“Adat Ari El’s Brand New “Fun & Fit Summer Camp” Open House Sunday, March 17th from 11am-1pm Come & Meet the Camp Directors (Renowned Coach Terry Clark Co-Director) and See the Amazing Facilities. “Fun & Fit Summer Camp” includes awesome field trips (Dodger Stadium, Gymnastics Olympica, Universal Studios), weekly swimming and other water activities, sports, dance, yoga, arts and crafts, and much, much more. The camp is for elementary school age children, and our CIT program is for grades 6th through 9th. This revamped camp structure offers so much at a great value! Contact Sarah Schultz (Co-Director) at 818-430-4130 or sarahyschultz@yahoo.com for more information.”
Today in History I Want You to be Happy Day If Pets Had Thumbs Day The Star Spangled Banner becomes the National Anthem (1931) Peach Blossom Day www.history.com/this-day-in-history
Play and Grow Smart-er Tips Nancy Pyne-Hapke, author of “Play and Grow Smart, A Guide Supporting Brain Development, Birth through Five,” has been giving tips to aid your child’s optimum skill development through proactive neuroscience-based activities every Sunday. These ideas come from scholarly sources to personal interviews, from the internet to periodicals to books. FOR THOSE NEW TO JEN’S LIST, the following developmental skills are discussed: tactile, vision, gross and fine motor, auditory, social/emotional, language/vocabulary, life skills, math/logic, creativity, music in the following age increments: birth to 3 mo, 3 to 6 mo, 6 to 9 mo, 9 to 12 mo, 12 to 18 mo, 18 to 24 mo, 24 to 30 mo, 30 to 36 mo, 3 years old, 4 years old, and 5 years old. DEVELOPMENTAL SKILL DEFINITION, Social/Emotional: bonding, building relationships, appreciating differences, self-esteem, self-expression, responsibility, self-reliance, resourcefulness. THE 3 Social/Emotional areas with unique developmental “Critical Windows of Opportunity” (during which the circuits of the brain are being most heavily wired) are: * SOCIAL ATTACHMENT: birth to 18 months * STRESS RESPONSE: birth to about 3 years * EMPATHY, ENVY: about 2 years through 9 years The more opportunity children have for positive social-emotional experiences during these critical periods, the more efficiently their brains will work over the long run. SOME DEVELOPMENTAL LEARNING TOOLS (toys and other objects) for Social/Emotional skill development: * stuffed animals * dolls * objects involving photos * puppets * cars and airplanes * play figures * art materials * musical instruments * household/realistic toys * costumes * keepsake products * games involving 2 or more players Next week — “Social/Emotional: Social Attachment” Comment to msmarm@roadrunner.com.
A VERY Exciting Evening of Food, Wine and Entertainment that you will NOT want to miss! June 8th T.H.E. Event will have premier restaurant & winery tastings, live & silent auctions and a live concert performance by “Band From TV” – all hosted by Chris Harrison under the stars in an elegant setting. T.H.E. Event is focused on bringing together a diverse group of community influencers for one night in the name of the local public schools. All of the proceeds from T.H.E. Event will go to T.H.E. Foundation, which is dedicated to saving the jobs of teachers & adding counselors in the Las Virgenes Unified School District. 4 levels of table and box seating & individual ticket sales are available. Last year was sold out! Get your tickets while you can!
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H2H The Perfect Element’s Kidz Connection is a GREAT place for a Kids Party LA’s finest interactive entertainment company, H2H The Perfect Element offers the perfect birthday party solution for kids between the ages of 5-11 yrs. Kidz Connection birthday parties, run by owner Sean Solan, are held at the H2Htpe studio in Woodland Hills and include awesome music, great food, drinks, favors and all the wonderful fun you can handle! Packages start at just $495. My kids have been to parties here and they LOVE it! (818) 348.7014
Experiencing hair loss? Looking for men & women for a Focus Group for $700 Hair Growth Laser Are you noticing more hair in the shower? Part getting wider? Forehead moving back? Looking for men & women of all ages who are losing their hair to try the i GROW Laser— for FREE! It’s FDA approved and PROVEN to work. GO TO http://www.igrowlaser.com/results.html to see REAL, before & after photos. If interested, contact getsuperpeople@gmail.com with “Jen’s List” in the title and they will get back to you ASAP with all the details!
Win $500 for your next Family Getaway MiniTime is a family trip-planning site with reviews of kid-friendly hotels and attractions written by parents like you. Share your travel experiences, and you could win $500 toward your next getaway.
Weight Watchers Power Foods-will change your life for good! Orna is a former Weight Watchers Leader & Ambassador and shares recipes and tips for healthy eating. Her Trader Joe’s Shopping List includes PointsPlus values and lists Weight Watchers Power Foods. http://ornabakes.com/weight-watchers/weight-watchers-power-foods-will-change-your-life-for-good/
Bitter Pill: Why Medical Bills Are Killing Us http://healthland.time.com/2013/02/20/bitter-pill-why-medical-bills-are-killing-us/
Have a birthday party coming up and need help? Total Talent Solution can either help plan the event or help you with the entertainment! They have “The Balloon Guy”, seen at the Americana, amazing face painters and the fantastic DJ, Groovy David. For more information, contact Tiffany Levy at (818) 554-8652 or tiffany@totaltalentsolution.com! They look forward to making your every wish come true.
HypnoBirthing group Class in Hermosa Beach Classes will be held on Wednesdays evenings: March 20th, 27th, April 3rd, 10th from 7-9:30pm * The session includes four 2.5 hour classes. * Fee includes classes, scripts and handouts, HypnoBirthing book, and two hypnosis CDs, including the Rainbow Relaxation. * $350 per couple. To register and reserve your space, contact LA Birth Bliss at johanna@labirthbliss.com or (310) 528-2784.
Healthy oils VS least healthy oils 16 culinary oils, half good, half bad. Some are rich in antioxidants, are beneficial for lots of medical conditions, have lots of uses outside the kitchen, contain a high ratio of saturated fat (increasing bad and lowering good cholesterol), are used as a pesticide, increase mortality rates/esophageal cancers, come from GMO seeds, are even rejected by insects as too toxic. Which oils in your kitchen will you be replacing? http://rawforbeauty.com/blog/913-best-and-worst-oils-for-your-health.html
Ready. Set. Grow! Provides resources for families, including parenting tips, early childhood development information and free or low-cost activities and cost kid-friendly events in Los Angeles. The site includes insights on free family fun throughout the county, discount coupons, giveaways, activities for kids, special events, offers and more!
You are invited to learn 5 De-Stress Secrets for Real Mothers-Are you ready to De-Stress? Tuesday, March 12th That’s because you’re a Real Mother. YOU are in the trenches – and though it’s always rewarding – it’s not always pretty. But here’s the good news! You are invited to attend a FREE tele-class delivered by Professional Working Mom Coach: Jamee Tenzer, PCC. She will share tangible strategies to make it easier for you to De-Stress in the time you have – between business meetings, soccer practice, conference calls and helping the kids with their homework. www.jameetenzer.com/realmothers
Adventures in Art Elements of art will be introduced through a variety of media such as acrylics, pastels, watercolors, and more. Participants will experiment with various painting applications and learn to paint in different styles. All this and more awaits your budding artist. 6-9 years old. $32 per session. Registration Online at www.weho.org/rec. For more information, call (323) 848-6530 Thursdays from 4-5:30pm Session 1: March 7th-March 28th Session 2: April 4th-April 25th Plummer Park 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. in West Hollywood, 90046
Want to know about the latest beauty products and treatments before anyone else? If you love all things beauty and want to know about the latest and greatest to hit stores, visit www.insiderbeautybuzz.com. From must-have makeup, skincare products and hair how-tos that can make you look years younger, they have you covered from head to toe. Sign up for the free weekly IBBmail and you’ll get first dibs on giveaways, special events and breaking beauty news as it happens. You can even email your own beauty questions and they will get back to you with personalized advice!
A Work In Progresshttp://www.absoluteleigh.com/blog/?p=1596
Calabasas Kids Club at The Sagebrush Cantina Every Tuesday Tuesday, March 5thfrom 5-7:30pm Enjoy face painting, balloon artist, clowns juggling and activities from My Gym, Woodland Hills dancing & more. Kids under 10 eat free with each purchased adult entree, $3 kids menu. Ongoing, rain or shine! Price specials are from 4pm til closing. Sagebrush Cantina 23527 Calabasas Road, Calabasas, CA 92403 818.222.6062
Do you know about WOOT? A bunch of sites covering tech, home, sport, kids, t-shirts, wine, special sellouts. Ridiculous prices. $5 shipping across ALL Woot sites on the same day, any order, any size. Can’t beat that. Thru Monday 9amCT: 6′ fairy tunnel (imaginative/gross motor play) for 68% off: only $14. Indoor/outdoor, collapsible, interior padding around tunnel wire, links to other tunnels. http://sellout.woot.com/offers/fairies-tunnel-4 A whole page of baby stuff under $20, including Prince Lionhart Flexi Bath for $12 (from $40) and Infantino stuff for from 33-54% off. http://sellout.woot.com/plus/baby-stuff-under-20 Thru Tuesday 9amCT: 70-75% off blanket/toy combo, swaddling/hooded blankets, sleepsack, $5-6. http://sellout.woot.com/plus/nap-hard-nap-gear-under-10
Has your child been professionally diagnosed with ADD/ADHD? If so, the likelihood is strong that either you and/or your spouse have ADD/ADHD. Here’s some really useful info and strategies for adults with ADD/ADHD. http://helpguide.org/mental/adhd_add_adult_strategies.htm ADHD adults lose income (professionals with post grad degrees lose nearly $40K), are less likely to graduate from all levels of school, and are 3x more likely to suffer depression, stress, more. http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/news/20050525/adult-adhd-sufferers-face-lost-income-jobs Adult ADHD life strategies for school and work – post covers distractibility, poor memory, poor organization, impulsivity, procrastination, hyperactivity, daydreaming, avoiding details/paperwork, poor social skills. http://www.playattention.com/adult-adhd-life-strategies/ 50 management tips – insight/education, performance management, mood management. http://www.addresources.org/?q=node/253
8 Things Never To Say To A Mom Of An Only Child http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-stir/8-things-never-to-say-to-_b_2768143.html
Simply French Country Cooking Class Celebrate the arrival of the spring season Saturday, March 23rd at 4pm Using the freshest of ingredients we will create a traditional French Country menu, designed to be easily recreated in your own home kitchen. What people are saying “One of the best meals and time I have had. Not only was the food great, but I learned so much, spices that I had never heard of, and simple things like knife skills. Carol shows that good food doesn’t have to be hard to make, yet taste great” Info at http://creativewellnesswithcarol.com/your-kitchen-or-mine-delicious-events http://wellnessthymewithcarol.wordpress.com/2013/02/27/simply-french-country-cooking-class/
Girls in Power Workshop Friday, April, 12th at 4pm No comprehensive program exists in society to fill effectively the development needs of tweens and teens quietly slipping through the crack and GIP is a solution; collectively organized to act as glue to the educators, specialists, and parents making them more successful and providing missing services to ensure young girls are best positioned to realize their full potential in life. http://gala.giprevolution.com/ticket-sales/
PASSOVER is almost here-Order your Kosher Passover Dinner Are you overwelemed with the Holiday coming up, then let Blue Diamond Catering take care of Passover Dinner. They will do it all for you. They can cook at their place and have delivered or they can have a chef come to your house to cook Passover dinner. They have been helping Jewish famalies for many years getting them ready for the holiday. 10% off when you mention Jen’s List! So don’t be overwelmed and give call and reserve your Kosher Passover Dinner! 805-285-8387 bluediamondcateringevents@gmail.com
MomciergeLA A baby-planning service in Los Angeles that handles all the hassle of preparing for baby so that new and expecting parents can focus on what’s most important to them – their babies. Two moms with six (soon-to-be seven!) kids between them, they created classes, registry appointments, nursery organization services, newsletter and blog to provide new parents with the research, recommendations, and reassurances they wish they had ourselves.
10 Tips for Having a Successful Garage Sale Covers collecting clutter year-round, having a plan, teaming up, location/location/location, timing, marking prices, advertising, marking things down, cookies/lemonade, more. http://moneysavingmom.com/2010/04/having-a-successful-garage-sale.html
Considering using rocks in landscaping? Here’s a primer in ‘hardscaping’ with categories of stone described, uses, and examples of each stone type: flagstone, cobblestone, specialty rock (decorative), building stone and ground cover stone. http://www.oregonlive.com/hg/index.ssf/2013/03/
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/
Easter Bunny at Northridge Fashion Center Saturday, March 9th-30th from 10am-8pm Bring Your kids, (Or Pets on March 18-25) to have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny! www.northridgefashioncenter.com/
Vyperweb Web Design They are happy to explain website basics without wrapping it in an annoying sales pitch. When you’re ready, we can get you answers, get you a quote and get you online. They specialize in providing unique, affordable solutions to individuals and small businesses. If you simply need help with Social Media integration or choosing a website address, they do that too. Visit http://www.vyperweb.com and call 310-621-5679.Jen’s List members get a $20 discount!
ADAT CHAVERIM, The Congregation for Humanistic Judaism March Events March 3rd – Adult Education at the AJU “Mitzvot & Meaning” March 8th – Shabbat-Jewish Identity, Culture & Humanism March 10th – Book Club at the AJU “The Jewish Gospels” March 16th – Family Havdalah March 17th – “Hava Nagila” The Movie at the Town Center March 24th Inclusive, Innovative Passover Seder See www.HumanisticJudaismLA.org for more information or call 888-552-HJLA(4552).
Happiness Tips: 13 Experts Weigh In On The Pursuit Of Joy http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/28/happiness-tips-pursuit-of-happiness_n_2759073.html
Lowes Build and Grow Clinics for kids Free to the public and occur every other Saturday at 10am. Registration opens a few weeks before each clinic’s date. http://lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx
In Home Tutors Available in the San Fernando & Conejo Valleys Stacey and her team of experienced and professional tutors work with students of all ages and academic abilities, specializing in students with learning differences. All sessions are tailored to specifically address your child’s needs, learning strengths, and weaknesses. The goal is to make tutoring both fun and effective! Excellent reputation and reasonable rates. Email staceysigal@gmail.com for more information and ask about a free consultation for Jen’s List subscribers! www.facebook.com/StaceySigalTutoring
Does your Jr. Oceanographer know about the mola mola? It’s the world’s heaviest bony fish with a spinal column shorter than its brain and called the ocean sunfish. Growing more than 10′ long and in the same order as the puffer fish and porcupine fish, we don’t know if it’s endangered since this evolutionarily-derived fish not commercially targeted. Take a look. http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/08/01/whats-a-mola-behind-the-strange-fish-picture-surging-on-facebook/ |
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