Exclusive In-Home Music Lessons for kids Your kids will feel like ROCK STARS from the start! They will learn to play their favorite songs while they gain a solid musical foundation. All Play Music provides in-home lessons for GUITAR, PIANO, DRUMS, VOICE and BASS. Their prices range from $280-$550 per month. They don’t overbook their teachers so their existing students get the best possible care. This means there is limited availability for new students. Call (310) 745-4007 for more info.
Today in History Everything You Do is Right Day Freedom of Information Day National Quilting Day Professor Robert Goddard launches the first liquid fuel rocket. (1926) The Mai Lai Massacre takes place in Vietnam. (1968) www.history.com/this-day-in-history
$10 haircuts, with 100% of proceeds going to the local schools March 23rd from 8am-12pm Salon Nuuvo will have a booth at The Great Race of Agoura. Chumash Park, Agoura Hills. They are offering $10 haircuts, with 100% of proceeds going to the local schools. Come on parents, bring your kids and get the VIP treatment for $10 and support our local schools.
Affordable Parent Coaching and Parenting Classes by Phone or Skype In the Comfort of Your Own Home Are you at the end of your rope with your kids? Expert, certified parent coach Kerry Traylor, M.A., CEO and founder of www.ParentingGoddess.com, offers personal parenting consultations by phone or Skype and group parenting classes by teleconference! Classes starting soon on Power Struggles, Parenting Styles, Chores and Allowances, and Ways to Prevent “Affluenza.” Be sure to sign up for her newsletter offering free tips and strategies she ONLY shares by email! 858-481-5039
Specific Vendors needed for Amazing Spring Boutique at Round Meadow Elem. April 12th ONLY looking for: *Men’s and boys’ wear *Toys *Hats Please contact rfbrooks68@gmail.com for further info
Your Personal Insurance Needs a Personal Touch Is your insurance agent able to shop 15 different companies for you like a personal shopper? Everyone has different needs to why limit yourself to one “store”? Let Sara Cohen, Insurance Agent. do the shopping for you. Her goal is not only to save you money, but to improve your coverage’s and help educate you on what you really need! Don’t get in the habit of just paying your bills because they arrive in your mailbox…pay the right amount for those things that you work so hard to own! Sara offers a free, no-obligation review of your Auto, Home, Condo/Renters, Earthquake and Umbrella policies and has been in the business for 16 years. Email saracohenins@gmail.comor call 818-416-7987. She is terrific to work with! CA License #0D46359
Casting Newborns(singles and twins under 9 lbs) needed for upcoming tv shows For more info email alysa@palomamodelandtalent.com. AND The “Doctors” is looking for: MOMS/DADS with NEWBORNS-2 YEAR OLDS: ask all of your health related questions about your baby! Someone With OSTEOPOROSIS Someone Who May Have SPINAL FRACTURE A fun group of SENIOR CITIZENS that live in community together and want to ask thedocs questions! A fun group of girls who are open to talking about anything and everything for a fun GIRLS NIGHT IN episode! Want To Know If GENETICS PLAYS A ROLE IN YOUR HEALTH? Have You Or Your Family Member Lost Their SENSE OF TASTE OR SMELL With AGE? Contact Julie.laplaca@cbs.com& send recent photo and contact info.
Kids Want to See Lions, Tigers & Leopards?
The Colburn School “Taste of Colburn” Tonight Sat., March 16th from 6-10pm This world class music conservatory and performing arts school located across the street from Disney Concert Hall in downtown L.A. will be offering amazing food and drinks from Wolfgang Puck, Joachim Splichal / Patina, Loteria Grill, Chef Jet Tila, Urth Caffe, Monkish Brewing Co. and Smog City Brewing Company. They will be featuring student performances throughout the campus and hold a lively silent auction. All proceeds from this event will benefit the performing arts programs and students! $150 for adults and $50 for children. For more info, go to www.colburnschool.edu or contact dyannechae@gmail.com. Silent Auction info: http://auctionstar-online.com/index.php?code=5064-1&catID=-1&action=itemList&sort=no_value.
Nava of Navas designs baby bedding designer is retiring and the office is closing its doors Open daily from 10am-2pm Everything from baby bedding sets that are handmade in California, pillows handmade & fabric by the yard. Must be cleared by March 29th. Cash and credit card only 16742 Stagg Street in Van Nuys, 91406
See your Home in a New Fall TV Series
TaskRabbit.com: want someone to do your spring cleaning for you? TaskRabbit helps you find local people to run your errands- like help you sell heavier stuff such as kitchen appliances or home fitness equipment in the garage on Craigslist. www.taskrabbit.com
Got a bazillion pics that your are FINALLY ready to scan? A closet full of videos ready to digitize? For $100 you get 250 of your favorite photos scanned at a SUPER HIGH 600 DPI resolution! Christina, founder of OrganizeMyMedia, is the consummate media organizing professional in the industry. She can transform your photos, videos, artwork, music and more from a jumbled chaotic mess into “TOTAL MEDIA BLISS™!” She can optimize and organize across platforms and devices. And, as an artistically skilled book designer, she can create custom books, slideshows/iMovies and invitations/cards in a variety of formats. Email info@organizemymedia.com or visit www.organizemymedia.com for more info. And, be sure to LIKE her Facebook Page “OrganizeMyMedia” for daily media bytes & tips.
25 Strategies to Parenting an ADHD Child Free ADHD Seminar Tuesday, March 19th at 6:30pm Join other parents and learn 25 strategies to parenting an ADHD child. At the seminar you will learn strategies that will help your child to be successful, connect with other parents of children diagnosed with ADHD, gain access to a complimentary consultation and obtain your free resource guide. Reservations Required, visit www.drvanessaisetta.com to register or email drvisetta@gmail.com. Courtyard Marriott 10320 West Olympic Boulevard in Los Angeles
MiracleFold Laundry Folder Clothes Folder T-Shirts Pants Towels Organizer Fast Easy and Fun Time Saver *Folds shirts and garments evenly & uniformly in just 5 seconds – in 5 quick & easy steps! *Saves so many hours in folding time & lets you spend more time doing the things you love! *Will turn your closets and drawers into a MIRACLE of organization! *So much fun & easy to use, even your kids and spouse will be happy to join the action! *Works on any shirt and garment, and takes up close to ZERO storage space!
Acting Kids Consultants Teach Parents the Hollywood 101 & Show What You Really Need to Know
Join the La Playa School’s Annual Benefit at the Newly Remodeled Manhattan Country Club
Keep Sports Bags Clean The Klitch is a footwear clip that allows you to secure any pair of extra sneakers to the outside of your bag. This avoids getting the inside of your bag dirty, smelly, and full. The Klitch can be used for any type of footwear up to 10 pounds. People can stop tying their laces in difficult knots when the Klitch can be secured and attached to your footwear and bag in less than 5 seconds. Great for travel, frees up your hands, saves space in your backpack or gym bag, airs out your shoes between wear, prevents dirt on shoes from getting inside of your bag, enables you to wear other shoes before and after your workout, and are great for organizing and storing footwear at home or on the road.
Passport to Italy Celebration & Italian Wine Pairing Dinner at Whole Foods Tarzana Enjoy a fun afternoon filled with delicious Italian food and product samples in each department, prize giveaways, live music and more! And don’t forget to RSVP for the ‘Passport to Italy’ Wine Pairing Dinner in the evening featuring Vietti wines from 6-8pm, $40 per person. For more details or to RSVP for the dinner, email sptrz-marketing@wholefoods.com www.facebook.com/WholeFoodsTarzana/events
Free Food: Healthy Conscious Samples at the “Raising Healthy Kids” Parent Ed Session Thursday, March 21stat 6:30pm www.kidsla.org/perpend/parent-calendar.html
Secondipity.com A selling portal perfect for bigger ticket items like TVs. Best part? With every item you sell, they’ll make a donation to a classroom in need.
Babies Grow. Families Flourish. Portraits are Forever Reyna Zack Photography has gotten a makeover – Check out the newly designed website! Reyna specializes in photographing children, babies, and families. Her extraordinary patience, creativity, and attention to detail make for the kind of photos you want to display and keep forever. Mention Jen’s List for a discount on prints and products!
Weighted women’s active wear that moves with your body, looks slimming, adds resistance training, and boosts your fat burning potential W8FIT is weighted women’s active wear that moves with a woman’s body, looks slimming, and adds resistance training. Each item has specially designed pockets that hold W8FIT weights. Whether it’s hitting the gym, running, dancing, playing sports, grocery shopping, or exploring the outdoors, W8FIT keeps you fit and in style.
10 Surprising Foods You Can Freeze Who knew? Eggs, milk, nuts, herbs, real maple syrup, tomato paste, more. http://stilltasty.com/articles/view/33
Mutli-Family Baby/Toddler Garage Sale along with lemonade stand for charity Sunday March 17th from 9am -12pm All baby/ children stuff from never worn name brands like pedipeds, mish mish, Calvin Klein to gently used boppies, musical toys. Along with a lemonade stand run by kids with all proceeds of the stand going to the Red Cross. 12246 Hesby Street in Valley Village(off Laurel Canyon) Email jlksnoopy@yahoo.com for more info.
Passover Yizkor Service – 7thDay of Pesach Friday, March 29th at 5:15pm With Rabbi Cantor Alison & Cantorial Soloist Mark Britowich. It is Jewish custom to honor the memory of the departed in our families, not only in private but within the synagogue community. If you wish to have the names of the deceased family members or friends read during the Memorial Service, fill out the form at www.templejudea.com. Temple Judea 5429 Lindley Avenue in Tarzana (818) 758-3800
Free Screening of PBS “Sid the Science Kid: The Movie” Wednesday, March 20that 10am at TCL Chinese Theatre Families are invited to a 75-minute movie premiere following Sid and his friend Gabriela on their adventure in The Super Ultimate Science Museum. This premiere is free and open to the public, however tickets may only be obtained by registering at: http://pbssocalsidmovie.eventbrite.com. Parking is $2 with event validation in the Hollywood & Highland parking structure off of Hollywood Blvd & Orange Drive. www.pbssocalsidmovie.eventbrite.com/
Understanding emotions and behavior – your kids’ and yours From separation anxiety to dealing with death, from potty training to disciplining, from body dysmorphic disorder to dealing with divorce, from PPD to PTSD, from tolerance to teaching about sex, and much more. Valuable page of links, about 80 articles. Each page has a button to LISTEN to the article (mechanically read with words highlighted on the page as you hear them). http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/#cat165
Thursday, April 18that 5pm
Meet MUSE School Tuesday, April 16thfrom 5:30-7pm Lodge at MUSE School – Learn about all things MUSE- from the early education program to Middle School. The evening will include conversation and presentation hosted by current MUSE students, families, administrators and teachers. All prospective parents are encouraged to attend and tell a friend! RSVP to Trudy at tperry@museschool.org.
10 optical illusions to amaze and astound Give it 2-1/2 minutes. You may have seen some of these before… stay thru to the last one! http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/02/25/new-optical-illusions.aspx
Handyman Lead Referred by Jens List member luvtohearthesound1@sbcglobal.net “John is a fantastic and reliable handyman with a wide variety of skills as he has worked in a number of construction related fields (panting, carpentry, concrete, etc.) and will let you know if a job is outside of his scope (ie: no electrical). He will give you a free estimate for your project and no project is too small. John charges $25 per hour with a 2 hour minimum so get those “honey do” lists ready to go. Call (818) 399.6892.”
Umami? Green goddess dressing and classic Caesar both have anchovies as a necessary “umami” ingredient, providing savory/meaty flavor depth without being fishy. A home chef recommends the rich red anchovies that come in a jar in a cooler at Costco, about $5 and best used within a month or 2. Spaghetti Aioli With Anchovies & Garlic, 2 versions. Good opportunity to use ww pasta. http://www.food.com/recipe/spaghetti-aioli-with-anchovies-garlic-spaghetti-aglio-e-o-289520 http://theitaliandish.blogspot.com/2008/06/umami-and-italian-nonna.html. The science of umami. Cooking with umami. Suggestions include adding to meat loaf, soup, meat marinades, stew, omelet/frittata, more. Other foods that have the glutamate amino acid: aged cheese, cured meats, soy, red wine, mushrooms, black olives, balsamic vinegar, garlic. Some of your most successful dishes have had umami ingredients, yes? http://www.thecitycook.com/cooking/advice/general/000058
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