Want to lose 20 pounds and Buy your personal training packages NOW from Michele the Trainer; confidential and no contracts! Michele the Trainer, personal trainer and wellness program expert was voted 2013 Best Fitness Trainer 2013 by Los Angeles Daily News Readers Choice Awards. Michele’s personal success of losing 165 pounds and keeping it off holistically since 1998 is quite inspiring to her clients. After losing weight, Michele committed herself to helping others, not through criticism or self-aggrandizement, but through a deep and abiding commitment that comes from her belief in the ability of every person to be the best they can be. GIFT CERTIFICATES & Books Available! Call 877-409-1758 or email Michele@MicheletheTrainer.com.
Today in History Happy mew year for cats day http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=394 * National Bath Safety Month * National Blood Donor Month * National Braille Literacy Month * National Hobby Month * Hot Tea Month * National Oatmeal Month * National Soup Month Run up the Flagpole and See if Anyone Salutes Day www.history.com/this-day-in-history
Wild About Trial Top 10 List of 2013 Here are the top 10 moments in criminal justice: www.wildabouttrial.com/one_off/the-top-ten-moments-of-2013-in-criminal-justice/
Use Hypnosis to Lose Weight and Take Control – Free Workshop – “Shift into Your Slim Dream Life” Class Wed., Jan. 8th at the Sherman Oaks Galleria from 10-11:30am or Sun., Jan. 12th at the Westside Pavilion from 4-530pm Sophia B. lost 40 lbs.: “The hypnosis gave me the tools to create healthy habits resulting in an easy weight release.” Amy L.: “It’s great to lose weight sanely despite the hectic mess that ‘is life’ with kids.” Hypnotherapist/weight expert Rita Black has helped: -Stop sabotaging their weight loss -End out of control and emotional eating -Gain freedom, confidence and achieve their ideal weight without dieting Private & Group Sessions – Jen’s List members get $50 off. Call 1-877-221-7251 for a free phone consult. Sign up www.shiftweightmastery.com – click FREE WORKSHOP.
Seeking volunteers with a diagnosis of cancer to participate in a scientific study of states of consciousness brought about by psilocybin, and their impact on psychological distress and spirituality The study is conducted in a comfortable and supportive setting, Volunteers enrolled in the study will receive careful preparation and two sessions in which they will receive psilocybin. Structured and professional guidance will be provided during the session and afterwards to facilitate integration of the experiences. After each session, questionnaires and interviews will be used to assess the effects of the psilocybin on consciousness, mood, and behavior. http://www.bpru.org/cancer-studies/
Chaminade Middle School Prospective Parent Information Night Wednesday, January 15th in the Student Center from 7-8:30pm This is a great event to attend and learn more about what Chaminade life can offer for your child and their growth experience! Also, Sign your 5th grader up to Shadow at Chaminade Middle School! Contact Ms. Mary Jacoby at mjacoby@chaminade.org for more info. They will attend classes, meet teachers, shadow a current student, learn about programs they are interested in! Spaces are limited!
Family Yoga Sunday, Jan.5th from 10-11am at Tarzana YogaWorks AND 11:30am-12:30pm at Westlake YogaWorks This class welcomes all ages and promotes family togetherness. Individual, partner and group poses, simple breathing techniques and creative movement make this a fun and active time for everyone. Family Yoga is taught by Certified Yoga Instructor, Julie Markovitz RYT. It is free for YogaWorks members and $8 for non-members. Tarzana Yoga Works is located at 18700 Ventura Blvd. Suite 210 and Westlake YogaWorks is located at 2475 Townsgate Road, Westlake Village.
Best New Shows of 2013
Baseball Cards Movie-Collectibles Etc. in Woodland Hills Home of the best movie memorabilia, vintage collectibles and sports cards around!
Leaving the Bubble From February 9th-12th Learn how to heal yourself and your family. For those suffering from cancer and illness and those currently well. Afterwards encouraged to form your own healing groups to help others heal. Hannah Pilnick, author, therapist and international speaker, found what causes suffering, what leads a person to health and self fulfillment. Learn to awaken your natural healing abilities and heal yourself and your loved ones. “Leaving the Bubble” – 3 1/2 day program. Hannah’s journey is to spread this knowledge throughout the world. Holiday promotion. Instead of $650, register for $570 promo code MELISSA, expires end of December for a limited number of seats, apply the promotion code at http://u.igifted.com.
Irregular bedtimes linked to kids’ behavioral problems http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/267366.php
Rockin’ & Rollin’ Sunday, Jan. 5th at 3pm The Zimmer Museum is kickin’ off their first Sunday Family Program in a rockin’ new way! Join them to celebrate the birthday (Jan. 8th) of The King of Rock & Roll, Elvis! You will make rock & rollin’ art and more!
Members NEED Leads – Can you help? Looking for a daycare in the Beverly Hills/Westwood/Pico-Robertson area. Email rache428@yahoo.com. AND Family looking to rent a home in Calabasas (Parkway Calabasas or east) or south of the boulevard in Sherman Oaks/Encino/Tarzana. $3,500 – $4,000/mo. 4 bedroom or 3 bedroom with an office. Starting around May 2014 (give or take a month). Email bforhope@gmail.com. AND Looking to learn how to scrapbook, and live near LAX. Know anyone that can help email aila@sbcglobal.net. AND Looking to buy a preowned boys bike in good condition to replace one that was stolen. Email sopsyched@hotmail.com or call (818) 613-6459. AND Looking for feedback on the Children’s Art Institute Summer Camp in Van Nuys. Email lmahart@gmail.com. AND Looking to rent classroom or open space this summer on the Westside for 2 weeks this summer. Can be a community type room or any relatively open floor plan, and preferably have outdoor or yard access. Call Janis at (310) 883-5810. AND Looking for a homework helper that involves helping the children with homework, having to multitask between two 2nd graders and two 3rd graders. References are a must. University students are preferred. Homework is done Monday-Thursday. The fee is $15/hour and there will be approximately 6-8 hours of homework a night. Email tamikawat@aol.com or text (818) 456-3884. AND Married male, 44, father of 3 works in computers, In San Francisco financial district, wants to rent a room/bathroom as his family lives in Orange County. He visits them at least once a month on a weekend and holidays. Call (949) 939-2150 or aoranges@aol.com. AND Looking for Bubbe’s/Grammy’s/Nonna’s/Abuela’s stash of yarn to repurpose and donate to the military overseas, the homeless, Indian reservations, local hospitals as knitted/crocheted chemo caps, scarves, socks, hats, mittens, preemie blankets. Will arrange for pickup. Finished goods can be donated to your favorite charity/organization. Email msmarm@roadrunner.com. AND Looking for someone who can make custom vinyl cushions for a banquette. Email lajoanna@gmail.com.
Temple Adat Elohim Presents Michael Dukakis Monday, January 6th at 7:30pm The honorable Michael Dukakis, former governor of Massachusetts and 1988 Democratic nominee for President of the Unites States, is the special speaker. Recently, he and former US Senator Paul Simon authored a book entitled How to Get Into Politics – and Why, which is designed to encourage young people to think seriously about Politics.
Creating Enchanted, One-of-a-Kind, Nature-Based Faery Parties For Children Ages 3 & Up Through the magical interplay of dance, music, movement, yoga, art, storytelling, dramatic play and guided meditations, Secrets of the Faeries creates a secret world of Faery – a place where anything and everything is possible If you just believe. What makes their parties unique are the various ways in which the party offers support of the healthy, physical, mental, social emotional and cognitive development of school age children through engaging, creative and magical experiences.
Hebrew School Anyone? If your child does not like his/her current Hebrew School, or never attended one, check out JSN. Attend one free lesson anytime to see why JSN is so popular in the community for 19 years. JSN is renowned for successful curriculum, it’s many free extracurricular and events, monthly iTot, Talit workshop, Bar/Bat Mitzvah full preparation and family tours to Israel. Lots of recommendations. One hour weekly grades 1st-7th. iTot monthly is for ages 4-7. (818-625-1621
10 Reasons Youngest Siblings Make The Best Adults | Thought Catalog
In Home Daycare/Preschool Licensed daycare providing infant and toddler care. Activities are focused on promoting verbal, social, cognitive, and social advancement. Toddlers participate in music, gymnastics, arts and crafts, reading, writing, circle time, dance. Separate learning program that prepares toddlers for kindergarten. Infant program emphasizes on verbal, gross motor and emotional development. Two outdoor play areas. Warm and loving staff are trained in education, safety and CPR/First Aid certified. Call (818) 457-4538.
Stage Right Productions La “Seussical”: The Magical Tony Award Winning Broadway Musical From January 12th-April 12th Stage Right Productions La is at it again with their incredibly popular Youth Musical theater program production of “Seussical.”Ages 10-17.Learn from the best with Broadway, television and film veteran Arminae Azarian Reames. Don’t miss out! Rehearsals start Jan 12th at the beautiful Los Angeles Ballet Academy in Encino. Deadline for registration is Friday, December 20th. Space is limited. For more information contact: Stagerightproductionsla@gmail.com.
Here For Your Financial Needs Reasonable rates, accurate, punctual, and fast. Experienced, licensed, and well versed in loan packages. Call Michael at (818) 620-1754.
Spark Your Childs Creativity and Imagination
American Airlines Coach Class Round Trip Flight Certificate for 4 $1600 for 4 (estimated value $3000) Fly from anywhere American Airlines flies in the 48 contiguous United States & Canada doesn’t include Hawaii or Alaska. Subject to availability. Travel must be ticketed by October 31, 2014. The following blackout dates apply: 2014: Jan 1-2; Mar 8-9; Mar 15-16; Mar 22-23; Mar 28; Mar 31; Jul 3-4; Jul 6; Nov 21-22; Nov 25-26; Nov 29-Dec 1; Dec 26-31. Email landsassociates@yahoo.com. Tickets were bought from a charity, and the owner is unable to travel.
Your Jr. Chef can make Baking Sheet Mac ‘n’ Cheese Here’s where you get 50% crunch and 50% soft and creamy with classic flavors. Combine al dente (any small shape) pasta, cheddars (or other richly-flavored cheese), pinch of cayenne, and salt, and spread on well-buttered, lipped baking sheet (1/2 sheet pan). Pour milk/sprinkle cheese on top, dot with butter, and bake about 15 min. Serves 6. Comments discuss adding your choice of crumbled silken tofu, Spanish paprika, quartered artichoke hearts, garlicky bread crumb topping. Consider mixing in al dente boiled/drained/seasoned cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts (if you add, you may need 2 sheet pans/bake 2 batches). Parental supervision. http://food52.com/recipes/2534-baking-sheet-macaroni-and-cheese
Are You Constantly Arguing With Your Child? Do You Feel Like Everything is a Battle? Naama Cameron, M.S. can help! If your child is displaying any behavior, including social/emotional struggles (tantrums, bed-time routines, outbursts, sibling rivalry, difficulty with transitions, etc.), she will meet with you and develop strategies to best help your child and family. Naama works as a support and guide while improving the family dynamic. She coaches child/family in home and assists with school challenges. Call for a free phone consultation (818) 618-2381.
School Safety
In Business?! Kick off 2014 Right By Making New Business Connections at JNET Thursday, January 9th from 7-9pm, 2014 Now 11-chapters strong, JNET (501C6 non-profit) facilitates business relationships throughout LA and Ventura counties. JNET Conjeo meets the 2nd Thurs of every month at Temple Etz Chaim, located at 1080 E Janss Road in Thousand Oaks. (Doors open at 6:30) Raffle prize this month! Free to attend 2 meetings. Yearly $85 dues include 2 holiday parties/mixers, attendance at all chapter meetings and opportunity to speak at one meeting every 6 months. Contact: David Dietrich at (818) 802-2509 or david.dietrich@ubs.com.
Wired Tec: Get 10% Off All SONOS Systems “Great service, on time, and very knowledgeable. I have found my new A Team for Home A/V jobs.”- Todd-Chatsworth. Get Wired Tec. is dedicated to providing professional and reliable service. They always strive to make sure that their customer’s satisfaction goes beyond their expectations. From TV mounts and in wall speakers to custom designed home automation systems, Get Wired Tec. can handle all of your needs. Call for a complimentary estimate.
Music Storytime with Claire Mills Tuesday, January 7th at 4pm Join Little Acorns Grow’s new preschool in Altadena for a free toddler music and story time. Listen to a story, play instruments, have some puppet fun and sing your favorite songs with kids entertainer Claire Mills. This is a free event! Call (818) 779-1099 or email littleacornsgrow@yahoo.com. Sign-up online at www.littleacornsgrow.net/contact.html. www.littleacornsgrowclasses.wordpress.com/2013/12/17/music-story-time-with-claire-mills/
2,000 steps to a healthier heart
Dog Boarding/ Day Care: Treated Like Part of the Family Reasonable rates/ long term discounts. In home, cage free environment. Over 20 years experience Feeding, Exercise, Socialization, Secure yard and home, Access to a 24hr veterinarian. Call Susan at (818) 773-8378.
Simple pork tenderloin brine Brine overnight, pat dry, roast, slice, serve. http://www.wilsonfarm.com/recipes/Our-Kitchen/Brined%20Pork.html |
Thursday January 2 2014
January 2, 2014 by