Free Summer Opportunities Fair Hosted by Tips On Trips and Camps Sunday, February 3rd from 11am-2pm Age Suitability: 8-18 Find the right overnight camp or teen program for your child at the FREE Tips on Trips and Camps 2013 Summer Opportunities Fair. Meet Jill Levin, who works with over 600 camps and programs worldwide. Stroll through dozens of exhibits and meet the directors of camps and programs from around the country. It’s a one-stop-shop event to learn about all your summer 2013 options! If you want Jill’s assistance for next summer, or need more fair information, contact Jill at 310-202-8448 or Jill@TipsonTripsandCamps.com. Marymount High School 10643 Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles (Across from UCLA)
Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history American Heart Month An Affair to Remember Month Black History Month Canned Food Month Creative Romance Month Great American Pie Month National Cherry Month National Children’s Dental Health Month National Grapefruit Month National Weddings Month National Freedom Day Give kids a smile day Robinson Crusoe day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=296
An Evening with Dr. Harley Rotbart – Free Tuesday, February 19th at 7pm Author of No Regrets Parenting, Dr. Rotbart is a nationally renowned parenting expert, educator, pediatrician, and author. He cannot slow time, but he can educate parents about how to capture the precious moments of parenting that are often lost in the name and need for efficiency. Learn how to make time with your kids more meaningful and memorable! His book will be available at a deeply discounted rate. A Q&A and book signing will follow. RSVP to westlandschoolparented@gmail.com. Westland School 16200 Mulholland Dr. in Los Angeles, 9004
Sat Feb 9 and Sun Feb 10 Early weather reports predict a snowstorm at the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens. Areas affected will be the habitats for the Zoo’s American black bear, Sumatran tigers, giant otters, harbor seals, and snow leopards. Mark the date on your calendar because the chilly conditions will only last through the weekend. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to view these creatures playing and exploring in a snowy winter wonderland. http://www.lazoo.org/calendar/index.html Sat, Feb 16 from 11am – 2pm at Gigi’s Farmers Market Enjoy arts & crafts and entertainment including a Chinese Lion Dance, Korean Fan Dance, Taiping Drums and other special performances. UCLA Performing Arts CAP UCLA – Circus Oz at Royce Hall Feb. 4th-Feb. 10th With a spring-loaded love of the absurd, the internationally heralded troupe Circus Oz has created a fabulous new future From the Ground Up. Join this wildly popular company in a glorious rebellion against the generic as they deliver a delightfully ridiculous show for all ages. This versatile and diverse home-grown mob of quick-witted stunt jumpers are fully charged and raring to go with power-packed aerialists, knockabout jugglers and live-wire musicians all acrobatically suspended in disbelief.
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February Annual Sales Valentine candy marked down drastically after the 14th. Most dramatic sale on specially designed Valentine’s Day boxes and candies. MAJOR SALES EVENT: Watch for various Presidents Day sales; electronics are often discounted along with other major purchases. TYPICAL ANNUAL SALES: As well as store sales, look for close-outs from big catalogue companies such as L.L.Bean and Land’s End. MAJOR PURCHASES TYPICALLY ON SALE: Air conditioners, audiovisual equipment, computers, exercise equipment, furniture, mattresses, used cars. Look for sales around President’s Day. BEWARE: Jewelry stores often promote big sales around Valentine’s Day, but the savings are often not much more than the regular price. Don’t be fooled. FRUITS AND VEGETABLES: avocados, broccoli, cabbage, celery, endive, grapefruit, oranges, rutabagas. NOTE: With some produce now available all during the year, many people have forgotten when fruits and vegetables are really fresh. Buying in season means that these items are often cheaper, fresher, taste better and that money may be going to local farmers.
Your Jr. Chef can make Blood Orange Vinaigrette Drizzle greens or roasted root veges with this vivid, citrusy dressing. Gives practice using a zester and juicer and mincing shallots. Uses the same emulsifying technique as with making homemade mayo: while whisking continuously, add oil in a slow, steady stream. Good for up to 4 days. Makes 1-2/3 cups. Parental supervision. http://www.chow.com/recipes/11389-blood-orange-vinaigrette
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Your beginning Jr. Chef can make Hello Dolly Dessert Bars Oh, boy. Just for a special treat! After layering (from the bottom up) graham cracker crumbs-butter mixture/chopped walnuts/butterscotch chips/flake coconut/chocolate chips, drizzle sweetened condensed milk, and bake. Parental supervision. http://calabasas.patch.com/blog_posts/hello-dolly-dessert-bars
(special)Work with another parent to find your ideal nanny for your family As parents we all have similar needs, but each family, and each child is uniquely different. Finding someone you can trust in your home, and finding the right nanny who will have a positive influence on your children is no easy task. When you work with The Mc Nanny Agency, you will work with parents who understand you and your needs. To start your search, call 818-232-7688 or use the on line family application form. Mention Jens List & receive a special discount.
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Nanny Cameras! Protect your child’s safety! Full demo available! Try before you buy. Harry is a specialist in surveillance cameras for the home and business. He is a father himself and knows the importance of the feeling of safety and security. He offers full demonstrations on all cameras and will set up access for cameras to be viewed via cellphone. Call 310-651-8930.
Paper Making with the Tutor Doctor Feb. 3rd Here at the Zimmer, they are committed to taking care of planet earth! Join them as the Tutor Doctor shows you how to use recycled materials to create paper! 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
Confused About Maternity/Paternity Leave? Feeling Like You May Be Missing Out On Something? You may be entitled to more income and time off 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, flat-fee phone consultation tailored for you today. “Like” Milk Your Benefits on Facebook!
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No Problem Mac Have you’ve ever stared at your Mac, iPad or iPhone and felt confused, frustrated or helpless? At No Problem Mac, they specialize in helping those with little or no knowledge of computers. They offer fast, friendly support, service and lessons and can be at most homes or businesses in Los Angeles within an hour. Work on your own Mac with a teacher who’s patient, knowledgeable and adapts to the way you learn. $70 per hour. Customers who are Jen’s List members get one free month of 24/7 phone support! Contact John at 310-621-5679. http://www.noproblemmac.com/blog/
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Cantor Ken can help your child have the Bar/Bat Mitzvah of their dreams Cantor Ken is an ordained Cantor/Voice teacher serving a congregation in LA. He is available for private one-on-one coaching in your home and can help you create the unique Bar/Bat mitzvah you’ve always wanted at the location of your choice. All-inclusive package includes training, counseling, personalized prayer book, and ceremony. Cantor Ken believes that every Bar/Bat Mitzvah can be a creative expression of your child’s unique personality and gifts! Email avbenbaer@gmail.com or call 310-486-6878.
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The Brain Plasticity And Cognition An academic page describing synaptic plasticity, neurogenesis, functional compensatory plasticity, learning/experience/environment, and understanding the conditions for inducing plasticity. Useful info if interested in dyslexia, traumatic brain injury, ADHD, MCI, depression, MS, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, insomnia, more. http://www.cognifit.com/brain-plasticity-and-cognition
Now on DVD Iron Man: Armored Adventures Season 2 Vol 3 Join Tony Stark and his friends as they battle it out to keep control of his father’s company Stark Enterprises and protect the original Iron Man armor! Watch as he fights villains to save his position as the original Iron Man all while being a normal teenager. Will he be able to help a fellow super-hero regain his power? Or will he turn his back on him in an effort to protect himself? Anything can happen in the superhero world of Iron Man Armored Adventures! AND The Bouquet Two estranged sisters torn apart by their differences suddenly find themselves working together towards a common goal in the heartwarming drama, The Bouquet. For years, overachiever Terri (Kristy Swanson) and her idealistic sister, Mandy (Alberta Mayne), have kept their distance from each other, as well as from their parents struggling florist business. But when a tragic turn of events brings both women home, they discover just how much they need one another in order to continue their family legacy. Filled with romance, humor and hope, it s an endearing story about making time for the ones you love. AND Join lovable host, Ruby, as she welcomes kids into her magical art studio for a day of creativity, fun, and friendship. With the help of adorable animated segments, art projects and inspired original music, this series is sure to engage and delight young kids as well as serve as a helpful tool for parents who aim to raise kind, communicative, compassionate children. It offers numerous social and emotional benefits for young children, including strengthening friendships through empathy, providing with tools to resolve conflict and confront bullying, and exploring the importance of The Golden Rule. It also offers advice from renowned parenting expert and author, Dr. Robyn Silverman. http://shop.rubysstudio.com/collections/dvds/products/rubys-studio-the-friendship-show-dvd
So, you or your mate just learned you’re ADHD? ADHD is inherited (it’s in the brain wiring) – do you think your dad might have been ADHD? Creativity and “out-of-the-box” thinking, intuition, and resilience are genetic traits frequently linked to ADHD. Here are 7 habits of highly successful entrepreneurs with ADHD including Richard Branson, Charles Schwab and the founders/chairmen of IKEA/Jet Blue/Kinko’s/Cisco Systems.
Your Jr. Chef can make Glazed Carrots and Turnips Easy way to cook root vegetables. Cut veges, steam with water, butter and a bit of sugar in lidded skillet, then water evaporates leaving a glaze. S&p and serve. Parental supervision.
8-week course designed to increase your skills & knowledge as a parent Saturdays, Starting Feb. 9th from 2-4pm Emphasis is on developing parent/child self-esteem, using discipline to teach children, resolving conflict effectively, promoting self-control vs. parental control, understanding how children think, & having age-appropriate expectations. The goal of the course is to promote responsible, thinking, loving, & confident children by using excellent parenting techniques. Contact Erica at 323-841-0606 for information.
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