Temple Kol Tikvah’s Flexible, Focused, and Fun Alternative Religious School Program Do you love camp and want to learn in a fun and engaging environment? Come to Chodesh, a monthly camp program on Sundays. Students will learn about Judaism at Camp Alonim they will not only engage in educational programming, but will make use of the facility with the climbing wall, hiking, art, and sports. The program is also complimented by a flexible Hebrew program so students can prepare for their Bnai Mitzvah. For information call, Rabbi Becky Hoffman, Temple Kol Tikvah 818-348-0670, ext 209.
Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history Champagne is invented by Dom Perignon. (1693) National Mustard Day first Saturday U.S. Coast Guard Day National Friendship Day National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=112
Boobie-Palooza 2012 -Special VIP $10 off for Jen’s List Readers! Tomorrow, Sunday, August 5th from 12-4pm at The Ebell of LA Event hosted by Pump Station & Berlin Wellness in celebration of World Breastfeeding Week. Full day of special activities: expert panels with Ricki Lake, Dr. Harvey Karp, Dr. Jay Gordon, Wendy Haldeman & many more; vendor exhibitors; kids entertainment (puppet show, magician, music, book readings, balloon twisters, face paint); complimentary beer garden plus a live nurse-in with appearances by Jamie Lynne Grumet (The TIME magazine breastfeeding mom) and Katie Hamilton breastfeeding activist from Lacstravaganza. Promo Code JenVIP10 – VIP Swag worth $300 retail- Raffles! Visit www.boobie-palooza.com for info an http://boobie-palooza.eventbrite.com/ for tickets.
Visit Kodi & Co. & support of Walkers for Knockers For the month of August, Jens List member, Lisa Kodimer’s boutique, Kodi & Company, will give 20% of your purchase back to team Walkers for Knockers who is walking in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. Kodi & Co. is located inside Trinity Salon at 22201 Ventura Blvd #102 in Woodland Hills, 91364. They have the beautiful clothes, jewelry and gifts! Visit Lisa and support us in our fight against Breast Cancer. Just mention team Walkers for Knockers when you shop!
Special Needs Baseball In person registration on Tues., Aug 7th from 5-7pm at West Hills Baseball West Hills Baseball is proud to announce the formation of the Champions division for the Fall 2012 season! This division is for children with special needs. Their mission is to provide children ages 5-16, regardless of ability or special needs, the opportunity to participate in the game of baseball. It is their goal to provide an environment that enhances the participants’ self-esteem, physical mobility, and embodies the spirit of teamwork and community. Champions has no outs, everyone hits, they do not keep score, the game is only an hour & they use buddies to help the kids when needed! For more info, email, Lisa Kodimer at lisachampions@yahoo.comor Cindy Kahn at cindykchampions@yahoo.com.
Georgette Westerman Interiors: Daily Candy Deal: 50% off a 2 &4 hour consultation This is an AWESOME deal! Georgette is really easy to work with and great at what she does!
Was Your Last Diet a Declaration of War? http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/
Come support Alex’s Lemonade Stand and help fight childhood cancer Saturday, August 11th from 10am-11:30am Come out to Beeman Park at 12621 Rye Street in Studio City, 91604 to help support Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. They will be selling homemade lemonade and sending all the proceeds to the foundation to keep little Alex’s dream alive. http://www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/86652
Life Insurance: The fun conversation everyone wants to have! For too long we delay buying life insurance, yet we know that we need it to protect our family in the event of an untimely death. It’s unpleasant to consider, but sadly it does happen. Jeremy Licht is an independent agent, and works with all of the major life insurance companies to find the best rate for you. He will fit any budget and walk you through the process. Call 818-762-5947 or email jeremy@jlcapitalmanagement.com. There is no obligation, and everything is kept confidential.
DJing by Kids for Kids Services varying from Bar Mitzvahs to birthday parties. Being teens helps them interact with kids of all ages! With professional sound and lighting, the parties are not only affordable but fun. People love the atmosphere they bring to the event. They also play a variety of different games that are guaranteed to get players of all ages up on their feet.
Your Jr. Chef can make Fudgy Toffee Pecan Cookies Could this be a signature specialty cookie? Buttery toffee and toasted pecans join up in a rich chocolate cookie – all that¹s missing is a cold glass of milk. Dough can be made ahead and either refrigerated or frozen. Parental supervision. http://www.chow.com/recipes/11964-fudgy-toffee-pecan-cookies
Are you a chocolate fanatic? Site with over 65 links to chocolatiers, chocolate-making supplies as well as ³Chocolate of the Month Club.² Imagine the possibilities!
Women Needed to join this work at home team Our team allows you to stay home with your children and still earn an income. No sales, no parties, no hassles. We 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.
Vyperweb Web Design You’d like a website… but you are not really sure how the whole thing works. They are happy to explain the basics without wrapping it in an annoying sales pitch. When you’re ready, they can design, build and maintain your website. They specialize in providing unique, affordable solutions to individuals and small businesses. If you simply need help with Social Media integration or choosing a website address, they do that too. Visit www.vyperweb.com or call 310-621-5679.Jen’s List members get a $10 discount!
Green Carpet Cleaning If you are in need of carpet, upholstery, or tile and grout cleaning, Royal Carpet Care strives to impress every customer with their advanced steam cleaning equipment, knowledgeable certified technicians, and their green cleaning solutions. Call for a free Carpet Inspection at 800.976.9250. Visit www.myroyalcarpetcare.com for $25 off your next cleaning.
Etel Leit wants to thank YOU for voting SignShine® again The Best Early Childhood Program LA 2012 • Baby Sign Language: Mommy and Me • Reading Readiness with Fun • Toddlers: Sing, Sign and Shine! • Signing Story Time • Signing Birthday Parties • Spanish Classes • Coming soon: Chinese! 310.277.SIGN
Zimmer Children’s Museum Classes at Temple Emanuel – Open to the community August 7th-28th or August 9th-30th Temple Emanuel is excited to introduce new classes this summer presented by the Zimmer Children’s Museum. CrEATe for crawlers – 2 years old. crEATE is an edible art class exploring artistic techniques with a yummy twist incorporating organic and edible materials. Recycle Remix for 2-3 year olds allows young artists to create instruments entirely out of re-used materials and rock out with them. For more information, lori@tebh.org or 310-288-3737 x246 http://synablog.typepad.com/zimmer.jpg
Personalized Baby First Year Memory Book “I absolutely LOVED this book. It is so unique and nicely put together! I am very picky and spent months looking for the perfect baby book so I was very pleased when I got it in the mail and it was exactly what I was expecting. To top it off, the seller was very nice, answered all my messages very quickly and the item was shipped and received faster than I thought. If I could rate this transaction, I’d give it 5 stars, no doubt!” ~ Stephane, FL, USA (Feb 2012).
FREE Concert in the Park in Agoura Hills Sunday, August 5th at 6PM The City of Agoura Hills and The Acorn Newspapers proudly present the last Concert in the Park of the summer. The concert will feature King of Pop Band: Tribute to Michael Jackson. Concert activities include a Kidzone and food. Food will be for sale starting at 5pm and includes Captain Kettle Corn, DogTown Dogs, Shave It, and Sweet Arleen’s Cupcakes. It will be held at Chumash Park at 5550 Medea Valley Dr. In Agoura Hills. For more info, call 818-597-7361.
5 Tips on How to Initiate a Difficult Conversation With Your Partner (or anyone) All couples have disagreements. Sometimes your needs clash with your partner’s needs. Other times, you might misunderstand each other or trigger strong emotions from the past. Fighting is not a predictor of divorce. In healthy relationships, conflict is normal. Conflict is not the problem. How you handle the conflict however, may be the problem. Burbank Relationship Specialist, Caroline Madden offers 5 tips on How to bring up a difficult subject with your partner. http://counselingwithcaroline.com/5-tips-for-difficult-conversations-with-your-partner/
Speech Therapist Derra Huxley, M.A., a CA state licensed speech pathologist in the S.F. Valley, is highly experienced in working with children with articulation difficulties. She is a mother of 2, loves children, and makes therapy fun. Derra teaches parents how to help work with their child at home to maximize what they learn from therapy sessions with her. Derra also has an Accent Reduction business for fluent English speaking foreign born individuals who wish to improve their pronunciation. Call 818-385-1716.
Heartlink Networking Meeting for Women Tuesday, August 21st at 6:30pm The meetings will start with a light meal and socializing. Then, everyone will get to share for three minutes. You can showcase your products or services, share what is going on in your life, share why you are here at The Heart Link Network -it is all up to you. http://www.meetup.com/Heartlink-Pasadena-Chapter/
Working late in pregnancy may affect baby’s weight
Custom Cabinetry, by an Italian Artisan Serrao Cabinets & Design, LLC is a “handmade” Italian custom cabinetry company. Federico Serrao, an artisan, brought his craftsmanship, skills & passion from Italy to you. We specialize in various types cabinetry, kitchens, vanities, furniture and outdoor. Reasonable prices, but yet the best quality materials & craftsmanship. Visit www.serraocabinets.com, or FaceBook & Houzz. Mention Jen’s list and get 10% off your next project. Always free estimates! Call 818-599-5363 or email alina@serraocabinets.com.
Kidstock Children’s Resale Hosts Dr. Sylvie, BH Podiatrist, for a Shoe Fit Event! Tuesday, August 7th from 10:30am-1:30pm Dr. Sylvie will be on hand to fit your kids’ feet and help you choose shoes from the Kidstock shelves. Dr. Sylvie is one of the co-creators of the iPad app “Foot Fairy,” which accurately measures kids’ feet up to size 12. She’ll have more traditional measuring devices on hand for the bigger kids. What does Dr. Sylvie say about Kidstock’s gently used shoe selection? “I’d rather see young feet in a well made, gently used shoe than in a poorly made new one.” For questions, call 310-559-1199. www.kidstockla.com or www.drshoemom.com
Chef Penguin – Organic School Lunch Catering Service Chef Penguin offers a meal planning, preparation and delivery service to schools around the greater Los Angeles area. The mission at Chef Penguin is to provide lunches that are affordable and healthy. Chef Penguin follows organic principles when it comes to choosing which meats, produce, dairy, and grains go into the handcrafted meals. Explore at www.chefpenguin.com or email hello@chefpenguin.com.
10 Easy Day Trips From Los Angeles http://www.redtri.com/los-angeles-kids/5-easy-day-trips
Kids Piano Lessons, Guitar Lessons or Singing Lessons in Your Home – No more driving! The Music Teachers Network provides fun private music lessons in your home. They serve the greater LA area and have wonderful instructors near you. Get kids lessons in piano, singing, guitar, drums, violin and more. The company screens 100+ applicants for every few they hire – very selective. Schedule now to reserve your spot and take advantage of great pricing. Deep discounts for referrals, so inquire within! Register Online or Call 1-800-880-7280 Advanced instruction available.
Jewish Daycare in Sherman Oaks now enrolling Children at ages 3 months and up… Welcome! Located in a quiet culdesac south of the blvd. A warm, loving and safe environment. Indoor and outdoor play area with swings, slides, play houses and toys galore. 3 homemade kosher meals served each day. Extensive experience at the JCC. They celebrate both Jewish and American holidays and practice both Hebrew and English with the children. Challa baking with the children each friday. Call 818-668-4222 for more information.
Are College Kids Blowing Their Student Loan Money on Clothes and Beer? http://healthland.time.com/2012/08/02/are-college-kids
Even Mild Anxiety May Shorten A Person’s Life http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2012/08/02/even-mild-anxiety-may-shorten-a-persons-life/
Heroes, and Fairies, and Princesses… OH MY! Need a Princess or Superhero for your birthday party? Imagine your child’s face, when their favorite character magically shows up at their party! Make your little one’s day extra special by letting them make your child’s dream come true with a magical memory of a birthday party they’ll never forget. -Princesses -Superheroes -Fairy Tale Characters -Face-painting -Balloon Sculpting -Princess Makeup -Games -Music and more! Visit the website for pictures, prices, and more info!
Adolescents’ Personalities and Coping Habits Affect Social Behaviors, Researcher Says http://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2012/0801
Attain & Maintain Your Healthy Weight: A Lesson In Letting Go Tuesday, August 28th at 7:30pm Have you been investing a lot and gaining very little in your efforts to lose weight (again and again and again)? Have you been on numerous diets only to gain all the weight back and then some? Are you stuck with a few stubborn pounds that won’t shed, and find that your self esteem is suffering as a result? Are you concerned about your child who is struggling with body image and weight? Would you like to feel more attractive? Energized? In control? No matter how old or young you are, how he
Television’s impact on young children
Are you and your kids interested in a behind the scenes, FIRST LOOK at the third season of The Hub television network’s hit family game show “Family Game Night?” Thurs, August 9th from 2-3:30pm You (AND Your Kids) Are Invited to a Sneak Peek at Season 3 of FAMILY GAME NIGHT. Email JP Shields at JP_Shields@hubtv.com for more info. You will need to RSVP by Tuesday, August 7th as limited spots are available. Delfino Studios-Stage 3 12501 Gladstone Ave. in Sylmar, 91342 |
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