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Learn to Code This Summer with KidsCanCode Camps My 3 older boys took this Chris’s class and I can’t say enough good things about it! Wanted to pass along the info….. KidsCanCode summer camps are back for 2015. Multiple programs are available for ages 8+ and all levels of experience. Learning to code is an investment in the future! Summer 2015 locations: 6/8-6/19 Sherman Oaks 7/13-7/24 Pasadena Also, last year’s popular “Week of Technology” combined coding and robotics program is back! Two weeks available in Agoura Hills: 7/6-7/10 and 8/3-8/7 Call 818-794-0522 or visit http://kidscancode.org/summer.
Today in History www.history.com/this-day-in-history By an Act of Congress, Puerto Rico becomes a U.S, territory. (1900) Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin becomes the first person in space. (1961). Big Wind Day
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 weekly since 2010. These ideas come from scholarly sources to personal interviews, from the internet to periodicals to books. “CREATIVITY” involves imagination, ingenuity, invention/originality, creative thinking, dramatic/visual/musical arts. THE “CRITICAL WINDOW” during which the circuits of the brain are being most heavily wired for CREATIVITY is 1 – 4 years with lifelong expression. The more opportunity children have to experience healthy, positive and nurturing Creative experiences during this critical period, the more efficiently their brains will work over the long run. FORMS of creativity: 2- and 3-Dimensional ART, Written/Spoken LANGUAGE, MOVEMENT / MUSIC using the body, Imaginative-Pretending FANTASY. Some general “Creativity: FANTASY” tidbits: ** FROM 18 months, .. Toddler enjoys simple pretend play like wearing hats. .. using a bottle or spoon, he’ll pretend to feed a doll or stuffed toy. ** FROM ABOUT 2 years, .. suggest she can be an animal living under the table. How would a kitty walk? How would a dog drink? .. help Toddler pretend by playing “dress up” and “telephone” with him. .. play “copy me” games with her in front of the mirror. .. homemade puppets are easy – a white sock with a colored marker face is great fun. Next week – “Creativity: Fantasy, Pt. 3” Email msmarm@roadrunner.com.
Use Hypnosis to Lose Weight and Control Cravings-Free Class Moms meeting info + sign-up at www.shiftweightmastery.com/meeting.html. Learn to use your mind more effectively to stop struggling and achieve your goals. Newcomers are free. Jen’s List member Sophia B. lost 50 lbs. “The hypnosis gave me the tools to create healthy habits resulting in an easy weight release.” Hypnotherapist and weight expert Rita Black has helped thousands: -Stop self-sabotaging -End mindless and emotional eating -Gain freedom, confidence and achieve their ideal weight without dieting Private & Group Sessions Jen’s Listers get $50 off. Visit www.shiftweightmastery.com or call 877-221-7251 for a free phone consult.
Montessori of Malibu Canyon Preschool Family Fun Day & Open House Sunday, April 19th from 11am-2pm Come meet the teachers, visit the classrooms, and enjoy a fun Sunday at MoMC! Free Entry and complimentary healthy snacks! Puppet Show ~ Sports Zone ~ Petting Zoo ~ Face Painting ~ Music ~ Arts and Crafts ~ Lego Zone and more! RSVP to momcspringfestival@yahoo.com or 818.880.0555 4029 Las Virgenes Road in Calabasas
6 weeks of unlimited classes of kids Karate for $59.99 That is less than $10 per week. A savings of over $150. This facility is truly amazing! All of my boys have been thru the program. If you are looking for a high energy, fun program, using positive re-enforcement to teach children Martial Arts, ages 3-6. Run by Sensei Linda Vogel, it teaches self-confidence, focusing, listening & self-control while developing motor skills, balance & coordination. The birthday parties are awesome too-Run by Certified Black Belt Instructors, in the 10,000 square ft. facility & entertainment including Karate, Tumbling, Games, Rope Climbing & Music. Gift Certificates available! New students only. (818) 719-0205
Save Money Now Off Your Rising Electric Bill With a Free Solar System SolarCity® SolarCity® has helped tens of thousands of homeowners save money by switching to clean, more affordable energy. With SolarCity® you simply pay for solar power by the month, just like your utility bill, only lower! They review your electrical bill and provide a no obligation proposal to save you money right now with a free solar system! Call (310) 487-1234 or visit www.zerocostsolar.com or darin.karpel@zerocostsolar.com. Zero Cost Solar, Inc. is a Certified Partner of SolarCity®.
Our Push for ‘Passion,’ and Why It Harms Kids
International and Local Music, Healthy Food & Fun For Kids Today, Sunday, April 12th from 11am-6pm A day of Country, Bluegrass, Blues, Rock, Folk Music, along with refreshments, and many fun activities for kids, will take place on the outdoor ranch grounds of the Leonis Adobe Museum. Animal Petting – Horseshoe Pitching – Lassoing – Arts & Crafts. General admission is $20 and kids 12 and under are free. The Jennifer Diamond Cancer Foundation, a non-profit organization in Chatsworth provides free cancer support programs to the community. 23527 Calabasas Road in Calabasas www.jenniferdiamondfoundation.org
The American Diabetes Association of Los Angeles Needs You April 23rd, 24th, 25th & 26th Volunteers needed for the American Diabetes Association’s Ship to Shore Tour de Cure. This annual bike ride fundraiser is around the corner and your help is needed! Lots of volunteer opportunities are available. Please check out the volunteer calendar on VolunteerSpot.com by clicking this link: http://vols.pt/2TB7Po or you can go to the main event website, www.diabetes.org/shiptoshoretourdecure and click the “Volunteer” tab.
April is National Poetry Month What IS poetry?? The nature of, sound, form, rhetoric, history. http://www.poetry.org/whatis.htm Listening, rhythm, sounds and language patterns in poetry are important for literacy development. With your kids, encourage rhyming, learn new words, talk about what poems might mean and create poems (don’t have to rhyme). http://families.naeyc.org/learning-and-development/reading-writing/read-little-poem
Photo and Video Booth Rental – not your typical photobooth They provide a beautiful and elegant photo booth to your event by offering an eye-catching, jaw-dropping booth surrounded by a white glowing LED wall — a showpiece for your party. Custom photo layouts are designed by a professional photographer/graphic designer to match each event. Your guests will keep coming back and all packages include unlimited prints!
Raw Cashew Dip – Vegan and Gluten-Free It is SOOO good! http://glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com/2010/09/raw-cashew-hummus.html?m=1
CareLuLu Finds the Best Child Care for You They help families find daycare and preschool programs that meet their specific needs. Created by Parents for Parents
Kids Gardening tools and equipment on sale http://shop.kidsgardening.org/collections/sale-weekly-specials http://shop.kidsgardening.org/collections/sale-clearance
Let the Canine Concierge pamper your pouch John is loved by both his four footed and two footed clients. He recently left a well-known grooming salon so he can bring his pouch pampering services directly to you. Full service bath (includes nails, ears, glands and brush out) can be done at your home or off-site. Walking can be in your neighborhood, hiking trails or playing at the off-leash dog park. House sitting ranges from visits to over nights, whatever you and your four footed baby need. Call 818.399.6892 or email john@thecanineconcierge.net.
Laundry Room Organizing Tips http://www.popsugar.com/home/Laundry-Room-Organizing-Tips-Video-37246765
Modern Fun Editorial Bar & Bat Mitzvah Photography by Shani Barel Shani Barel has been a photographer since her own Bat Mitzvah age and in recent years has specialized in photographing the rite of passage and the events that unfold around that day. Starting with a personal portrait session for a sign-in book and ending with squeezing in the middle of the Hora to get the shot – Shani is right there to capture the most important moments of the day so you can remember them forever. (310) 920-8227
Prenatal Breastfeeding Class Sunday, April 26th from 2-4pm at Mia and the Dragonfly Breastfeeding is natural but getting the baby latched to the breast is a learned skill. In this 2 hour class, expectant moms will learn breastfeeding basics, including the benefits of breastfeeding, latch and positioning, how to know that baby is getting enough, common concerns, pumping, going back to work and more! Instructed by a Lactation Educator Counselor. Partners are welcome and encouraged to attend. $40/couple 3420 Magnolia Blvd. in Burbank
The Perfect Overnight Camp for Kids Who Love Biking July 20th-25th If your 9-13 year old loves biking, then the Cyclers’ Safari may be the perfect camp. This is the camp for the child who wants to get away for a week in nature and enjoy bike riding some each day as well as a variety of other enjoyable activities. Limited to eight campers with two mature, responsible, role model adult counselors. For 23 summers, Kids LA has offered the most impressively conscious camps. Contact info@CampExploration.org or 818/344-7838 to find out more. Enrollment is discounted 30% until May 1st. http://www.kidsla.org/camp/summer/cyclers-safari.html
Babywearing Ballet Wednesdays and Saturdays 10am at Bini Birth in Sherman Oaks A Low-Impact workout for Expecting and New Moms to share with their special little ones! By wearing your babies, your little ones will enjoy the great music & the soothing movements while Mama gets to work out! Beginners welcome. No dance experience necessary! www.facebook.com/babywearingballetstudiocity
5 Sweet U-Pick Strawberry Farms http://redtri.com/los-angeles/3-sweet-u-pick-strawberry-farms/
Jdo Construction – For all your home improvements Since 1991, the company has specialized in, remodeling, dryrot and termite damage. They also do, drywall, doors windows, moldings, stucco and painting interior and exterior. They build and repair decks, fences and patio covers. They do minor and major repairs and much more. They are licensed. Check them out on Angie’s List. Contact Jeff at 818-522-6895.
Condensation on windows, walls and shower stalls can be a real hassle and a health hazard But not with SCOOPY! You no longer have to use towels or try to collect the surplus water using a conventional squeegee. Simply push SCOOPY up the window and collect the condensation in the handle. Take the handle off and pour the condensation into the sink or even into your nearest potted plant! It’s really that easy.
Grow. Cook. Eat. Chard. From a 6-pack at your local nursery (takes too long to grow starts from seeds), show your kids what watering nature can do. Originally from Sicily and a decorative garden plant, chard is nutrient-heavy and is a potent anti-cancer food. Leaves can be eaten small in salads, large ones steamed/cooked as greens and stems steamed/braised as a sub for celery. All-season “rainbow” chard brings stunning plants with beautiful red, orange, pink, yellow and white ribs. http://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/ Your Jr. Chef can help prepare dinner using the chard from your garden. Pick larger leaves from the bottom of each plant to encourage more growth. Parental supervision. Simple simple. Sautéed Swiss Chard with Orange: http://www.marthastewart.com/334381/sauteed-swiss-chard Simple simple. Swiss Chard with Toasted Breadcrumbs: http://www.marthastewart.com/336661/swiss-chard-with Uses 4 C trimmed/finely-chopped chard. Vegetarian. Layered Mashed Potato & Mushroom Casserole: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/mashed_potato_mushroom Think cabbage leaves wrapping seasoned beef. Stuffed Chard with Fresh Marinara: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/stuffed_chard
Are you looking to buy your first home or have you out grown your current home? Gregg Dahlenburg with OneTrust Home Loans has helped many families finance the home of their dreams. Interest rates are still at the lowest rates in decades and it’s not too late to take advantage & refinance your existing home or purchase that dream first home. He’s offering a FREE consultation to all Jen’s list members. Contact Gregg at 213-709-0152 or email gdahlenburg@onetrusthomeloans.com. Client testimonials’ at www.onetrusthomeloans.com/LO/GDahlenburg. NMLSR ID 836052
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Sunday April 12 2015
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