Are you or someone you love Whether your loss was caused by a death of a loved one, divorce, a job, end of a relationship, or any other sudden change in life and lifestyle, Leslie Gelfand, a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist®, can help you go from STUCK to rediscovering your joy with a program that is specifically designed to guide you through a series of actions that help you complete the pain cycle associated with the feelings of loss and allow you to THRIVE again in your life.
Today in History * National Humor Month * International Guitar Month * Keep America Beautiful Month * Lawn and Garden Month * National Poetry Month * National Pecan Month * National Welding Month * Records and Information Management Month * Stress Awareness Month * Sexual Assault Awareness Month Library Week Read a Road Map Week April Fool’s Day Dyngus Day International Fun at Work Day International Tatting Day Oliver Pollack invents the dollar sign $ (1778) Dexter Mason Ferry and partners found Gardener, Ferry & Church Seed Company, now called Ferrry-Morse, the oldest seed company in America (1856) Daytime soap opera General Hospital first airs on ABC (1963)
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. DEVELOPMENTAL Skill Definition, SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL: bonding, building relationships, appreciating differences, self-esteem, self-expression, responsibility, self-reliance, resourcefulness. THE CRITICAL WINDOW during which the circuits of the brain are being most heavily wired for “Social/Emotional: Social Attachment” development is birth to 18 months. The more opportunity children have for positive social attachment experiences during this critical period, 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 Some “SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL: SOCIAL ATTACHMENT” tidbits: * TAKE CARE OF Baby’s needs immediately – respond to his cries, feed him when he’s hungry and change his diaper when he’s dirty. This way you help him trust, feel safe and be confident. As he gets older, feeling secure encourages him to try new things. * BE CONSISTENT so she knows what to expect. * CONTRARY TO one old-fashioned belief, taking care of Baby’s needs immediately WILL NOT spoil him!” * TO BECOME “SPOILED,” a child has to have the intellectual capacity to manipulate or maneuver, closer to kindergarten age. Some professionals prefer the terms “overindulged” or “overprotected.” “Spoiled” children are emotionally insecure about themselves. Next week — “Social/Emotional: Social Attachment, Pt. 5 Comment to msmarm@roadrunner.com
Home Video Transfer Service We did ALL of ours and it is amazing! Oliver is wonderful to work with and very professional. Your aging VHS, MiniDV, Hi8 tapes will look fantastic once Imagine Video Services has transferred your precious home videos & films to perfect DVD’s. Order digital files to store on a Flash Drive for safe keeping, and watch them in 20 Years. Special Jen’s List pricing through April 22nd. Trusted by families like yours for over 10 Years! Fast 2 day service, and Free pickup & delivery. Check www.imaginevideo.net/jl.html for all the details. Call Oliver Monroe at (310) 256-7299 for more info.
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Hair LOSS? Viviscal can help you! Viviscal is a clinically proven, natural, over the counter, dietary supplement that can help stop hair loss and re-grow your hair. Right now they are offering a one year supply of Viviscal for FREE, almost a $600 value. They would like to invite you and a friend to a welcome meeting to sign up for our exclusive 6 month program. They guarantee that you will re-grow your hair and it will be thicker, and healthier than before. Contact coleen@2hproductions.com.
Beautiful Slipcovers & Reupholstery – Free In-Home Consultations I have had the pleasure of doing business with Fabrics Up Front a couple times now and they are beyond WONDERFUL! Are you looking to update your living room or any of the rooms in your home? Fabrics Up Front offers Slipcovers and Reupholstery at GREAT prices. Slipcover your 7-8 ft couch for $499 or Reupholster your 7–8 ft couch for $599 – Including Fabric! Are kids, pets and all their buddies making your home look more “lived in” than you’d like? Fabrics Up Front has 1000’s of fabrics to choose from and many stain resistant and washable! Call (818) 780-8051 for more information.
Newest Innovative Hemorrhoid Surgery Without Cutting – Stop Suffering in Silence Doctor Rosenfeld is a Proctologist who specializes in hemorrhoids and can alleviate your problems in his office painlessly without surgery. Butt, when necessary, he performs a revolutionary hemorrhoid surgery WITHOUT cutting for a quick recovery. Cancer causes similar symptoms so get anal about your health. If you have tushy problems, let Dr. Rosenfeld get to the bottom of it. He is a great doctor and a Jen’s List member’s husband! 805-579-8972
Mom’s, are you struggling to get your kids to eat their fruit and veggies? Not anymore… A recent Cornell University Study showed that pairing cartoon stickers with fruit is an effective way to encourage healthy choices among children. So try giving your little ones My Fruity Faces; the naturally flavored, zero calorie, gluten-free, edible stickers for fresh fruit and veggies! Kids put My Fruity Faces on fruit and veggies to make their healthy snacks more fun, tasty and exciting. The stickers dissolve instantly in your mouth. My Fruity Faces feature the beloved Nickelodeon characters from SpongeBob Square pants and Dora the Explorer. So go ahead… Let them play with their food!
Great Dental Office in Woodland Hills Dori Dental Arts treats everyone, from little kids to seniors, for check-ups, cleanings, esthetics, implants & all other types of dentistry. They are a husband & wife team & have 2 boys themselves (8 & 5). We suggest you check out their website and see Alon’s sculptures and paintings -he is an artist (which is a great quality in your dentist). And if you need a root canal, Melissa is the specialist you want to see! Right now they have new patient specials! If you are looking for a better dental experience, call 818.346.2000, check Yelp, or visit www.doridentalarts.com.
Full vaccine schedule safe for kids, no link to autism http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/03/29/vaccine-schedule-autism/2026617/
Party Help: This Time You Enjoy the Party!
Can you still eat that, or should you throw it out?
Kid-Powered Water Play at The Autry Farmers Market Saturday, April 6th from 8am-1pm The Autry is bringing even MORE fun to The Autry Farmers Market. Bring the kids down for fresh local food, kid-powered water play on the lawn from PumpandSplash.com and good ol’ fashioned California history. What a great way to kick off the weekend!
The Studio-A Place For Balance… Pilates, Barre classes, Dance, Cardio…Fun It is an unique boutique fitness and dance center in Woodland Hills is intended to promote healthy living. The comfortable and casual environment provides a perfect place to escape the daily noise of a busy life. Stop by to tour the space or sign up for classes. They offer Pilates, Yoga, Dance Conditioning, Nutrition Counseling and our classes cover all age ranges! 1st class is FREE! http://thestudioforbalance.com/
Your Closets, Your Clutter, and Your Cognitions
Little Ninjas Karate in Woodland Hills A high energy, fun program, using positive re-enforcement to teach children Martial Arts, ages 3-6. This facility is truly amazing! All of my boys have been thru the program. Run by Sensei Linda Vogel, it teaches self-confidence, focusing, listening & self-control while developing large motor skills, balance & coordination. They even have a toddler room for younger siblings to play while older children take classes. The birthday parties are awesome too-Run by Certified Black Belt Instructors, in the 10,000 square ft. facility & entertainment including Karate, Gymnastics, Games, Rope Climbing & Music. Gift Certificates are available! (818) 719-0205
Build Cool Robots Now your child can learn robotics, computer programming, and mechanical engineering by playing with some of the coolest toys on the planet. http://buildcoolrobots.com/index.php
PLEASE HELP Operation Skid Row!! This grass-roots, organically grown group of people are dedicated individuals who support people on Skid Row by offering “hand-to-hand” donations of tents, tarps, blankets, food, water, clothes and anything else they can get our hands on! Their overall mission is to help those who need it, and let them know they care. Sometimes that does not include a donation, sometimes they just need someone to “hear” them, and listen. For more info, email operationskidrow@mindpring.com or visit the Facebook Page: Operation Skid Row.
Checklist for your home emergency preparedness kit Minimum items: 1 gal water/person/day, non-perishable food, first aid kit, medications. Listed are15 items your kit should contain, and 21 more items considering children and pets. After the 1994 Northridge quake, survivors said they most needed sneakers, flashlight, spare glasses. Customize an emergency preparedness list for your family, and get started assembling your kit today. http://preparesocal.org/tips-tools/get-a-kit/
Free Antiques Appraisal at the Santa Clarita Swap Meet April 7th Bring in your antiques the first Sunday of every month and have them appraised for free by our expert appraisers. With hundreds of vendors swapping each week, you’ll also have access to unique gifts and special bargains. Find collectibles, new merchandise, clothing, fresh produce and beautiful plants for your garden…all at a discounted price. Listen to live music and enjoy delicious food in a family-friendly atmosphere. Visit the Santa Clarita Swap Meet…celebrating 50 years!
Toddler “Exploring Nature” at the Skirball Tues. April 16th from 10:30am-12 noon Enjoy music, movement, storytelling, art making, gallery explorations, and a healthy, delicious snack for you and your toddler, 30-47 months. Fee includes admission to Noah’s Ark immediately after class. Limited space; advance registration required. http://www.skirball.org/programs/for-families/toddler-classes
Clean out those drawers, closets and garages to help earn money for Topeka Drive Elementary in Northridge Saturday, April 6th from 8am-2pm Just bring your gently used items to help earn money for the PTA! Visitwww.topekadrive.com for a complete list of acceptable items to donate. THE MORE YOU GIVE, THE MORE THEY EARN! Topeka Charter SAS 9815 Topeka Drive in Northridge, 91324
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.
Organizer Lead in LA and the South Bay Recommended by Jens List member debbie@freshbrothers.com “5 years after starting a business, having 2 kids, 3 dogs and after inheriting a house full of items from my husband’s deceased mom, we had some “reshaping” to do. She charges an avg. of $250 per day, which is really low for this type of business. She says it takes about 8-10 hours to typically tackle a project and finish it, but depends on your own situation. She’s bright, very personable, energetic and helpful. And being green, recycling, donating and buying needed items like bins, baskets, etc. as cheap as possible. Email Clear this Clutter at lauriebates13@gmail.com or call 760-889-4399.” http://www.yelp.com/biz/clear-the-clutter-hermosa-beach#query:clear%20this%20clutter
Study Piano – Guitar – Voice in the privacy of your home Classical – Pop – Jazz Private Music Study Energetic Teacher Piano – Guitar – Voice Classical – Pop – Jazz Original Composition and Performance Encouraged. Contact Ms. Cathleen at conpassionemusic@earthlink.net.
LA’s Favorite Night Farmers Market is back The Yamashiro Farmers Market kicks off it’s 4th season Thursday April 4th from 5pm to 9pm. Bring the whole family and enjoy local food, live music, art, outdoor bar, and the best views of L.A. at night. http://lacityfarm.com/our-markets/yamashiro/
Tickets for Sale 5 tickets available for Beauty and the Beast at the Pantages Theater Wednesday, April 3rd at 7:30pm Seats are in the orchestra Right Center row Z seats 201-205, $88 each. Would be willing to sell 4 or 5 for best offer. Email stephncohen@gmail.com. AND (1) Coachella Tix – Weekend One $450 Or Best Offer April 12-14 2013. please contact Christina at 310.614.6683 or info@sleepersgourmet.com.
Former Professional Pitcher Available For Lessons One-On-One Or As A Group All Ages–Learn the basic mechanics of your pitching motion, then concentrate on grips and pitch location. Improve control and put less pressure on your valuable arm! Throw more strikes and have more fun! Learn sinkers, sliders, circle change, curve balls and much more. Contact Tim Plodinec at (818)888-1336.
UNLOCKING YOUR STORY – Spring Writing Workshop Uncover, Develop and Write Your Personal Story Friday mornings, April 5th-June 7th from 10am0in (Woodland Hills) This 10-week workshop is designed to explore the life experiences that have shaped and defined you. Using a variety of creative exercises and practical techniques, you’ll find the *spark* to unleash the stories that reflect the uniqueness of your personal journey. Instructor Karin Gutman has been working closely with writers for over 10 years and often works with deeply personal material. She also teaches at UCLA Extension Writers’ Program and coaches writers privately. For full details, visit www.unlockingyourstory.com or email Karin at karin@spiritofstory.com.
Sing, dance and play instruments Come learn to play and jam with them! Slaymaker Music Studios, the premiere music studio for early childhood and adult music instruction is offering one free private or group class along with one full month of 1/2 price tuition! Private/group lessons are offered in: -Ukulele -Piano -Violin -Guitar -Bass -Recorder Or Try Our Early Childhood Classes! “Tiny Jammers” ages 2-4 “Musical Explorations” ages 4-6 “Village Uke’sters” ages 6-8 Call (610) 406-7664 or email TheSlaymakerMusic@gmail.com. https://sites.google.com/site/slaymakermusicstudio
Estate Planning Consultant and Corporate Consultant Protect your family assets with a Revocable Living Trust and all applicable documents at an affordable price. Will meet you to fit your schedule. Weekends and evenings OK. Formation of your business entity, Corporation, LLC, LP or a Fictitious Business Name Statement – whatever you need. Call (818) 970-8512 for more info.
Dog Boarding/ Day Care Treated like part of the family. Reasonable Rates/Long Term Discounts. Experience over 20 years. In home. Cage Free Environment. Feeding/TLC. Exercise- Dog Walks/Swimming. Home and Yard Security- with both kids and dogs. Tummy Rubs and Ear Scratches. Access to a 24hr veterinarian. Call Susan at 818-773–8378.
Your Jr. Chef can make brown rice pilaf Delicious. Easy. Sauté onion/garlic, add rice, add broth, cook and serve. http://www.food.com/recipe/brown-rice-pilaf-165739 This version cooks the rice separately from the vegetable/egg/slivered almond mix-ins, then combines. http://christmas.food.com/recipe/brown-rice-mushroom-pilaf-215712 Serves a crowd. Combines brown rice, wheat berries, onion and thyme (opt: mushrooms, celery, carrots, parsley, froz peas, bell pepper). http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1650,148174-247195,00.html Bacon stars in this baked recipe which includes onion, celery, wine, slivered almonds. http://www.cooks.com/rec/doc/0,1950,153177-235197,00.html Here’s a simple combo of brown rice/broken-up, toasted, thin ww spaghetti (veg optional). Breaking up the spaghetti is fun. http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/food/recipes/brown-rice-pilaf/ Parental supervision.
Notary that gets around town Reasonable, Fast and Accurate. Experienced, Licensed, Punctual and well versed in Loan Packages. Call Michael at 818-620-1754.
No Problem Mac Have you’ve ever stared at your Mac, iPad or iPhone and felt confused, frustrated or helpless? They provide fast, friendly support, service, and training to those with little or no computer experience. And they come direct to your home or business. Visit www.noproblemmac.comor read Mac Tips and Tricks blog at http://www.noproblemmac.com/blog/. Ask for references. $70 per hour. Jen’s List members get one free month of 24/7 phone support! Call John at 310-621-5679. |
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