Shrek the Musical Comes to Simi Valley See it for Half Off! Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks movie, Shrek the Musical brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to life on the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center stage. This fun family musical tells the story of a green swamp-dwelling ogre who goes on a life-changing adventure to reclaim the deed to his land. Joined by a wise-cracking donkey, this unlikely hero fights a fearsome dragon, rescues a feisty princess and learns that real friendship and true love aren’t found only in fairy tales.
Today in History http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=397 National Bird Day www.history.com/this-day-in-history
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. 6 tidbits for building a strong foundation for reading and literacy: By 3 years old, Toddler * LEARNS MORE about the community while increasing vocabulary. * TALKS to a friend on the phone. * IS INTERESTED in the features of animals that make them unique. Next week – Language/Vocabulary: “Vocabulary,” Pt. 7 ?s to msmarm@roadrunner.com
Prestique Academy of Innovation and Technology Prospective Parent Open House Tues., Jan. 14th at 6pm Recognizing the unique genius in every child! They built the school with the square pegs in mind. They invite parents of children TK-5th grade to their OPEN HOUSE and learn more about this unique school. A place where kids can flourish and grow and not be marginalized. They offer a nurturing school environment, individualized and personalized attention for each student, curriculum developed around the students’ interests, and a small class size 12 to 1. Call 818-456-4691 to learn more!
Out of 5,500+ entries from around the world… This homemade commercial, made by a So. Cal local family, The COWBOY KID, is now a top 5 Finalist in Doritos’ Crash the Super Bowl contest! The commercial that gets the MOST VOTES during the month of January will air in the SUPER BOWL, get to work on Avengers 2 and also the team will win one million dollars! Click www.vote4cowboykid.com for more info.
10 reasons to give up diet soda http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/01/health/gallery/10-reasons-diet-soda
Winter Session of Pressman Academy ECC Parent & Me Classes Starts January 6th Are you looking for a wonderful, stimulating, and exciting experience to share with your baby or toddler? The Pressman Academy Early Childhood Center is offering many terrific programs this winter! Choose from the wonderful “Munchkin & Me” class (morning or evening for working parents), the amazing Toddler or Baby Music classes or the beautiful Shabbat class! They also have a lovely Grandparent and Me class for your parents to join! Call Betsy to enroll at (310) 652-7354×237 or email bkrut@tbala.org. www.pressmanacademy.org/parentandme
$150 Wills, Trusts, Nominations of Guardians & Estate Tax Planning Accomplish your goal of creating an estate plan (Wills, Trusts, Guardians, Health Care Directive) now. $150 off of a Living Trust Package to anyone who mentions Jen’s List. Call (818) 883-6031 or (707) 537-6590 for a quote via email or to set up a free conference call. Kris Paden Esq. offers full legal services in Southern and Northern California.
Here Are The Top Cities For Job Growth In The United States http://www.businessinsider.com/here-are-the-top-cities-for-job-growth-in-the-united-states-2014-1
The January 2014 HypnoBirthing Group Session in Hermosa Beach: Open for Registration Monday evenings January 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, February 3rd, from 7-9:30pm Expecting a baby? A peaceful, calm and easy birth is possible! HypnoBirthing teaches you to release all fears about birth, and learn how to trust your body. You will be aware and in full control, and completely relaxed. Class is $350 per couple, and includes the book, 2 hypnosis CDs, and all handouts. To register, contactLA Birth Bliss, Johanna Nagel-Kim at johanna@labirthbliss.com or (310) 528-2784.
Soccer Shots Newest Park Location: Shadow Ranch Park in West Hills Join Soccer Shots at Shadow Ranch Park on Mondays or Thursdays at 10am for some soccer fun! They have classes for 2 year olds and 3 – 4 year olds. Class starts Monday, January 6th or Thursday, January 9th!Spots are limited, register online now.
Know what’s in foods that you feed your family Some components in chicken nuggets, non-organic dairy, “healthier” vegetable-flavored snack foods, low fat ice cream, artificially-flavored sodas and artificially raspberry-flavored Jello are (in the same order) butane, estrogen, spinach ‘dust,’ antifreeze, wood pulp and a chemical that’s extracted from a beaver’s anal glands. Not kidding. http://www.foodrepublic.com/2012/03/14/6-scary-things-hiding-your-food Quote from “the Omnivore’s Dilemma” on a petroleum derivative in McNuggets. http://amomsblog.wordpress.com/2008/08/11/do-mcdonalds-chicken-nuggets-contain-butane/ About FDA-approved “natural flavoring,” vanilla and strawberry, from a beaver’s anal glands (castoreum). http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/09/02/1127071/-Natural-flavoring#
27 Clever New Ways To Use Your Kitchen Appliances http://www.buzzfeed.com/rachelysanders/clever-new-ways-to-use-kitchen-appliances?bffb&s=mobile
Quality Kids Piano Lessons, Guitar Lessons or Singing Lessons in Your Home: No More Driving The Music Teachers Network provides fun private music lessons in your home. They serve the greater LA area and have wonderful instructors near you. Get kids lessons in piano, singing, guitar, drums, violin and more. The company screens 100+ applicants for every few they hire – very selective. Schedule now to reserve your spot and take advantage of great pricing. Discounts for referrals, so inquire within! Register online or call 1-800-880-7280.
Fast, Effective, Affordable Way to Ensure Your Business Information is Listed Everywhere By offering clients a very simple tool you help unlock the secret of online visibility by getting listed in over 50 important directories which drive traffic directly to your website. Take the most critical 1st step in online marketing at the low cost of $250 (mention Jen’s List). No additional cost. It’s a onetime fee and you get listed. Contact Rahul.Alim@customcreatives.com or at (805) 431-1311 for more information.
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Andrea’s Mobile Notary Service Andrea is a mobile notary who provides service regarding notarization for varies types of documents. From POAS, deeds of trust, permission for a minor to travel, loans, etc. Andrea’s hours are flexible and available seven days a week. Andrea’s prices are affordable. Call for appointment at (818) 357-0208.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Service For Your Home How long has it been since you cleaned your clothes dryer vent? If it’s been longer than a year, your home maybe in danger of having a fire from a dirty and clogged dryer vent. Does it take you longer than 1 dryer cycle to fully dry your clothes, do your clothes feel damp, does your laundry smell, do you smell burning when your dryer works, avoid a fire and carbon monoxide poisoning, call today for a professional dryer vent cleaning and start the new year right. Call (818) 355-1087.
Smart TV habits TV-free alternatives to TV as a boredom buster, more. http://kinetickids.blogspot.com/2013/09/tuesday-tips-smart-tv-habits.html
Huge Savings on a Party at Pint Size Kids Let the amazing staff at Pint Size Kids help throw your child’s next party. They are offering a discount of $200 off a basic birthday package to the first 5 people to book using the discount code JENSPARTY. Not valid on any pre-booked parties. valid only on parties before March 1st.
Zumba & Burn 500-1000 Calories Saturdays, 10:30am Anisa School of Dance in Sherman Oaks 14252 Ventura Boulevard Amazing workout but like going dancing but in comfortable shoes. Classes are $10, beginners welcome, all ages, shapes and sizes. Beginners welcome (no insanely tricky choreography, just dance!)
Are You Looking to Grow Your Business? Thursday, January 16th from 11:30am -1pm San Fernando Valley Networking Lunch Group is a free business networking group that meets every other Thursday for lunch. What sets this group apart is that there are 2 people per category, compared to the other business networking groups. The next meeting is January 16th from 11:30am to 1pm at Giovanni Ristorante, 22737 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. Find out why this is one of the most successful networking groups in the Valley. To RSVP or get more information, visitwww.meetup.com/sanfernandovalleylunch/events/153951002/.
How to Return Nearly Anything Without a Receipt http://lifehacker.com/5853626/how-to-return
Resolve to Get in Shape With a Free Season of Moms In Motion Los Angeles Looking for a chance to get in shape, meet workout buddies, and take a break from the kids for a few hours? Grab a friend and join Moms In Motion LA this winter and get two season memberships for the price of one (valued at $150). The fitness teams meet on Saturdays in Griffith Park and Balboa Park and will train for the Great Race of Agoura on March 22nd. Winter season begins on January 11th and information session and free yoga class on January 9th at Fleet Feet Encino.
Learn How to Save A Life, $25 Friends and Family CPR Training Classes Conejo Valley CPR offers the convenience of coming to your location to conduct the training or you can attend one of their regularly scheduled classes at their Westlake Village office. Family & Friends CPR covers: Adult, Child and Infant CPR, AED and Choking Relief. CPR and/or First Aid certification available at an additional cost. Call (818) 665-6653 to schedule a class or check out their upcoming course schedule at www.conejovalleycpr.com.
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Are You a Mom Who Lives in Tarzana, Reseda, or Winnetka? MOMS Club of Tarzana is a wonderful way to meet other moms who share your interests and concerns. With MOMS Club, you will have the opportunity to participate in enriching and fun activities for the whole family. Activities include play groups, monthly moms night out, park days, exercise groups, and field trips to local attractions. MOMS Club Tarzana is affiliated with MOMS Club, an international support group for at-home mothers (momsclub.org).
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Winter After-School Classes Now Enrolling The Help Group’s Kids Like Me program is designed especially for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder and other special needs. The exciting line-up of winter after-school classes and activities will begin the week of January 27 in our Sherman Oaks and Culver City locations. Classes that will be offered include arduino, web design, basketball and more! Contact Nicole Webb at (818) 778-7136 or email nwebb@thehelpgroup.org. www.kidslikemela.org/afterschool-programs/
Your Jr. Chef can make Down and Dirty Pasta e Ceci A simple, satisfying 1-pot pasta meal serving 4 (can be doubled). Sauté diced garlic, good anchovies (will melt), rosemary springs (can sub thyme to garlic/anchovy sauté, or sub basil or parsley before serving), and add chopped fresh plum tomatoes (optional to seed, peel, mill), salt. Sauté until tomatoes are fully cooked. Add can of ceci (chickpeas, garbanzos)/heated chicken broth, and bring to soft boil. Add pasta, cook until nearly done. Plate with grated/shaved Parm, ground pepper and few drops good olive oil. Suggest to use 4 qt pot/Dutch oven or larger. Comments say “1/2 packet pasta” means 1/2 lb., reduce rosemary quantity, lightly smash chickpeas, the recipe part before adding pasta can be made ahead of time, add’l veges would compliment. Parental supervision. http://food52.com/recipes/899-down-and-dirty-pasta-e-ceci
Rental Space Available For All Necessities The RC Dance Center rents their new 3,000 square foot state of the art facility! Competitive prices. Conveniently located near the Burbank airport and help you plan the perfect rehearsal space, meeting, audition space and much more. Total buyout for only $60 which includes both rooms with full length mirrors, the production office, changing rooms, kitchen and restrooms. Call the Rental Manager for more information at (818) 601-4190. |
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