Holiday Fun With In-Home Music Lessons
Today in History National Bouillabaisse Day www.history.com/this-day-in-history http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=259
Sierra Canyon School at the Chatsworth Winter Carnival Parade Sierra Canyon School is the proud Overall Sponsor of the Chatsworth Kiwanis Winter Carnival Car Show on Sunday, December 15th. Lower, Middle, and Upper School students will spread the holiday spirit as they perform and march in the carnival’s parade starting at 1pm. Look for Sierra Canyon on the parade route traveling East on Devonshire Street from Jordan Avenue to Lurline Avenue. Additional details may be found at www.chatsworthholidayparade.com. Sierra Canyon School; Fostering a Community of Excellence!
Christmas for a Cause, A Boutique Sunday, December 15th from 1-6pm Childcare provided for FREE – 1 hour blocks available. Unique and personalized Christmas gifts from multiple local vendors who are donating a portion of their proceeds to worthy charities that benefit children. Wrapping is available and is benefiting our high school and youth group winter camp. Benefitting: HOPE4Kids Run/Walk http://www.hope4kids.myevent.com/ Connect2 Ministries http://connect2ministries.net/ MOMSnext http://livingoakschurch.org/womansmomsnext.php Living Oaks Community Church, Kids & Students Center High School Room 1077 Business Center Dr. in Newbury Park
Dirty Electricity This is the electrical pollution in your caused by your microwave, TV’s, cell phones, computers – in other words by just about every electrical device you use. And this pollution can aggravate or cause some of the following: disrupted sleep patterns/migraine headaches, MS, diabetes, some cancers, heart issues, premature aging, depression, brain tumors, infertility, lupus, fibromyalgia……many of these issues are reduced or alleviated when the pollution is cleaned up. And our children and grandchildren – behavioral & neurological problems (the entire spectrum of problems) can be caused by exposure to these unseen EMF’s. Find out if your home is suspect. Call Jerry Izenberg at 818-926-3208, to measure the levels of pollution. Give your family the gift of health this season!
In these busy over-scheduled times, Run Around Betties makes finding the help you need easy and stress-free Run Errands * Provide Office Support * Organize that Closet * Pick Up the Kids * Stock the Fridge…and More! Screened, background-checked & insured Betties are ready to help! Call 818.981.3398 or email betty@runaroundbetties.com.
“Make Meaning” in Thousand Oaks Invites You to Come Have Fun and Be Creative at Any Age Make Meaning in Thousand Oaks Mall, is a world class entertainment destination that brings guests of all ages together to have fun and be creative. The unique brand of entertainment is delivered through unexpected and unconventional high quality experiences that inspires, surprises, and delights. Make Meaning is for kids and adults. Just walk in and choose from a variety of activities or plan a Group Event. Cake Decorating, Glass Making, Soap Making, Candle Making, or Ceramics. You Choose!
The Grinch is Coming to the Flea Market Sunday, December 15th from 8am-3pm Take your picture with the Grinch and shop vintage and art while you’re at it! Topanga Vintage Market has moved to Pierce College, and it’s bigger and better than ever. With over 180 of LA’s best vintage dealers, plus the new Artists Alley, live music and food trucks, it’s a day full of treasure hunting for the whole family. Grinch visiting from 11am-2pm. Free parking, $2 admission, kids free, no pets! 310-422-1844
Do Starbucks’ Pastries Tempt You? Check this great guide to the new baked goods at Starbucks on OrnaBakes.com-with Weight Watchers PointsPlus values. Even if you’re NOT on Weight Watchers, this list will help you make better choices this Holiday Season! http://www.ornabakes.com/2013/11/starbucks-and-la-boulange-picks-and-points/
3 week TEEN ACTING WORKSHOP taught by veteran actress and acting coach, Mary Mackey January 12th from 10am-12pm A great gift idea for teens and tweens. They will have fun improvising, acting for the camera, and learn how to present themselves confidently. They will receive a copy of their on-camera work! Investment is $150 or $130 if you sign up by December 24th. For information & registration, visit www.knowingyou.net & click on Teen Acting Workshop.
Holiday Cookie Swap (while your kids snack & play!) Saturday, December 21st from 3-5pm KIDS enjoy healthy LunchRight snacks and play in Pamper & Play’s awesome space under the supervision of their incredible staff, moms join us for a Holiday Cookie Swap at P&P! What do you need to bring: 1. Your child (or children) 2. Yourself! 3. 3-4 dozen of your favorite cookies, either baked or store-bought 4. A canned good to be donated to West LA Food Bank in exchange for a raffle ticket for a mommytrain.com gift bag! Best Homemade Cookie Prize: P&P $25 Gift Certificate. http://www.mommytrain.com/events/lets-do-cookies/
Give yourself the gift of home cooking-Hire a personal chef for the holidays Let Personal Chef Heidi Weisman cook for you! Simplify your busy life as Heidi customizes a daily or weekly menu for you, your family, your budget and your tastes. She shops, preps, cooks and cleans leaving your fridge and/or freezer full of healthy home cooked food! And leaving you with time to live your life. Special dietary requirements are no problem; Heidi is well versed in gluten free, diabetic and vegetarian menus! Stress free meals are just a phone call away. Call 323-868-3905. http://www.heidiweismancooks.com/
Private Jewish Day School in the SFV seeks a Development Director Looking for experienced Fund Development professionals as candidates for a director of development position for a well-respected private K-6 Jewish day school. Generalist to run annual and other funds, oversee volunteer-run gala, organize other special events, assist Head with major gifts cultivation and endowment. Minimum 3 years’ experience. Full job description available. Interested parties should contact Abigail Jaye, ResearchWorks, at abigail@researchworks.ws or 818-989-3146.
Affordable Gourmet Organic Gluten-Free Vegan Meal Delivery Ever wondered why there isn’t a great meal delivery that’s both Vegan AND Gluten-free? Well, there is, right here in LA and Orange County. Chef Florence brings her skills and recipes as personal chef to the stars right into your home with her meal delivery service, FoodFlo. You’ll save time and feel fantastic with her organic, vegan, gluten-free meals made with local farmer’s market ingredients. 1 week of meals starts at $125 including delivery. A great way to shape up after the holidays!
Clickin Moms The largest, fastest growing online community of women in the photography industry. The experts behind this trending social network can share insightful tips and advice for capturing the perfect pictures this holiday season, or anytime of the year! No more blurry photos or over exposed images! Especially great for new moms celebrating Baby’s First Christmas.
Entertain with Martha’s Hot Spinach Dip http://gardenclub.homedepot.com/recipe-hot-spinach-dip/
Help Your Children Develop Their Caring and Compassion – Free Parent Ed Session Thursday, December 19th at 6:30pm If we raise our children to realize that there is a world out there beyond them and that they have the power to reach out and make a difference, then it makes a tremendous difference to their own development and lives as well as to the world that they reach out to help. Attend this free session and learn about “Empowering Kids to Make A Difference.” Community Room of the West Valley Police Station 19020 Vanowen Street http://www.kidsla.org/perpend/parent-calendar.html
Experienced, Professional In Home Academic Tutoring Learning isn’t one size fits all and tutoring shouldn’t be either! Stacey Sigal Tutoring is a small team of experienced and professional tutors that customize each session to your student’s unique needs. We’re available in the West San Fernando Valley and work with students of all ages and academic abilities, specializing in working with students with learning differences. Homework help, skill building, test preparation and enrichment. Email staceysigal@gmail.com for information. www.facebook.com/StaceySigalTutoring
NBC reporters gain access to schools, expose security gaps http://investigations.nbcnews.com/
Monkey Mat – A quick and easy portable solution to creating a clean floor everywhere you explore The absolute solution to creating a clean floor anywhere you explore. It’s a “must-have” item for any excursion from playdates to airport layovers, spontaneous picnics, outdoor festivities, and everything in-between. It’s for the young and younger when you’re faced with a questionable surface that you just can’t imagine sitting upon. It’s stylish and savvy in an array of colors, and packs away with a simple fold and tuck back in its pouch. The Monkey Mat is sustainable and reusable made from washable superior strength nylon mixture material. Monkey Mat. It’s for all your little monkeys and the not-so-little ones too.
What Not to Say at Shiva (and What to Do and Say Instead) http://womensrabbinicnetwork.wordpress.com/2013/12/10/
Winter Baseball Camp at Diamond Star Sports M-F Weeks of Dec. 30th & Jan. 6th from 8:45am-3:15pm Want to keep your baseball loving kid active (and out of the house) over Winter Break? Diamond Star Sports, SFV’s premier baseball and softball training facility, is offering a winter camp located in Van Nuys. Camp includes conditioning and agility, hitting, fielding, and lunch. $299 a week. For more information, go to www.diamondstarsports.com or call 818-815-2960.
Voted Best “Kids Cut” by Los Angeles HOTLIST City Voter 2013 The Yellow Balloon Serving generations with love for over 30 years of experience ,cutting and styling children’s hair. The Yellow Balloon of Studio City is the best place to take your children for a fabulous haircuts and fun. Mention Jens list for 10% off all services Baby’s First haircut includes (Diploma, photo, lock of hair keepsake) $5 off! Like them on Facebook for more promotions and deals(birthday discounts and monthly tips and info) you have tried the rest, now try the BEST! “often copied but never duplicated”
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Global staffing agency, focusing on placing staff with families, individuals, and businesses The roles Quintessentially People play include (but not limited to): Nannies, Doulas, Mothers Helpers, PAs, House/Estate Managers, Personal Chefs, Domestic Couples, Chauffeurs, Bodyguards, Butlers, Dog Walkers, and a host of other private and corporate positions. They have a full screening process & run background checks on all applicants, in addition to offering competitive agency placement fees. They can come to your home & assess your needs so that you feel comfortable knowing you have an agency who will be your gatekeeper, to help you with the best placement for your family’s needs. They make the hiring process easy! Call 323-406-8564 or email samantha@quintessentiallypeople.com for more info!
Sofi and Liv – The all-natural approach to a healthy and hydrated baby bottom A healing ointment that packs a powerful hydration punch with all-natural ingredients. It’s gentle enough for baby’s delicate skin yet offers relief for the entire family. The mom-made multi-tasking balm is loaded with vitamin-rich grape-seed oil, soothing calendula extract, and nourishing Shea butter. It helps heal existing skin irritations, such as diaper rash, and is an effective treatment for baby eczema. Also sooths itchy dry skin, burns, bug bites, scrapes, and scratches. Natural means nurturing with Sofi and Liv.
‘Affluenza’: Is it real http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/12/health/affluenza-youth/index.html?sr=fb121313affluenza12a
JDO Construction – For all your Home Improvements Since 1991, they have been specializing in re-modeling, dryrot and termite damage. They also do, drywall, doors, windows, moldings, stucco and painting interior and exterior. They build and repair, decks, fences and patio covers. They also do, minor and major repairs and much more. They cover the entire L.A. area. They are licensed. Check them out on Angie’s List. Contact Jeff Oxstein at 818-591-2419.
A Mom’s Guide to School Fundraising http://amomsguidetoschoolfundraising.com/life-lessons-steak/
Your Jr. Chef can make easy, versatile Pimento Cheese Dip No cooking involved – a combo of grated cheeses, jarred pimentos (or chopped roasted red peppers), mayo, pepper and celery salt. Serve with baguette slices, finger vegetables, crackers, and as a condiment in sandwiches (bonus recipe for bacon/tomato/Pimento Cheese Dip on sourdough). Parental supervision. http://food52.com/recipes/24195-parker-otis-pimento-cheese-grilled-sandwiches-with-bacon-tomato
Ring in the New Year with lia sophia’s AMAZING Semi-Annual Blowout Sale If you ever thought about inviting your friends over for a night of blingy fun…January is the time to do it! Hostesses can receive an unprecedented 40%-80% of party sales in FREE jewelry credit!(example: with $1000 party, you could get $800 in free jewelry for $15 plus shipping and tax) Customers will get 70% OFF selected styles PLUS when you buy 1 item at regular price, get 2 higher priced items at 50% OFF! Contact Christine Mansoor for more details at 818.912.7719. |
Saturday December 14 2013
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