Saturday October 19 2013









Save Money Now Off Your Rising Electric Bill With a Free Solar System from SolarCity®


SolarCity® has helped tens of thousands of homeowners save money by switching to clean, more affordable energy. With SolarCity® you simply pay for solar power by the month, just like your utility bill, only lower! They review your electrical bill and provide a no obligation proposal to save you money right now with a free solar system! Call (310) 487-1234 or visit www.zerocostsolar.com or info@zerocostsolar.com Zero Cost Solar, Inc. is a Certified Partner of SolarCity®.


 


 


Today in History


Hagfish Day


http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=194


The Senate passed a bill making Martin Luther King’s Birthday a national holiday. (1983)


Evaluate Your Life Day


The Revolutionary War ended. (1781)


International Newspaper Carrier Day


Sweetest Day


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


 


 


 


Fun Halloween Haunt Ideas from our Family Activities Calendar


http://jenslist.burstible.com/specialevents/halloween%20events


http://jenslist.burstible.com/specialevents/haunted%20house%20events



 


Tooshlights


The first and only automated LED lighting system that will increase traffic in public bathrooms by letting the guests know where to go.


http://tooshlights.com/


 


 


FREE DYSON VACUUMS! Looking for real people testimonials for the newest Dyson


Want to try and keep the latest Dyson on the market?  Whether you’ve always wanted to try a Dyson OR you’re already a fan, this is a terrific (and fun!) opportunity. If selected, we’ll GIVE you a NEW Dyson for FREE! Then, you take it home and put it to the test. After that, you’ll come back and do a video interview about your experience. Looking for outgoing, energetic people tell what you think! For details go to www.getsuperpeople.com 


www.getsuperpeople.com


 


 


GOT (PERI) MENOPAUSE? Want a safe and natural solution-that really works?


Looking for real people testimonials for a supplement PROVEN to help deal with menopause & peri-menopausal symptoms. Profemin is a safe, FDA approved natural proprietary blend of three standardized herbal extracts shown in a double-blind placebo-controlled study to significantly decrease all the major symptoms of peri-menopause & menopause. If selected, you’ll get a 6 month supply of Profemin + up to $450. If you are interested, get details at www.getsuperpeople.com.


www.getsuperpeople.com


 


 


1st Annual Mothers of the Valley Event


Tuesday, Oct 22nd from 11-4 pm


Bringing a mother’s shopping needs to you Brought to you by:


Kids Ahoy! Indoor play area &


Mothers of the Valley.com


Fashion Show: 2:30pm


Miss Melodee performance: 2:45


Stella and Dot, Clay Prints Mommy & Me Photos Amber Heals Turquoise Jewelry, Face Painting Miss Melodee Jelly & Jam, and more….


www.kidsahoyplayround.com


 


 


Life Insurance Awareness Month has come and gone, BUT it’s never too late to BE AWARE!


David Dickter, my dear friend of 30 yrs, is an independent life insurance agent with 15 yrs of experience working with families to ensure that their loved ones are financially secure. A member of the Million Dollar Round Table, David is recognized as a world leading agent in both production & ethics. Whether you’re in good health or have medical issues, David’s had great success working with top rated companies to get clients the coverage they want. In recognition of Life Insurance Awareness Month, view Melissa Wandall’s story at www.lifehappens.org/wandall to see how life insurance helped her cope with the loss of her husband. For a free consult, call David at (818)986-3477 or email ddickter@ffrla.com.


 


 


World Health Org. declares pollution as cancer-causing


Not just elements in air, but Air… even ahead of second-hand cigarette/cigar smoke. What to do?


http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/E/EU_MED_POLLUTION


 


 


Art Workshop: Creative Acrylic Surfaces for Mixed Media-Open to All Artists


October 24th from 9:30am-2pm


In this hands-on workshop with artist Marjorie Sarnat you’ll learn new painting techniques to use as a starting point for exploring your art. You’ll acquire knowledge of many different of ideas and try out traditional and unusual materials. Learn how surface treatments provide a foundation for a composition-or can be the art itself!


Fee: $70 (includes materials fee)


At Art Departure in Woodland Hills


www.sarnatart.com/workshops


 


 


Half Price Bootcamp By Fit Happens L.A.


Get into the best shape of your life! For the next two weeks only- Fit Happens L.A. is reserving space in their BURBANK 6am camp for half price; that’s only $100 for 4 weeks, four days a week. Space is LIMITED and this deal will not last so don’t wait! Reserve your spot today- this deal ends on October 21st. Burn 400-600 calories per class. No screaming or silly outfits, all levels welcome! Everything from Plyometrics to Kickboxing to Drills. Why “Weight”?


www.fithappensla.com/specials


http://www.yelp.com/biz/fit-happens-burbank


 


 


The Big O Key Ring is the O-mazing accessory you can’t live without


Waste no more time looking for your keys with this leather bangle key ring!


www.o-venture.com


 


 


LA Birth Bliss – November Group HypnoBirthing Session in Hermosa Beach


Nov 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, Dec 1st from 7-9:30pm


Expecting a Baby? Learn to birth in a comfortable and relaxed way with HypnoBirthing! HypnoBirthing is more than a childbirth education class. You learn techniques that will prepare you for a natural birth, or help you relax during any style of birthing that you may choose. Session includes five 2.5 hour classes. Fee is $350 per couple, and includes classes, HypnoBirthing book, two hypnosis CDs, and class handouts.


To Register, email johanna@labirthbliss.com.


www.labirthbliss.com


 


 


Carmen’s Kids& Co. “Rockin’ Hair” Holiday Special


$4 OFF Children’s haircuts -1/2 OFF Adult haircuts (first visit)- Families of Three or more 3rd member gets 1/2 Off.


17213 Ventura Blvd. in. Encino, 91316


(818) 501-4472 


www.Carmenskidsandco.com


 


 


6 Easy Apple Dessert Snacks


http://www.coolmompicks.com/2013/10/6-easy-apple-dessert-snack-recipes.php


 


 


Violin teacher – Specialized in different styles of music


Navid is a talented violinist very appropriate for students that want to learn to play violin in different styles from classical to jazz or celtic. He also offers lessons in composition.


He has experience teaching little kids and young students. Email navid48@gmail.com.


 


 


Thumb-Thing, help for the fashion-forward thumbsucker who wants (or needs) to stop


Thumbsucking can be a really hard thing to give up. The most successful approach is to talk with your child about whether they want to try something really “special” and let them make the decision to use the Thumb-Thing. Show them www.thumb-thing.com,tell them about the success stories, and let them pick out one (or two) fun colors! Thumb-Thing. Also visit us at the Sherman Oaks Street Fair this Sunday, 10-6. Thumb-Thing; because everyone needs a little help sometimes.


 


 


Home Styling and Organizing


Now, look around, does your clutter drive you crazy? Are you spending your time looking for stuff? Get organized and start fresh. Revital will make life easy and neat for you. Her services include kitchen, bathrooms, pantries and all closets anywhere in the house. Moving or going under construction? She will help sort and organize everything before and after, including your garage too. Mess Be Gone is dedicated to take stress off your life. 10% off for Jen’s List members. Call (818) 631-4282.


www.messbgone.org


 


 


ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS at the SLMC 2013 Preschool Forum


Do you have a small business you’re looking to launch into a huge network of families? Please consider advertising within the 2013 SLMC Preschool Forum (held Nov 16) brochure where hundreds of eyes will feast upon your ad and surely expand your clientele. Looking to fill up to 20 spots within our DAY OF brochure and 3 spots on PRIOR TO EVENT flyers. Rates are $25 – $350. Please inquire at silverlakemoms@gmail.com ASAP!


http://www.silverlakemomsclub.org/


 


 


Start Piano Lessons Today


Are you ready to start piano lessons for your child or yourself? Congratulations on taking the first step in researching for teacher. Xixi Cheng is inviting you to come try a Intro Lesson with me to see how she teaches. There is no obligation or commitment to continue. Email xixi.shishi@gmail.com or call 310-386-7540.


www.xixipianostudio.com


 


 


Have a list? Forget the list? Don’t anymore with this app!


Don’t Forget Your List * Hallelujah! The to-do list that actually helps you when you forget to check the stupid to-do list.


http://dontforgetyourlist.com


 


 


Organic Baby Food Pouches: Laziness or GENIUS?


New Blog Article About Organic Baby Food Pouches. Preview: “Remember back in the day, when you used to chain yourself to a high chair five times a day to spoon feed mashed green peas into your baby’s waiting mouth? Yeah, we don’t either. But it happened. People did that! All the time!


Maybe we’ve gotten spoiled with the ability to pack…read more at http://www.mommytrain.com/category/mommytrain/blog-mom-talks/


 


 


Are you Pregnant?


Overwhelmed by all the do’s and don’ts of being pregnant?  Do you want to know which myths are true and which are false?  Must be at least 6 months pregnant with your 1st child. 


This is an EMMY Award winning talk show, and they want to hear from you! Contact Mackenzie Kolling at mackenzie.kolling@cbs.com or 323-956-8653.


 


 


Toddler Play & Learn Class in Oak Park


Ongoing Mondays 9:30-11am


Four weeks of interactive, fun, educational classes for you and your 18 to 30 month-old child. Each class will include playtime, art, circle, and discussion of effective parenting skills, toddler issues and development. Led by Sara Daniel, MS, LMFT. With a background in child development and infant mental health, Sara focuses on supporting healthy development and secure relationships between young children and their parents and caregivers. $60 per 4 week session.


(818) 707-7742


 


 


Newborn Care Specialist Training


December 7th-8th from 8am-5pm


If you love babies you should consider becoming a Newborn Care Specialist. Newborn Care Specialists are individuals specially trained to work with parents and babies in the first few weeks of life. Bringing a new baby home can be as overwhelming and tiring as is it joyful. As a Newborn Care Specialist you will be trained to assist parents and baby to ease this transition. To learn more about The Cradle Company’s training and this very rewarding career, visit www.thecradlecompany.com/newborn-care-specialist/.


 


 


Show your business’s true colors for a chance to win $1500


Now thru Dec. 1st


MyCorporation.com wants to see your business’s true colors – enter in our photo contest for a chance to win $1500!


http://contest.mycorporation.com/


 


 


How is acupuncture fitting in the new healthcare law?


California is one of the three states including acupuncture as an essential benefit under the new healthcare reform. On January 1st, 2014, California exchange plan will offer acupuncture to all residents. La Vie Acupuncture Clinic is in network with all insurances in southern California and we are located in Simi Valley, Ventura and West Hills.


www.lavieacupunctureclinic.com


 


 


The Diarrhea Dietitian


Fact-filled, easy to read book provides both a broad overview of the many possible causes of diarrhea and some very specific advice about how to manage it. The Diarrhea Dietitian is packed with detailed, accurate information curated by Niki Strealy, a credentialed health care professional (registered dietitian nutritionist). Her expertise and professional judgment come shining through; she never forgets that there is no one-size-fits all reason or treatment for IBS. The book provides a variety of leads for anyone trying to solve a diarrhea problem without pushing any one solution, and she provides appropriate cautions along the way without scaring you!


www.diarrheadietitian.com


 


 


What to dehydrate in a working garage sale food dehydrator?


Any fresh produce, especially when in season (best quality, cheapest, sweetest), like blueberries, cherries, tomatoes, peppers (bells and chilies), kale, herbs, mushrooms, apples, jerky (beef, turkey), mushrooms, garlic. Ground dried sweet potato/winter squash make interesting coatings for meats/fish. Raw sliced dried sweet potatoes are good dog treats. Using a dehydrator with a tray (no vent holes), pour on a jar of applesauce (or any fruit/veg purée) for fruit/veg “leather.” (How about a savory zucchini/basil/soy leather? Now, that’s in the Iron Chef/Chopped world!)


http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/919148


http://www.pinterest.com/katybug30/dehydrator-recipes/


Links to “barks” for backpacking: potato, beans, creamed corn, pasta marinara, pumpkin pie.


http://www.backpackingchef.com/food-dehydrator-recipes.html


 


 


Concerned about your kids, sports, and traumatic brain injuries?


Check out this mouth guard with build-in inertial sensors that indicates in real time when a player’s head is impacted/concussed.


http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/traumatic-sports-injuries-tracked-prevented-high-tech-mouthguard-8C11379332


 


 


Are headphones bad for your hearing?


You have delicate ears. Ear buds/headphones can bring high decibels. Fact: teens with hearing loss has jumped 33% since 1994.  What to do?


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/16/headphones-bad-for-hearing_n_4100874.html


 


 


Your Jr. Chef can make Pasta with Roasted Chicken, Raisins, Pine Nuts and Parsley


A hearty dinner for 4 – 6 with few dishes to clean. Equipment: small heatproof bowl, roasting pan, cutting board, large pot, knife. Plump raisins, and roast bone-in, skin-on thighs/drumsticks seasoned with s&p/finely chopped rosemary/smoked paprika. Cool chicken, remove/discard bones, cut meat/skin into bite-sized pieces and return to roasting pan with drained raisins/toasted pine nuts. Heat roasting pan, add drained al dente linguine or spaghetti (comment says fusilli/rotini/farfale better to hold pan juices), and toss gently for 2 minutes. Take off heat, mix with lemon juice/fresh ground pepper, sprinkle coarsely chopped parsley, and serve. Parental supervision.


http://www.chow.com/recipes/28433-pasta-with-roasted-chicken-raisins-pine-nuts-and-parsley