & August 6th
Exploring senses, story time, music and dance, fun with water, making healthy snacks, planting in the Children’s Garden and more. Camps are lead by CDI’s development specialists. Children can be dropped off at camps. $175 for 1st child/per week, $160 for 2nd child/per week. *Sign-up 2 weeks prior to each camp start date and receive $10 off! Email dnichols@cdikids.org to sign up or call (818) 888-4559.
www.cdikids.org


 


Sales


Multi Family Yard Sale!


Saturday June 16th from 8am-2pm


Come get great deals on clothes, toys, housewares, linens, books and more!


4170 Hayvenhurst Drive in Encino, 91436


AND


Gorgeous sofa and chair set for sale. Only a few months old!


This sofa and chair were purchased at Macy’s only a few months ago. Rarely even sat on the furniture and even had it scotch guarded. Old flooring was replaced and decided to also change up the layout and color scheme in the room so the sofa set is no longer being used. The set is in perfect condition and highly discounted. If interested, contact Josh at (818)726-1000.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/fuo/3064240119.html