A BIG Shout Out to “Had the best experience and wanted to share! I randomly wondered into this 9300 square foot award winning showroom to find an entire team of experienced in-house designers that were willing to help me find what I needed. They represent 250+ different suppliers of exquisite tile and stone materials. They have earned a reputation for its vast selection, superb customer service, and technical knowledge. They can turn even the smallest bathrooms/kitchens into marvelous creations. The store has all setting materials and tools needed for all types of installations; commercial or residential, as well as an extensive list of licensed contractors that have been working with them for 15+ years. I HIGHLY recommend!” ~Jen Levinson
Today in History Middle Child’s Day US annexes Hawaii. (1898) www.history.com/this-day-in-history
Play and Grow Smart-er Tips Comments to msmarm@roadrunner.com
I rec’d the following email from a friend and wanted to pass it on to warn others: “I wanted to share with you some information. I was at Target last night, Ventura and De Soto around 8pm. When I returned to my 2007 GMC Yukon XL, my navigation and third row seats were gone. After speaking with the police and security I was informed this is a big ongoing crime ring. The security officer reviewed the parking lot surveillance tape and confirmed it was the same person and car that has been committing the crimes. They are targeting 2007-2012 vehicles with the third row seats and navigation. Mostly GMC and Escalades from what I understand. I was parked in the first spot closest to the store and it still happened. The police officer recommended that once my car is fixed I should lock my third row seats with a kryptonite bike lock and put in an aftermarket car alarm. I would also recommend parking in between two cars. I parked next to a handicap spot which allowed the thief to pull right next to me. I know I always try to park away from cars because my car is so big, but I will now be squeezing in. I would appreciate you passing on the information to make readers aware. Seems like most thefts are occurring after 6pm in the evening but security and police think the thief is getting comfortable and bold. After review of my tape, several shoppers were walking by unaware what was happening. The thief simply unlocked my car by forcing the key hole to open my door and breaking my lock but disabling the alarm by unlocking the door. He then took out the navigation, then popped the back and took the seats. Nothing else was taken. So it is obvious they just want the seats and navigations. When I was making the police report I was told that someone from the Promenade mall had just made a report, same kind of car and theft. Hopefully we can prevent others from this crime. As always thank you for helping keep our community aware.”
The Party Zone Entertainment offers quality MC, DJ, and Dancing entertainment at a price that shines in comparison to most other companies I, along with tons of other Jens List members have used them and they are terrific! They feel it is their job is not to just MC or DJ your party, it’s also to supply you with the appropriate information and advice necessary to bring off the best function you possibly can. Party Zone Entertainment can be more to you than just your musical entertainment, but an assistant party planner as well, there at every turn to assist you in the difficult decision-making process of planning a major party. If you have the right entertainment….you’re in the ZONE! (818) 883-0303
Swing Set Solutions sells new and refurbished swing sets and play structures – Installs & Moves sets too! They specialize in poly vinyl covered play structures (which we have and the kids LOVE it!) which makes these fabulous structures maintenance free! No sanding, no staining, no slivers. They also assemble play set kits as well as relocate play structures from one home to the other. They also carry a full line of swing set accessories. Free in home visit to help figure out what is the right play structure for your needs. Call Dennis at 818-521-0053.
Tough Cookies 50% Off Sale is going on NOW! Save 50% on your favorite brands just in time for back to school! T2 Love, Monster Republic, Fore Axel & Hudson, Esme, Ragdoll & Rockets, Knuckleheads, Jet Setter, Wes & Willy and more! Sale ends Monday, August 13th. 13638 Ventura Blvd. in Sherman Oaks, 91423 818.990.0972
GLEE Purple Piano Project To celebrate the DVD and Blu-ray release of GLEE SEASON 3 on Tues., Aug. 14th a GLEE Purple Piano will be popping up in public areas of LA, touring three (3) locations in each city and featuring a webcam with livestream to www.gleekfun.com! Now-Aug. 13th till 5pm at Madame Tussauds Hollywood 6933 Hollywood Blvd. in Hollywood, 90028 Sue Sylvester Wax Figure On-site! Aug. 14th-15th from 12-5pm at Los Angeles Film School – Main Lobby B2 6353 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood, 90028 Across the street from Amoeba Music where GLEE Season 3 DVD will be sold! Aug. 16th-17th from 6-10pm at the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center’s Village at Ed Gould Plaza 1125 N. McCadden Pl. in LA, 90038
LA Times readers vote Brent’s Deli best of its kind in SoCal http://brentsdeli.wordpress.com/brents-deli-blog/
Night Nanny, Baby Nurse, Postpartum Doula Lead These ladies are FANTASTIC, have worked for MANY people that I know & I HIGHLY recommend them. They specialize in lactation, soothing techniques, circumcision care, infant and mother nutrition, postpartum depression, acid reflux, multiples, and sleep training for infants and toddlers. They are CPR certified, certified by Dona international, members of DASC, and are insured. They have also had extensive training by DR. Elliot Berlin in supporting orthodox Jewish mothers, are recommended by The Women’s Care Of Beverly Hills Medical Group and numerous other physicians. They offer full body massage and many other perks to their new parents. Email shannon@dreamteamdoulas.com or call 310-433-8385.
Antipsychotics Prescribed To Treat ADHD In More Children And Teens, New Study Finds http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/09/antipsychotics-adhd-study_n_1760602.html
Your Jr. Chef can make Rice & Beans Plant-based complete protein, low cost, high nutrition. Info pdf includes basic preparation and mostly vegan recipes for 3-bean chili with rice, curried chickpeas with rice, Southwest black bean/brown rice salad (combined ingredients, no cooking except rice) and red beans and rice. Parental supervision. http://www.usarice.com/doclib/220/5292.pdf
What’s the one item you should always have in your fridge? Tortillas! Not only do tortillas have a long shelf life, they are incredibly versatile. Check out “Tortillas to the Rescue.” This cookbook features more than 100 recipes for delicious breakfasts, snacks, wraps, main courses (with vegetarian options), and desserts. Learn how to make your own tortillas or use any store-bought brand & create mouthwatering meals for the whole family: Tortilla-Crusted French Toast, Tortilla Soup, BLTA Tacos, Burger Pouches, Burrito Casserole or Ice Cream Tacos. It’s also the perfect back-to-school gift for your kids going off to college. Whether you stuff, wrap, bake, roll or fry it, the world is your tortilla! http://www.amazon.com/Tortillas-Rescue
Healthy Mommies and Healthy Babies They know how important your family’s health is. Part of that health is everyone getting their proper nutrition. They range from helping mommies get their TRUE recommended top quality DHA, to helping mommies and daddies lose the baby weight, to providing the best supplements and vitamins for kids and adults! They have recently partnered with Dr. OZ and definitely making a difference! Most vitamins are rated 1 star out of 5! It’s time to get healthy! http://www.realfitness.usana.com
Looking to do something a little different for your kid’s birthday cake this year? http://lamomsdig.com/blog/awesome-digs-for-birthday-cakes-and-other-treats/
Do you love scented candle? Well then you will love scentsy! How does scentsy work? There are over 40 different warmers and 80 different smells to choose from. Unique Scentsy warmers use a low watt bulb to melt the scented wax slowly, maximizing the fragrance time. With no flame, soot or wick the Scentsy system is a safe way to enjoy the many smells available. Each scented bar lasts 60 hours and only costs $5.
August is HOT at The Pampered Chef! Host Special-Slice & Dice Summer Savings Save 60% on cutlery, PLUS get 3 colorful fall products FREE, when you host a Cooking Show in August! Guest Special-Free & Flexible! Spend $60 or more at a Cooking Show this month and get our Small Flexible Cutting Mats (set of three) for FREE. Back to school is just around the corner and our new Brownie Pan ($19) can help make breakfasts and lunches easier. Create individual cornbread pizzas, omelets and desserts that are perfect to take on-the-go. www.pamperedchef.biz/sharikoss
Pumpkin Patch Storytime at the Calabasas Public Library The Children’s Librarian reads, sings and entertains children during this half hour storytime. For more information on attending a Pumpkin Patch Storytime, visit http://www.cityofcalabasas.com/library.html#pps for times.
Looking for children’s DANCE & THEATRE classes? BLUESTARZ offers 15% discount to Jen’s list readers! They offer children’s classes in Ballet, Tap, Hip-Hop/Cheer, Drama and Musical Theatre classes from 2-8 years of age. BLUESTARZ is a friendly Dance & Theatre School in the heart of Sherman Oaks. Now registering for the Fall semester, with FREE TRIALS throughout the summer. Mention Jen’s list to receive a 15% discount. Call 310-880-4553 or email info@bluestarzproductions.biz for more info.
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Clothes and Purses in the same room….Oh My! Wednesday, August 15th from 6-8pm Busy moms love the easy to wear, easy to clean fashionable styles of Jockey Person to Person coupled with the designer look without the designer price of Miche. Join in on a night of shopping, socializing and fun at the Norris Pavilion located at 501 Indian Peak Rd. in Rolling Hills Estates, 90274 to experience these amazing lines yourself. For more information on this event, email purseabilities@yahoo.com. https://purseabilities.miche.com
Your Event Photography Ever wish you had someone on hand to take pictures for you at your baby’s 1st birthday? Your engagement party? That’s what Jennifer Janousek is there for! She will capture all the moments you would like to have forever, while you host and enjoy your party! All photo’s will have light touch ups and ALL will be provided to you on a disc. No hidden fees or extras for ownership of your photo’s! Visit www.youreventphotography or https://www.facebook.com/pages/Your-Event-Photography/344106435619450 for more info.
HOMEWORK ZONE” offers after school pick up at your child’s school! Flexible and Affordable options Monday to Friday, after school to 6:30pm Kids Club Programs offers after school programming, called the “Homework Zone” which picks your kids up from school, tutors one on one, and provides fun enrichment classes weekly and daily fun in all of our activity centers. Affordable monthly options, and flexible drop in rates. Call the CLUB for more details. Space is limited. Also, fun day camp days provided when schools are closed. Serving your community for the past 23 years! Jen’s List discounts! 818-591-CLUB
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Ultimate Prenatal Date Night Dr. Elliot Berlin takes 20 expectant couples to a comedy club for dinner, drinks (beer and mocktails), and a live comedy show all about pregnancy, childbirth and parenting. Infused with new parent survival skills, a 30 minute ‘Daddy Boot Camp’ while moms huddle in for ‘What to REALLY expect’; the stuff that everyone else is too embarrassed to tell you about. Lucky couples win awesome new parent gear and products (over $1000 in giveaways) and everyone leaves with gift bags filled with swag! Wednesday, August 22nd from 6:30-9:30pm at Santa Monica’s Westside Comedy Theater. For more info and tickets, visit http://updn.eventbrite.com/ or call (323) 549-0070. Use Code JENSLIST5 to save $5.
Marriage & Family Therapist peer group forming Peer group for marriage & family therapist in practice for a minimum of 10 year. Sessions held in Encino day & time to be decided by the group. Everyone needs a safe and nonjudgmental place to explore their thoughts and feelings! Call Alice Dollinger MFT at 818-990-3009 or email ally62643@aol.com for more info.
There is a jewel in the heart of Valley Village that represents the best of where young minds, bodies, and souls meet in a clean, loving, and enriched academic setting Year after year, Adat Ari El Day School parents take comfort in sending their children to a school with heart, vision, and community, all within a state-of-the-art technologically advanced facility. Come see education the way it should be for yourself. Call Debra Peterkofsky for a private tour at 818.766.4992 x214.
Are You In Denial About Your Weight? http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2012/08/06/are-you-in-denial-about-your-weight/
Party Guards They organize 45 minutes of pool activities, provide equipment and prizes for your child’s swimming party. They custom design each party to meet the ages and abilities of the children. An additional lifeguard comes with the Party Guards. Let them capture a unique portrait of your little swimmers. Their Pool Party Water Photographer will shoot images above and below the water for 1 hour. SAVE 40% OFF Toddler Self Rescue Lessons. New clients only. 2 student minimum. 310-779-8065 http://swimminglessonsbeverlyhills.com/blog/lifeguarding/private-party-lifeguards/
The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority Offers comprehensive educational and interpretive programs throughout the Southern California region. The parks serve as outdoor laboratories and classrooms for activities such as curriculum-based environmental education programs; after-school programs for at-risk youth; public programs for seniors, families and small children; “Junior Ranger” youth leadership programs, and Ranger Explorers for teens and young adults; transportation programs that offer groups and organizations the opportunity to visit their public open space; and training programs for individuals and other park professionals. http://lamountains.com/programs.asp
Your Jr. Chef can make Peanut Butter Crispy Rice Treats
Fireman Sam: Heroic Rescue Adventures now on DVD Fireman Sam and his fearless crew are reporting for duty! The courageous team of heroes next door shows their cool demeanor in a variety of hot situations! Whether it’s Norman stuck in a fiery tower or deep in a wishing well, Mike or Penny dangling in a perilous situation, or Sarah stranded on the cliffs, Fireman Sam is ready to rescue! Join the squad and get ready to race, run, jump, climb and rappel to save the day! http://www.amazon.com/Fireman-Sam
10 Reasons To Travel When Your Kids Are Little
Beautiful, serene wellness suite has treatment room available to professional Woodland Hills Counselor, Hypnotherapist, Massage therapist, Energy healer or other wellness professional will love treatment room in great location in Woodland Hills. $550/mo includes utilities, parking, onsite gourmet cafe, quiet and serene common reception area. Flexible hours available. Easy freeway access, wheelchair accessible building, grand entrance, travertine tile restrooms. Ventura Blvd. location houses approx. 40 businesses within the building! Call 818-378-4157 view room.
The HPV Vaccine Debate http://www.circleofmoms.com/article/hpv-vaccine-debate
Local English builder/craftsman licensed and bonded to add that extra touch to your home Their expertise lies in design and space management, adding on to your home or remodeling the rooms you don’t like, kitchens, bathrooms, man caves! Let the help you turn your home into your dream. No job too big or too small! Call 818.426.2550 or email quentrogers@sbcglobal.net. |
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