Wednesday March 12 2014









TEMPLE ADAT ELOHIM ANNUAL PURIM CARNIVAL


Sunday, March 16th from 11:30am-2pm


Temple Adat Elohim invites the community to join the biggest Purim Carnival ever! Purim is a wonderful holiday where they celebrate freedom from tyranny by creating a day of absolute joy and happiness. So come enjoy the rides, games, great food and attractions for all ages. Dress in costume and receive a free gift. Preorder your Carnival “all rides and games” wristbands by March 14th & save 25%. Carnival “all rides and games” wristbands are $15 if preordered & $20 on the day. Individual tickets also available.


Also, join them for the Purim Shpiel at 10:30am, where they recount the heroic tale of Mordecai and Esther in the reading of the Megillah.


805-497-7101


2420 East Hillcrest in Thousand Oaks


www.adatelohim.org


 


 


Today in History


Plant a Flower Day


http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=335


Girl Scouts were founded. (1912)


Baseball great Joe Dimaggio agrees to a new contract with the NY Yankees, and gets a $6,250 raise. My, how times have changed! (1942)


www.history.com/this-day-in-history


 


 


AMAZING deals on MANY different summer camps! Bid NOW!


https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/item/browse.action?grouping=ALL&auctionId=208076890


 


 


Exhibit at The Celebration of Mommie Fair


Saturday, May 3rd in Santa Monica
Do you have a service or product designed for new moms, moms-to-be and their families? They are looking for top brands and services to exhibit. This event is a resource fair designed for families to discover local brands  geared toward making parenting easier. If you are a beauty consultant, a parenting coach, a boutique owner, etc. We’d love to have you as an exhibitor. This is a great way to get in front of your ideal market. The cost to exhibit is only $99. For questions, email info@thenannyfactory.com For more information about the event, visit www.mymommiefair.com


 


 


Health Benefits, Drawbacks Of Most Popular Sleeping Positions


http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2014/03/10/cbs2s-lisa-sigell


 


 


Join Temple Kol Tikvah at their FREE Purim Circus Evening
Friday, March 14th
This fun filled evening begins at 5:15pm with Tot Shabbat, followed by a Complimentary early dinner and Circus Fun at 5:45pm. The Family Service and Purim Shpiel begins at 7pm.  They will be collecting donations of food and toiletries for the West Valley Food Pantry. RSVP to tkosloy@koltikvah.org by Thursday, March 13th or call 818-348-0670.
20400 Ventura Boulevard in Woodland Hills, 91364


 


 


Relationship Help for Moms


What if your relationship with your family was everything you’d dreamed about? Are you and your spouse parenting in totally different directions?  Does your spouse seem to be growing more distant and disconnected over time…it seems like you and he barely see each other anymore. And as for great sex? What’s that? If you’re stressing about any aspect of parenting – especially if you’d like a little more support from your spouse – you can get help to navigate this communication maze. If you long for the marriage and family life you once dreamed of, Parenting and Relationship experts Bette Alkazian and Meredith Canaan are running three FREE training sessions that will provide you with the tools you are looking for.


http://bit.ly/NtC9a4


 


 


No Assembly Required For These Items For Little Lego-Lovers


http://moms.popsugar.com/Lego-Products-Arent-Toys-34166583


 


Special Event Icon  March Specials at the Playroom in Sherman Oaks “The Hot Spot for Tots”


Book your party NOW at THE PLAYROOM, the cleanest indoor play space and party place for the under 5 crowd. Book before March 15th and receive $75 off any party booking. New bookings only. All parties are completely private. 2 Hours, all to yourself to celebrate your special occasion. From small to large-they do it all! Also, this month, bring the kids in between 4-6pm, Monday-Friday for happy hour and play for $5. For party info or other questions, call 818-784-7529.


www.theplayroomvalley.com


 


 


Need Personalized Legal Counsel From an Attorney Who Gets Results?


Whether you need assistance with a Personal or Business Legal Issues, a Criminal or DUI Matter, or need to file for Bankruptcy, the attorneys at Netzah & Shem-Tov will take the time to fully understand your needs, explain your options in a language you can understand and create a strategy tailored to fit your specific goals. They take each case personally and are just as determined as you are to achieve the best possible result.


www.netshemlaw.com


 


 


Early Bird Registration Ends April 1st at Fun Under The Sun at Pierce College in Woodland Hills


Offering: (4) two week sessions beginning June 16th-August 8th. For children 5-14 years old. They are the “Club Med” of camping. Everything is included in the low price: Swimming, Field Trips, Lunch (except on trip days) Snacks, Morning and Afternoon Extended Care, Crafts, Sports, Performing Arts, Cooking, and much more. Air conditioned rooms. Campers in 6th-9th grades participate a Teen Travel Program. For more information, call (818) 907-8259.


www.fununderthesun.com


 


 


Treat yourself to a Wonderful Customized Airbrush Spray Tan


Louise uses the #1 solution on the market with 100% natural ingredients! You will have gorgeous, healthy glowing skin within 20 minutes. Teeth & eyes will appear whiter and say good bye to tan lines, stretch marks, cellulite and many other skin conditions. No odor, No streaks, No orange. Lasts up to 9 days. Studio is located in West Hills & Mobile 7 days a week. Mention Jen’s List and only pay $35 for your first tanning experience. Book your appointment by calling Louise at 818.281.2569.


http://www.Glow-n-Go-AirbrushTanning.com


 


 


Looking for a FRESH way to celebrate your child’s birthday?
How about a make your own pizza party?! Each child is given a Fresh Brother’s pizza box to label and decorate with stickers, markers, and crayons. The children then get to create their own edible masterpieces! Once cooked, pizzas are placed back into their boxes and brought out to the dining area. Includes pizza, a drink & an “I Made My Own” T-shirt. Additional add-on’s available. Pricing available for small or large groups. The kids will have SO much fun – it makes for an AWESOME party!
http://www.freshbrothers.com/parties.htm


 


 


Ban Bossy. Encourage Girls to Lead


When a little boy asserts himself, he’s called a “leader.” Yet when a little girl does the same, she risks being branded “bossy.” Words like bossy send amessage: don’t raise your hand or speak up. By middle school, girls are less interested in leading than boys-a trend that continues into adulthood.Together we can encourage girls to lead.Pledge to Ban Bossy.


http://banbossy.com/


 


 


9 One-Pot Meals to Avoid a Stack of Dishes


http://www.elizabethstreet.com/living/one-pot-meals


 


 


Need Money for Jewish Sleep-Away or Day Camp? JFLA Can Help with INTEREST-FREE Loans!


The Jewish Free Loan Association offers INTEREST-FREE loans to assist families with the costs of sending children to Jewish sleep-away or day camp. Appointments now available! Loans of up to $2,000 per camper, per year are available to families in Southern California. Call 323.761.8830 in the city or 818.344.1072 in the valley.


www.jfla.org


 


 


Lose Up To 12 lbs. In 30 Days


Visit www.kelliefit.com for a variety of fitness & weight loss plans including in-home personal training, and custom workout and nutrition plans. Kellie fits you! By following one of Kellie’s plans you can lose up to 12 lbs in 30 days & quickly get in shape OR Kellie will come to your home & bring all the equipment for personal training that’s perfect for your body type. Contact Fitness Nutrition Expert, Kellie Blackburn, to set up what best fits you. Call 310-436-5118 or email kellie@kelliefit.com.


 


 


3 Warning Signs You May Be Ignoring a Spending Problem


http://www.dailyfinance.com/2014/03/10/spending-problems-warning-signs/


 


 


California Women’s Conference


May 19th-20th


It offers its attendees inspiration, resources, and connections to take the next step in business, personal development, health and wellness, or philanthropic endeavors. Featuring widely respected thought leaders, talented entertainers, and a marketplace of ideas, exhibits, networking and panel discussions, the conference is designed to benefit women from all walks of life. For nearly thirty years, women in California have enjoyed a conference that provided a forum for building successful businesses, strengthening careers, and positively influencing the world around them.


http://californiawomensconference.com/


 


 


Had a GREAT experience with American Pool & Safety Inc.


In Aug. 2012, I had the pleasure of doing business with Luis Marquez as we needed to redo the pool in our home. After getting bids from numerous companies, I am overjoyed with the decision that I made and could not be more pleased with the outcome of the project! Professional, responsive to my questions and easy to work with. I HIGHLY recommend!


(818) 493-0791


http://californiapoolservices..com/


 


 


How to Watch Your Kid’s Game Without Being a Jerk


http://momastery.com/blog/2014/03/10/how-to-watch-your-kids-game-without-being-a-jerk/


 


 


Specialty snacks & sweets and a customized subscription box just for your diet


Mix & match gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, soy-free, and nut-free. Have you ever spent hours in the snack aisle of your grocery store scrutinizing ingredient labels to make sure they fit your diet, only to find out once you buy and taste the product that it tastes like chalk? The Tasteful Pantry is an LA-based business that offers customers a monthly opportunity to indulge in a way that fits their ‘free-from’ lifestyle. Each Treat Box is especially crafted for each customer’s dietary needs. They look for the best in natural, minimally processed ‘free-from’ snacks and sweets out there to help you enhance your ‘free-from’ pantry.


www.tastefulpantry.com


 


 


Weekly and Monthly Summer Camps at Little Acorns Grow


Art, music, science, animals, theater, cooking and so much fun, the kids won’t even know they’re learning! Little Acorns Grow Reseda is offering a variety of Summer Camps for kids ages 3 to 6. Mix and match any of the one-week specialty camps or sign-up for the monthly camps. Whatever your child’s interests are, you are sure to find them here! Sign-ups on a first come bases. They sold out last summer. Sign up early! Call 818-779-1099 or email littleacornsgrow@yahoo.com..


http://littleacornsgrow.net/resedasummercamps.html


 


 


Books and Cookies Celebrates 3 years of Books and Cookies with a Big Moving Bash


Saturday, March 15th from 10am0in in Santa Monica
*Saturday Morning Concert feat. Music with Jennifer (10AM)
*Story Time & Crafts
*Photo and Video Station
*Supervised Learn and Play with
*40% off books and merchandise: everything-must-go!
$5 minimum suggested donation/child
Your contributions are greatly appreciated to help keep Books and Cookies as a family resource in your community


www.BooksAndCookiesLA.com


 


 


St. Martin’s School Open House: Preschool-8th Grade


Thursday, March 13th from 6-7:30pm


Come to the Open House and get a voucher for $100 off enrollment fee. Serving the communities of Winnetka, Canoga Park, Woodland Hills, Northridge, Reseda and Tarzana for over 50 years, St. Martin’s offers an affordable, high standard of private education in a safe, nurturing environment. Small class sizes, dedicated teachers, beautiful 4 acre campus, & so much more. They will help your child to develop a love of learning and compassion for others.
7136 Winnetka Ave. in Winnetka, 91306


www.stmartinsschool.org


 


 


How to Storytell in a Fast Paced World


Very worth your time to watch!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bfN2npH2To&list=UUctXZhXmG-kf3tlIXgVZUlw&index=8


 


 


iPads in the classroom


http://www.greatschools.org/technology/7910-ipad-technology-in-the-classroom.gs


 


 


Private Swimming Lessons for All Ages with Swimming Success – Results Guaranteed


Swimming Success offers private swimming lessons for children and adult. They GUARANTEE that your non swimmer will be swimming within 8 days of lessons. If not, they teach them for free until they are swimming. They have been in business for 23 years and have taught thousands of children how to swim. Don’t waste your summer going to swim lessons week after week and not seeing much improvement. You’ll see great improvement in 8 short days. Registration is now open. Located in La Crescenta.


www.swimmingsuccess.com


 


 


Santa Monica Synagogue Purim Carnival


March 16th


A fun day filled with good food, fun rides and carnival games. 


For further information, call Marla at 310-902-1557.


http://www.thesms.org/purim-carnival/


 


 


Organizer and Personal Assistant Available


Terry Vahedi is a “gal Friday” that can get your life more streamlined. From getting your home office up to speed – to creating a home office; she can do it all and in between. Are you a new Mom that could use an extra pair of hands? Having 5+ years of assisting clients, she has accomplished a myriad of projects. She possess a can do attitude, with a professional, confidential and upbeat manner. Email organizerplus@earthlink.net.


 


 


M.O. Artist Agency is seeking new talent newborn to legal 20 years of age, pregnant moms & families


March 26th – by Appointment only


M.O. Artist Agency is seeking new talent, from the ages of newborn to 20 years old. M.O. AA specializes in representing kids and families. They represent talent for Commercials, Print & TV/Film. You must be dedicated, have a flexible schedule, reliable transportation and internet/phone service. Send one email per child, subject: Jen’s List, name, date of birth, height, weight, clothing size and 3 clear photos. No food on the face, no one else in the shot. Email mala@moartistagency.com.


www.moartistagency.com