Save 20% on Family-Friendly Holiday Panto ALADDIN AND HIS WINTER WISH at The Pasadena Playhouse! Dec. 11th-29th ALADDIN AND HIS WINTER WISH is a holiday adventure featuring family-friendly magic with a comedic twist, dancing, a live pony, contemporary music & more! Featuring Bruce Vilanch as “Widow Twankey” (Broadway’s Hairspray), Ashley Argota as “The Princess” (Nickelodeon’s True Jackson VP), Jordan Fisher as “Aladdin” (Disney’s Teen Beach Movie), Richard Karn as “The Sultan” (“Home Improvement”) and Ben Vereen (Broadway’s Pippin) as “The Genie.” Use Code JEN20 for the discount! http://www.pasadenaplayhouse.org/box-office/
Today in History International Children’s Day National Brownie Day Take it in the Ear Day John Lennon, singer, guitarist, songwriter, and poet for the Beatles, was assassinated in New York City by Mark David Chapman in 1980. www.history.com/this-day-in-history http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=253
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 Monday. These ideas come from scholarly sources to personal interviews, from the internet to periodicals to books. “LANGUAGE/VOCABULARY” DEVELOPMENTAL SKILL DEFINITION: developing communications skills; articulating thoughts, feelings, needs; speaking, listening, reading, comprehending, writing, and spelling. THE CRITICAL WINDOW during which the circuits of the brain are being most heavily wired for LANGUAGE/VOCABULARY: “Vocabulary” development is 2 years through adult. The more opportunity children have for positive language/vocabulary experiences during this critical period, the more efficiently their brains will work over the long run. Some Language/Vocabulary: “Vocabulary,” Pt. 3, tidbits for building a strong foundation for reading and literacy: FROM 24 – 30 months, when reading to Toddler, be conscious of increasing literacy skills: * LOOK FOR similarities between what you’ve just read and her life or similarities between what you’ve just read and the content of other books. * DISCUSS what is really taking place in the story. * SHOW the relationship between words and pictures. * PLAY OFF the rhythms and patterns within the text, and build on the read-aloud experience by humming, singing along or reading with expression. Next week – Language/Vocabulary: “Vocabulary,” Pt. 4 ?s to msmarm@roadrunner.com
Nanny, Housekeeper, Babysitter Leads https://jenslist.com/2013/12/07/los-angeles-nanny-leads-babysitter-housekeeper-list-nov-21-dec-6/
8 Week Course: Hunger Balance In 2014, the diet industry will fail you again. It will offer plenty of advice about what to eat, but leave you unprepared for the battle against cravings, food addiction and emotional eating habits.Break free from the diet yo-yo. Hunger Balance is an 8-week course that teaches you to curb cravings, overcome psychological hurdles to healthy eating and love your body. Offered online & in Agoura Hills. Taught by a licensed psychotherapist specializing in eating and body image. www.centerforeatingrecovery.com
Stand Up to Your Food Allergy Mommy, I’m itchy! Daddy, my mouth feels funny! If these ringing complaints sound familiar, your child may be allergic to something they’ve eaten. Food and skin allergies in kids have been on the rise during the past few decades. While most allergens will simply cause uncomfortable symptoms like hives, eczema, and itchiness in the mouth or throat, allergens like shellfish and peanuts can put your child at risk for anaphylaxis. Help your child identify and remember which “bad guy” foods to stay away from by coloring in one of these characters. Submit your coloring to our gallery and enter to win a Whole Foods gift card! http://www.healthline.com/health/allergies/coloring-contest
Eat to Stay Healthier This Cold & Flu Season Nobody wants to be sick with a cold or the flu, but what can you eat to help keep you healthy? Dr. Tanya Altmann, a pediatrician and also a TYLENOL® SMILING IT FORWARD™ ambassador, shares some of her super foods that can help you stay feeling good. http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/smilingitforward/index.html
Online Essay Writing Help: Faster, Easier & Still Free Clickademics Essay Engine is like a writing tutor, available any time. The new version is even shorter and easier to use, bringing 15 years of classroom experience to your student’s computer or tablet. The program simplifies school essays by breaking them into manageable steps. For each step, the student watches a short video and writes a couple sentences. In the end, the program assembles the pieces into a great essay. Sign up for no charge at www.clickademics.com/jenslist.
Parenting You Need to Know: Car Seat Law Changes in 2014 http://www.babble.com/kid/car-seat-law-changes-in-2014/
Do You Wish You Could Be More Organized? Do You Need a Hand Getting Your Daily Routine to be More Systematic? Get Organized with Claudette! Simplify your life and efficiently maximize your day. Claudette Magnus is a professional organizer who specializes in helping people get and stay organized. Offering many services to assist you throughout your everyday, Claudette is the one to call. She will design simple solutions to create organizing systems for your home or small office. She loves what she does, so contact her today and let her help you!
So You’re Feeling Too Fat to Be Photographed… http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/4351360
Grace & Lace Home to the Original Lacey Lou Leg Warmers, frilly lacey boot socks, scarves, knitwear and more! SO cute!
What Separates A Healthy And Unhealthy Diet? Just $1.50 Per Day http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/12/05/
App spotlight: Mogl helps raise money for food bank http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/talkingtech
Uber is evolving the way the world moves By seamlessly connecting riders to drivers through our apps, we make cities more accessible, opening up more possibilities for riders and more business for drivers. From our founding in 2009 to our launches in over 50 cities today, Uber’s rapidly expanding global presence continues to bring people and their cities closer.
Are you frustrated and mad at yourself for not reaching your New Year’s Resolution for 2013? December has just begun and it’s NEVER TOO LATE to start now on achieving those goals. Call Barbara Gibson-Paul Psy.D., LMFT, licensed therapist and children’s author in Woodland Hills. Most insurance accepted. Call 818-599-0053.
Good Will to the Body Reduces Food Cravings http://centerforeatingrecovery.com/intuitive-eating/peace-on-earth-good-will-to-your-body/
Arts and Crafts and Music for Children. Mom and Dad, Want your children to have a fun hour? Call WINNIE. If your little ones love to cut, past and color(and who doesn’t?) then here is where the fun starts. She has sequins, wool strands, colored laces, multicolored ribbons and pop sticks, small sponges, plastic eyes, colored markers and lots more. After we make dreidels, Frosty, Santa Claus and snowflakes Winnie will lead everyone singing to her guitar accompaniment Where is Thumbkin? Eensty Weensty Spider, The Dreidel Song, Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer and many more favorites of the season and other seasons, too. Call 818-880-8178 or email winniethepooh182@yahoo.com.
The best children’s literature of 2013 http://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/dec/07/best-childrens-literature-2013
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The Local Salon is an all Organic Hair Color Salon in the Heart of the NoHo Arts District They use all Certified Organic products for the hair and body. All hair color is Amonia, paraben, sulfate, PPD free. No harsh chemicals means no burning scalp, and safe for pregnant or nursing Women. The Local also specializes in cutting Curly girls hair! Upstairs from The Local Salon is a traditional Barber Shop specializing in quality Men’s grooming. Mention Jens List get 15% off first time color! (818) 763-2977
Join the new Wild Women Hiking club Get off the treadmill and hit the trail! The new Wild Women Hiking adventure club is now open to women of Greater LA. This fitness/social/adventure club features mostly WEEKDAY HIKES through native wilderness surrounding San Fernando Valley. These members-only (and registered guests) hikes include: scheduled hike, a guide to hike with, a map of the route, and written directions. You can brave the wilderness with confidence that you are amongst friends. $10/month. Toned glutes are free!
Healing through the body In her sessions Taly has been using a few techniques of massage, healing, crystals and healing energy to release blockage and regain balance. Relax and enjoy or if you are in any kind if pain, you are invited to have a special experience. You will feel a difference already in first session. First clients receive $25 off for first session. Available for events and lectures. Gift certificates are on special. Buy 3 and get a free one. 818-448-0552
Looking for a HOLIDAY GIFT for that special man in your life? Schedule a custom shirt/suit fitting Stylist from J.Hilburn (mens luxury brand) will come right to your door. We make men’s custom shirts/suits using fine Italian fabrics at incredibly affordable prices. First order will be hand delivered to make sure you are 100% satisfied. $20 off when you mention Jens List. It’s a great way to personalize his wardrobe and surprise him at the same time. Voted “best dress shirt of 2012” by Esquire Magazine. Scheduling appointments! Contact Jill at Jill.Gilman@jhilburnpartner.com or 917.566.4171.
Looking for Parenting Support? New “Inspired Parents Connect” Group in Chatsworth Fri., Dec 13th at 6:30pm-8pm Parenting is the most rewarding…and most difficult job, especially when you want to do well in helping raise the next generation. Come together with other parents to build your intuition and spiritual practice to help guide your parenting. This group will include meditation, visualization, and intuitive/ spiritual development related to parenting in a warm, fun, and supportive environment. Suggested donation only $15. http://meetup.com/Inspired-Parents-Connect/
5 Recipes That Transform Vegetables Into Pasta http://wallstcheatsheet.com/stocks/5-recipes-that-transform-vegetables-into-pasta.html/?a=viewall
Tot Club – A home based playgroup on the Westside Intimate, nurturing, affordable, flexible and FUN! Groups are led by a fellow mom of 2 with a Master’s Degree in Family and Child Therapy. Free play mixed with light structured activities to foster socialization and enrichment. Only a couple of spots open for January enrollment. Children as young as 18 months welcome! Contact Shelly@thetotclub.com to inquire about availability and to schedule a free play date to check it out! 310-490-1316
Support monkey see, monkey do on Kickstarter Monkey see, monkey do is a clothing line of super soft & eco-friendly, stylish basics for infants ranging in sizes 3 to 24 months. 1st 100 backers get 35% off retail. 10% of profits are donated to www.cota.org.
Speech Therapist Tamar Barazani is a speech therapist with a combined 15 years of experience as an SLP and ABA therapist. She has her Masters Degree in Speech Pathology and works with children who are Autistic, apraxia, language delays, pragmatic language delays, and have articulation disorders. Tamar is bilingual and does therapy in English or Hebrew. If you have any concerns, questions or need an evaluation, call (818) 268-7548 or email tamarbarazani@yahoo.com.
Fire Pit Ideas http://www.hgtvgardens.com/decorating/15-cool-fire-pit
Full Service Tax Preparation – State and IRS Tax Resolution – DWK Tax Group Are you behind in IRS or State Tax filings? DWK Tax Group is a full service State and IRS Tax relief company. They provide licensed and bonded tax preparation, State and IRS Tax Attorney representation, Enrolled Agents.DWK Tax Group’s Tax Attorney’s will release your IRS Wage Levy / Wage Garnishment in 1 to 2 business days. Their goal is to stop your Wage Levy / Wage Garnishment the SAME DAY you become our client. If they cannot release it, then nobody can. Call Andrew at (866) 226-6102 or cell (310) 966-0266. www.dwktaxgroup.com |
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