Jewish Baby University: A Program of WJCC for Expectant Couples The community you expect when you’re expecting. Designed for first-time parents, this innovative program combines childbirth education with an exploration of Jewish traditions and rituals connected with pregnancy, birth, parenting, and raising a family. JBU also provides a unique opportunity to be a part of a community and create lasting friendships. Each session consists of 5 weeks of classes and a concluding group Shabbat dinner. Session begins in April! http://www.westsidejcc.org/adults/jewish-baby-university/
Today in History * Irish American Month * Music in Our Schools Month * National Craft Month * National Frozen Food Month * National Irish American Heritage Month- designated by Congress in 1995. * National Nutrition Month * National Peanut Month * National Women’s History Month * Red Cross Month * Social Workers Month Old Stuff Day www.history.com/this-day-in-history
Great Cleaning Crew www.tornadocleaningcompany.com
Do you still have that low belly sag from your previous pregnancy? RESTORE THE CORE is a mat-Pilates program designed just for moms to flatten that tummy and strengthen the core. Free trial classes are now in session! Every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 8:30 PM in Woodland Hills. Eight week session starts March 12th. Call 818-631-1257 or email melissa@lovemybodyfitness.com to reserve your free trial class. Space is limited. Personal training is also available in the privacy of your home within West LA and SFV areas.
Big City Moms “Biggest Baby Shower Ever” returns to LA Thursday, March 14 (6:00 pm to 9:30 pm at Taglyan Cultural Complex in Hollywood). The event welcomes expectant and new parents to see the latest and greatest in baby gear, mommy and me products and fashions and Hollywood’s mommy must-haves. Industry experts will host seminars on buzz-worthy topics related to pregnancy, motherhood and parenting, and attendees will enjoy VIP gift bags featuring the best new must-haves on the market. Participating brands include Born Free, Britax, The Honest Company, Bugaboo, Fit Pregnancy, Chevrolet, Pottery Barn Kids and many more. http://babyshowerla.bigcitymoms.com
Don’t get stuck with self-tan and spray-tan streaks! You don’t have to live with faux tan faux pas anymore! From streaks and application mishaps to color buildup on palms, wrists, elbows, knees, ankles, feet and beyond, Bronze Buffer gently wipes color away instantly, Like no other self-tan remover. With just a little water, Bronze Buffer’s gentle abrasion removes unwanted self-tanner on the uppermost layers of skin, leaving you with a flawless, natural-looking golden glow! Don’t self-tan or spray tan without it!
5% Community Day for Boys and Girls Club of the West Valley Wednesday, March 20th from 7am0in On this day, the store will donate 5% of all sales to the Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley to help middle- and high-school students prepare for college through the Club’s College Bound Program.The Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley was founded in 1992 as a response to the local need for safe, healthy, productive activities for youths during non-school hours. Approximately 150 children visit the Main Clubhouse in Canoga Park each day in addition to more than 550 children engaged in after-school activities at the Club’s nine school sites. Whole Foods Market Woodland Hills 21347 Ventura Blvd (at Canoga)
Baby Trend’s The Inertia car seat installs in the blink of an eye The car seat features all new technology that redefines both safety and comfort. Using the LATCH connectors, simply click the seats stay-in-car base into the vehicle anchors, push onto the brace and rear of the car seat to tighten into the vehicle and tighten the brace ratchets. The Inertia seat is reclined more than the traditional seat so your baby can breathe easy in a more relaxed position. In the unlikely event of a car accident, the Inertia car seat rotates upright for better force distribution.
Bring Your Family To The Kid’s Club at Northridge Fashion Center Thursday, March 7th at 10:30am Children of all ages will be mesmerized by the wonder of Douglas’ colorful puppet characters! Douglas is one of the premier puppet designers and crafters in the country! His work has spanned generations and can be seen in films and on television! www.northridgefashioncenter.com/
Keynimals A set of non-toxic, eco-friendly, food grade stainless steel decorative keys for baby that are lead, BPA and Phthalate free.
Aspartame in supermarket milk? The dairy industry wants to drop the FDA requirement to label artificial sweeteners in milk. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/26/aspartame-milk_n_2764729.html The FDA wants to know what YOU think about this. Yale neuropsychologist believes since artificial sweeteners interfere with brain chemistry and hormones that regulate appetite/satiety that there’s a connection to obesity/type 2 diabetes. http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/02/17/artificial-sweeteners-health-_n_2706547.html
Branch Basics Branch Basics is a non-toxic, human-safe, biodegradable, all-purpose soap that can be used on almost anything and everything from countertops and toilets to bug bites and rashes.
Aleph-Bet Yoga for Kids Sunday, March 3rd at 2:30 pm Come join Ida Unger for Aleph-Bet Yoga at the Slavin Family Children’s Library. Kids and kids at heart will be led in yoga, and move into the sacred shapes of the Aleph-Bet letters, while having fun at the same time. Event held at the Slavin Family Children’s Library, at 6505 Wilshire Blvd., in the Jewish Federation Building in LA, 90048. They are a free, public, Jewish library, open to all, and no Rsvp is necessary. Email slavinlibrary@bjela.org, or call 323.761.8648.
Get Your Apple Products Up-To-Date & Sync Your Digital Life: iPhone, iPad, iCloud, & Macintosh Are you confused and Overwhelmed by technology? They specialize in setting up & maintaining your digital life. Highlighted Services: * Free Phone support – Established Clients *Apple support – iPhone, iCloud, iPad, Mac *Data Transfer *Video Editing & Family Projects * OS Upgrades *Software Installation & Tutoring *Hardware purchasing & Upgrades *HDTV & Universal Remote Install & Setup. New Clients Mention Jen’s List for $50 off your first 2-hour visit. 310 305-3207
Family Yoga Sunday, March 3rd from 11:30am-12:30pm at Westlake YogaWorks Family Yoga welcomes all ages and promotes family togetherness. Individual, partner and group poses, simple breathing techniques and creative movement make this a fun and active time for everyone. This unique class is free for YogaWorks members and $8 for each non-member. It is taught by Certified Yoga Instructor, Julie Markovitz RYT and Westlake Yoga Works is located at 2475 Townsgate Road in Westlake Village, 91361. Contact julie@danceyoga.com or www.danceyoga.com for more information.
Have your children take piano from Brittany, and they’ll play for a lifetime Brittany has been teaching piano for the past 10 1/2 years to students ages 5-Adult. She absolutely loves what does. Music has always been such a huge part of Brittany’s life: she has played the piano and sings since she was a little girl. Teaching piano/theory, pop and classic songs are some of the students’ favorites to play! AWESOME references! Email brittanymgilley@gmail.com for more info!
11 Tricks To Waking Up In The Morning http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/25/tricks-waking-up-sleep_n_2718257.htmL
Pressman Academy Religious School Open House Sunday, March 10th from 10-11:30am This informative tour will provide a view into the special Religious School programming, including the incredible immersion approach to Hebrew instruction, the Judaic Studies program, including parshat hashavuah (weekly Torah portion) and curricular highlights such as Mock Wedding preparations. The Judaic Studies and Hebrew programs are designed to launch your child to a whole new level of Jewish learning. To RSVP, contact Betsy at 310-652-7354, ext. 237 or bkrut@tbala.org.
The Bra Recyclers A textile recycling company that specializes in the recycling of bras. Our bras are shipped all over the world to developing countries. A portion of our bras is donated to shelters and transitional housing for women and girls.
Preschool 101: How To Find The Right Preschool For Your Little One Thursday, March 14th at 10am TEAM TUTORS and PARENTS EDUCATION LEAGUE invite you to hear JOANNA PORT talk about How To Find The Right Preschool For Your Little One. RSVP to carrie@teamtutors.com or 323-356-6160. JOANNA PORT, MSW, a Sleepy Planet consultant, parenting coach, former elementary school teacher and mother of four will share her expertise and give you all the tools you need to find the right preschool. No charge for the event. 806 North Camden Drive in Beverly Hills, 90210
Venetian Décor Gives new life through its exquisite furniture, pillows, cosmetic and jewelry travel bags, eye masks, phones covers and personal accessories that are one-of-a-kind timeless pieces. Venetian Décor, the leader in eloquent heirloom restoration (furs, brooches, pendants, etc.), aims at putting a new twist on family history and old world charm.
Quik Shade Instant Canopy Perfect for people on the go. The convenience of an instant canopy in a portable size you can take anywhere. A more versatile alternative to umbrellas and sun shades.
Free Mom’s Trip To Israel from Oct. 20th-30th Information Meeting – Wednesday, March 6th at 8pm in Calabasas LIKE A BIRTHRIGHT TRIP FOR MOMS! Eligibility: For Jewish moms who are interested in exploring their heritage and have children under the age of 17. Join them on an action packed and emotional 9 day trip filled with touring, learning, laughter and tears! Join Jewish women, from all over the world, for this life changing experience. 40 spots available for women in the LA area. RSVP to pjshinbane@yahoo.com or 818-335-6327.
Knights & Princesses Camp at Pamper & Play Monday, March 25th from 9am-1pm Looking for something fun for your little knight or princess while school or preschool is out? Join us for a fun day of imaginary play, games, art and fun. Princesses will decorate a tiara while knights personalize a shield. Rapunzel will visit for story time, magic and face painting. Kids will play the sword in the stone game and go on a treasure hunt. For kids aged 2+ and they don’t have to be potty trained. $50/one child, $20/sibling. Space is limited – RSVP to carole@pamperplay.com by March 5th.
Ultimate Prenatal Date Night Wednesday, March 6th from 6:30-930pm in Santa Monica Dr. Elliot Berlin from Berlin Wellness Group (http://www.doctorberlin.com/) brings 24 pregnant couples to the Westside comedy theater for catered gourmet dinner and a hilarious live comedy show all about pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting peppered with survival skills for new parents. Save $10 with Promo Code: Jenslist10.
Former High School Basketball Coach Available for Private, Personalized One-on-One Basketball Training Sessions
Your Jr. Chef can make Pad Thai Every resulting dish will be unique to the chef! Vegan. Practice in preparing rice noodles (soak, scissors) and doing veg prep (garlic, bell pepper, bok choy, snow peas, watercress, mint leaves, scallions, jalapeno [opt]). Season with lime juice/sesame oil/fish sauce (opt). If you like, add in cooked shrimp/chicken/pork. Parental supervision. http://food52.com/recipes/20938-pad-thai-redux
A different take on cheese and crackers Fromage fort. Good for both entertaining and an after-school snack. Take leftover not-too-salty cheeses for a spin in your food processor with white wine, butter (or mayo), garlic, parsley. Serve as a dip with crackers, finger vegetables. Keeps in fridge for a week. Consider additions: chopped fresh basil or oregano or tarragon or mint or sage or dill, sundried tomatoes, toasted/chopped nuts, cayenne/finely chopped jalapeno/red pepper flakes. Add more liquid to create a sauce to drizzle over steamed vegetables or baked potatoes. What leftovers are in your kitchen right now? http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/fromage-fort-recipe/index.html
MARCH Annual Sales TYPICAL ANNUAL SALES: Winter clothes are often on close-out. There may be promotions for spring fashions along with some warm weather goods such as camping and gardening. MAJOR PURCHASES TYPICALLY ON SALE: Laundry appliances. FRUITS AND VEGETABLES: artichokes, avocados, bananas, beans (green & wax), broccoli, cabbage, celery, endive, grapefruit, nectarines, pineapples, onions (bermuda), oranges, rutabagas, spinach 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.
Struggling with your child’s behavior?? Do you need help implementing limits and boundaries? Naama Cameron, M.S. can help! If your child is demonstrating any struggles (behavior, social/emotional (tantrums, bed-time routines, outbursts, ect.), she will meet with you and develop strategies to best help your child and family. Naama works as a support and guide for parents who need assistance with challenging behaviors. She develops a behavior plan with clear limits and boundaries while embracing a positive and loving relationship. Call for a free phone consultation – (818) 618-2381.
“What’s Good Baby” makes the perfect gift for new or expecting parents Give new and expecting parents the gift of handcrafted, organic baby food & toddler meals…delivered FRESH to their door! “What’s Good Baby” features ORGANIC baby food & toddler meals that are made from locally-sourced produce. Every order is packaged fresh and delivered straight to the customer’s home. It’s convenient, eco-friendly, and a delicious way to feed the family! Give the gift of a “What’s Good Baby” gift certificate today! http://www.whatsgoodorganic.com/give-whats-good/
SoCalMoms – A society of moms and moms to be They connect you online and off with moms who share your interests. Join them during the month of March for several FREE sponsored local events focused on healthy living, green baby/green nest and child development. To see the full list of events visit http://www.socalmoms.com/calendar/sponsored events. For a limited time, all new members receive one month free book delivery service from Sproutkin. Membership at SoCalMoms is free.
Little Acorns Grow Kindergarten now accepting applications for Fall They are currently accepting applications for our new Little Acorns Grow Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten classes starting this Fall. Located in the San Fernando Valley this Kindergarten will help build the blocks necessary for your child to excel. * Positive and encouraging teachers * Safe and fun learning environment * Small class sizes * Personalized learning Contact admissions at 818-779-1099 or visit http://littleacornsgrow.net for more information or to receive an application.
Sewing Classes and Fabulous Sewing Parties Material Grrlz Sewing Parties brings the sewing machines, all the materials and does all of the work! The birthday child gets to chose beforehand what the party goers will be making, a tote bag, pillow, skirt or more. Theyassist each child individually in sewing their design. Parties are scheduled for 2-1/2 hours, the all inclusive price is $295for up to 8 children and $30 for each additional child.Email Yolanda@materialgrrlz.com orvisit http://www.itsyglitsy.com/MaterialGrrlz.html to see what kids have been sewing and book your own Material Grrlz party.
Need help Finding the perfect educational environment! Parents…Do you need help choosing the right school?Stacey Kovoloff Stein of School Shop LA can help you with all your school selection needs. Finding the perfect educational fit that will help your child grow both academically and emotionally can be a daunting process. Stacey has over 20 years of classroom experience helping children and families. She is now here to help you find the perfect educational environment for your child. From nursery school to high school and placement.
Great business opportunity to work from home This is an incredible opportunity for anyone interested in earning additional income part time either replacing an income or supplementing an income! No beauty products to sell. Contact JABCards@gmail.com for more information. |
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