Thursday September 12 2013









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


Future President John F. Kennedy married Jacqueline Bouvier. (1953)


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


Chocolate Milk Shake Day


National Video Games Day


http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=152


 


 


Kol Tikvah Family High Holy Days Services


Saturday, September 14th at 2:30pm
Free Services Open to the Community – Yom Kippur Family Service
Rock out during Family Services with Temple Kol Tikvah’s Band KOLPLAY and our YOUTH GLEE CLUB. Their Family High Holy Day Services are fun for the entire family.
There is Something for EVERYONE at Temple Kol Tikvah – The Voice of the West Valley Reform Jewish Community.
Call 818-348-0670 for information.
 
www.koltikvah.org


 


 


Planning a Wedding, Mitzvah or Special Occasion in 2014?


Check out the Woodland Hills Country Club for all of your event needs. With venues to accommodate groups of all sizes, let the Woodland Hills Country Club and their event team make your special occasion one to remember. Contact Food & Beverage Manager Rebecca Bauman at 818-347-1511 or email at rebecca@woodlandhillscc.org. Mention this Jen’s List ad to receive a 10% discount. 


www.woodlandhillscc.org


 


 


Kids Rock with AMAZING In-Home Music Lessons


All Play Music provides in-home lessons for GUITAR, PIANO, DRUMS, VOICE and BASS. Kids feel like rock stars and parents love the All Play program. Visit www.allplaymusic.com to learn more and find out what parents are saying about All Play. Prices range from $280-$550 per month and availability is limited. Call (310) 745-4007 for more info. Terrific references available.


 


 


Looking for Tools to Have a Smooth Transition Into Preschool?
BTEE Early Childhood Center’s Toddler Transition class meets Mondays at 4-5:15pm. Class is led by 3 experienced facilitators and includes interactive play, snack, story time, discussion, music/movement. Children will become more comfortable and secure in their environment, which will lay the foundation to help children (and parents) begin the separation process. Perfect activity to do after nap and before dinner when toddlers are full of energy! Open to non temple/preschool families. 12 week Fall session begins Sept. 30th. Now registering. Contact BTEE at (818) 845-6601 or 
preschooldirector@btee.org.
 

The Nest at The Adat Ari El ECC Has Part Time Openings


Part time openings for mobile infants and toddlers, and full time for infants. The Nest is a high quality Jewish Infant and Toddler Care program supported by a grant from The Jewish Federation of Greater LA. The Nest will love and nurture your child while providing a carefully designed environment for your child to grow and develop. With educated teaching staff and low ratios, it is the hope that you will feel “at home” in The Nest. Contact bstrauss@adatariel.org or at (818) 766-6379.
 
 
Social Success Is Just Around The Corner: Saturday Classes Now Registering
 
Social Coaching Club, Inc. is offering a number of Social Empowerment programs this session for children of all ages to improve and polish social skills; effective communication, anger and stress management, impulse control and frustration tolerance, bullying and peer pressure, etiquette and civility and much more!
Jr. Clubhouse (students aged 4-6) Saturdays from 9-9:45am
Clubhouse (students aged 7-9) Saturdays from 10-12noon (includes 1hr. class and 1hr. of Social Club)
Drama Club (students aged 10-14) Thursdays from 5-6pm
Visit 
www.socialcoachingclub.com for more class details and registration or call (818) 693-6032 or info@socialcoachingclub.com.
 
 
Join The Octonauts For Under Sea Adventures at Westfield Culver City & Westfield Topanga


Plus Meet Live Penguins from the Aquarium Of The Pacific!
Culver City: Friday, September 13th from 10am to Noon
Westfield Culver City and Westfield Topanga are taking families under the sea! In a special show and tell, the Aquarium of the Pacific penguins will take the stage along with an aquarium educator. Following the penguins’ appearance, The Octonauts, hit children’s television series airing daily on the Disney Junior block on Disney Channel, will perform two shows of “Octonauts: To Your Stations”! Kids will dive deep, learning about underwater worlds, visiting real marine animals and natural habitats, while having the adventure of a lifetime. Kids in attendance will receive Octonauts certificates and creature cards featuring fun, informative activities. Families will also have a chance to enter to win a family 4-pack of tickets to visit the Aquarium of the Pacific at Westfield Culver City.
 
                    


Party Help: This Time You Enjoy the Party
Stop trying to do it all by yourself. Karen can do anything from set up, to preparing food, to serving – as well as the dreaded clean-up. Enjoy yourself for once and let her do all of the running around. She is available for both small gatherings including office parties, backyard BBQ’s, birthday parties and lunches or larger scale events including weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs and anniversary celebrations. Karen used to be in the catering business, was a teacher and is now a stay at home mom to two girls. Amazing references upon request. Email 
karenspartyhelp@yahoo.comor call (818) 445-1749.
 


Do You Have Garage Envy Because Yours Doesn’t Measure Up?


OrganizIT! is one of the fastest growing garage organization companies in Los Angeles. OrganizIT is a full service garage organization company, with a level of professionalism second to none. OrganizIT can help you with; Overhead storage racks, Slatwall wall organization systems, Full line of heavy-duty, garage cabinets, Garage flooring; interlocking garage floor tiles and epoxy flooring, Full line of accessories; hooks, shelves, baskets, Garage lighting options and more. Call OrganizIT at (818) 232-7683 or click www.organizitco.com, for a free design consultation. 


It Is Easy Being Green With Rachel Myers Healthy Home Advocate & BINI Birth Childbirth Educator


September 20th from 8:30-10:30am


Every day we make decisions that affect not only our own health, but the well-being of our entire family. Fortunately, every decision offers the opportunity to take care of ourselves in a much healthier way. It is easy being green when you know what green truly is, where to find it and how to apply it to your home. Sometimes the things we can’t live without are the very things that jeopardize our health and even our longevity. Please join The Motherhood Consortium for this informative discussion. Learn how to make a blueprint for better decisions for your home AND learn how to spread the word l that being green can be creative and fun. Hosted by: BINI Birth. Visit www.themotherhoodconsortium.com to register or for more information


Free Webcast: The Whole Story About Why Diets Fail & How the Diet Industry Has Set You Up to Fail


Thursday, September 12th at 11am
Register for VNCHI – Webinar 1: The Truth About how the food & diet industry has you set-up to fail at: 
 https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/
. This is a great piece that shows what you must know before beginning any program to avoid personal failure! After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
 
www.chadashinstitute.com


Danny’s Farm Specialty Autism Program for Children with Autism Ages 5-17 Years Old 
Monday thru Fridays, 2:30-5:30 pm 
A unique after school care program with experienced trained specialists working with your child in a 1:3 staff to client ratio. Quiet setting with hands-on learning opportunities. Loving animals paired with children to nurture social and sensory understanding. Special focus on arts, nature and community based learning.  Available for one or multiple days per week. Regional Center funding may be available. Transportation available. Call for details at (213) 607-4432.  
 
www.dannysfarm.org


 


 


Kat McGee & the Halloween Costume Caper
Kat McGee and the Halloween Costume Caper, by Kristin Riddick, is a whimsical and adventure-filled new middle-grade book that will be published by In This Together Media Sept. 16th.The book is the second in a series, the first of which, Kat McGee and the School of Christmas Spirit, was the #1 selling Christmas book on Amazon last year. 
 
www.facebook.com/AKatMcgeeAdventure



Who Else Wants Get Toned, Fit & Spend Less Than Two Hours a Week Working Out?


The Fat Boiling Method is looking for candidates to join a rapid fat loss system in Tarzana Ca. If you like to work out and have tried bootcamps, cross fit, classes, or personal trainers. Now is your chance to simply get faster results than any of those programs. Try it and find out. Still need another reason to try it? How about getting you to try it for 1/2 price and let the results speak for themselves. Even better the 1st 5 to call (818) 314-2775 get it for 75% off, don’t wait.


Looking for a Place to Hold Your Next Great Event?


New Horizons has affordable Banquet Center and meeting rooms available for rent. Hold your next great event in a space that easily accommodates 25 tables and 300 conference chairs. This convenient freeway close location includes a professional catering area, table linens, dance area, wi-fi, and a sound system with projection screen and monitors. Security and parking too. Great for Quinceaneras, receptions, anniversaries, holiday and kids parties. For more information, contact Aida Velasco at (818) 894-9301.
 
www.newhorizons-sfv.org/cafe


 


Pet Sitter Leads
Andrea is an animal-lover who is new to the Burbank area, but has had over 13 years of experience pet-sitting in her hometown in Virginia! She has taken care of dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, birds, fish, etc. and has taken care of as many as six dogs at one time. Her experience ranges from walking/letting out the animal a few times a day to “living” for over a week at a client’s home to take care of the animal as well as the house. She has many wonderful references available upon request! Email
amdespot@hotmail.com.


AND


Dog Walker & Caretaker With Lots of Experience: Don’t Send Your Puppies to a Kennel! Sydney is an experienced and caring dog caretaker, having cared for dogs consistently over the past two years. She is a college student and has a very flexible job. She will walk your dogs, feed them, play with them, clean up after them, and attend to all specific instructions/medical needs. Pricing varies depending on the amount of dogs, will not exceed 40 dollars a day. Don’t leave your precious pups in a kennel while you’re out of town, let them stay comfortable in their home. Email sydneykeaston@gmail.com.




Celebrate Sukkot at Shalom Institute Family Fun Day
 
Sunday, September 22nd from 10am-2:30pm


Celebrate Sukkot with a day of fun for the entire family at Shalom Institute in Malibu! Meet the animals at Pinat Chai Animal Center Take Nature walks Ride the Jamba “Jews” Bike blender. Harvest from our garden. Have fun with Arts and Crafts. Experience the new Pioneer Living Center Adventures Challenge yourself with the zip line and climbing wall. Enjoy a Concert with Robbo! $10/person ages 7+. Free 6 and younger. Register today. Admission includes Kosher lunch and snack. No pets.
 
www.shalominstitute.com


 


Woman’s Social Anxiety Group: Do You Avoid or Feel Anxious in Social Situations


A social anxiety group is the number one way to conquer social anxiety. All participants feel terrified to start but by the end feel more calm, confident, and comfortable in social situations. Ten Wednesday nights from 7:30 to 9 in Northridge. $250. 6-8 participants. “The class  was amazing! I don’t avoid social interactions any more. I actually look forward to them.” – Ailene. Call Ken Goodman, LCSW, for more information at (818) 426-1780.
 
www.KenGoodmanTherapy.com


 


Thinking About Remodeling or Building a Brand New Home? And Don’t Know Where to Star?


Imbuia Construction is a design and build firm, who work efficiently with a level of expertise to get your job done in a timely manner, with beautiful design, and a high level of professionalism. Recently featured in Ventura Blvd Magazine. Call (310) 877-1693.


www.imbuia.com


 


Cellulite Therapy & Lymphatic Drainage System: Professional Machine For Sale


Paid $3,857, On Sale for $2,500


Cellulite along with poor circulation is a constant problem especially as we age. In order to correct this problem we need to be consistent with treatments. Experience the Ballancer. Slip into the body suit and enjoy a relaxing massage through compression. Using the Ballancer regularly may help to:
Reduce cellulite
Treat varicose veins
Reduce limb and body swelling.
Shape legs, buttocks, belly
Relieve legs pain due to overweight or hard work.
Call for a free trial at (818) 222-2796
 
www.youthfulyou.com


 


Colonics for cleansing or weight loss?


http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-204_162-57602326/colonics-for-cleansing-or-weight-loss-dr-lapook-says-no/


 


 


Women of Faith Conference in Anaheim: Tickets Only $50


September 13th & 14th
12 Discounted tickets available for this weekend’s Women of Faith Conference in Anaheim!  A fantastic lineup of speakers and Music– Jamie Grace, Lisa Harper, Kari Jobe, MercyMe, Rick Warren, Lysa Terkeursk. Contact Victoria Rhodes at 
vicrhodes13@yahoo.com
 
www.womenoffaith.com/events/anaheim


 


 


23 Life Lessons You Get From Working At A Restaurant


http://thoughtcatalog.com/2013/23-life-lessons-you-get-from-working-at-a-restaurant/


 


 


Your Jr. Chef can make Pistachio Shortbread


Prep an 8×8″ metal baking pan with butter and a parchment paper sling. After toasting unsalted pistachios, make dough (pistachios, salt, sugar, flour, butter, lemon zest) in a food processor. Using the base of a measuring cup or glass, press dough evenly in the pan, prick the surface with a fork, bake and cut into 1×2″ rectangles with a serrated knife. An easy sweet treat. Parental supervision.


http://www.chow.com/recipes/10917-pistachio-shortbread


 


 


25 Practical Tips About the Horrors of Raising Twins That You Will Never Learn from Movies and TV


http://www.pajiba.com/seriously_random_lists/25-practical-tips-about-the-horrors-of-raising-twins-that-you-will-never-learn-from-movies-and-tv-.php#Iu2IF43zMz0tBKu2.01


 


 


FREE Tele/web Conference “From Concept to Reality” – Can be Accessed via phone, web & Skype


Thursday September 26th at 1p.m. Pacific time


This tele/web class is about Creating Your dream life. You will learn:


How to use the power of questions to discover your inner brilliance.


How Exploring inner brilliance can help you to create your dream life.


The Power of using a vision board so it takes you from concept to Reality.


http://yourstairwaytowealth.com/events.htm


If you can’t be on the live call, register and you will receive the recording link.


 


 


It’s time for kugel


Savory kugel (noodles, onion, egg): http://www.wittyinthecity.com/2013/09/savory-noodle-kugel/


Savory vegetable kugel (no noodles; vegetarian, K): http://kosherfood.about.com/od/vegetarianmaindishes/


Sweet kugel (noodles, egg, sour cream, cottage cheese, crushed pineapple, sugar): http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Noodle-Kugel-108757


Sweet kugel (noodles, egg, sour cream, cottage cheese, cinnamon, raisins, sugar): http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/dave-lieberman/noodle-kugel-recipe/index.html


Martha’s version with apples (noodles, egg, sour cream, cream cheese, apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar): http://www.marthastewart.com/346796/noodle-kugel


GF sweet kugel (rice, egg, cinnamon, lemon peel, raisins, nuts): http://southernfood.about.com/od/ricepuddingrecipes/r/blbb98.htm


 


 


I AM Supermom by Katie Hurley


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/katie-hurley/i-am-supermom_b_3886690.html


 


 


Make Your Home Into a Haven in a Hectic World: Kid & Pet Friendly Interior Designer


Spend less and live more! UCLA grad, providing professional interior design services.
* Change your home/change you life
* Use what you already have and get rid of what you don’t need.
*Get rid of clutter, lighten up your load and feel freedom
The true luxury of today is empty space and free time. Whole Lifestylist, Interior Designer with a penchant for assisting clients in life transitions. While most design for a look, they design for a feel, dream home. Free phone consult, call (310) 617-1125
 
www.thumbtack.com/ca/studio-city/interior-designers/interior-designer