YOU HANDLE THE DAY-TO-DAY. LET THEM WORRY ABOUT THE “WHAT IFS” Every day you agonize over your kids’ school, friends, and health. Let Tatiyants Law handle the ‘what ifs’. Sona A. Tatiyants is an accomplished attorney and a mom of two, who works with families to create estate plans that protect their kids. Sona understands the needs of busy families and accommodates by working with them in person, via Skype, phone or email. To help you get started, contact Sona for a FREE Estate Planning Audit (a $500 value) to examine your family’s needs and goals. And if you decide to move forward, she will offer 10% off all estate planning packages. To see what other parents like you say about Sona, visit http://bit.ly/XUU6N8. Or contact Sona at 818-956-9200 or info@tatiyantslaw.com.
Today in History The “unsinkable” RMS Titanic departs on it’s maiden voyage from Southampton, England. (1912) The first professional golf tournament was held. (1916) Do you love animals? The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was established on this date in 1866. National Sibling Day National Farm Animal Day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=365 www.history.com/this-day-in-history
Mama & me (& the whole family) portraits Sunday, April 21st A beautiful family portrait makes for a wonderful Mother’s Day gift and is also a great piece of family history. Orit Harpaz [photographer] is doing mini sessions (45 min.) at Griffith Park. More info and how to book your session at http://play-losangeles.com/portrait-days/. See Orit’s work at http://www.oritharpaz.com/.
I had the best experience at Westside Tile and Stone, Inc. and wanted to share “I randomly wondered into this 9300 square foot award winning showroom last summer to find an entire team of experienced in-house designers that were willing to help me find what I needed. They represent 250+ different suppliers of exquisite tile and stone materials. They have earned a reputation for its vast selection, superb customer service, and technical knowledge. They can turn even the smallest bathrooms/kitchens into marvelous creations. The store has all setting materials and tools needed for all types of installations; commercial or residential, as well as an extensive list of licensed contractors that have been working with them for 15+ years. I HIGHLY recommend!” ~Jen Levinson
Michelle Schwartz at The Agency “My wife and I recently closed on a home in the Dona’s of Studio City after months and months of searching. We just wanted to let you know how incredible our experience with Michelle Schwartz, our realtor, has been through the entire process. She has been able to “manage” us, which wasn’t easy, as well as invest a ton of time (including weekends and many nights) into negotiating on our behalf. We look forward to working with her in the future, and would recommend her to anyone we know selling or buying…she is simply put, “the best”!” – Romy (and Ashley) Mehlman For more information about buying or selling a home, contact Michelle at mschwartz@theagencyre.com or 310-800-0408. DRE# 1889141
Even If You Have Refinanced Last Year, You Might Be Able To Lower Your Rate Even More, At No Cost For your purchase or refinance, taking advantage of these incredible low rates, you need to call Richard Shuben of The Shuben Group. In most cases your loan will COST YOU NOTHING and he will make a donation to the school or charity of your choice when escrow closes! Richard has been a mortgage broker as well as an attorney for 18 years. He can do loans anywhere in California. When experience and integrity matter, you can rely on Richard. Call now to find out how much you’ll save! (818)883-9473
Get ready to shop for Mother’s Day, Graduation & Summer Friday, April 12th from 7:30am-4:30pm Toss Beach/Pool bags, Bedding, Maddie Luxe, Hostess Gifts to go, Strut this workout wear, Discounted prices on Butter & Wild Fox for girls, Curio & Kind & designer jeans, Meant 2 be presents Malibu Sugar, sundresses & bathing suits for girls, Creatively Elegant stationary, Blush boutique features Veronica M. dresses, Bird & Vine for women, Bed Head Pjs for kids and women, Amanda Jordyn Designs, Case Kraze, Thirty-One Gifts, Meant 2 Be, Gourmet Blends, Treasured Accessory, Soy Candles, Kelly Teegarden Organics, Amy Smith jewelry, Freeloader, Great packages on blow dry’s from Salon Nuvuu and more. 20% of all proceeds are donated to the Round Meadow PFA. 5151 Round Meadow Rd. in Hidden Hills, 91302
Sherman Oaks CES in Tarzana needs your help They are one of 30 schools nationwide competing in “NBC’s SMASH Make A Musical”. The first 5 schools with the highest votes wins a grant from Lowe’s to revamp their auditorium!…and they are in 6th place by a few hundred votes. They need your help. Please visit www.makeamusical.org, then click on VOTE NOW and vote for them, so that they are back in the running. One second of your time will change many students’ lives forever. Voting ends tonight at 8:59pm.
Elite Fitness Plus Friends and Family Day Saturday, April 13th from 7:30-11:30am I LOVE this gym! Come to the open house & you will see the entire Elite Fitness Plus team as you’ve never seen them before! Come for exciting games, stretching, foam rolling, chest toss, and exclusive prizes. All of the programs will be open and available. Meet the coaches, try all or part of a Kinesis, e-FIIT or Krav Maga class, tour the facility, enjoy a smoothie and more. Staff will be on hand dedicated to answering questions, giving demonstrations and making sure everyone gets the full Elite Fitness Plus experience. Putting competition & golf analysis too! 805-494-4279
Party 101: The Valley’s Own Mitzvah, Wedding and Party Expo Sunday, April 14th from 11am-3pm at the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center A FREE community event for anyone planning an event in the Ventura County, San Fernando Valley or Los Angeles areas. Register for free admission at at www.ilanramondayschool.com and click on “Party 101” under the Quick Links section. Admission at the door is $3. All proceeds benefit Ilan Ramon Day School in Agoura. For info, contact party101bbme@gmail.com.
Win Tickets To Ride Aboard Thomas the Tank Engine Friday, April 19th at 2:40pm Agoura Hills Mom is giving away tickets to the Day Out With Thomas event at Fillmore & Western Railway. It’s a wonderful event for little Thomas fans, featuring train rides, activities, and yummy snacks. Taking entries until Thursday, April 11th at 11:59pm. http://www.agourahillsmom.com/2013/04/a-day-out-with-thomas-is-a-lovely-day-indeed/
Your baby from birth to 6 months
Spring is here…time for flip flops Select from an array of colorful designs of flip flops. Create your own Flippie Slippie by choosing a flip flop and yarn color for a fuzzy flip flop to wear after the bath or by the pool. Available in toddlers, girls and ladies sizes! Wholesale is available also for stores, gift shops, boutiques. Ideal for cheerleading and gymnastic teams! DBD Designs is available also available to be a vendor at your fundraiser also! You can find the Packit Lunch and Wine Coolers on their website also!
Girls in Power & the Thousand Oaks Youth Commission 1st Annual Girls in Power Give the Gift Gala to benefit the GIP Program and Workshops April 12th at the Senior Goebel Center in Thousand Oaks, beginning at 4:30pm with workshops for kids age 8-16 and an Auction. The main event starts at 6pm. Includes a fashion show, 2 comedians, auction, dinner, 2 Sets by local musician Shevy Smith, and the Premiere of the GIP Theme Song, Silent No More, performed by an all girls’ choir led by Rick Logan. Tickets are 100% tax deductible & paid to the GIP Foundation. The Girls in Power Programs & Workshops help young girls/women find their self-value, manage relationships, crush self-limiting beliefs, and have more joy in their lives. Tix & more info at http://gala.giprevolution.com.
Puj Pronounced “pudge”, they create solutions for parents. Their purpose is to make your life easier by simplifying parenthood. Parenting is rewarding but challenging at the same time. If they can eliminate some of the hassle from your life and give you a little more time to be with your baby, their efforts have been successful. Everything they do is to help you enjoy the special experience of parenting while it lasts.
Paper Blooms: 25 Extraordinary Flowers to Make for Weddings, Celebrations & More Make a garden of paper flowers bloom with more than 25 sophisticated patterns designed by Jeffery Rudell, whose work has appeared everywhere from Tiffany & Co. and The New York Botanical Garden to Good Housekeeping magazine. Follow the gorgeous step-by-step photos & simply cut, fold, and crumple to create these extraordinary blossoms, which feature a variety of papers such as tissue, vellum, and glassine. These easy-to-do projects are perfect for weddings, holidays, and other celebrations, and make great centerpieces, garlands, bouquets, card decorations, and more.
Piyo Piyo baby products They have their own unique designs developed, researched and certified by teams of fashion designers and engineers. The quality of their products speaks for itself and reassures consumers that they want what is best for their children.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder What is it? Descriptions of autistic disorder, Aspergers syndrome, Rett syndrome, pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS). Page includes a detailed 14-minute video including info from the DSM-IV, characteristics/symptoms, identifying areas of need, much more. http://spectrumsmagazine.com/what-is-asd/
CHIME K-8 Carnival: California Adventure Sat., April 13th from 11am-4pm A 25 ft tall Ferris Wheel, Huge Silent Auction, Live Entertainment, Games and Prizes, Craft Booths, Temporary Tattoos, Face Painting, Sports Activities, Cake Walk, Inflatable Obstacle Course, Affordable Burgers, Pizza, Tacos, Cotton Candy, a Sweet Shoppe and more! The Silent Auction will include over 150 baskets offering travel destinations, luxury items, popular children’s toys & party packages, just to name a few. Live entertainment by CHIME’s own “Parent Vibe” band and performances by CHIME students. Entrance is $7 (presale tix just $5!)! Silent auction bidding available at www.BiddingForGood.com/CHIMECharterAuction. 19722 Collier Street in WH, 91364 818.346-5100
Childcare Lead Referred by Jens List member carofrat@yahoo.com “I am highly recommending Maria Roca Daycare and Preschool. My daughter used to go back in 2008, and my son is currently going. They both love it, and love her. She is located near the crossing of Vanowen and Wilbur in Reseda. All food is homemade every day including baby food. Every day is filled with wonderful arts & crafts, reading, writing, dance, singing, to just name a few. If you are prospecting new places, make sure you go check her out. Her phone is 818-344-1130.”
Don’t know where to find local farmers’ markets? Map of locations, addresses, days and times for finding fresh produce from local vendors from Calabasas, east to Arcadia, and south to PVE and Long Beach. http://calabasas.patch.com/articles/go-green-and-buy-your-produce-at-a-farmers-market-e3f7fb20
Your Jr. Chef can make homemade whole wheat pitas Pretty straight forward. Requires mixer with dough hook, rolling pin and counter space (or table surface or extra cutting boards for rising). Mix bubbly yeast/water with flours/salt. Divide dough into 8 balls (med. pita), roll 1/4″ thick, let rest and bake. Watch them puff in the first 5 minutes! Use as a sandwich with lunch meat, leftover chicken (salad), pb&j, leftover roasted veggies; for dipping into hummus, spreading with tapenade; for dessert warmed and covered with honey/cinnamon/sugar; unlimited imaginative possibilities. Parental supervision. http://food52.com/blog/5545-whole-wheat-pitas-made-at-home
Sat., April 21st and Sun., April 22nd Call 818-999-1533 for more info.
Nature lovers in your house? Right now there’s an unusually prolific bloom of Joshua trees in the Mojave area, a good destination for a few hours’ drive. Good info on Joshua tree reproduction (exclusive symbiotic relationship between Yucca moth and Joshua trees) with pictures. http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/220599-nature-joshua-trees-full-bloom.html https://www.facebook.com/pages/Joshua-Tree-National-Park/156333227733111 About the “Dr. Seuss Tree” from The Lorax. http://www.nps.gov/jotr/naturescience/jtrees.htm For kids – become a WebRanger, special trail at Joshua Tree for kids, story download about a special Joshua tree, Lily. http://www.nps.gov/jotr/forkids/index.htm
Curious about meteor showers? Meteor showers can create meteorites. Smithsonian Nat’l Museum of Nat. Hist. info page on types, falls, composition, how to test for, books. http://mineralsciences.si.edu/collections/meteorites.htm In-depth info good for a school report on the above + meteorite types/classification, meteorite ID, what are they worth, impactites, iron meteorites, stone meteorites, stony-iron meteorites, how to start a collection, more. http://geology.com/meteorites/ Pictures of meteorites and non-meteorites with explanations. http://www.star-bits.com/ID.htm More detailed info (with abundant links) for a school report. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meteorite
My Stuff Bags Foundation Seeks Unique Vendors for 4th Annual Chic Stuff Boutique & Luncheon Wednesday, May 29th from 10am-3pm at the Luxe Hotel Sunset in Brentwood They are looking for vendors with unique items to provide the chic ladies a special shopping experience. Contact Diann at dneill@mystuffbags.org or Emily at eappleby@mystuffbags.org & provide them with a description & pictures of your merchandise. The My Stuff Bags Foundation provides duffels filled with new belongings for children entering foster care.
Parents have similar needs, but each family, and each child is unique. Finding someone you can trust in your home, and finding the right nanny who will have a positive influence on your children is no easy task. When you work with The Mc Nanny Agency, you will work with parents who understand you and your needs. To start your search, call 818-232-7688 or use the online family application form. Mention Jens List & receive a special discount.
Earth Day Celebration, Free Family Event Saturday April 13th from 2pm-5pm at the Las Virgenes Creek site on Agoura Rd. in Calabasas Over 50 exhibitors from all over LA County will be participating in the event to help participants take actions that will save them money through efficiency while protecting our planet. The festival will have numerous children’s activities to teach kids about the environment while they have fun. It was created to be a day of education, celebration, and action for the natural world in which we live. On April 22, 1970, Earth Day marked the beginning of the modern environmental movement. Calabasas Earth Day/Green Expo sets a clear example for people and businesses how simple lifestyle changes can make a difference.
All The Awake Animals Are Almost Asleep By Crescent Dragonwagon Tuesday, April 23rd For ages 2-5. It’s time to doze, it’s time for bed… “but I’m not sleepy,” says a boy to his mom. In this lyrical ABC animal book a mom tells her son about how all the awake animals are getting sleepy. Project: A bear, a dog, a zebra, maybe even a cat, a turtle, or a bird. Put ’em in your “soap-to-go” creation. They’ll help get you clean and ready for bed! ZZZZzzzz… $20 for non-members/$15 for members
Named by KidsLA Magazine as one of the best places for babies and children to learn to rock! Special: Try a $10 demo class that includes a CD! New classes: Sherman Oaks (Next to The Playroom) – Wednesdays at 9:30am and 10:30am and Sundays at 9:45am and 10:40am. Email info@rockstarsintraining.com to enroll or save spot in a demo! Also, available for private classes, Mommy and Me groups and b-day parties!
Window Safety Week
West Valley Public Library Preschool Activities Libraries: Encino-Tarzana, Platt, Mid-Valley Regional, West Valley Regional. Arts and Crafts, Storytimes, Family Activities, more through the end of May. http://www.lapl.org/whats-on/calendar
Kids Music Concert Saturday April 13th from 9am-12:30pm Get a sneak peek at the NEW ‘backyard’ playground. They will be having a Baila Baila music concert from 10-10:45am. Tickets are $20. Call 310.339.7452 to reserve your ticket. Space is limited to 35 children. 13323 Ventura Blvd. in Sherman Oaks
Spring Fling Boutique Sun. April 14th from 1-4pm Spend the day in beautiful Palos Verdes, enjoy an English-style tea and great shopping at the Spring Fling Boutique, sponsored by Congregation Ner Tamid of South Bay Sisterhood. Great vendors and free admission! Bring your unwanted gold pieces and sell them on-the-spot. 5721 Crestridge Rd. in Rancho Palos Verdes
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