Ladybug MusicĀ® Classes and CDs for families who LOVE music! Ladybug Music is a fun family music experience with soulful and eclectic cds that will make you and your kids want to get up, dance and sing along! Ladybug believes that fostering the love of music in your little one means that you have to love the music too! By offering a rich & wide range of music, from Reggaeton jams to Appalachian lullabies -Surf punk ditties to Brazilian beats each CD and class introduces your child to pitch, tempo, melody and rhythm through singing, instruments, dance and more. Ladybug Music fans are growing and once you’ve listened to the music we think you’ll be one too. Come have fun at Ladybug! Free Demos: Fri., Sept. 14th at 10am Sat., Sept. 15th at 10am & 11am Sign up at www.LadybugMusic.com.
Today in History Swap Ideas Day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=150 The Sewing Machine is patented. (1846) www.history.com/this-day-in-history
You’re going to want to let YOUR school know about this! NewsCrafted helps schools prepare and print magazine-style COLOR Newsletters for FREE. Choose from different styles & pre-designed templates, or upload your own pages. Includes free pre-written content such as articles on health, nutrition, ecology, kids craft ideas, games and more. I have seen it – totally cool, high quality and NO STRINGS ATTACHED! Also includes a pdf version so you can email the newsletter to parents. Even if your school is happy with its current email newsletter, you can use NewsCrafted to print a free book of student photos or student artwork each month! Did I mention it’s FREE? Be your school’s hero and let them know! Contact Paul Beck at paul@newscrafted.com or 310-701-8309.
High Heel in a Haystack Personal Styling 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.
AMAZING Videographer For Your Event! We have been lucky enough to have Remember That videotape our sons’ birthday celebrations. The videos are professionally edited. To this day my kids LOVE watching them, as do we. Janet Strauss, who is a mom herself runs Remember That, a Personal Production company. She has a Birthday Party Package consisting of 2 hours of videography, plus professional editing. Normally $400 is $350.00 for Jen List members. Worth EVERY penny(then some)! Here’s is a link to one of our birthdays: http://www.rememberthatmoment.com/levinson_bday_web.mov.
Sleep Training, Newborn Care and Night Nurse Newborn Care Specialist, Night Nurse and Sleep Training while you dream! She enjoyed being a nanny for over 23 years and as a result has perfected the art of sleep training newborns. Her success has provided her with a passion to further her journey as a newborn care specialist. Families come to her to utilize her experience with newborn care from two days old and up. Her natural ability to protect while teaching newborns has given her joy and helped her to create an environment beneficial to an entire household. Providing gentle care while you dream. 310-577-6656
Chocolate Covered Pumpkin Pretzels These are so cute! http://makebakecelebrate.blogspot.com/2012/09/chocolate-covered-pumpkin-pretzels.html
Saturday September 29th at 4pm Still feeling the Hot Kitchen Blues? Just because summer is officially over does not mean the toasty summer-like weather has gone.Creative Wellness with Carol has the cure for your hot kitchen blues. Join us and learn delicious Fresh and Zesty ways to create cool and easy recipes. Then, enjoy the fabulous dishes created in the class. You will get to take home recipes made in this class-Wow! Only 6 spaces left! http://creativewellnesswithcarol.com/blog/2012/09/fresh-and-zesty-2-let-the-fun-and-and-frolic-begin
Awesome Free Printables http://anythingbutperfect.com/category/printables/
If you or someone you know has ever thought about what it would be like to be a real guitar player there’s no better time than now.Rick’s been turning local beginners into real players for over ten years and would like to invite everyone to meet him for a free introduction. He’s friendly and a real pro player and performer, so take this opportunity to check him out and find out for yourself why so many students say he is the best. Email him at rick@rickarmand.com or call (818) 631-1706.
Innovative Zap (Market Research Groups needed) Focus Group in Calabasas for Health Conscious and Cholesterol Conscious Women and Men Sept 12th between 9am & 12:30pm and Sept 13th after 5:30pm Incentive/pay for those who are selected and attend is $100 in cash. Looking for: * 2 groups health conscious moms (or dads if they are the grocery shopper) of children age 6+ = need a total of 20 qualified * 1 group cholesterol conscious men & women age 35 – 49 = need a total of 10 qualified * 1 group of cholesterol conscious men & women age 50+ = need a total of 10 qualified Contactsshoemaker@innovativezap.com for a 1 page profile (they use profile for group selection)
8 things to keep in mind when having a difficult conversation http://patriciaolaughlin.com/archives/882
Woodland Hills Community Church Nursery School NOW ENROLLING 2 YEAR OLDS! The Nursery School has loving, specially trained teachers, who provide a safe, nurturing environment. They provide a quality developmental curriculum that fosters the spiritual, social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth of each child. The curriculum is centered to be emergent and meet the needs of the individual child, to be “hands-on” and allow children to learn through experience. The school is celebrating its 62-year. Call Lisa at 818-887-0704.
Water Whisperer Swim School on CBS NEWS! $30 off! NEWSCLIP: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKISF998knE Sign up in SEPT & get $30 off a set of ten privates. Three summers ago, educator Emily Cohen M.Ed, who developed the program, helped my then 4 yr olds, who were afraid, swim & become safer in the water. The WW has many happy Jen’s List clients! Click http://www.thewaterwhisperer.com/videoandpics.html to see all of the WW’s videos & read testimonials. Over 95% success rate in getting kids 3 and up (but they start with babies) to swim in 10 lessons. Gentle, developmental and creative. Heated, saline, covered pool. In Sherman Oaks & Woodland Hills.
Most grandparents provide care for the grandkids http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/story/2012-09-06/grandparents-support/57611480/1
School is back in session and the holiday season is well on it’s way! Book your family portrait session and prepay by September 30th and get a head start on those greeting card designs. $175 includes sitting fee and disc of hi-res images. $200 savings. http://blog.jillianrosephotography.com/?p=2736
Free Day: Natural History Museum http://www.redtri.com/los-angeles
Children’s Theatre & Improvisation Classes ACT Established 1980 All children ages 6 – 15 are invited to join the Agoura Children’s Theatre, Est. 1980. Theatre and Improvisation Classes are offered after school and weekends. Children receive individual attention, learn about theatre, acting and teamwork. They paint sets and design their costumes. They also play improvisational games from the Groundlings. All activities are designed to build self-confidence and self esteem. Small class sizes-Limited Space Available. Call 818-225-1459 for reserve a spot in ACT. www.agourachildrenstheatre.com
UNLOCKING YOUR STORY – Uncover, develop, and write your personal story Sept. 13th-Nov. 29th, 10 Thursdays, 7-10pm (Santa Monica) Sept. 14th-Nov. 30th, 10 Fridays, 10am-1pm (Woodland Hills) This 10-wk workshop is designed to explore the life experiences that have shaped/defined you. Through creative exercises & practical techniques, you’ll find the *spark* to unleash the stories that reflect the uniqueness of your personal voice, and the opportunity to open up yourself in your work. Bring a work-in-progress, an idea you wish to develop, or simply come willing to explore. Instructor Karin Gutman has been working with writers for 10+ yrs. She also teaches at UCLA Extension Writers’ Program and coaches writers privately. To register, email karin@spiritofstory.com.
Organized Family Menu Planner from Glow Baby Helps parents plan healthy and delicious meals, despite busy schedules. The unique layout makes it easy to organize each meal by week, build grocery lists, and stick to a food budget. Preparation is the key to healthy eating, and this smart planner is a must-have for families! Features include 52 weeks of menu planning, Favorite Meals list, recipes section, and more!
Southern California Foster Family & Adoption Agency – Seeking Holiday Heroes for children in foster care! Each December Southern California Foster Family & Adoption Agency holds a holiday party for the youth in its care. It is a day of celebration, filled with fun, entertainment and gifts. The agency could not do this without the generosity of the community. If you or your company/organization are interested in purchasing a gift for one child or several children, please contact SCFFAA at 213-365-2900 or send an email to ehandelman@scffaa.org. Donations are tax deductible.
Learn Cooking Basics in Your Own Home At Home in the Kitchen helps people like you bring dinner back to the table, by teaching you cooking basics in your own kitchen so you can create simple, delicious meals that your family will love and you can feel good about. Visit http://www.ahitk.com/ to learn more.
Join club l.a. TEEN for some Amazing Magic in September! Saturday, September 15th club l.a. TEEN is an exciting social club for teens who are on the Autism Spectrum or need assistance in developing and maintain friendships. Come join the fun, learn some new tricks, and meet other teens like you! Contact Rachel Underwood at 818.778.7140 or runderwood@thehelpgroup.org to RSVP for the next event.
David Tobocman Celebrates CD Release with Matinee Show at McCabe’s Sept. 23rd at 11am “Kids are smart.” That’s what children’s songwriter David Tobocman says he always tries to keep in mind. With catchy, melodic songs and a tight band that can switch styles on a dime, David’s show is an exciting musical tour for young ears that is entertaining and thought-provoking for entire families and music lovers of all ages. Always witty and engaging, David’s playful songs for children show the craft that he’s developed as a career songwriter and composer. http://www.veryhelpfulsongs.com
More women diagnosed with cancer while pregnant: study
Artsy Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles Challenging and unique puzzles, with artist-designed pieces
CHAIR YOGA Reap the benefits of yoga right where you sit! Starting Wed., Sept. 19th from 10:35-11:35am Explore a gentle yoga practice with stability and support while developing core strength, flexibility and balance. Chair Yoga promotes a joyful perspective on life, incorporating gentle movement linked with breath, relaxation, guided visualization and meditation. Invite your older loved ones, or those less agile to experience all the benefits of yoga from a chair. 6 week series for $48, Oak Park Recreation Center – Register Online at www.rsrpd.org.
Sept. 16th Come for a day of reflection and celebration to welcome a new year with friends and families of the Zimmer! There will be activities for the whole family to learn from and share with one another. 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, Los Angeles, CA 90048. Please check our website at http://www.zimmermuseum.org or call (323) 761-8984 for further information.
“Outside the Box” is looking for Donations for the Homeless on Skid Row OTB is participating in monthly Skid Row Runs to help the homeless. They are looking for men’s socks, underwear, blankets, jackets, tents, toiletries,women’s shoes (size 8) and Food for the next run! Email octavia@otbee.com to get involved. Look for photos of the last trip on theirFacebook page or call(818) 348-PLAY (7529).
The world’s most realistic racing simulator puts Ferrari F1 engineering in your den for $90,000
Sky High Sports 2 hour WEEKDAY jump time voucher Purchased this Groupon and have not had a chance to use it. It is good Monday-Thursday and expires on November 21st. Contact mdlla@hotmail.com for more information.
America’s prettiest parks http://travel.yahoo.com/ideas/america-s-prettiest-parks.html
Facials, Waxing, Eyelash Extension Using the highest quality products made by Dermalogica *Facial – 1 Hour $60 Includes Facial, Facial Massage, Shoulder Massage, Cleanser with Steam, and Facial Mask *Waxing including Brazilian bikini *Eyelash and Eyebrow Tinting *Eyelash extensions, Multi Layer application, certified by Longmi Lashes of Beverly Hills 10% off for ALL first time clients for all services! Call Liat at 818-445-9662.
Don Yousem Plumbing Company Don has over 20 years experience in the trade. Services include but aren’t limited to: water heaters, garbage disposals, toilet repair and installation, faucet repair and installation, seismic gas shut off valves. $75 for the first hour for first time customers. Call 818-348-3456 CSLB C-36 959704
Is your teen about to ask to learn to drive?
General Construction Family business for the past 30 years. Family owned business for 30 years. USC graduates. Licensed General Contractors. Can do any kind of work! -Stone -Block -Brick -Concrete -Stamp -Driveways -Patios -Walkways -Concrete Grinding -Acid Stain -ADA (A.D.A.) Standards Work/ Approval Bathroom and kitchen new and remodel Room additions and add on’s. -And The List Goes On! Inside and Out! Call (818)332-6964 for a FREE ESTIMATE! |
Monday September 10 2012
September 10, 2012 by