Tried & Truth – Penny for your thoughts? Make that $5! Tried & Truth is the baby product review site where new parents can find recommendations from like-minded experienced parents to hone in on the baby products that are right for their lifestyle. Go to www.TriedAndTruth.com to sign up and review baby products you own. You’ll be helping new parents nationwide make the right buys the first time. When you’re done, send the link to your review(s) to Lisa@TriedAndTruth.com. They will send the first 10 to do so a $5 Starbucks Card.
Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history Lazy Day National S’mores Day The village of Chicago is incorporated. (1833) “Smile, You’re on Candid Camera”. Allen Funt’s wildly popular show debuts. (1948) Smithsonian Day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=118
Kids Eat Free this Sat. at QDOBA MEXICAN GRILL Beat the heat and bring the kids in to cool off and enjoy a FREE KIDS MEAL at Qdoba Mexican Grill this Sat., Aug. 11th! They have healthy kid-sized versions of their popular items plus nutritious kids menu choices, so you’ll feel great about getting out of the kitchen. Offer is valid for 2 Free Kids Meals per entrée purchased this Sat. only. No coupon necessary; not valid with any other offer; one offer per person per visit; at these locations only: -Thousand Oaks-265 N. Moorpark Rd. (Janss Marketplace) 805-371-8801 -Westlake Village-3835 East Thousand Oaks Blvd. (next to Trader Joe’s) 805-497-4747 -Simi Valley-2091 Madera Rd. (next to Target) 805-955-0350 For more information, visit www.qdoba.com or https://www.facebook.com/qdobasocal.
Are you looking for a free family event to attend on Sat., August 18th? Come to Temple Kol Tikvah, the Voice of the West Valley Reform Jewish Community on Saturday, August 18th at 4pm. Enjoy a fun evening, Havdallah and see a movie! ALL games and activities are FREE – plus a chili cook off, pie contest, and watermelon eating contest! See the Original Toy Story movie starting at 7pm. Plus food and beverage vendors with items for sale: Food Trucks, Menchies, Frozen Margaritas, Popcorn and more! Call 818-348-0670, ext 214 to RSVP (or enter the pie or chili cook off) by August 15th and receive free popcorn for each member of your party! 20400 Ventura Blvd. in Woodland Hills
The Kelter Center: -Assesses your child’s academic strengths and needs. -Creates a program, with measurable goals, for working with your child. -Has ONE-ON-ONE specialists to work with your child. Grand opening of a new location in Sherman Oaks to serve valley residents! The Kelter Center’s original office is in West Los Angeles. Get started by calling (310) 312-1056!
Charming Single Story Home For Rent south of the Boulevard in Woodland Hills (91364) A perfect home for a family with a great playroom and a grassy backyard featuring a swing set and playhouse. Come for a visit and see hardwood floors, 3 large carpeted bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms in a quiet neighborhood on a corner lot with a circular drive, located in the desirable Woodland Hills Elementary School District. It is 1600 sq. feet plus the bonus room . Monthly rent is $2705, which includes a gardener, all appliances, washer & dryer. A small pet okay with prior approval. Available Sept 1st. It’s a great deal! Contact Beth at bethracer@aol.com.
Award-winning kids’/family musician Melissa Green is ready to roll up the rug & celebrate Tonight, Friday, August 10th from 3pm-5:30pm Melissa Green & Friends will present a rocking show for families, hosted by Molly Sims, in celebration of the release of Melissa’s new CD, Sing Loud, featuring 2 duets with Brooke Shields. Party to follow including cookies, lemonade, face-painting by Little Junebugs and rock-star photos for the kids. The event’s also a benefit for The Friends of El Faro (www.friendsofelfaro.com). For more info, call 323-854-4881. 39 South El Molino Ave. in Pasadena, 91101
Mom’s, are you struggling to get your kids to eat their fruits and veggies? Now you don’t have to. Try giving them My Fruity Faces all natural EDIBLE stickers. Gluten and allergen free edible stickers, that kids put on fruits and veggies to make clever faces and designs. Founded by a wild bunch of kids whose goal it is to help keep parents off of kids backs about eating fruit and veggies. Inspired by the popular Mr. potato head toy, but instead of using pieces of plastic stabbed into a potato, we use edible stickers on fruits and veggies. Try any one of our original lines Groovy Girls, Buddy Bites, Monster Munchies or Playful pets or try our new line featuring the characters from SpongeBob Square Pants and Dora the Explorer. Let them play with their food!
12 Weeks to Stop Overeating and Yo-Yo Dieting Wednesday, August 22nd & Thursday, August 23rd JENS LIST MEMBERS SAVE $5/SESSION (a $60 value) A workshop that will help you restore your right weight, break through barriers to healthy eating, improve body image and heal your relationship with food. Wednesdays, 10-11am, starts Aug 22nd, runs 12 wks, 1 spot left Thursdays, 7-8pm, starts Aug 23rd, runs 12 wks, 3 spots left Offer good for first-time clients. Only applies to above group sessions on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact Alison at 818-836-4600 or alison@enlightened-eater.com.
If It is fun and for families on the Westside It is on Santa Monica Macaroni Kid Santa Monica Macaroni Kid is a FREE weekly e-newsletter & website all about activities & events happening for kids and their families in Santa Monica and West LA. SIGN UP TODAY and be entered to win $20 to Target. Check out the up-to-date calendar. Listings for free events, like concerts, movies, farmers markets, museums & more. They love to do give aways, contest, crafts and recipes. www.santamonica.macaronikid.com
21 Kid-Friendly Crafts for Late Summer Boredom http://blogs.babble.com/family-style/2012/08/08/21-kid-friendly-crafts
Expecting Parents- Sweet Expectations Offers Premier, Certified Baby Planning Services Sweet Expectations gives parents support, education, and referrals for L.A.’s top maternity and newborn professionals to help you prepare for your new baby. Packages are available and listed on our website, and Certified Baby Planner Ali North will customize any package to your specific needs. www.sweetexpecationsbabyplanner.com
Travel with kids: New York City http://www.todaysparent.com/activities/travel-with-kids-new-york-city
Back-To-School Nutrition Seminar – “Nutrition IS NOT Just Eaten Vegetables!” Saturday, August 11th at 10:30am Many students from elementary to high school share one thing in common – the need for mental focus, the ability to store information, and then recall it! And many students participate, or even compete in sports, music, dance, and other afterschool activities. Come and learn, How To FEED the brain, increase focus, cognitive ability, recall, and mental endurance for school, extra activities, for a healthier life. Sponsored By Chadash Health Institute & Nickys Pro Karate. For Information, call 818.231.2258. 3840 Old Topanga Canyon Rd. in Calabasas, 91302
Clutter Free is the Way to Be Summer time is approaching fast! Are you in a messy funk? Neely Gurman will get rid of your junk! If organization is what you need, she can bring you up to speed! Neely can help you organize your kitchen, closets, drawers, bathrooms, home offices, kids’ rooms and more. Call her now to help declutter your life before summer ends! This could be a great gift to a friend! 818-326-1672
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180 Days of CleanWell Contest There are 180 days of school hovering around the corner – that means 180 days to share ideas, information, creativity and germs! Moms out there will be thrilled about the opportunity to win a FULL School years Supply of Cleanwell for their child’s classroom (and their home!). Check out the 180 Days of CleanWell at www.facebook.com/cleanwell campaign, enter to win yourself & spread the word to your mommy network! Download your $1 off coupon here – http://bit.ly/A7aRZb.
Fitter Kids, Better Grades? http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2012/08/06/fitter-kids-better-grades/
Shop for Back-to-School Accessories School is starting in few weeks and school shopping is in full swing. Let Raylo’s Beanies help you accessorize your child’s wardrobe. The light cotton, acrylic, or wool beanies are the perfect accessory for any occasion (school, parties). The adult size are also a great addition to mom (or dad’s) style. Raylo’s Beanies are also a wonderful gift for newborns or birthdays or holidays. 323-804-3580
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Mammoth 2 BR/2 BA condo available for rest of summer and fall – updated, clean, great for families Owners are local in Studio City. On site pool and Jacuzzis. The unit sleeps 7: Master bedroom has a king, 2nd bedroom has a bunk with a queen bottom and twin top. Sleeper queen in Living Room. Large flat screen HDTVs, free wifi, and free local and domestic long distance calls. Warming floors in bathrooms. In-unit washer and dryer. Fully-loaded kitchen. Hiking, biking, lake activities, fishing and ghost town close by. Call Julie at 323-393-3112. http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p903402
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Free Photo Prints from your iPhone! Cool iPhone app that lets you print photos directly from your phone! The prints are free (you pay shipping…there’s always a catch, right?), up to 85 per month. That’s for a standard 4×6. If you want a different size, you have to pay. Shipping is around $1.99, but goes up depending on how much you order. Print from Facebook and Picassa too! So convenient for moms who take tons of pics but never take the time to print! Just type FreePrints (all one word) into the App Store.
Let your voice soar! Voice Lessons, children – adults. Buy 4 lessons, get 1 free Gretchen Anderson, Nationally Certified Teacher of Music, offers weekly private voice lessons. Her instruction covers skills including ear-training, technical vocal skills and performance. Ms. Anderson teaches children through adults. Gretchen is a classically trained soprano who has performed across the country for more than fifteen years in nearly thirty musicals, oratorio and symphony works. Ms. Anderson’s voice studio is located in Granada Hills, California. Contact her at 661-862-9559 www.gandeson.musicteachershelper.com
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Assisted Living in Your Own Home — Personalized Temporary and Long term Care Founders Homecare, Inc. specializes in helping seniors stay in their own homes by providing highly personalized, long and short term assistance. Meal preparation, bathing assistance, transportation, medication reminders, companionship, errands, and light housekeeping. Hospital sitting, respite care and hospice care available. Founders Homecare provides a team approach and creates a personal care plan for each client. Employees are insured and bonded. Background checks performed. (818) 884-9100
JOB: Cash Flow Accounting project Product sourcing agency is seeking additional immediate accounting support for a 3-4 week assignment in LA with the potential for additional work in the future. The ideal candidate in will fit 1 of these 2 descriptions: A rockstar accounting generalist who can come in, immediately get up to speed on some basic accounting support (focused around A/R & A/P) in order to clear the desk of the existing accounting team. OR An accounting consultant who can get up to speed with a current cash flow situation they are faced with, serve as an additional set of eyes on a review of their cash flow model, negotiate some terms with A/R & A/P partners, and help the firm safeguard for future cash flow issues. http://www.momcorps.com/candidates/viewjob.aspx?p=t&b=1&q=4656
Every month, an estimated 34,000 people are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease Each day from Sept. 1st-30th, Divine Shots Photography will create a portrait of you* and a loved one, which will be part of a special exhibit on October 13th. Each participant will receive a free Session & free 8×10 signed art portrait. Additional prints available for purchase. A % of all proceeds will be donated to Walk to End Alzheimer’s. *Offer is available only for 60+ yrs. Limited availability of 30 sessions only. Call 818.451.3316 or email siya@divineshots.com to reserve your date! Terms and conditions: This offer is available to new clients only. Session will take place at Divine Shots Photography studio, or at a location within a 10 mile radius of the studio.
“Bread Breaking Ceremony” to celebrate the Grand Opening of the new Whole Foods Market Newport Beach The community’s newest specialty market, culinary destination and hang out will host a variety of events following the grand opening to give people an opportunity to sample the store’s offerings and take some goodies home. Be among the first 300 customers in line for the 9am “bread breaking ceremony” to receive a complimentary demi-baguette. There will also be delicious food & wine tastings throughout the day, local vendor demonstrations and Happy Hour specials in the Back Bay Tavern. https://www.facebook.com/WholeFoodsMarketNewportBeach
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Join the film adaptation of Mark Mathabane’s bestselling autobiography, Kaffir Boy Expires August 28th Jeff met the filmmakers bringing this inspiring true story to the big screen – based on the book originally discovered by Oprah Winfrey. He offered to sponsor a link on Kickstarter whereby the additional money raised will be used entirely within, and directly benefit the people in the ghetto of Alexandra, South Africa, where the film is being shot on location. Anyone can participate with as little as $1 and be a part of it. Go to the link for more info including videos on their progress. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/865459727/kaffir-boy-coming-to-the-big-screen?ref=live
Scary, Confusing Times: Again and Again and Again… Recently it was Colorado, now it’s Wisconsin…where and when will it happen next? They wrote about this a year ago. They think it’s time to revisit this very important issue. http://grandparentingplus.blogspot.com/
“Parenting Place” registration for fall semester is now open 19 classes from Sept. through Jan., 2013 Classes Thurs and Fri. from 9:30am-11am and 11:30am-1pm Parenting Place is a multi-generational mommy and me program that is highlighted by the grandma’s and grandpa’s of the Jewish home. Classes include discussion, storytime, water play, music and art set within a spacious inside/outside location. Brunch for child and parent included . Activities vary weekly and often include walks visiting residents. Semester tuition $266. Classes are available for infants, toddlers, two and three year old children. Contact Cheryl at parentingplace@ymail.com.
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Friday August 10 2012
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