Interior Design Stripped Bare! Interior design using the “undecorate” trend, where less is more. JAC Interiors uses a no rules approach to create a unique, fresh and individualized space that reflects your lifestyle but also functions for modern life. JAC Interiors blends and curates what you already have, then adds chic new elements to bring your home into 2012 and beyond. Call 310-428-2645.
Today in History Oatmeal Day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=143 Ten year old Barney Flaherty becomes the first Newspaper Carrier. (1833) aka: Newspaper Carrier Day George Eastman received a patent for roll film and trademarked the name “Kodak”. www.history.com/this-day-in-history
Find Activities For Your Kids! Afterschool.me is now live in Los Angeles! Afterschool.me helps parents find classes, camps and leagues for their kids. Discover the most popular sports, arts and tech programs in your neighborhood. Afterschool.me has been featured on CNNMoney, Fortune and ABC affiliates across the country. Check out over 750+ activities at 100 different locations on Afterschool.me today!
Are you a woman who’s married or in a long term relationship? A Jen’s List member is writing a book about the things in our relationships with our spouses or partners that strike a chord. The book would be a place where women could go to bond with other women, by reading about other women’s experiences. She is collecting stories and anecdotes from women of all ages about their experiences. Visit www.Marriage-Project.com and answer any or all of the questions to help her gather data. All stories and anecdotes are strictly anonymous.
Refinance and Help Your Child’s School!
Did you know Pottery Barn Kids offers FREE complimentary design consultation? One of the best finds EVER! Pottery Barn Kids will come out to your home, measure your rooms you are thinking of redecorating and offer advice on furniture and accessories to fit your style…and it’s all FREE! SO AWESOME! All you have to do to get started is call your store and they will set the appt. Potty Barn offers it too(but I needed the playroom done!) http://www.potterybarnkids.com/design-studio/
CPR Certification Class Sat., Oct. 6th from 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm If you have not been certified or re-certified in the past 2 years – YOU MUST TAKE THIS CLASS. Training Solutions in Woodland Hills is offering a special rate in the memory of the husband of a Jen’s List member – only $35 per person. Bring your family, friends, neighbors, nannies, grandparents, aunts, uncles – random acquaintances! Anyone who you think might have to save YOUR LIFE someday. You MUST register in advance. Email Nicole Radoumis-Weiler at NNTRN@aol.com and specify how many people and which session. Payments are to be made through PayPal at www.PayPal.com. Instructions will be given to you once you email for a reservation. It could mean the difference between life or death. 20950 Warner Center Dr. in WH, 91367
Healthy Home-cooked meals for busy moms Do you find yourself overwhelmed with family, work and a hectic schedule? Let Nicole Hobbs tick one thing off your list. She is a skilled in preparing healthy, nutritious and diverse cuisine that can satisfy even the pickiest eaters. She offers a budget conscious alternative to hiring a personal chef. Let her create a delicious and healthy menu for you and your entire family. One-on-one consultation, menu planning and weekly delivery, included in cost. Call 818.209.1367 for more info.
Join Valley Cat Music in Celebrating 25 Years of Music Together® This Fall! FREE Demos! Sept. 19th-Dec. 5th Music Together® classes at Valley Cat Music expose children 0 – 5 (& their parents) to a variety of musical styles from around the world, rhythms, languages, instruments & props (drums, shakers, bells, scarves, rhythm sticks, parachutes, guitar, ukulele, recorder) & activities designed to nurture their musical development as well as bonding time with you & social time with other children in a family-style setting. 10 weeks: $220/$100 sibling incl. CDs/songbook. Play – explore – grow – sing!
SUPER SOCCER STARS Fall Season starts Sept. 8th! Classes for kids ages 2-12! Super Soccer Stars teaches soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive and educational environment. Though an age-specific curriculum, weekly classes use soccer to nurture, build self-confidence and develop teamwork. They offer classes all over the city, from the Valley to the South Bay, so there’s always a class for you! Super Soccer Stars also offers birthday parties and private groups. Locations in Sherman Oaks, Encino, Woodland Hills, Studio City, Tar Pits and throughout West LA. Enroll Online! http://la.supersoccerstars.com/index.php
Fall Is Almost Here and the Perfect Time to Plant A Garden Start planning your fall garden with Eden Condensed, small space garden design. Eden Condensed designs and installs beautiful gardens for people with small spaces, including organic kitchen gardens, patio and balcony gardens and flower bed gardens. Let them create a welcoming and relaxing outdoor space using unique containers, plants and accessories, or have the vegetable garden of your dreams. Contact Angela to set up a consultation appointment at (818)207-6217 or angela@edencondensed.com.
Horse Back 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.
Head Lice Removal-all natural products-mobile salon Are you in a Head Lice panic? They have head lice experts waiting to come to your home! “My Hair Helpers” is the company that families turn to in their “lice crisis.” They have a mobile salon to bring to you in the comfort of your own home. Their products smell terrific and are all natural and safe to use. They will advise you on cleaning your home and staying lice free for the school year. Why spend time and money on products that are ineffective? My Hair Helpers knows how to get you “lice free” and back to normal again! Call Amy at 310-874-4550.
Home studio sessions accommodate a MAXIMUM OF THREE people, and kids must be over age 3. For OUTDOOR sessions, ANY AGE AND ANY NUMBER of people are okay. You will get up to an hour and half with photographer, all high res images on a flash drive & 3 retouched photos. $150 for one person, $175 for 2, $200 for 3 people, $250 for family of 4. Headshots for actors only $200!
Organic food no more nutritious than non-organic, study finds http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/48888214/ns/health-diet_and_nutrition/#.UEVEm2hWqCg
The Jewish Family Channel is a streaming digital channel that promotes the Jewish culture and celebrates the diversity of traditions and experiences They have entertainment from Jewish content creators and independent Jewish producers who have created shows about Israel, conventional dramas, reality and lifestyle programming, classic Jewish-themed TV shows and movies, and lots of children’s video content and music. Click on the link to read about the Jewish Family Channel: http://jewcer.com/project/jewish-family-channel. Help make something great happen to bring the Jewish Family Channel to life! Sunday, September 9th All all-star cast under the direction of two-time Tony Award winner, Judith Ivey, will grace The Broad Stage to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Robert Harling’s beloved play, “Steel Magnolias”. The evening will benefit JDRF. Each year, more than 30,000 people, half of them young children (~80 per day) are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in the U.S. Cast: Alexis Bledel, Frances Conroy, Jennifer Coolidge, Elizabeth Perkins, Annie Potts and Meg Whitman. www.steelmagnolias-25years.org
Katie’s Cooking School in Encino wants every kid in LA to take cooking classes this fall In order to encourage both former students & first-timers, they’re selling Katie’s Cooking Koupons. These invisible Koupons are $27 each & is good for one admission to any one available cooking class, Mommy & Me class or Parents Night Out event between now and the end of the year. To purchase Koupons, just call Jeff at 818-535-4928 or email jeff@katiescookingschool.com before Sept. 15th with a Mastercard, Visa or Discover. You’ll be given serial numbers to be used for redemption. You may buy as many Koupons as you want, but the promotional value will expire on Dec. 31st. All classes require advance reservations with payment or Koupon serial number at time of reservation.
Study Music Privately With Sensational Miss Cat Piano – Voice – Guitar Beginning – Intermediate – Advanced Classical – Pop – Jazz & Blues “As the father of two boys on the spectrum of developmental disorders I found Miss Cat tireless in her patient instruction of both of my children who presented her with separate and difficult challenges.” – Stephen Wolfson – Malibu, CA For more information, email ConPassioneMusic@earthlink.net.
November 9th & 10th Participants will gain insight into the complex, multifaceted and often embodied issues related to adoption. You will gain a clearer understanding of adoption and acquire practical, meaningful tools that can ultimately lead to healing and integration of the adoption experience. This conference is recommended for all members of the Adoption Constellation and those treating/working with the Adoption population. http://www.yoffetherapy.com/celia/
Daycare and Preschool Lead Referred by kris.hughes@sbcglobal.net “HIGHLY recommended by Jen’s List moms, Maria Roca Daycare offers a wonderfully nurturing and educational environment. All food is homemade (including baby food) and even though her license is for 14, she keeps her daycare around 8. Maria and her staff (2 other women) fill every day with arts & crafts, reading, writing, music and much more. Because of all the activities and love in this home daycare, the children who attend are some of the most loving, well-rounded, polite kids you’ll ever meet. Maria has a few openings and her prices are extremely reasonable. Kris Hughes 3 year old has been with Ms. Maria since he was 3 months old. Call Maria at (818) 344-1130.”
Speech Therapy 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. 818–385-1716
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National Grandparents Day: Sharing Stories Sept. 9th It’ll be a great and grand day as they honor all grandparents! Author Alexis Miller and her grandmother will introduce their new book, Growing with Great-Grandma! Together, you will learn and grow as you discover and share your own stories through creating your own story books! Today Only: Free Admission for Grandparents when accompanied with a grandchild. This Sunday drop-in program runs from 3-4pm and is free with paid museum admission. Zimmer Children’s Museum is located on the lobby level of the Goldsmith Jewish Federation Building, 6505 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 100 in Los Angeles, 90048. (323) 761-8984
Do you get your best ideas in the shower?
Family meetings…. Can’t we just talk At Dinner?
Sun., Sept. 9th from 7am-10pm Whole Foods Market will donate $1 per lb. purchased from its salad and food bars throughout the day to fund grants that put salad bars in schools. Whole Foods Market is a founding member of the Let’s Move Salad Bars to Schools initiative, which aims to bring healthy vegetable and fruit options to kids at school in support of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! effort to end childhood obesity. Every dollar donated will go to the Whole Foods Kids Foundation to fund salad bar school grants right here in the Valley. Learn more at www.WholeKidsFoundation.org and www.saladbars2schools.org. Whole Foods Market 21347 Ventura Blvd. at Canoga 818.610.0000
Chart with infant development in the 1st 12 months
A group of moms who have a firm belief in positive parenting and play based learning They hope to inspire, uplift, and empower you all to be the best moms (and dads) you can be. Their contributors consist of moms (obviously), educators, and therapists. They hope you enjoy it, live it, and share with us as much as possible. They are there for inspiration, not imitation. They hope you take what you love and leave the rest. http://playathomemom3.blogspot.com/
Your Jr. Chef can make Pumpkin Cookies, a taste of fall
Can’t get your kids to wash their hands?
10 Lessons in Preschool Pack Mentality http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ilana-wiles/10-lessons
Have your children take piano from Brittany, and they’ll play for a lifetime! It’s about that time: If you’re getting your calendar ready for school to start, now is the time to look into piano for your children. Brittany has been teaching piano for the past 10 years to students ages 5-Adult. She absolutely loves what does. Music has always been such a huge part of Brittany’s life: she has played the piano and sings since she was a little girl. Teaching piano/theory, pop and classical songs are some of the students’ favorites to play! Email brittanymgilley@gmail.com for more info.
Disney Junior launches a nightly block of parent-targeted, kid-friendly short-form programming to air interstitially on the 24-hour channel Disney Junior Beginning TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th from 9pm-4am, ET/PT Presented under the banner “Disney Junior Night Light,” the content is produced by Disney Interactive Family and the block is sponsored by Babble, Disney’s leading parenting blog platform. The programs will also be featured on the Babble YouTube channel and DisneyJunior.com/Nightlight.
Handyman Lead Referred by ariste@ariste.com “Honest, reliable and reasonably priced Handyman that another poster previously raved about on Jen’s List. Jaime Valladares was prompt, clean, did a great job, and came way under the other estimates she was given from other contractors. Jaime did electrical work, painting, plumbing repairs, and she has hired him to do some concrete work around her fireplace to start next week. He can be reached at 818-415-9730 or at jaimev-1@hotmail.com.”
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