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 at www.afterschool.me!
Today in History Mexican Independence day National Play-doh day Collect rocks day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=156 Step Family Day The Mayflower sets sail from Plymouth, England. It carried pilgrims headed to the New World, to escape religious persecution. (1620) National Women’s Friendship Day Working Parents Day www.history.com/this-day-in-history
Play and Grow Smart-er Tips Nancy Pyne-Hapke, author of “Play and Grow Smart, A Guide Supporting Brain Development, Birth through Five,” has been giving tips to aid your child’s optimum skill development through proactive neuroscience-based activities every Sunday. These ideas come from scholarly sources to personal interviews, from the internet to periodicals to books. More SKILL DEVELOPMENT tidbits, 4-year-olds: *Increasingly imaginative, Preschooler creates his own story lines, characters, plots and adventures. *Imitation of adults/other children is healthy, learning about others through doing. *Build your “LEARNING LIBRARY” by choosing developmental learning tools, designed to “grow” as children grow, with features and developmental skill elements appealing to different ages simultaneously all in 1 toy, so Baby learns developmentally at 3 months with an object and at 2 years, for example, she’s ready for different features of the same toy. More DEVELOPMENTAL LEARNING TOOLS (toys and other objects) for 4-year-olds and the developmental skills utilized: *ABCs and 123s – Play early games: practice cooperation, take turns, match shapes, letters (same shape, different size/color/font/positions), and numbers to 5. (tactile, fine motor, life skills, creativity, visual, auditory, language/vocabulary, thinking/learning) *BOOKS – With a developing fantasy life, encourage the richness of fairy tales, stories with beginning notions of teamwork/cooperation/communication/self-esteem for development of empathy and understanding social roles. Silly stories are good. (fine motor, social/emotional, life skills, creativity, visual, auditory, language/vocabulary, thinking/learning) *CHILD-SIZED real-life toys – learn about the world experientially. Pretend about vehicle emergencies, and zoom with realistic toys like a fire engine/ambulance/cars/play figures. Be an archaeologist or beachcomber with a child-sized utility belt and tools to collect discoveries. Provide space for a make-believe kitchen with home-made child-sized pots and pans and your extra wooden spoons/spatula/plastic mixing bowl. (tactile, auditory, visual, gross/fine motor, social/emotional, life skills, creativity, language/vocabulary, thinking/learning) Next week – “Developmental Learning Tools for 5-year-olds” Comments to msmarm@roadrunner.com
Georgette Westerman Interiors, an Interior design firm The holidays are approaching fast and I know you want your home/office to look amazing! Tired of looking at an empty room? Have great furniture but not sure where to put it? Need to renovate a bathroom but can’t decide which tiles to use? Not sure what furniture to buy? Need new window treatments? Call interior designer, Georgette if you answered yes to one or more of these questions! Georgette believes that Interior Design is not a luxury, it is an investment. And don’t think that good design has to cost a lot of money either! Call today find out how easy it is to get started. Check out client testimonials, latest projects and blog at www.GeorgetteWestermanInteriors.com
Boulevard Pediatrics Parent Night for any new and expectant parents searching for a pediatrician Wednesday, Sept. 19th at 6pm For new parents and soon-to-be parents, come meet two wonderful pediatricians, Drs. Kathy Lalezarzadeh and Keith Bayan. This will be a great opportunity to find out more about them and Boulevard Pediatrics.All 5 of my boys are patients of this practice and WE love them! Call 818-783-3110 to confirm a spot. 16550 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 414 in Encino, 91436
Get fit for a great cause! Sunday, Sept. 30th at The Daily Method All proceeds from this day benefit a local 8 year old boy named Logan with Leukemia. For more info on Logan, visit http://talbertfamilyfoundation.org/pages/Logan.html. Minimum donation of $20 for a class. Space is limited! See http://www.thedaileymethod.com/calabasas.html for details, to book/save your space. FREE BABYSITTING PROVIDED! 3840 Old Topanga Canyon Road, Calabasas (818) 224-4810
Brent’s Deli brings the heat with BBQ catering http://brentsdeli.wordpress.com/2012/08/10/brents-deli-new-bbq-catering/
Is your insurance agent (or the agent you use only because your parents told you to) able to shop 15 different companies for you? Do they have your best interest in mind? Let Sara Cohen, Insurance Agent. do the shopping for you. Her goal is not only to save you money, but to improve your coverage’s and help educate you on what you really need! Don’t get in the habit of just paying your bills because they arrive in your mailbox…pay the right amount for those things that you work so hard to own! Sara offers a free, no-obligation review of your Auto, Home, Condo/Renters, Earthquake and Umbrella policies and has been in the business for 14 years. Email saracohenins@gmail.com or call 818-416-7987. She is terrific to work with! CA License #0D46359
Casting National Talk Show is looking for MOMS with questions about the following topics: *Son recently asked you “how did I get in your belly?” and you want to know best way to answer. *Son started having “wet dreams” at night and you want to know how to talk about it with him. If you are interested, please email Samantha at talkshowcasting323@gmail.com for more details! AND Did you just experience a bad breakup? Are you completely heartbroken? Have you given up on love? Are you extremely critical of your body? Do you have self doubt? Tell your story at castingstories@yahoo.com.
What is WundaBar Pilates? Simply put, it’s Pilates, Reinvented & it’s coming to the Gelson’s Plaza in Calabasas on October 1st. PRE-OPENING ONLY – $99 UNLIMITED MONTH!WundaBar Pilates delivers guaranteed results with our revolutionary equipment, the WundaFormer. Inspired by Joseph Pilates’ Reformer, Wunda Chair & Jump Board that integrates these exceptional apparatuses for the first time into an incredible patent-pending machine. But that’s not all, the WundaFormer also incorporates a Ballet Bar into each machine, blending the best of the best into one amazing workout!At WundaBar Pilates, your WundaBody is built from the inside out with deep muscle activation. The result is true strength and fitness, helping you live, work and play in your BEST BODY!
10 fabulous cookie recipes (+ Kitchen Aid Giveaway!) http://www.todaysparent.com/fabulous-cookie-recipes
Total Woman Gym & Day Spa, Female-Focused Fitness and Serene Spas Thursday, Sept. 20th from 5-9pm Grand Opening of Total Woman Valencia. Come by for free mini-spa treatments, refreshments, and more information about Total Woman Gym & Day Spa.
E-Waste Event at Our Community Charter School Fri., Sept. 21st and Sat., Sept 22nd from 8am-3pm Free E-Waste event in partnership with Planet Green Recycling to benefit programs at the school. Bring old Computer Monitors, TVs, Computers, Printers, Laptops, Copiers, Scanners, Fax Machines, Toner/ink Cartridges, Cell Phones, PDA’s, Power Supplies, Circuit Boards, VCR/CD/DVD Players, Home Entertainment Systems, Phone Sets, Microwaves, and other electronics. 10045 Jumilla Ave. in Chatsworth 91311 http://ourcommunityschool.org/
KareSare Kids offers improv classes to kids at Sophie Dance on 3rd near La Brea Sundays from 10-11am (ages 4-6), Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30pm (ages 7-10) They play tons of fun improv games that help kids with communication, teamwork, listening and saying YES to their own ideas and those of others! Each session ends with a show for family and friends.
An Informative Newsletter For The Savvy Senior A fascinating new newsletter has shown up on the internet. Suddenly65 is a FREE weekly e-mail newsletter sent to those over age 60 in the greater SFV area. As appealing, fun, and informative as it is educational, it contains many interesting and undiscovered resources for that age group ranging from health and nutritional tips, restaurants that give senior discounts, entertainment venues that are reminiscent and also fresh, senior exercise information, products and services, and so much more. This is all easy to find when you go to www.suddenly65.com and join their mailing list!
Common Antibiotics May Cause Severe Side Effects http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/13/fluoroquinolones
Engaging Religious School & Bnai Mitzvah Classes for 7-12 Year Olds Taught by Ph.D. in Education New engaging Independent Synagogue in Encino has Religious School classes for 7-10 yr olds on Sundays (9-11am), Bnai Mitzvah classes for 11-12 yr olds on Fridays (4-6pm), & Confirmation classes for 13+ yr olds on Sundays (7-9pm). Private Bnai Mitzvah training also available. Bnai Tov is less than a yr old and thriving. We have had a few children become Bnai Mitzvah over the last few months and have a few more coming soon. Email Rav@BnaiTov.org to find out about this unique engaging option!
Finding Balance As A Mom Thursday September 20th at 7pm at Kidville in Brentwood
PrivacyStar This Android and BlackBerry app enables users to block unwanted calls and text messages from single numbers to entire area codes. It has Caller ID and a reverse number look up to track down any random number that starts calling or texting.
Froggy’s Mobile is now hosting Fall classes at the Zookies Children’s Store in Toluca Lake! Froggy’s Story Time & Craft AND Youth Art Classes “Did You Make That?” are leaping over to the Zookies Store. Don’t miss out, Instructor and Artist Ashlee Rose will be teaching and there’s limited space. Session 1 runs 6 weeks: Tuesday, September 19th-Fri, Oct. 26th Session 2 runs 6 weeks: Tuesday, Oct 30th-Fri, Dec 14th Register in person at the Zookies store – 4510 Forman Ave. Toluca Lake 91602 or by phone 818-404-9185.
Authentic Mexican Taco Catering For Any Event Los Compas Taquiza specializes in authentic Mexican tacos with homemade green and red salsa for your next event! Carna asada, chicken, al pastor, and chorizo. They come to you for any event (birthday party, company picnic, baptism, wedding, engagement party, quinceanera and more! They also make nachos, rice, beans, and quesadillas!Call Alex for a quote at 818-577-6128 or Julie at 818-577-6128. http://www.facebook.com/loscompas.taquiza
Gold Canyon Candles! Strongest fragrant candle on the market! Double wicked for an even burn which means NO TUNNELING down the center! Candles, as well as, warmers(wickless candles). Home parties: Earn your items for FREE! Fundraisers: Earn 38-40% of each candle sold! Business Opportunities: Get started for just $20!
Now is the perfect time to get your kids’ bedrooms back into shape for the upcoming school year Summer is over, and all around the country kids are adjusting to a new school year. Cue the violins!
New Private Practice in Westlake Village Free 30 minute consultation for Jens List Members *Svetlana Akoyeva, MS, RD Dietitian Specializing in digestive disorders, DM, oncology, heart health, liver & kidney disorders. Fluent in Russian & English. 785-317-6542 *Randi Drasin, MS, RD Dietitian Specializing in eating disorders, weight management, assessments & meal plans. 818-326-4266 *Mindy Schneider, MSW, PPSC Special Ed. Advocate & School Counselor dedicated to guiding parents through the IEP maze & facilitating knowledge, study skills & services to help students become confident & successful learners. 818-674-0198
Reminder: The SAT is October 6 and the ACT is October 27th Quick brush-up on the critical math skills, grammar, and writing you need for the SAT or ACT. Get individual tutoring to address your individual needs. Derrick is patient and professional and has helped many students over the years increase their scores in the West Valley Area. Derrick also provides subject tutoring in Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 and 2, and Geometry. Call Derrick at 818-992-0625.
Private and semi private art lessons in Woodland Hills for kids, teens and adults Lidia Shaddow is a professional artist with many years experience of teaching art and developing art curriculums in schools such as VBS Day School, Heschel West and Pressman Academy to name a few. or more information, contact lidiashaddow@lidiashaddow.com. To find out more about Lidia’s art work you may visit www.lidiashaddow.com.
Success Series-Encino Sept. 25th from 8:30-10:30am Join TEAM Referral Network Founder Kelli Holmes and Franchise owners Karen Cormier and Cory Newman. This will be the first of many opportunities, to meet other professionals in your area. This event is open to everyone. -Discover who your BEST power partners are! -Develop your plan and start it TODAY! -Get more referrals than you ever imagined! Come for a morning packed with great information, valuable connections and FUN! $17 for buffet breakfast/materials. Bring plenty of business cards/marketing material. For payment options, contact Karen Cormier at karen@karencormier.com Monterey at Encino 16821 Burbank Boulevard in Encino, 91436
Have a child with peanut or dairy allergies? http://pintsizedfab.com/2012/09/13/peanut-free-dairy-free-but-still-fab/
Comparing Children One is tall, one is shorter, one is reading, one is not, one is very verbal, one tends to be less verbal, and one is very competitive, and one is not. Does this sound like any of your great-grandchildren? http://grandparentingplus.blogspot.com/
Maria C. Licata Jewelry Designs Become A Sales Rep or Vendor For Boutiques ~ Be Your Own Boss. Have you ever wanted to participate in holiday boutiques or set up at a farmers’ market or other fun events? Or maybe you’d like to have home parties or do some fundraising for your kids’ school or organization. Have you wanted to do something fun like that but you don’t have the product? It’s as easy as becoming an independent sales rep for Maria C. Licata Jewelry Designs. You are your own boss, you make your own rules and you can have a lot fun with this. Contact info@MariaCLicata.com for more info.
Is My Neighborhood Safe? http://activerain.com/blogsview/3442790/is-my-neighborhood-safe-
SpiritHoods helps kiddos get creative and channel their inner animal Whether it’s a fuzzy bear, spotted leopard or white husky, there’s an animal style for all wild costume ideas! Fun, furry and double as an ear-warmer for the chilly October night – plus they are made in the USA. https://www.spirithoods.com/Kids/
It’s Personal, by thirteen Los Angeles photographers September 28th from 7-10pm All thirteen photographers bring their unique sensibilities and focus to this exhibition, and also will be sharing a variety of publications created for the event.
G.I. Joe: Favorite Toy of the Century http://shine.yahoo.com/parenting/g-joe-favorite-toy-century-204700102.html
Verefina Provides safe and natural beauty and wellness products that are free of harmful parabens, petrochemicals, and artificial colors and fragrances using natural whole ingredients. The company was created by a mom who searched for such products during pregnancy and failed to find any. So she launched her own. And they’re handcrafted in the USA! Products include: * Face and Lip Care * Hand and Body * Soaps * Scrubs * Deodorant * Baby Care * Kids Line * First Aid * Immunity Oil http://mtchristmas.verefina.net/Home.m
Alan Stuart Freeman Construction Handles all aspects of construction, including carpentry, electrical, concrete and masonry, tile work, finish and framing, painting, complete remodeling (including all planning and permits, drawings etc.) household repairs and maintenance services. Competitive prices. Licensed. Call (310) 592-5377 for a free quote. |
Sunday September 16 2012
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