Super Soccer Stars – 6 Week Mini Season is Here http://la.supersoccerstars.com/index.php With the lowest child-to-coach ratios in LA, Super Soccer Stars teaches soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive and educational environment. Through our age-specific curriculum, we use soccer to nurture, build self-confidence and develop teamwork to ensure that each child improves at their own pace. Locations throughout Los Angeles, Ventura County, and Orange County! Ages 2 and up! 310-998-0010 http://la.supersoccerstars.com/classes/classsearch..asp?year=2014&season=Winter
Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history Cow milked when flying in airplane anniversary Battery day Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is published.(1885) A ninth planet is discovered in the solar system and is named Pluto. The discover is Clyde Tombaugh. (1930) http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=313
Estate Planning From a Mom’s Perspective How can you assure that your kids will be raised according to your wishes? Who will handle your kids’ finances if you’re not here to do it? How can you assure you have enough for their care? Don’t miss the next Sizzling Hot Topic at the Pump Station, Wed., Mar. 5th at 7pm in Santa Monica & Wed., Mar. 19th at 6:30 pm in Hollywood. Sona A. Tatiyants & Jennifer Burnham-Grubbs, will co-present Estate Planning From a Mom’s Perspective to provide info on trusts, wills, guardianship, life insurance, etc. They will de-mystify these topics & teach the most cost-effective way to protect your families & assets. For ?’s, contact info@tatiyantslaw.com, 818-956-9200 or www.tatiyantslaw.com. http://www.pumpstation.com/estate planning workshop
Winter Fun With In-Home Music Lessons Have your kids been wanting to learn an instrument but you weren’t sure if they would like it (or you don’t know how to begin)? Mention Jens List & get your 1st lesson free ($100 value)! If you are ready to move forward, you will also get 10% off your 1stlesson package. All Play Music provides high end, in-home lessons for guitar, piano, drums, voice and bass. Their certified instructors make each lesson fun & engaging while the students learn their favorite songs. The program provides goal setting, achievement levels and performances. Prices range from $280-$550 per month and enrollment is limited to ensure the highest quality of service. Call (310) 745-4007 for more info and to reserve your slot. Go to www.allplaymusic.com to learn more!
Tired of lugging your Mac to the Genius Bar? We all love our Apple products but disconnecting them, driving, parking and carrying your Mac through the mall is a pain. Hire RovingGenius.com! -Affordable alternative to the Apple Store. -They come to you. -Same day appointments. -Faster repair times -Need a new Mac? They will pick one up, set it up, back it up, transfer data and provide a receipt, SAVING you $50-$100. -Experts on all things Apple. -They will teach you how to get the most out of your devices, wireless printers, iCloud, Apple TV. -Integrate your TV, music speakers, HVAC, security, lighting and cameras, to control your whole house from iPhone or iPad. -They can even help eliminate that annoying spinning beach ball. 10% December discount. Call or text (818) 485-1444.
My Brother Rocks the Spectrum Foundation funds “We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym” programs Nationwide A nonprofit organization that helps families receive the funding they need to participate in WRTS’s social skills groups while being able to use the specialized swings and activities WRTS offers. MBRTS is here to provide all children with any disability a place they can build friendships, keep active and learn to use their energy in their bodies in a healthy environment. Visit their website to find out more information on how you can make a difference. www.mybrotherrocksthespectrumfoundation.org
You can travel with all of your essentials in a safe and fashionable way – I LOVE this product It is ideal for your passport. Great for the grocery store, theatre, shopping mall, fishing, hiking, biking, rollerblading, walking, jogging, paddle boarding, amusement park, gym, outdoor events, concerts and let’s not forget vacation. Feel confident that your iPod, phone, money, credit cards, ID, lip-gloss, etc…are where they should be: around your waist. Highly recommend! Read how HSN and others fell for hipS-sister founder Sonia Kanner’s sexy fanny pack – http://upstart.bizjournals.com/entrepreneurs/hot-shots/2014/02/05/hipssister-reinvents-fanny-pack-as-sexy.html?page=all. Order at http://hipssister.com/#oid=58_1.
Tax Preparation and Bookkeeping Using the latest software in accounting and tax preparation, Deborah Schwartz provides amazing personal service at reasonable rates. Call her at 310-988-8850 for more info. And here are some tips on why you should file your taxes early: http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2014/02/17/tax-consultant-offers-tips-on-why-you-should-file-your-taxes-early/ Do You Ask If There Are Guns in Your Kids’ Friends’ Homes? http://moms.popsugar.com/Guns-Homes-Kids
Spring Break Fun at Bizzy Girls Entrepreneur and Fashion Camp – girls 7 to 14 Mon- Fri from 9:30am-2:30pm Create your own product line over spring break, Fashion, Decor, and more! New and returning students get ready to sell your products at our Bizzy Girls Fair. Write a mini biz plan, create a company name, logo, advertisement and marketing plan. Cost/profit math skills. Returning students learn new skills. Portable sewing machines allowed. Locations: Westside Pavilions, Fashion Square, Janss Market Place and Cheryl Fudge (Santa Monica). Week tuition under $300. 424-201-5448
Max, Lily, David & Jacqueline are all unique but have one thing in common: All About U Montages A do-it-yourself photo montage at your mitzvah event will make your guests squirm after 30 seconds. Visit the All About U Montages website and see how they create montages that bring your son or daughter’s 13 years to life! Use the Jen’s List password AAUM to view their samples and see why their clients say “the montage was the highlight of the entire event!” Jen’s List Members get 5% off all 3 packages. Have AAUM create a montage that your family will cherish forever.
Red Tricycle are giving away a $1,000 Target Baby gift card for everything you need for your little one Enter at http://redtri.co/MhkaTy!
VBS Day School Launches New Video VBS Day School is proud to announce the launch of their new school video. See the amazing and exciting things happening at Valley Beth Shalom Harold M. Schulweis Day School. VBS Day School offers a top-tiered academic program, a dynamic Jewish experience, and bonding of friendships within a caring community. Click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cddLXaVtEw8 to view the video. For more info about VBSDS, contact (818)788-2199.
GYMBOREE PLAY & MUSIC is seeking a fabulous play, music & art teacher Are you charismatic, playful, musical, silly, and great with infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their parents? Do you have a pleasant singing voice? Are you great with Customer Service? Gymboree Play & Music of Sherman Oaks and Calabasas is looking for Part-time Teachers/Sales Associates for our Play & Learn, Art and Music classes. Ideal candidate must be willing to work in BOTH locations. Also must be willing to teach AND work as a Sales Associate. They will be conducting a MANDATORY Group Interview Thursday, February 27th at 2:30pm at the Sherman Oaks location – 14801 Ventura Blvd (corner of Willis & Ventura Blvd). If interested, email gymboreesocal@gmail.com for details & please mention JEN’S LIST.
Schoola A national platform that is revolutionizing school fundraising. It sends pre-paid bags to parents so they can donate gently used kids clothing. Schoola then collects, tags, prices and features the clothing online where parents can purchase for great deals (think 90% off retail.) 40% of every purchase goes right back to the school! No cost, no fuss.
Local Camp Gives Kids In Need A Much-Needed Break From The Inner City
Laker Fans What a tough year. They believe Pau and Nick Young are coming back this week. Hopefully Kobe in a few more weeks. Ken Forman still has the following tickets at UNDER FACE VALUE. Face is $122ea, sell for $115ea! Section 116 row 6, Seats 8-9 for these games: 2/19 V, Houston Rockets (Dwight and Hardin) 2/23 V. Brooklyn Nets (Garnette and Pierce) 4/1 V. Portland Trailblazers (Aldridge, 4th place in the west) Contact 818-789-2211 or cell(text ok) at 818-262-3947. Fedx available too.
Address tears & tantrums, learn how to discipline effectively with compassion, and nurture your child’s intelligence – tap into the developing brain. Power Parent Program offers all of this AND raises money for the important things that your school needs. Fundraise money for your preschool by offering these amazing workshops at a 50% DISCOUNT. Choose from 3 different program venues: Live 8 Week Workshop Live 6 Week Teleseminar Online Course http://www.profound-parenting.com/956-2/
Bunco Night in Chatsworth Wednesday, February 19th at 6:15pm $10 donation. The public is invited every month to play with The Chatsworth FUN-raisers at SanSai Japanese Grill. Never played Bunco? They’ll teach you! Door prizes: restaurant gift cards, movie tickets, gift baskets & bottles of wine! Food & drinks available for purchase. Dinner is at 6:15pm, followed by Bunco at 7:15pm. Reserve your seats: 818-882-6437. Pay at the door. 9243 Winnetka Ave. in Chatsworth. Free parking. www.meetup.com/The-Chatsworth-FUN-raisers
5 Hard Truths About Parenting http://www.huffingtonpost.com/chrissy-kelly/5-truths
Teach Peace, Not Anxiety to your family Need to relax now? Ahhhh. How good it feels to bring back balance. Relax Completely Now with Hypnosis and Visualization in group, private or phone sessions. Release Stress and Anxiety to improve sleep and health right now…and share this wonderful resource with your loved ones. Call (818)347-4472. Have an Android Smartphone? Purchase a full session relaxation by searching Google by name (Vinock)or email svinock@sbcglobal.net for your MP3 IPhone download for focus and relaxation.
Fun new classes for kids and adults Thursday afternoons and Friday mornings Come join the new and exciting Blanks Studios by creators Billy Blanks Jr. and Sharon Catherine Blanks in Sherman Oaks. Amy is teaching a Musical Theatre Dance for kids Thursday afternoons from 4-5:15pm and Dance It Out for adults Fridays at 10am – the unbelievably fun workout utilizing all styles of dance.
Students Who Lose Recess Are the Ones Who Need It Most
Your seafood-loving Jr. Chef can make Squid-Stuffed Squid Comments (which rave) say to buy squid bodies cleaned/prepped from an Asian market to save money/time/hassle (and can sub add’l squid for tentacles). After stuffing cleaned/turned-inside-out bodies (with mixture of onion, garlic, shrimp, bread crumbs, tomato, lemon zest, ginger, parsley, s&p), cover with prepared tomato/spaghetti sauce in a glass baking dish, cover with foil, bake for 30 min. Will be very tender and delicious. Serve immediately over rice or angel hair pasta. Parental supervision. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/squid-stuffed-squid-recipe.html
Babies born with morality, researchers say http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/12/us/baby-lab-morals-ac360/index.html?sr=fb021414babymoralcore1a
Go Taco Catering wants you to Sit Back and Enjoy your next Party All party packages Include: 3 choices of meats (Asada, Chicken, Fish, Grilled veggies, Quesadillas, Carnitas, Alpastor, Chorizo) Rice & Beans Green & Red Salsa Condiments: Onions, Cylantro, Radishes, Limes & Jalapenos Call/Text (818)324-1166 or email mendozatime@hotmail.com for more info. They Cater all Occasions. Mention Jens list and Get Free Quesadillas added to any Package! See them on Facebook at Facebook:gotacocatering.
De-Clutter your Mind and Make Decisions with Clarity Sunday March 2nd from 1:30-2:30pm FREE Informational Talk: earn how Harmonyum Healing Sessions can restore harmony in your thoughts, in your relationships, and in how you experience the events in your daily life. By operating with a clear head, decisions are easy, interactions are peaceful, and people reflect back to us how different we seem! If you’ve been curious about metaphysical energy healing, attend this free one hour explorative discussion with Lori Sortino. Read more and register at http://tinyurl.com/o34g52m. http://www.lorisortino.com/index.php/projects-and-clients/harmonyum/
Acting coach Professional actor, singer, mom Betsy Abramsohn is now offering private coaching for children geared towards auditions for Musical Theater, TV, Film and Performing Arts Programs. Will work on monologues, scenes, songs, and character development in a warm, nurturing environment. Your child will arrive at their audition fully prepared and confident. Also, Saturday Improv classes coming soon! For info, contact Betsy at (818) 554-3266 or betsyabramsohn@gmail.com.
Cyber Bullying Seminar Saturday, February 22nd from 10-11:30am Important seminar affecting young people and their parents. The cruelty of bullying is magnified when it is posted in a very public forum like the Internet. Learn what you can do to prevent this abuse and about the new state law which impacts student behavior off campus. Speakers include representatives from the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office, Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, and our local schools. To RSVP for this event, email Senator Pavley’s Ventura County Field Representative Marie Lakin at Marie.Lakin@sen.ca.gov or call (805) 815-3917. Thousand Oaks Teen Center 1375 E Janss Road in Thousand Oaks, 91362
5 myths about young people and social media Post covers social isolation, addictiveness, appreciation of privacy, threat of sexual predators, bullying.
Temple Judea’s Canvas & Corks Art and Wine Tasting Event Saturday, March 1st from 7-11pm Come for the art, and stay for the wine. The Canvas & Corks event is a great place to purchase art by Israeli artists, and enhance your home. Bring your friends, peruse the art, and nosh on appetizers and wine. RSVP online at http://www.templejudea.com/event/545843-2014-03-01-canvas-corks-art-event-and-cocktail-party/. |
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