Friday April 19 2013









Get Cash for your old Lululemon
Clothing & Accessories


They work like “We Buy Gold” – send them your LULULEMON, no matter the condition, and they email you an offer. If you accept it, they send you $$ or a Lululemon gift card. If not, they ship your goods back to you.
It’s like found money!
Many Jen’s List readers, including Yvonne K in
Woodland Hills and Lindsay S in Calabasas,
have been extremely satisfied.
Contact Webuylulu@earthlink.net for details,
or you can mail your items
with a clear return address and contact info, to:


WE BUY LULU


PO Box 130881


Carlsbad, Ca 92013


 


 


Today in History


National Garlic Day


www.history.com/this-day-in-history


 


 


Do you have a closet full of clothes but nothing to wear?


Stylist Robin Saperstein, founder of High Heel in a Haystack can help. Tired of reaching for the same old thing week after week? Do you hate to shop? Wish you had more options for work or play dates? Robin has been working in the fashion industry for over a decade. Allow Robin to help you find your inner stylish self and feel more confident! Contact Robin at 323.533.4111 or robin@highheelinahaystack.com.


www.highheelinahaystack.com


 


 


You Handle the Day-To-Day, Let Them Worry About The “What If’s”


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.


 


 


Dancinerate ™ Burn With The Beat DVD and Digital Downloads


Ilyse Baker, CEO & Founder of Dancinerate has a special offer for all Jen’s List Readers! Interested yet? Keep reading…Ilyse knows how to make fitness fun instead of a tedious chore. It can work for beginners & more advanced fitness levels. Dancinerate includes 2 complete workouts along with a warm-up & cool-down. Dancinerate is a fun way to get fit! Special offer NOW:$5 off + free shipping on the DVD or Digital Downloads. Offer lasts until April 21st.


 


 


Try a FREE Super Soccer Stars Class


Sunday, April 28th


Free Demo Day! Super Soccer Stars teaches soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive and educational environment. Through their age-specific curriculum, we use soccer to nurture, build self-confidence and develop teamwork.


1pm – 2-3 year olds


1:45pm – 3-Young 4 year olds


2:35pm – Older 4-5 year olds


3:30pm – 5-7 year olds


Save your spot by calling 310.998.0010. La Brea Tar Pits, near the amphitheater.


www.supersoccerstars.com


 


 


Having A Party & Need Entertainment?


If you are having a party and need an Amazing Balloon Artists (seen at The Americana & The Grove), call Tiffany at Total Talent LLC. If you book by May 1st, receive $50 off your total. For more information or to book The Balloon Guy call Tiffany Levy at (818) 554-8652 or email tiffany@totaltalentsolution.com.


www.totaltalentsolution.com


 


 


Applying to College: What Every Applicant Needs To Know


Thursday, May 2nd at 7pm


TEAM TUTORS invites you to hear KATHRYN FAVARO speak about Applying to College: What Every Applicant Needs to Know. RSVP to carrie@teamtutors.com or 323-356-6160 Kathryn Favaro, well regarded private college consultant, has years of experience successfully guiding high school students and their families through the college process. Learn more about Kathryn at http://www.cacollegeprep.com. No charge.


806 North Camden Drive in Beverly Hills, 90210


www.teamtutors.com


 


 


SwimZip Swimwear


SwimZip is UV 50+ swimwear that makes putting on and taking off a wet sticky swimsuit a breeze! SwimZip has a full-length zipper down the front which makes it easy to put-on and take-off, and it comes as a two piece set so if you have a little one with diapers the changes are quick! SwimZip blocks 99% of the UVA and UVB cancer causing rays from your little one’s skin! You don’t have to worry about applying sunscreen where the SwimZip covers and kids can spend hours of fun in the sun sunburn free!


www.SwimZip.com


 


 


Spend a fun-filled weekend at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books


April 20th and 21st at USC


Get to know famous authors and celebrities, see culinary greats create their latest recipes, catch screenings and live music, enjoy cultural entertainment and much more.


http://events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks/


 


 


Jules Daycare


Their goal is to provide the highest quality care in a secure, nurturing and stimulating environment. They value health so we provide meals high in nutrients and we also cater to organic and gluten free needs. They offer the following activities: Learning Circle-Story Time-Arts & Crafts-Large Outdoor Play Yard-Movie Time-Birthday Parties-Homework help-Potty Training-CPR & First Aid CERT. Near Roscoe & Fallbrook. LIC#197418595. Accepting CCRC.


(818)719-0094


(818)518-8925


 


 


Noblo Umbrella Buddy


Invented by two moms to stop fly away beach umbrellas (and the injuries that can result from this), the Noblo is a simple to use beach umbrella anchor. Three easy steps: 1) Fill noblo with sand, 2) velcro to beach umbrella, and 3) relax at the beach. Noblo will take care of your beach umbrella.


www.thenoblo.com


 


 


Come celebrate GOOD LIFE 2013 Center Court at Westfield Culver City


Saturday, April 20th-Friday, April 26th


Spring/Summer Fashion Trend Show – Saturday, April 20th at 2pm & 3pm


Beauty Sessions, provided by appointment booking website MyTime.com –  Sunday, April 21st from 12pm-4pm


Fitness Demos, provided by appointment booking website MyTime.com – April 22nd-24th from 4pm-7pm


Plus Size Style Sessions – Thursday, April 26th from 6pm-9pm


http://www.westfield.com/culvercity/


 


 


4 General Admission Lawn tickets for Kid Rock at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre for Sale


Friday, July 26th


Asking $25 each (below face with all fees). Would sell them individually or all 4 for $100. Email lindsayutter@hotmail.com.


 


 


Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum 40th Anniversary Open House & Fund Drive


May 4th from 11am-5pm


It’s free! Come see showcases and theatrical presentations from the Academy; go on a guided tour and get a peek at a rehearsal; participate in theatre games like stage combat and juggling; Sneak Peak’ preview of the 2013 5 Repertory Season Plays at 3pm followed by an “Off The Grid” Comedy Improv Show. There’ll be food and beverage vendors and special One-Day ONLY season ticket offers!


http://www.theatricum.com


 


 


Reconnect to your Passion Workshop


Saturday, May 18th from 9:30am-12:30pm


Are you “Living on Purpose?” Does your life have Meaning? Is there Passion? Join the “Living on Purpose” Workshop series for Purpose, Passion, quality & effective Relationships, a fulfilling Career and more…What is Passion? Do you remember your life’s dreams? What motivates you to enjoy and succeed in life? Learn about Passion, re-discover your Dreams, explore what is important! Presented by Hanon Awad Rinke, MFT and Stuart Fried, MA. $45 in advance / $59 at the door.


818.577.1347


http://alifewithpurpose.com


 


 


West Hills Baseball Proudly Supports “For The Troops”


They are hoping to collect 100 Adult Baseball Gloves & 100 Baseballs to send over to the troops to bring a little bit of home to them. All donations are welcome, new or used. Used gloves will be cleaned, oiled, and restrung. All donations should be dropped off at the Snack Shack. For more information, contact eileen.youngerman@sbcglobal.net or check the website for more information.


www.westhillsbaseball.com


 


 


JBL Moving & Storage Inc. 
 
We used them for our big move in Aug. and were SUPER happy!!! As agents for Atlas Van Lines, they have served the Los Angeles community for over 25 years with an “A” rating from the BBB. JBL/Atlas specializes in local, national, international and corporate relocation services. Full packing and crating is also available at your request. Their spotless warehouse is available for storing your household goods or commercial equipment. Call Marc for a free estimate at (800) 266-4525 or email marc@jblmoving.com. Mention Jen’s List and receive 5% off your move plus 2 free months of storage when purchasing the first month! I HIGHLY recommend them!


CALT157532


www.jblmoving.com


 


 


Arctic Hot™ Pain Relief Pack


Great for muscle aches and for pain and swelling – the innovative Arctic Hot™ is an instant cold pack on first use that can be reused as a hot or cold pack. Unlike other instant cold packs that are disposed of after 20 minutes of use, the innovative Arctic Hot™ saves the consumer money and is safer for the environment by transforming into a reusable hot or cold pack with an ammonium-nitrate free formulation.


http://www.healthenterprises.com/instant-reusable-cold-pack


 


 


Totally Private Weekend Party Sale


Book any available slot in May and receive 10% any package PLUS free face painting and tattoos with a Space Rental. Mention you saw this on Jens List to receive discount. Check out the website for party package info and call or go in to reserve. Promotion available for parties booked now thru May 17th and celebrated during the month of May only.


21921 Ventura Blvd. in Woodland Hills, 91364


818-888-0899


www.playsourceinfo.com


 


 


“My Pregnancy Plate”


Free download (Spanish, English): a blueprint for healthy eating specific to pregnancy that encourages variety, balance and moderation. Also, tips to gain the right amount of weight, advice for women who can’t/don’t cook and how a spouse/partner can help maintain good nutrition habits.


http://www.oregonlive.com/kiddo/index.ssf/2013/04/


 


 


Bump Bop


Hip hop for pregnant women? Just because you’re expecting doesn’t mean you can’t shake it like Beyonce or Lady Gaga. Okay, maybe not quite as crazy as these ladies but with modified creative choreography you can keep fit and have fun doing it. Classes take place at Two Hearts in Sherman Oaks Saturdays at noon. Inquire about a free trial class by emailing elayne@bumpbop.com.


www.twoheartsyoga.com


 


 


Have you found a Nanny, Babysitter or Caregiver on your own without an agency?


Perfect Match Domestic Agency can help you screen your new hire and send you important information about hiring in home help. Your new hire needs to go through a background check PMDA offers a number of services to help  in this process. You will receive copies of all documents in 48 hours.


Criminal Background checks $100


CPR/First Aid Training $50


DMV Record $25


TB Test $40


Nanny Training Class $25


www.perfectmatchdomesticagency.com


 


 


Environmental Working Group’s Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce


Chart includes the Dirty Dozen™ Plus, commonly contaminated with highly toxic organophosphate insecticides, and the Clean 15™, lowest in pesticides. Corn for animal feed and biofuels is mostly produced with GMO seeds as is some sweet corn sold for human consumption (GMO sweet corn labeling not required in US stores, so buy organic).


http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/summary/


 


 


Zoe b organic Beach Toys


Made from corn, not petroleum. Safer for our kids: no toxic chemicals like BPA, phthalates. Safe for our oceans: If washed out to sea, our toys will fully break down in 2-3 years (not 500 years, like ordinary plastic). The world’s first biodegradable beach toys. Made in USA. 5 pieces set: bucket, sifter/lid, shovel, 2 cups. Color: turquoise/lime, pink/orange.


www.zoeborganic.com


 


 


Mitra’s Hair Salon – Special Package for Mother’s Day


Color, Cut & Blowdry – $50


Men’s Haircut – $10


Brazilian Wax – $100 & up


Hi-light – $29 & up


Full service salon for men and woman.


Open 7 days a week from 9am-8pm 


17960 Ventura Blvd. in Encino, 91316


(818)996-2090


www.mitrahairsalon.com


 


 


American Academy of Pediatrics Makes Recommendations to Reduce Children’s Exposure to Pesticides


http://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/pages/AAP-Makes-Recommendations-to-Reduce-Children’s-Exposure-to-Pesticides.aspx


 


 


Your Jr. Chef can make a casserole of Tex-Mex Macaroni/Cheese with Sausage/Tortilla Chips


Brown fresh raw Mexican chorizo (or other raw spicy or mild sausage), crush 5 oz tortilla chips into fine crumbs and cook elbow macaroni (ww or GF okay) to al dente and drain. To softened onion, add flour/salt/mustard/cayenne/milk/cheddar + jack cheeses to make sauce. Combine sauce, pasta, cooked chorizo and 8 oz chopped pickled jalapeños, transfer to 13×9″ baking dish and sprinkle with crushed chips. Bake and enjoy. Extra hot sauce optional. Serves 6-8. Parental supervision.


http://www.chow.com/recipes/30489-tex-mex-macaroni-and-cheese


 


 


Know any 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/


 


Home Management Tips


http://moms.popsugar.com/Top-Home-Management-Tips


 


 


Is your child attuning?


Being aware of, receptive and responsive to (paying attention) is the foundation of learning through teaching as well as the way humans build relationships. Attunement is connected to the human’s amazing capacity for non-verbal communication. Child brain development authority discusses the critical importance of attunement.


http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/attunement-reading-rhythms-child


 


 


Child Anti-Abduction Seminar in Woodland Hills


Saturday, April 20th from 1-2:30pm


The American Kenpo Jiu Jitsu Academy has joined with a Personal Security Expert to conduct FREE Programs and distribute materials to educate the public about the importance of learning Anti-Abduction strategies and other fundamental safety and awareness issues. Children from 5 years old and up with their parents can attend.


20929 Ventura Blvd. #26 in Woodland Hills, 91364


(818)992-6610


www.AmericanKenpoJiuJitsu.com


 


 


Enter to Win Tickets to FELA! at the Ahmanson Theatre April 27th at 8pm


April 26th– May 5th with Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child


Thanks to Fela’s captivating music and the visionary direction and choreography of Tony Award® winner Bill T. Jones, this tale of courage, passion and love will shake you: body and soul. Legendary Nigerian Fela Kuti was a musical dynamo and a political powder keg who used his supercharged and sexy Afrobeat sound and charismatic spirit to ignite and inspire a generation to challenge a government of oppression. Visit www.CenterTheatreGroup.org/YEAH for a limited special offer*! *Restrictions apply.


To enter to win, email sfvmom@gmail.com with the subject: ‘FELA’ and include your name and phone number by April 21st.


 


 


Target Presents AFI Night at the Movies


April 24th at 7pm


Classic films and their stars.


www.arclightcinemas.com


http://afi.com/events/natm/


 


 


Taking a Chance has Changed My Life


Like Leslie, maybe you have always wondered if working from home was a “legit” way to earn a living. Leslie was as skeptical as anyone, but she took a chance, teaming up with a great group of moms. Together they are creating real residual income by helping others have safer, healthier homes. Leslie works with a billion $, green manufacturing company. She simply refers others to shop online for safer products. You will not have to sell, carry inventory, or pressure people to buy.


http://lesliew.advancingwithus.com


 


 


Hire a Birth Doula


As a labor doula Lauren Ryan will respect and support your wants for labor. She will offer physical and emotional support, technical knowledge, and help navigate the hospital world. Take the pressure off your partner by having an experienced birth professional. It does not matter if you want to avoid medication or get an epidural, Lauren will help make the transition from pregnancy to parenthood a positive experience. Email laurensbirthclass@yahoo.com.

www.supportedbirthclass.com