Tuesday September 18 2012









ZAMFEST Kids Festival


Sept 23rd at University High School in West LA


A true children’s festival with a mission to inspire kids to explore their passions through creativity. Over 20 fun & interactive activities including art, music, dance, singing, hooping, songwriting, paper airplanes, turntablism, graffiti, books, stories, recycled science, and more! They are also happily giving away $1000 to one school’s art program! Enter the Inspire Me contest on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/zamfest/app_252069764911080. Join them for a fun-filled experience with some of the best creative minds in LA. Come Explore Inspiration!


Zamfest video promo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chwubrMT6xs&feature=plcp


www.facebook.com/zamfest


Zamfest tickets – http://zamfest2012.eventbrite.com/


www.zamfest.com


 


 


Today in History


National Cheeseburger Day


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


International eat an apple day


http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=15


 


 


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 at 323.533.4111 or robin@highheelinahaystack.com.


www.highheelinahaystack.com


 


 


Love Yourself Healthy


Did you know that when you shame and criticize your body and your eating, you actually put yourself into a state of craving? Overeating is not a character flaw. It’s a symptom of a hungry inner self. In 12 weekly sessions learn how a little TLC and some simple tools can stop overeating, binging and yo-yo dieting, improve body image and restore your right weight. Group, private and online sessions. Licensed psychotherapist. Insurance may cover fees. Contact Alison@enlightened-eater.com or 818-836-4600. 


 


 


Need a Photo Retouched?


The Real Retouch is the go-to online retouching service for everyone. It’s fun and easy to use – just fill out a retouching menu, upload a photo, and submit! It’s great for family & vacation photos, wedding & engagement photos, and of course, all your online profile photos. Their mission is simple: Keep their customers happy with the highest quality photo retouching, embody sincere and straightforward service, and make it fun!


www.therealretouch.com


 


 


Once a month Jewish Pre-K and/or Free Religious School for K, 1 & 2


Leo Baeck is an oasis located perfectly between the Valley and West Los Angeles at Getty Center Drive. D’vash is a program for 3 and 4 year-old children and their parents. Come learn about Jewish holidays and enjoy storytelling, music, Israeli dance, art and drama. Nine two hour sessions held throughout the year on Sunday mornings starting September 23rd through May 19th. Cost: $225 for all 9 sessions. Contact amandell@leobaecktmeple.org. Ask about FREE Religious School for K-2 an $1100 value.


www.leobaecktemple.org


 


 


Youth Flag Football


The AYFFL fall season runs from October 14th to December 2nd. Kids ages 4 to 15 beginner to advanced are welcomed. Games are on Sunday’s at A.E. Wright Middle School in Calabasas. Sign up as a free agent or bring a whole team. Walk up registration is this Sunday, 9/23 at A.E. Wright Middle School (4029 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, 91302) from 3pm to 5pm. Registration is only $149. Mention Jens List and get a $20 discount. Information and on line registration is available at www.ayffl.com. For more info contact Mike at 818-605-3679.


 


 


I am IN IT to END IT!


What’s it like to WALK the Avon Breast Cancer Walk?: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYqPBF083kw&feature=share


I am honored to be walking this coming weekend (I did it 13 years ago!) with thousands of others who have made the same courageous commitment: to help raise awareness and funding for this devastating disease. We will push ourselves far beyond what we ever thought we were capable of doing. I know more people than I can count that have been affected by this horrendous disease. Too many people have had their lives torn apart. I refuse to sit by and watch it happen. The Avon Foundation awards funds the money raised to help advance medical research into the possible causes, prevention, treatment and cure of breast cancer; medical care for breast cancer patients; support services for patients and their families; educational seminars; and early detection programs.


http://info.avonfoundation.org/site/TR?px=5575739


 


 


Great Small Family Owned Plumbing Company serving East and West San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles


TONS of VERY happy Jens List members, including myself!! Call 818.833.5649 for a free estimate for your plumbing needs. They do it all from replacing your old water heaters with new tank-less heaters, garbage disposal, drain stoppages, sewer line replacement and much more! Receive 10% off when you mention Jen’s List.


www.AnJPlumbing.com


 


 


Who wants tickets to see the Ricki Lake Show? 


They have lots of fun, informative, entertaining (and emotional) episodes coming up – great content for women (and the dudes, if they like) over 18. 


Visit https://therickilakeshow.com/Get-Tickets for more info!


 


 


Michigan Man Uses Carnival Skills to Win Toys For Kids


http://abcnews.go.com/US/michigan-man-carnival-skills-win-toys-kids/story?id=17155974#.UEdJi6RST5A


 


 


It is Apple Season


Go Picking!


http://www.oakglen.net/


 


 


Museum Day Live!


In the spirit of Smithsonian Museums, who offer free admission every day, this annual event hosted by Smithsonian magazine in which participating museums across the country open their doors to anyone presenting a Museum Day Ticket…for free.


http://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/


 


 


Motivate kids to exercise by measuring how far they run, walk or jog


To encourage fitness, positive goal setting and participation in the school community is important, while providing efficiency to school running clubs. The Student Lap Tracker uses ID cards, Scanners and the Internet so schools can operate their running clubs efficiently. The system automates the tracking of laps run by students and generates reports showing individual, class and school-wide mileage.


www.studentlaptracker.org


 


 


Massage Lead


Referred by Jens List member ooka52@aol.com


Martha Schad brings her table and supplies to your home & offers a couple of specials. Buy 5 get the 6th one free or refer 5 friends and YOU get a free massage. Call 573.291.3968 or email martha530@aol.com


Pre-natal $85/hr


Trigger Point/Muscle Therapy $85/hr


Hot Stone $75/hr


Swedish Massage $60/hr


 


 


Adat Ari El Day School OPEN HOUSE


October 18th from 9:30-11am


Adat Ari El Day School is a private Jewish Day School in Valley Village, where children receive an outstanding education with a personalized approach. Here is a superior alternative to the public school system! Come see the students in action! For more information contact Debra Peterkofsky at 818-766-4992 x 214 or debrap@adatarieldayschool.org. Education The Way It Should Be.


www.aaedayschool.org


 


 


To Leash or Not To Leash


http://www.parenting.com/blogs/are-we-there-yet-traveling-kids/matt-villano/leash-or-not-leash?src=facebook


 


 


Venders Needed


Los Encinos School Boutique Sale


Saturday, December 1st from 9am-3pm


The boutique will be held at the school, located on Ventura Boulevard in Encino. All types of vendors welcome – home goods, apparel, accessories, gift items, garden items, specialty foods, jewelry and more. They are anticipating many shoppers! Email boutique@losencinosschool.org or call (818) 990-1006 to sign up, or to obtain further information. 


AND


Temple Adat Elohim Holiday Boutique


Thursday, Nov. 15th-Friday, Nov. 16th


Email Renee at reneelaffer@yahoo.com


AND


Willow Elementary School’s Annual Holiday Boutique in Agoura Hills


Fri., Dec 14th


Email Lisa at dlphnz2@aol.com for more information.


 


 


Come and Play at Discovery Day


Saturday, Oct 20th from 10:30am-1:30pm


Play and discover at Moorpark College Child Development Center where we will have live music, raffle, face painting, hands on experience to create and play. Admission is $6 children 12 mo-8 yrs and $4 adults and children over 8 yrs.


www.moorparkcollege.edu/cdc


 


 


Carbohydrates: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly


http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2012/09/17/carbohydrates-the-good-the-bad-the-ugly/


 


 


Infant Sleep Training is Effective and Safe, Study Finds


https://www.nfaap.org/netforum/eweb/aapsso.aspx?nfredirect=http%3a%2f%2fwww.aap.org%2fen-us%2fabout-the-aap%2faap-press-room%2fPages%2fInfant-Sleep-Training-is-Effective-and-Safe-Study-Finds.aspx&action=gettoken&persist=1


 


 


m*a*m*a ® pendants celebrate your pregnancy with a stylish, timeless keepsake


The stainless steel pendant combines a traditional stork, historically recognized as the symbol of birth, and the medically recognized, blue “star of life”. With the addition of your expected “due date”, your pendant displays vital information that could alter the treatment you and your baby receive in the event of a medical emergency.


www.mamajewelryco.com


 



Circus Vargas 2012 Unveiling its greatest collaboration to date


www.circusvargas.com


 


 


Join more than 500 schools that are becoming more sustainable across the country and around the world as part of a national program from the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council


September 29th


This will be the very first annual Green Apple Day of Service where students, teachers, parents, elected officials, green building leaders and many more will take action in their communities to promote healthy, sustainable schools.  


www.mygreenapple.org


 


 


Water Whisperer Swim School on CBS NEWS! New 3 month Pre-Competitive Swim Clinic for Kids 2.5 and Up


NEWSCLIP: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKISF998knE


Email Francisco@thewaterhwisperer.com for clinic details.


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! 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. 


www.thewaterwhisperer.com


 


 


Brain Injury Research Leads to Better Protection for Athletes, Soldiers
 
Important knowledge if you have active military or participants in football/wrestling/ice hockey/boxing in your family. Discusses neurodegeneration, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), “Tau” proteins, phosphorylation. Research findings have immediate applications on the battlefield and sports arena.
http://www.livescience.com/23223-brain-injury-protection-athletes-soldiers-nsf-bts.html


 


 


Practical Parenting


Parenting advice blog written by a Los Angeles based child & adolescent psychotherapist and parenting expert. Practical Parenting provides simple strategies to target everyday parenting concerns.


http://practicalkatie.com/


 


 


Fun and Function


Special needs toys, autism toys, and therapy products ideal for occupational therapy activities for children. They understand that working with special needs children is your passion. Providing you the tools, resources, and equipment for occupational therapy for children is theirs!


http://funandfunction.com/


 


 


7 Survival Tips for Taking Your Kids to Restaurants


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/conor-grennan/parenting-advice_b_1871618.html


 


 


Woman’s Breast Center of Santa Monica Offers New Technology in Mammograms to LA Area Women


Veteran radiologist Dr. Lawrence Resnick, director of the Woman’s Breast Center in Santa Monica, is the first in Southern California to offer patients the new Philips MicroDose Mammography system. With this new technology, the center is able to reduce the amount of radiation by up to half, produce images of higher quality, and offer a quicker and more comfortable experience for the patient, since the new device requires less compression. Visit www.womansbreastcenter.com for info and to schedule.


 


 


Divine Mama Bars


A delicious, delightful way for breastfeeding moms to maintain an abundant milk supply. Divine Mama Bars are 100% all-natural and made with lactogenic (milk-producing) ingredients, with no artificial sweeteners, no processed starches, and no new food technology. Whether you’re interested in making more milk, feeling peace of mind when eating a snack, or simply having a scrumptious treat, Divine Mama Bars are the right answer.


www.divine-mama.com


 


 


Professional Acting Class and Scene Study in Woodland Hills


Are you an actor in the Woodland Hills area? Are you tired of driving all the way to Hollywood, North Hollywood or Burbank for your acting classes? At The Actors Space West, they offer professional acting classes for film and television right here in the West Valley. They are now registering for Fall and Winter classes for adults, teens, and kids (ages 6+)! All experience levels welcome! For more information, visit http://www.valleyactors.com.


 


 


The Patient Professor


Does your child need a tutor? Tiffany teaches at a local community college and tutors part-time. Her favorite subjects to tutor are grade-school math, reading, writing, geography and science. She also has experience tutoring children with special needs. Most importantly, she is exceedingly patient and loves helping children succeed. Tiffany is located in Santa Clarita. Email tiffanyj1515@live.com for more information.


http://www.wyzant.com/Tutors/ProfessorTiffany


 


 


Tickle Time Mineral Powder Sunblock Makes Protecting Your Children’s Skin Fun and Easy!


Tickle Time is the first 100% mineral powder sunblock made especially for kids! Developed by Actress Anne Heche out of the need to simplify the morning ritual of protecting her kids’ skin from the sun, Tickle Time is a fast, hassle-free way solution to the daily sunblock struggle.


http://tickletimesunblock.com


 


 


Planning for Marriage & Kids the second time around


Getting re-married brings up unique issues where children from a previous marriage are concerned. A prenuptial agreement done in connection with estate planning in contemplation of your 2nd marriage is a good way to protect your children. If you have questions, consult attorney Shannon Costley, a specialist in prenuptial agreements.


(310) 780-0207


www.shannoncostley.com


 


 


Plan or prevent pregnancy naturally with an easy to use, effective family planning method


Women all over the world use these simple tools to help them understand their cycles and easily identify the days when pregnancy is possible.


www.cyclebeads.com