Wednesday September 5 2012









“Tot Shabbat” at Temple Adat Elohim. Because it’s never too early to learn the joy of the Sabbath


Form joyful memories of their introduction to Synagogue by bringing your youngest children to Tot Shabbat, held the first Friday of each month at 6:15pm. For infants through first graders and their families, Tot Shabbat includes prayers and songs adapted for the very young that are also taught in the Early Childhood Center. It’s a great way to connect with other families, too. The 45-minute service is followed by a child-friendly Oneg Shabbat reception on the playground. Call 805.497.6920 or 805.497-7101 for more information.


2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, 91362


www.adatelohim.org


 


 


Today in History


www.history.com/this-day-in-history


Labor Day Be late for something day


Cheese pizza day


http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=145


 


 


Beautiful Slipcovers & Reupholstery – Free In-Home Consultations


I have had the pleasure of doing business with Fabrics Up Front a couple times now and they are beyond WONDERFUL! Are you looking to update your living room or any of the rooms in your home? Fabrics Up Front offers Slipcovers and Reupholstery at GREAT prices. Slipcover your 7-8 ft couch for $499 or Reupholster your 78 ft couch for $599 – Including Fabric! Are kids, pets and all their buddies making your home look more “lived in” than you’d like? Fabrics Up Front has 1000’s of fabrics to choose from and many stain resistant and washable! Call (818) 780-8051 for more information.


www.fabricsupfront.com


 


 


Batman LIVE Coming to SoCal – Enter to Win Family 4-pack


BATMAN LIVE WORLD ARENA TOUR


Sept 5th-9th at Honda Center (8 Shows)


Sept 27th-30th at STAPLES Center (7 Shows)


For the first time in DC Comics history, Batman is now an all-new, live-action arena spectacular which is taking the world by storm. BATMAN LIVE is a $15 million stage production with an original story featuring a 43 strong cast of actors and circus trained acrobats, a 3D Gotham City landscape, a bespoke symphonic score, custom-built state-of-the-art stage, a 100 foot bat-shaped LED video wall, pyrotechnics and the impressive Batmobile, designed especially for the show.


http://www.ticketmaster.com/batman+live


http://www.youtube.com/user/BatmanLiveTour


http://www.facebook.com/#!/batmanlive


Email sfvmom@gmail.com with the subject line “Batman Family 4-Pack” to enter to win by 11:59 pm, Friday Sept 7th. Winner will be notified via email. ONLY ONE ENTRY PER FAMILY.


 


 


GadgetSOS: Your Technology Lifeline, is launching an amazing customer referral program: Refer 3 new customers & get a free hour (value $95)


I’ve used them, they offer affordable, dependable, same-day service & are GREAT. Whether at home or at work, if it’s a computer that needs to be replaced or tuned up, they can help. If you’re upgrading your home theater, Smart Phone or anything in the world of electronics, give them a try. Technology is changing so rapidly. It helps to have a knowledgeable & reliable source to help you along the way. And technology can be quite frustrating at times. They are there for you every step of the way: purchase, maintenance, repair & even recycling of your old, outdated electronics. Call or Text (818) 485-1444 or email Gregg@gadgetsos.com.  


www.gadgetsos.com


 


 


High Heel in a Haystack


Do you have a closet full of clothes but nothing to wear? Tired of reaching for the same old thing week after week? Do you hate to shop? Wish you had more options for work? Stylist Robin Saperstein, founder of High Heel in a Haystack has been working in the fashion industry for a decade. Allow Robin to help you find your inner stylish self and feel more confident! Mention Jen’s List and get $50 off your first session! Contact Robin today! 323.533.4111 or robin@highheelinahaystack.com.


www.highheelinahaystack.com


 


 


Delicious, healthy meats and seafood for your family…PLUS…the help you need to get dinner on the table fast and easy


SimplyFineGourmet.com provided us with some delicious items over the weekend, delivered right to our door so we didn’t have to drag the kids to the store, and everything was so easy to cook with their simple recipe sheets. The steaks, chicken tenders, shrimp, and salmon were all very tasty and the chocolate covered cheesecake bites for dessert were a hit for all! Yum! They are working to bring families back around the dinner table for good food and good love, and it worked for us! Learn more about them at their website, and for a couple more days they have three great offers running at Plum District on some of their most popular sampler packages. The offer is at http://www.bit.ly/PlumOffer1, and their website is at www.simplyfinegourmet.com.


 


 


Join MomAngeles at Scribble Press in the Encino Town Center for How to Write a Kids Book


Saturday, September 29th from 10am-12pm


This is a fun morning of kids crafts and story readings by author Sarah Maizes of “On My Way to the Bath” followed by Q&A with the author on how to write, publish and distribute a kids book. Attendance is limited to 20 kids and 30 adults. Coffee will be served. $25 per kid. Free for adults. Tickets online at http://www.momangeles.com/events/how-to-write-a-kids-book. The event is FREE with a promo code available to MomAngeles Mommy Club card members. Get your card NOW at http://www.momangeles.com/join-the-club/.


 


 


Kick2Fit™ by Inez is running a HUGE SPECIAL for NEW clients


LA’s BEST kept secret, Kick2Fit™ by Inez is offering an AMAZING DEAL on Yelp, 60% OFF! Follow the link and purchase your voucher today! They look forward to seeing you in class for the best work out of your life! Where else can you burn up to 1800 calories in just 1 hour, listening to great music and having a BLAST with your friends?


http://www.yelp.com/deals/kick2fit-woodland-hills


 


 


Baby’s developing eyes 
 
A guide to good vision. Reasons for a vision assessment at 6 months. Common terms about eye health. More.
http://www.infantsee.org/x3423.xml


 


A simple & fun way to share your kids art with friends and family


Kids make a lot of art, and parents (myself included) feel terrible about throwing it all away. Using the Evernote API, Art My Kid Made streamlines the archiving of your kids art to Evernote and sharing the cool ones with friends and family.


http://artmykidmade.com/


 


 


PROBAR products are proof that a food maker can wholeheartedly commit to quality, sustainability-and sheer deliciousness


Part of the Simply Real® promise is sourcing the finest all-natural, 100% vegan organic ingredients from growers who believe in these things as well. As you check out our products, they all have one thing in common: they started with only the best raw ingredients. The reason for our success is simple – Integrity. Compared to other bars, PROBAR tastes better and contains high quality ingredients. From the beginning, PROBAR has remained committed to convenient, natural, high-performance nutrition. PROBAR has never strayed from the integrity of our original recipes.


http://theprobar.com/


 


 


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.


 


 


Gladiator Fit(Martial Arts Boot Camp)


Saturday Mornings 8am-9am or 9:30am-10:30am


This low to high energy fat burning workout at Tom Bloom Karate is designed to give you a fantastic strength and cardio workout. Our expert instructor will keep you motivated putting you through drills in martial arts, kickboxing, boxing, core training, and a cool down and stretch while uplifting music is being played.


$20 for 8 classes


$5for 1 class


818-802-8111


www.tombloommartialarts.com


 


 


Did you know there was a best time during the week to pump gas? 
 
Why Wednesday morning is best and some tried-and-true gas-saving tips.
http://moneyland.time.com/2012/08/29/why-wednesday


 


 


Looking for Vendors


Do you have one of a kind creations?


Looking for local artist, jewelry, Judaica & gift items from Israel, Women and Children’s clothing, toys, handbags, home decor items and more for Boutique on Nov. 11th at Shomrei Torah.


If you are interested in participating, contact Georgina Einsiedler at georginaeinsiedler82@gmail.com or 818-702-6456 or Karen Karchem at karen19641@hotmail.com.


AND


Shop at the Sheraton in Agoura Hills
November 18th
Contact Eve Smith 805-297-7211 or smith8096@att.net.


AND


Bay Laurel Elementary School Holiday Boutique


Friday, November 2nd


Email Liz Levin atlizlevin@me.com for more information


 


 


Encouragement vs. Praise 
 
Which is better? “I’m so proud of your drawing!” or “Tell me about your drawing.”  Learn what your words mean – do you want to emphasize accomplishment or effort? (It really can’t be both.)
http://raisingable.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/


 


What’s holding you back from living your dream?


Start your new life today. Are you feeling dissatisfied with your live? Are you in a career transition? Do you want to improve and enhance your quality of life?Become more balanced and fulfilled. Take effective and focused action. Re-evaluate your life choices and create a new momentum. A life coach provides you with feedback, insight and guidance from an outside vantage point. $45/hour. Contact Regina Whaley at Croregina@yahoo.com or 818-462-5077.


Intern No.61342


Supervisor: Marjory Warren  MFC36410


www.positivestrength.net


 


 


20% off Weleda Baby at Integrity Botanicals!


Integrity Botanicals is your online source for natural, safe and effective beauty products. Get 20% off now thru the end of September on Weleda Baby products! A pioneer in the personal care industry for 90 years, Weleda was the first company to integrate biodynamic farming and organic ingredients. “In harmony with nature and the human being” is Weleda’s philosophy. Use discount code WELEDA20 upon checkout to redeem this offer.


www.integritybotanicals.com


 


 


L.A. Pawprint Connecting Animals and People in Los Angeles


Announcing a great new resource for animal lovers in Los Angeles. This new website/newsletter features animal events, business, causes, products, and services in our neighborhood. Its free and easy to use. Visit www.LApawprint to sign up for the monthly e-mail notification.


 


 


Hire Your Own Private Sushi Chef


They do classic sushi and sashimi, as well as a modern style of fusing Japanese tastes and cooking techniques with ingredients from local sources, and around the world. Their style is artistically simplistic, and painstakingly elegant. They are flexible in their schedules, place no restrictions on menus, and are focused on bringing you the freshest, highest-quality foods with a personal and friendly touch. Let them cater your next big event! They strive to provide their valued customers with only the best.


www.sushiprivatechef.com


 



Why have a vision screening for your child at 3 years old? 
List of indicators of vision problems.
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/member-center/planning-projects/sight-hearing/sight/sight-services/vision-services-screenings.php


 


 


Y U M!!!!! POPCHIPS
They take wholesome potatoes, add a little heat and pressure, and pop! It’s a chip. They are SO good! The only thing added is a flavorful blend of seasonings for a snack so delicious and crispy, you won’t even notice it’s (we hesitate to say) healthier. What’s out? More than half the fat of fried potato chips, trans fats, and cholesterol. All gone. For good. What’s popped in? Only what’s natural, tons of delicious, and plenty of crunch. They make potato popped chips in lots of taste bud-popping flavors. Hallelujah, snacking is fun again.


www.popchips.com


 


 


Need a children’s or an adult’s party idea?


Massage therapy available at your offices, homes and events. Experienced in the following modalities: Sports massage, Structural, Hot Rocks massage, Pregnancy bodywork, TMJ (Jaw tightness), Lymphatic drainage Reflexology, Thai bodywork, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Since 1994.


818-642-1228


http://www.yelp.com/biz/dana-altschuler-studio-city


 


 


FREE 2nd day of Rosh Hashanah Concert


Tuesday, September 18th at 10am


Soul-stirring songs from the tradition and beyond that speak to the human condition, featuring commentary and insights from Rabbi Mordecai Finley. For a taste of what you can expect, here is a clip from last year’s performance: http://youtu.be/J5qhJTJigEc.


OHT


11827 Venice Blvd. in LA, 90066


www.ohrhatorah.org


 


 


How Much Allowance to Give Your Child


http://life.familyeducation.com/allowance/money-and-kids/48026.html


 


 


Special for New Campers for Fall Camp at Camp JCA Shalom


October 12th-14th


For only $95, campers new to Camp JCA Shalom in grades 1-10 can experience the magic of Fall Camp. Teens in grades 8-10 will enjoy a special weekend just for teens, and 11th graders can be CITs for the first time. The weekend at camp includes ropes course, hiking, arts & crafts, nature, garden, song session, Sukkot celebration, and much more! For more information, go to http://campjcashalom.com or call 818-889-5500 and ask for Alison or Joel.


www.campjcashalom.com


 


 


Growing Groups


Starting September 18th from 9:30-10:30am at CA Kiddo Club in Agoura Hills


Childcare provided so the kids can play while we chat. Enjoy songs and sweet time with your little one, and hopefully a little break for yourself too. Bagels and coffee provided. Groups run for 8 weeks and cost $145. Contact Samantha Bookman, Marriage & Family Therapist, for more information at 818.661.8127.


www.growinggroupsagoura.com


 


 


10 things that put parenting in perspective


http://www.todaysparent.com/blogs/special-needs-parenting/parenting-perspective


 


 


Bnai Tov


Only $10 Per Person for Erev Rosh HaShanah & Yom Kippur Neilah Services for Students & Parents


Sunday, September 16th & Wednesday, September 26th at 6:15pm


Meaningful and engaging services for the whole family. Erev Rosh HaShanah Opening Service will be in Granada Hills and Yom Kippur Neilah Closing Service will be in Tarzana. More details will be on the website. This is a special offer for Jen’s List families to get to know the West Valley’s new independent synagogue. They are more of a little chavurah community. If you do not yet have plans and are looking for a service for the whole family, then contact Rav@BnaiTov.org to find out more.


www.BnaiTov.org


 


 


Top 25 iPad Apps for Kids


http://techland.time.com/2012/09/04/top-25-ipad-apps


 


 


Confused About Maternity/Paternity Leave? Would Your Company Like To Offer Our Service As A Benefit?


You may be entitled to more time off and income during your maternity leave than you think. The information that HR supplies is often incomplete or incorrect. Milk Your Benefits will help you maximize everything, even if you don’t plan to return to work. They also handle paternity leaves and work with companies that want to offer this service as a benefit to their employees. Schedule a private consultation tailored for you, or refer us to your company rep. “Like” Milk Your Benefits on Facebook!


www.milkyourbenefits.com


 


 


Research shows some recurrent miscarriages due to ‘Super Fertility’


http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-08-recurrent-miscarriages-due-super-fertility.html


 


 


Your Jr. Chef can make Vegan Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad


Here’s practice in removing fresh corn kernels – using a bundt cake pan: http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/easy_tip, using a bowl to catch cut kernels: http://www.finecooking.com/articles/how-to/corn-kernels-off-cob.aspx. Use lovely tomatoes (any colors or shapes), lemon juice, evoo, onion or shallot and chiffonade fresh basil – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJEQFgfv7iw. Recipe serves 6. Parental supervision.


http://www.chow.com/recipes/25636-fresh-corn-and-tomato-salad


 


 


Learning Specialist/ Academic Tutor


Josh is a graduate from Sarah Lawrence College, where he studied writing and literature. He has extensive experience in tutoring and teaching at many private schools throughout the Los Angeles area, including, Campbell Hall, Windward, New Roads, New Community Jewish High School, Bridges Academy, and Westmark. He specializes in working with students who have learning disabilities and behavior challenges, such as Dyslexia, Autism, ADD, and Aspergers syndrome. Email jsmact@gmail.com.


 


 


How do you handle the Lunch Police?


http://www.todaysparent.com/blogs/on-our-minds/back-to-school-lunch