Today’s Tech Tip: If you’re using a computer that is 4 or 5 years old, it’s absolutely time to upgrade! Start by doing a thorough virus scan, then backup your data. GadgetSOS can help you transfer all that data to a new Mac or PC. They can sync all your data (contacts, calendar, photos, music, videos) on your computer, tablet & phone. They’re offering a FREE 15 minute phone consultation to discuss the best method for making a smooth transition. Call (818) 485-1444 or email Gregg@gadgetsos.com for more info. Are you using iCloud to it’s full potential? iCloud can backup all your phone and iPad data in case you lose it. And if you lose it, iCloud has an amazing feature to track down your lost device. They will make sure you are being as productive as possible.
Today in History Happy Valentine’s Day Ferris Wheel Day National Organ Donor Day www.history.com/this-day-in-history
No Time to Shop or Cook? Hava’s Kitchen Will Do it For You! Hava’s Kitchen provides the best of French, Italian, and Mediterranean home cuisine, prepared with care, and delivered fresh to your doorstep. Their food is made with high quality organic, local and seasonal ingredients, free range chicken, and grass fed beef, and cooked to order. Make your selection from their weekly online menu. Try it for 2 weeks for as little as $70 a week. See the introductory offer at www.havaskitchen.com. Delivery area info available at http://www.havaskitchen.com/index.php/delivery-area.
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 over a decade. Allow Robin to help you find your inner stylish self and feel more confident! Contact Robin at 323.533.4111 or robin@highheelinahaystack.com.
Water Whisperer swim school: Babies 5-11 Months Needed for Teacher Training Weeks in March-$250 Off Lessons are $300 ONLY which is $250.00 off from what Emily normally charges for 10 lessons IF YOU SIGN UP DURING TEACHER TRAINING WEEKS Mon-Fri for the weeks of 3/18 & 3/25. All other teachers are normally $395 for 10 lessons. Great way to have Emily-led lessons at lesser price. 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. Sherman Oaks and Woodland Hills. Email Allie for training special at alllie@thewaterwhisperer.com.
Salinas Firm Initiates A Precautionary Recall Because Of Possible Health Risk http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm339569.htm?source=govdelivery
Trivet: The Everyday Home Chef!” Trivet is the healthy and hassle-free alternative to restaurants and takeout. When you book with Trivet, enjoy a delicious family style meal prepared in the comfort of your own home by one of our personal chefs! You get a qualified, friendly chef who comes to your home (ingredients in hand) and prepares dinner in just over an hour! Perfect option for jam packed days, casual dinner parties, movie night, or family night. FIRST TIME CUSTOMERS RECEIVE COMPLETE FAMILY MEAL FOR ONLY $50!
25% off at the Disney Store and online Thursday, Feb. 14th-Monday, Feb. 18th www.disneystore.com/friends-and-familycastmember/mn/1013302/
Painting Party with the Hymans Renowned Artist, Rick Hyman and his wife, Ronda teaches groups how to create a painting from a photograph using vibrant, bold acrylic paints on canvas of family members, or of your favorite landscape scene or even your beloved pet, etc. Lots of fun and very relaxing! They do adult art parties, pre-teen & teenage birthday parties, Havurahs and other events. Rick and Ronda are AWESOME! To book your event or for more information, contact the Hymans at hymanart@aol.com or 818-477-2407. No prior art experience necessary.
Why do random acts of kindness, when you can do deliberate acts? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsEqZ21XFwI&list=UU7YKwrI6RGFvuKvQx9pF7dg&index=1
Without Teachers, the Classroom is Just a Room http://www.impatientoptimists.org/Posts/2013/01/Without-Teachers-the-Classroom-is-Just-a-Room
Are you concerned about Bullying? Join Valley Beth Shalom’s Sisterhood on Wednesday, February 20th at 7pm at VBS in Encino, for a screening of the documentary film “Bully” directed by Sundance and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Lee Hirsch. The film will be followed by a poignant discussion with Richard Newman, Ph.D., a child psychologist who will be discussing this hot button topic. Cost is $18 (includes dessert and coffee). Please make your check payable to VBS Sisterhood and mail it by Monday, February 18th to: Valley Beth Shalom, Attention: Z’havah, 15739 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91436. To RSVP or if you have any questions, email zhavah@vbs.org.
Advertise your summer program on MommyPoppins.com’s camp guide The readers are a highly targeted demographic of affluent parents looking for your camps in Los Angeles. Email LASales@mommypoppins.com or call (310) 880 2619 for more info. Like them on facebook if you like what you see! www.la.mommypoppins.com/lakids/los-angeles-summer-day-camp-guide
BOGO for a Kiss – Qdoba Mexican Grill Simply come into any Qdoba Mexican Grill tomorrow (Valentine’s Day) and kiss your loved one, your mom, a staff member, the guy/girl behind you in line or even your arm to receive a Buy One Entrée, Get One Free! All you need is lips and someone or something to kiss at the register…that’s it, no coupon needed! Stop by and smooch for steak, pucker up for pulled pork or kiss for 3-Cheese Queso and when you buy any entrée (any burrito, tacos, nachos, taco salad, etc.) you’ll get another for FREE. Offer only valid on Valentine’s Day.
Seeds of Joy Village hosts A Simplicity Parenting Workshop Series Meets 7 times over 14 weeks First class meets Thursday, February 21st from 7-9pm Based on the book, Simplicity Parenting, by Kim John Payne, this workshop series will equip you to simplify and slow down your home environment, create predictable and connecting rhythms, simplify your schedule and filter out the adult world. Take the first step in supporting your child to become calmer, happier and more connected within your family while investing in your own parenting journey. $195 per person ($300 per couple) + $30 materials fee. RSVP to RSVP@seedsofjoyvillage.org.
READ (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) Event Sunday, February 17th at 2:30pm Come read with a READ dog team. Have your child practice their out loud reading with a great therapy dog. The Slavin Family Children’s Library has been bringing this program to the community for over 5 years. Email slavinlibrary@bjela.org or call 323.761.8648 to sign up for a 15 minute slot between 2:30-4pm this coming Sunday. RSVP necessary, no cost. The Slavin Family Children’s Library is at 6505 Wilshire Blvd. in LA, 90048, across the hall from the Zimmer Museum.
Patti M Designs has gorgeous, gem-stone jewelry and handmade pendants For unique, handmade jewelry with eye-popping, luscious looking gem stones, see the artist’s jewelry at Handmade Galleries in Sherman Oaks. Ask for Patti M Designs. Also cute iconic LA pendants available. Other locations are www.etsy.com/shop/pattimdesignsjewelry. A portion of the profits from the California Collection will go to the Los Angeles Mission.
Breakthrough Australian Piano Method for Ages 4-104! Play Great-Sounding Music, Immediately! Simply Music is a fully structured and expanded curriculum that has students playing a repertoire of 30 – 50 pieces in their first year of lessons. Students also compose, improvise, accompany themselves and others, and play classical, blues, jazz, and contemporary music. Play-a-Story is the improvisation program for ages 4 – 6. Imagine your child beginning her life’s musical journey by exploring and developing her own musical stories, through guided improvisation using key theoretical concepts. Call to Schedule a Free Introductory Session!
Vitamin D doses often don’t match labels, study says http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/02/11/vitamin-d-supplement-labeling/1909603/
Man Cave Barber Shop Offering FREE Cocktails! The Executive Cut and Shave ramps up the old-style barber concept with new man-cave ideology, offering personal TVs at each cutting station, billiards, and complementary cocktails or beverage. In addition to cultivating face-flattering cuts, skilled stylists can smooth out mugs with a straight razor lather and shave or evict unwanted hair with specialty waxing, threading and trimming services. All hair service also comes with scalp massage and hot towel treatment….every time! www.TheExecutiveCutandShave.com
Do You Have a Favorite Kid? You Should Read This
Your Jr. Chef can make healthier chocolate mousse It’s vegan, NO-cholesterol, non-dairy (and GF?), from Giada De Laurentis. Combines melted choc chips, cocoa powder, agave nectar, almond milk and (yes) ripe avocado. After spooning into glasses from being blended in the food processor, refrigerate then enjoy the rich flavor and texture! Parental supervision. http://www.oregonlive.com/foodday/index.ssf/
Why Can Some Kids Handle Pressure While Others Fall Apart? http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/10/magazine
“Outside the Box” is Renting Space Out! They are looking for GREAT teachers with GREAT programs to join them at OTB! They have two large classrooms in the Westfield Promenade Mall that are available on select days at select times that can be rented for parent/child classes, yoga, etc. Clean, eco-friendly space, wonderful staff, and reasonable rates. Call Octavia at (818) 348-PLAY or email octavia@otbee.com.
Want to have fun? Love Jewelry? Enjoy People? Need money? Enjoy success with lia sophia! There’s no time like the present to start your own lia sophia business. Join for only $149 and get over $1000 worth of jewelry! Earn 30% commission on every sale! With a party average of $650 you’ll earn $195. Earning potential is unlimited! Be your own boss. You decided when you work. Earn FREE trips to exotic locations! No inventory to carry. What are you waiting for? You have nothing to lose but everything to gain! Call Christine Mansoor at 818.912.7719 for more information.
Purim Tot Shabbat – “Groggers, Costumes & Crafts, Oh My!” Saturday, February 16th at 9:30am Come hear a story about a king and queen that’s really great, this is Purim, let’s celebrate! Join Rabbi Karen Bender for a musical Shabbat with family and friends! Engage in an art project, then stay to socialize while your children have fun on the playground. Yummy challah and hamantashen too. Sponsored by the Temple Judea Nursery School Classroom 129. Held at Temple Judea, 5429 Lindley Avenue in Tarzana. For information, call Temple Judea at (818) 758-3800 or visit www.templejudea.com.
Acupuncture and Weight loss Dr. Hillairet is seeing more and more patients that are overindulging in their eating habits causing issues such as heart disease, high cholesterol, joint pain and diabetes. Acupuncture and herbal medicine show excellent results in reducing pain and diabetes. They have found that their patients are more incline to exercise and lose weight if they have less pain and a more stable blood sugar. It is a good way to feel better mentally and physically. 805-798-4018 www.lavieacupunctureclinic.com
Looking for a great baby shower gift? Tortle is a must-have new product that should be on every expectant mom’s registry list. This FDA cleared, pediatrician developed lightweight beanie helps prevent and treat positional plagiocephaly and torticollis, (Flat Head syndrome). More than a million babies each year will be diagnosed with Flathead Syndrome in the USA alone. This number has increased over 600% since 1992, and affects nearly 48% of all babies 0-6 months old. For more information, visit www.tortle.com and watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wA7MPnyXUcY&feature=share.
Be Inspired at Duff’s Cake Mix We Bake…You Create Come meet celebrity Chef, Duff Goldman Sunday, March 3rd from 3:30-6:00pm This fundraiser will help children with autism develop friendships and help their families be part of a supportive community Silent Auction * Wine & Hors d’ oeuvre * Decorate Your Own Dessert Come meet celebrity Chef, Duff Goldman-Star of Food Networks show “Ace of Cakes” Event Chair: Susan Corwin For more information contact: Naomi Salamon at (310) 836-1223 x322. http://www.vistadelmar.org/vipchefduff/
Pain Management: How to Choose a Painkiller
Rent Your Home, Car, Boat or Plane to the Motion Picture Industry for use on Film Earn $100s – $1,000s per day by renting your home, business, land, vehicle, heavy equipment, watercraft, aircraft and collectibles for use on Network TV and in Feature Films. Productions rent everything and always need new items that will make their series or film unique, so why not have them rent it from you? Register and list your item for free on their at http://studiofindit.com.
Learn the techniques and strategies used by Melanie West, Educational Psychologist, to improve your child’s school performance and help their self esteem Visit www.insideyourchildsmind.com and sign up for an 8 part course followed by weekly tips.
Private Spanish Tutor Available Give your student the advantage (s)he needs and deserves! Ellen is an experienced, credentialed Spanish teacher, tutor and educator. She specializes in helping students achieve their potential and success in their Spanish classes. Ellen is also an ESL teacher and has extensive experience working with elementary/secondary students. She focuses on listening, speaking, reading and writing skills to help them with their English language acquisition. Ellen can be reached at nellelev2@gmail.com.
Alaska 7day cruise on luxurious Oceania Cruise Line. Roundtrip Seattle July 5, 2013 Ports include Ketchikan, Wrangell, Prince Rupert and cruising the Tracy Arm Fjord, the Inside passage and Outside passage. Pre-paid gratuities included. $100 shipboard credit included. Free dining in all specialty restaurants, free soft drinks, free shuttle to town in most ports. Shore excursion package available and much more. Rates per person start at $2499 with air included. Without air rates start at $1899. More information, call 661-254-7278 or email ccarpet@ytc.com.
Errands Master! Need someone to pick up the dry cleaning? Got stuck in a meeting and don’t have a way to pick up your children from school? Want to get a package to the post office, but don’t have time to deal with it Offering errand services at your convenience! With a simple phone call, all your problems are solved! Just call 818-458-9759 and ask for Jay Lytton, the Errands Master!
FREE Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit 2 more weeks and it’s gone! Show your kids the history of the Bible. Open daily (except Tuesdays) from 10am-8pm. Bring your cell phone for optimum Dead Sea Scrolls experience! Guided tours also available. Call Shepherd of the Hills for more info 818-831-9333 or go to http://www.theshepherd.org/default.aspx?page=4647. |
Thursday February 14 2013
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