Estate Planning From a Mom’s Perspective How can you assure that your kids will be raised according to your wishes? And your family is cared for if you’re not here to do it? If you find yourself asking these questions, then don’t miss the next Sizzling Hot Topic Class at the Pump Station “Estate Planning From a Mom’s Perspective” on Feb. 26th(in Santa Monica) at 7pm and March 6th(in Hollywood) at 6:30pm, co-presented by Sona A. Tatiyants, Esq. and Jennifer Burnham-Grubbs. The class dishes out the nitty-gritty on trusts, wills, guardian nominations, life insurance, and much more. The goal is to de-mystify these topics, and teach moms the most cost-effective way to protect their families and assets. To register, go to http://bit.ly/HYnGfe.
Today in History Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday Plum Pudding Day Women in the Utah Territory win the right to vote. (1870) www.history.com/this-day-in-history
Looking for Awesome LADYBUG MUSIC teachers! Would you LOVE to teach, dance, sing and play instruments with young families in a warm and interactive environment with fun, soulful & eclectic music? *Can you sing & play basic guitar? *Have you taught young children (infant – 4 years) *Are you available for classes in Santa Monica or Studio City/Hollywood Submit your resume to SCLBjob@gmail.com
Do You Struggle With Your Finances? Is this YOU? * More shoes than savings * No health Insurance * Living paycheck to paycheck Learn how to untangle your emotions from your money with speaker, seminar leader and author of “It’s Never About the Money…even when it is,” Pegi Burdick, The Financial Whisperer. Pegi’s tools will help you to stop sabotaging your efforts and gain control over your financial issues. Bring your questions, concerns and frustrations to this 3-hour, empowering workshop, for women only. $29 Thurs., Feb. 28th from 6:30-9:30pm Sign up at http://thefinancialwhisperer.eventbrite.com/?ref=elink 6300 Wilshire Blvd. at Crescent Heights, The New York Life Building, 90048 Seating limited. For more info, email Jackie@thefinancialwhisperer.com.
Is Your Teenager Ready For an iPhone? A Mom’s contract with her 13-year-old son when she gave him his first iPhone: http://www.samandcompany.com/iphone-2. Sam & Company offers discounted training rates for ALL AGES AND LEVELS-for anything Apple! They can help you limit your kids’ technology access and make their (and your) world safe. Learn how to sync everything with iCloud, go paperless with Evernote, and take the coolest pics ever with your iPhone. “This was the smartest use of money I can imagine.” ~ Lenore Alexander, Angie’s List 10/10/12 Call 818-222-2101 or 310-222-5101 or email info@samandcompany.com for more info.
Discover the secret of completely protecting your family and kids-It’s not too late to Register Tonight In the comfort of your home: Tues., February 12th from 7-8pm FREE Webinar where you will find out how to easily name guardians for your kids. You’ll discover how to avoid the 6 common mistakes most parents make that leave their kids at risk. This FREE legal planning educational Webinar is presented by Personal Estate Planning Lawyer, Gerry Kane, who’s been guiding families for 15+ years. You can watch or listen anywhere! Register at www.estplan.com or call 818-905-6088.
Do you own a business with goods or services? (a note from Jen Levinson) On May 11th, Round Meadow Elementary School, where my 3 oldest boys attend, will be hosting its Annual Carnival & Silent Auction, to raise the desperately needed funds to continue with a great education. Your business name will be shown next to your donated item and listed in the monthly Round Meadow newsletter and on Bidding For Good, which is a National auction site for charities with over 25,000 registered users. The auction will also accept unused gifts or goods you have sitting around collecting dust! Email Nikki Abish at nikkia@rodeore.comfor the donation form & to get the all the materials to us. The event is not until May 2013 for any certificates that are dated. Thanks you support and generosity!
A Newsletter is Just for Seniors! those over the age of 60 is available and so easily accessible for those active seniors who may not be aware of all the opportunities available to them locally. The newsletter talks about everything that’s going on in the greater San Fernando Valley from Burbank all the way up to Thousand Oaks. There are restaurant discounts, health & nutrition tips, products and services specifically geared to this age group, volunteering opportunities, various classes, theatrical events geared to this group, travel tips, places to take the grandkids – and so much more! Do not miss another issue of Suddenly65 – an online newsletter for those active seniors who want to know what’s going on in their backyards!
Saturday, February 23rd Academic Achievers is hosting a Proctored Practice Exam for the SAT on Saturday, February 23, at their Santa Monica facility. They will administer the exam, score it, and email the results to you complete with the correct answers. This is an excellent opportunity to find out how your student will do before they take the actual exam. College Counselors will be available to answer questions about the college admissions process. Coffee and bagels will be served. Call today. (310)883-5810
Have peace of mind when you take your children to a crowded venue. Love traveling with your kids to fun, exciting places like Disneyland, skiing or jet setting off for a weekend getaway? Do you have a constant fear that your kids may wander off and get separated? CallMeCuffs are eco-friendly, soft, customized kid id wristbands created with both safety and fun in mind. “Terrific idea! A little more peace of mind for families with little ones…” Pattie Fitzgerald, Safety Educator.
Get ready! During the month of Feb., Sign up for Sierra Canyon Summer Camp for special rate of $65 a day “The Ultimate Day Camp Experience for Children since 1972” Whether it’s Lazer Tag, the 110 ft waterslide, go-carts, Joey Magic, “The Rainbow Wizard” or any of the 30+ activities, come visit this beautiful facility in a private tour & get a free gift bag for the kids! 1000’s of campers (including my 5 boys) from the SFV, SV and SCV and the Las Virgenes Areas have experienced the joy and excitement of Sierra Canyon Day Camp for 40+ years. They take the well-being and safety of your child very seriously & are one of the few local camps that is accredited by the American Camping Association. Must register online at www.sierracanyondaycamp.com. 11052 Independence Ave. in Chatsworth
UCLA Health System “BLOOD DRIVE” Saturday, February 16th from 9am-2pm To schedule your appointment, call (310) 825-0888 ext 2 or email gotblood@ucla.edu. Walk-ins welcome! All participants will receive a Movie Ticket. They require Photo Identification. Remember to eat well and increase your fluid intake the day of your donation. Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center 23400 Park Sorrento Calabasas, 91302 (818) 222-2782
Award Winning Window Treatment Firm JACOBY COMPANY INC. Jenslist Valentine’s Offer The best-kept secret of taste makers, trendsetters and celebrities since 1980, according to HOUZZ.com. Now the boutique firm-top-rated by Angie’s List, BBB and the Franklin report-brings custom-designed and impeccably installed interior/exterior window covering and a complete line of custom bedding to discriminating clients. This month only: $200 off any order of $1,000. Estimates complimentary. Offer Can Not be combined New estimates Only. Call 818-999-3468 or email cory@jacobycompany.com.
Your Jr. Chef can make chocolate-dipped strawberries For Valentine’s Day or anytime. It’s as easy as heating good chocolate in the microwave and dipping/twirling beautiful ripe strawberries. Lay them out on a foil-lined plate and put in the fridge for the chocolate to harden. What a special treat! Parental supervision. http://www.recipe.com/strawberries-dipped-in-chocolate/
Organizer Lead Kelly is a “clutter therapist” who can work with you to clear the mess in your home or office! She can help sort, purge & find places for your stuff. When you are done, Kelly will even haul away everything, donate it to charity & sent you the receipt for your taxes. In addition, she spent time staging the rooms you work in for a more comfortable flow. Email YourClutterTherapist@gmail.com for more info! Susan B. from Monte Nido says “I highly recommend Kelly! You will be SO happy when you are done and wished you had called her earlier! Plus she’s a crack-up so you’ll be laughing hysterically too!”
Skin Care Specialist Nicky can provide dramatic results in a relaxing environment. Jens List member Jody Montero, Marilyn Geller and Tina Borenstein believe that she’s the best skin care specialist. They’ve each gone to expensive facial spas before finding Nicky. She is the top in her field. Her specialties include microdermabrasion oxygen treatments, teenage Acne and specialty peels, including: TCA-PCA Peels.
8 Critical Medical Tests All Women Should Consider http://www.babble.com/mom/8-critical-medical
Food Forward’s brand new CAN IT! Academy A social enterprise/educational program aimed at building community and fighting food waste. All net profits from both classes will go towards supporting Food Forward’s charitable programs of gleaning excess local fruit and produce from private homes, public spaces, farmers markets and beyond, 100% of which is then donated to over 50 agencies across So CAL serving the hungry. http://foodforward.org/get-involved/can-it/
Is your Jr. Chef ready to take it up a notch? Raw chicken and sharp tools. Savings are substantial when buying a whole bird. Parental supervision. Video How-To: cut a chicken into pieces. (Video is incorrectly titled ‘How to Debone a Chicken’ – chef demonstrates cutting into the usual 8 pieces + bones for stock; includes transcript) http://video.about.com/culinaryarts/Deboning-a-Chicken.htm Video How-To: spatchcock (butterfly) a chicken. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGKLtbiUflk Cleaning up after preparing raw poultry, meat, fish. http://www.doityourself.com/stry/using-disinfectant-after-cutting-raw-meat#.URlm344rxlI
Best Books For Every Grade http://www.parenting.com/gallery/books-kids?lnk=hp&loc=main2
Eating for Beauty Tuesday, February 26th at 6:30pm Join Jen’s List member Tanja Johnston, Certified Plant-Based Nutritionist for a nutritional workshop based around eating for your skin! This workshop will focus on three of the major threats to beautiful skin: * Free Radicals * PH Imbalance * Hormonal Imbalance Tanja will demonstrate three nutritious and yummy treats to nourish your skin from the inside out. Skin care you will be able to eat – literally! Jen List members get $5 off. http://www.thedetoxmarket.com/products/eating-for-beauty2
Safe eating for pregnancy Meat, poultry, seafood. Keeping sanitary. Safe cooking temperatures. Safe food handling. Refrigeration. http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers
Singing Valentines – Send your greeting and leave your loved one speechless The Valley Harmony Singers will send a quartet to your home or work to deliver a red rose and sing two songs. Only $50 before 4pm and $60 after 4pm. They can also perform two songs over the telephone for $20. This is a great way to say I love you to your out of area friends and relatives. Go to http://www.valleyharmonysingers.org for more information and to order online. You can also call 818-994-7464 and someone will call you back the same day to make arrangements.
NO WIRE HANGERS-The Green Way to Organize Is your home in a constant state of clutter? Are you concerned about the environment but not sure how you can make a difference? No Wire Hangers is a green home organizing business that emphasizes living a more ecologically minded lifestyle. They will help you declutter your home while being environmentally responsible. They work with many different charities and organizations so that all of your unwanted items won’t end up in the landfill. The benefits of being organized are limitless, from saving time to saving money. So set up a consultation to Go Green and Get Organized at 323-388-9131 or julie@nowirehangersbiz.com.
Destination for Creative Family Fun Features over 50 Exciting Activities for Adults & Children February 18th at 10am Make Meaning opens at The Oaks Mall. The 4,000 sq ft. creative emporium features over 50 activities, offering guests the opportunity to create and customize Soaps and Candles, paint Ceramics, design Glassware, decorate Cakes and more. Guests of all ages will revel in fun with inspiration and take home a creative masterpiece every time. 196 West Hillcrest Drive, Suite 99 in Thousand Oaks
7 Unsung Milestones of Motherhood http://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting
Westside Therapist Looking for Monday/Tuesday Office Assistant West La Therapist is looking for an assistant on Monday and Tuesday to run the front office. Duties include scheduling, invoicing, submitting some insurance claims, phones and greeting patients upon arrival. Hours are generally late morning until early evening. Contact Joan at js12401@aol.com.
Life Coaching by JoAnn – Specializing in family dynamics JoAnn Frons is a certified life coach who specializes in family dynamics, helping families become a more cohesive unit. Learn the tools you need to calm the chaos in your life. 818-825-5162
Drum Lessons For Children: Crating Confident Kids! The drums are a wonderful instrument to introduce your child to the world of music. Studying music has been proven to greatly improve communication and intelligence skills. Kids with musical ability typically have better grades, social skills, and self esteem. Finding the right music teacher for your child is very important to his or her overall creativity and self expression. Visit http://DrumLessonsForKids.com for more info.
Looking for vendors (not food) that would fit into a carnival/beach theme school fundraiser Sat, May 18thfrom 11:30am-4:30pm in Westlake Village Approx. 450 families will attend this yearly big fundraiser open to the local community. If you have products that you think might work in this environment, they would love to hear from you! Some ideas might be – hats/flip flops/kids products/beach or summer theme. Email whefamily@gmail.com with info. on your products.
Princess Bella Tea Parties We Specialize In Princess Tea Parties Princess Tea Parties only come once In a lifetime and you want to make it one that your little princess will remember forever and ever. Call (805) 285-8387 and mention Jen’s List to receive a FREE HOST. www.princessbellapartyevents.webs.com
Do you love scented candle? Well then you will love scentsy! How does scentsy work? A unique Scentsy warmers uses a low watt bulb to melt the scented wax slowly, maximizing the fragrance time. With no flame, soot or wick the Scentsy system is a safe way to enjoy the many smells available. Each scented bar lasts 60 hours and only costs $5. Check out the website for more information.
Organic tea drinker? Grow your own Container gardening. Directions on what location to plant and when to harvest. Make tea from fresh leaves or flowers. Links to blends, harvesting/drying, antioxidant dosages. http://www.oregonlive.com/hg/index.ssf/2013/02
Your Jr. Chef can make Greek yogurt at home It’s nothing more than yogurt slapped into a coffee filter and left to drip (refrigerated) for an hour or so. Yogurt “cheese” appears after longer straining time. Results have countless applications, both sweet and savory. Parental supervision. How to make Greek yogurt (thickened yogurt). http://theshiksa.com/2011/08/23/how-to-strain-yogurt/ http://greekfood.about.com/od/greekcookingtips/ht/ Yogurt around the world. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strained_yoghurt
Brand New DIY Macro Derm Tool Would you rather get $200 microdermabrasion at the dermatologist’s office every 6 weeks OR pay 1x for a $210 Macro Derm tool to use at home once a week? $1200 vs. $210 a year! Rodan + Fields Macro Exfoliator – clinically proven to exfoliate dead skin cells in just 5 minutes for radiant skin. See results after one use. New technology to vary the degree and duration based on facial area. Seen in Marie Claire. Be the first to have it. Contact hmchughrf@gmail.com for special price/demo. https://hmchugh.myrandf.com/Shop/Product/AAMEX01
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