Summer Fun With In-Home Lessons If you have been thinking about music lessons this summer, you need to check out All Play Music. They provide high-end in-home lessons for GUITAR, PIANO, DRUMS, VOICE and BASS. Their certified instructors make each lesson fun and engaging while students learn their favorite songs. The program provides goal-setting, achievement levels, and performances. Mention “Jen’s List” for the following promotion: * Free Intro Lesson ($100 Value) * 10% off your first lesson package Go to www.allplaymusic.com to learn more and find out what parents are saying about All Play. Packages start at $280 monthly. Call for more info and to reserve your slot at (310) 745-4007.
Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history The movie E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial was released (1982)
Summer i9 Sports Basketball at Canoga High Starts June 24th Are you ready for some recreational summer Basketball fun with i9 Sports for kids ages 6-10? Register Today to secure a roster spot! Summer season starts Tuesday June 24th and teams are forming now! We offer organized youth sports leagues 4x a year with focus on a fun, sportsmanship and a safe and supportive environment. All kids get equal playtime! Practice is same day as games. Mention this ad and save $10. Visit https://www.i9sports.com/ProgramDirector/Index/190 for more information or call Brian at 805-732-2535. My kids played in the i9 Flag Football league and they loved it!
Bizzy Girls Entrepreneur/Fashion Camps for girls 7 to 12 – Make your own product line Girls say it’s the best camp they ever went to and keep coming back! Girls create their own product line (fashion and more) and learn biz skills. They create logos, ads, biz plan and make products. Girls make a pop up store on the last day, sell their products and keep their money! Most camps are held in our own space right at the mall. Mon.-Fri. from 9:30am-3pm. Girls may bring their sewing machines. Many camps are full so adding a few more! 424-201-5448
North Valley Soccer Club is forming a new BU15 (birth year 99-00) team. They are looking for talented, dedicated, and serious soccer players to round out their roster. If you’re interested in trying out for the team, contact Coach Tony Espinoza at either 23aespinoza@gmail.com or 818-731-8887. Training sessions are held Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at Mason Park in Chatsworth from 6pm-7:30pm.
Now Casting CURRENTLY LEADING a DOUBLE LIFE or keeping a DARK SECRET? Are you willing to share that secret on television and come clean to a loved one? CASH COMPENSATION and PAID TRAVEL TO LA TO TAPE EPISODE. This documentary series is seeking people who are tired of living in a tangled web of lies. Whether you are ready to confess your secret openly or remain Anonymous, they want to hear from you – Second Family? Two Wives? Two Lives? *Identity Theft? *Big Secret Addiction? Gambling, Drugs, Shopping? *Extreme Eating Disorder? *Are you a Computer Hacker or Corporate Thief? *Are you a Master Con Artist? *Are you a Vigilante? *Unique Alternate Identity? *Sexy Side Life? Email Casting@TikiCasting.com your Name, Age, Current City, Phone Number and a bit about your story! AND Couples Competition Game Show “My Man Can”, an international hit game show has now come to the US If you are chosen to compete, you and your partner will be flown to beautiful Buenos Aires, Argentina for 4 days with all travel expenses paid to compete for the grand prize. The winning couple of every episode will fly away with an all-expense paid vacation for 7 days in a tropical paradise! * Shoots 4 days between July 26th – August 2nd in Buenos Aires, Argentina. To be considered, email to: MyManCanUSCasting@gmail.com with your names, contact #, ages, city you live in, and a little information about yourself. Don’t forget to attach a few recent pictures. AND Seeking Gamers for a GameFly Commercial Compensation & free 1 Year Subscription to GameFly. Looking for families who like to game together. The more gamers in the family the better but must have at least one 11-15 year old boy who loves video games. If you have or have had a GameFly subscription in the past it’s a plus but not necessary. Looking for fun outgoing families who would have fun with doing something like this. Also looking for: Male gamer in their 20’s who has a roommate, brother, or a close buddy that they game with all the time. And: Boyfriend and Girlfriend gamers in their 20’s who game together. Submissions due by June 13th, email Karen at karenscasting@gmail.com for more information. Include photos of your family or gamer & some basic info about your family or yourself.
7 Genius Ways to Organize Your Family’s Home http://moms.popsugar.com/How-Keep-Kids-Rooms-Organized
Aug. 4th-9th Academic Achievers’ Award-Winning Tutors are offering small group intensives the week of Aug. 4 in the following subjects: SAT/ACT Bootcamp, Middle-School Writing Intensive, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Pre-Calc Intensives. Whether for a review or a preview your student will go back into the classroom prepared. Intensives are limited to 10 students per group and all sessions are held at their Santa Monica Facility. Call (310) 883-5810.
Professional Organization and Space Planning Services For Your Home, Office or Small Business Has chaos taken over your space? Don’t have the time or energy to get things back in order? So much to do that you’re overwhelmed and not even really sure where to begin? Trust Organized Obsession to organize it for you! Organized Obsession provides discreet full service organizational services. From garages to closets, nurseries and home offices and everything in-between, Organized Obsession can help you make the most of your space, your possessions and your time. Email Info@organizedobsession.com.
Israeli couscous — a grain or a form of pasta? It’s actually a toasted pasta that’s the size of many grains and cooks way faster, and is the largest of the couscous sizes. Use in salads, as a bed for cooked meats/sliced poultry/fish, pilaf, stew, side dishes. Lentils and Pearl (Israeli, Jerusalem) Couscous with Mint. Combine cooked lentils and couscous with fresh chopped tomatoes/green onions/mint, lemon zest, oil/vinegar, ground mustard, s&p, and feta cheese (optional), and serve. Serve warm or cold. Vegan. http://www.acouplecooks.com/2011/08/lentils-and-pearl-couscous-with-mint/ Coconut Israeli Couscous with Dried Apricots. Simmer sautéed onion with coconut milk, broth or water, chopped apricots, Israeli couscous, and cover/let stand for 5 min. http://www.alwaysorderdessert.com/2013/11/coconut-israeli-couscous-with-dried.html Herbed Israeli Couscous from the CIA. Couscous cooked in broth with fresh chopped parsley/tarragon/rosemary, lemon juice, olive oil, s&p. http://www.food.com/recipe/herbed-israeli-couscous-332670 Israeli couscous recipes for more than every week of the year. http://www.yummly.com/recipes/israeli-couscous
School is Out, But the College Counselor is In On “Walk-In Wednesday” Melanie Rome, MA, College Admissions Counselor will see students and/or parents at half her regular consultation price. Receive expert guidance on all things college admissions at a cost of $50 for 50 minutes (regular price $100). No long term contract required, just brief college counseling at an affordable price. For more information or to schedule a Walk-In Wednesday appointment, call (818)881-3232. Limit one 50 minute session per family per Wednesday, June and July 2014 only.
From Birth to Toddlerhood: Raising an Authentic & Competent Child with Jackie Hitt Saturday, June 21st from 10am-2pm Learn how to raise an authentic child who feels secure, competent and independent. Gain the tools needed in order to demonstrate respect and trust in how you interact with your baby. Find confidence in yourself as a parent as well as in your baby to be able to follow their lead, slow down, and understand cues developmental “readiness” through sensitive observation. Understand the value of uninterrupted play and how to facilitate an environment that promotes healthy development.
Health Insurance Special Enrollment Period Now Through November 15th Are you experiencing a qualifying event allowing you to make changes to your health coverage? Some situations allowing you to do so would be renewal of a grandfathered plan, loss of group coverage, change in employment status, change in marital status, gaining a dependent & many others situations. Not sure if you’re allowed to change coverage midyear? Stacy, Your Insurance Lady can help you understand the guidelines. No charge. Call (818) 642-6447 or email stacy@stacymyinsurancelady.com, CA Lic 0C48182.
Use that Belgian waffle iron Whole Wheat Waffles. Uses white ww flour, aluminum-free baking powder, (any) milk, (no-whip) egg, fresh orange juice, vanilla extract, low sugar. Top with real maple syrup, butter-sautéed apple slices or homemade fruit compote. Recipe makes about 5 7″ waffles. http://www.thefauxmartha.com/2013/01/16/whole-wheat-waffles/ Easy and Fluffy Belgian Waffles. No-egg-white-whipping. http://www.somethingswanky.com/easy-and-fluffy-belgian-waffles/ Better Homes and Gardens 3-Grain Waffles. No-egg-white-whipping. Batter can be refrigerated overnight, taken out an hour before making waffles. Makes 12-14 6″ waffles. http://www.recipe.com/three-grain-waffles/
Free Day of Play, Shopping & Fun to Benefit L.A. Diaper Drive Saturday, June 21st from 9am-4pm The Giving Child, JAKKS Pacific, Pamper & Play and Mommytrain invite you to a day of play in support of L.A. Diaper Drive. Enjoy complimentary playtime in Pamper & Play’s play studio. The Giving Child will offer exclusive discounts and donate a portion of proceeds to L.A. Diaper Drive. Take a family picture in the Mommytrain PhotoBooth. Jakks Pacific will match each diaper donation with a toy donation to a child in need. To reserve your 90-minute appointment, email elizabeth@thegivingchild.com.
LA’s First & Only Children’s Fashion Truck Peanut Butter & Jane, Los Angeles’ first Children’s Fashion Truck features new and gently used name brand children’s clothing at deeply discounted prices: with an online store too! The new and gently worn clothing, shoes, and Mommy gear that Peanut Butter & Jane selects to carry show hardly any signs of wear or are still new with original tags. Peanut Butter & Jane features brand names such as Tea, Diesel, Mini Boden, Crewcuts, Janie & Jack, Juicy Couture, and Nike, just to name a few.
Maria Menounos Book Signing at Westfield Topanga Thursday, June 12th from 5-7pm Don’t miss TV personality Maria Menounos for a VIP signing of her new book “The Everygirl’s Guide to Diet and Fitness,” her guide to exercise, nutrition, and gaining long-term health and success! Be one of the first 100 fans to enter and you will get a free copy of her book and VIP access to the signing. www.facebook.com/events/1414693332144403/?source=1
Dress The Part… #YoullThankMELater Do you love to look your best in all your workout classes? Do you love loose, fun, light weight and colorful tees and tanks to wear with your skinny jeans? Celebrity Trainer, Ilyse Baker has launched her Tees & Tanks line. Check out the line at www.ilysebaker.com/shop. They are fun, hip, and very affordable. No need to spend $50 + on your workout tops. $22-$25 sounds way better! Trust Ilyse and #YoullThankMELater. Dress the part & look your best today!
It’s Not Too Late for Spring Soccer! Ages 2 & Up Catch the end of the Super Soccer Stars Spring Season! With three weeks left in the Spring Season, they are offering a 3-for-2 classes discount. This is the perfect opportunity to try 3 classes before we kick off our World Cup Summer camps and classes! *Discount does not apply to classes run through Parks & Rec. New families only. Call (310) 998-0010 to find a class. Use Promo Code: SP3f2. See you on the field! http://la.supersoccerstars.com/
eHarmony/eH+ Dating and Relationship Meetup for Men Tuesday, June 24th from 6-10pm Meeting people today may be as easy as clicking an “accept request” button, but let’s be honest, finding those real, meaningful connections are as difficult as ever. Take your dating life to new heights with hands on help from dating and relationship experts. eH+ by eHarmony has partnered with dating experts, Join them along with an open bar, appetizers and a women panel. With: Kimberly Seltzer –www.eliteimagemakeovers.com and Rachel DeAlto – www.racheldealto.com.
Birthing Class in July Supported Birth classes (4 classes – July 8th-29th from 7-10pm) educate women and their partners to make conscious choices about the birth of their baby based on technical knowledge, confidence in the natural biological process of birth, self exploration and pain coping tools and techniques. Couples will come out of class feeling empowered and positive about birth and that there’s “no one right” way or method for giving birth. To sign up, call Mother’s Haven at (818) 380-3111.
Go Green Construction: Specialized Energy Saving Home Builders Go Green Construction is Southern California’s leading Green Home Builders. With an extensive knowledge base of green building materials and solutions, Go Green’s customers and homes are in the best hands. Go Green specializes in combining efficient building techniques and today’s best products to help clients reach their desired level of green. Achieve a green remodel or increase the efficiency of your home by visiting www.gogreencalifornia.com today.
The Best Must-Haves For Summer This is a great list of fun stuff for your kids!
Pantech Mobile and AT&T Partner with Six Flags Magic Mountain & Offer Discount to Theme Park Pantech Mobile, the innovative wireless device manufacturer and AT&T announced a new marketing partnership with Six Flags Magic Mountain. The partnership includes Pantech Mobile and AT&T-branded signage and video throughout the park. Pantech Mobile and AT&T will also host promotional days around the It Can Wait campaign, where park attendees can experience a Texting & Driving Simulator and take the pledge to not text and drive. AT&T retail stores have coupons for a $20 discount off admission.
Custom Design Furniture’s Custom Design Manufacturer of fine furniture. They cater to stores and designers. Thousands of fabrics to choose from. Patio Furniture, Sofas, Beds. Call (818) 448-0552 for a quote of any of your furniture needs.
Nanny & Fine Household Staffing Agency Comes to Westlake Silver Linings Staffing is one of the finest household staffing agencies in the country. They work with prominent families, celebrities, high net-worth individuals and the Mom next door to bring you the finest household staff. If you’ve been in search of THE perfect Nanny (or other household staff) let them know! They do a full consultation with you, an extensive search from our network of candidates, and guide you through the employment process. Contact them at 888-255-6944 or info@SilverLiningsStaffing.com. |
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