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Private & Semi-Private Swim Lessons Now Offered at your local LA Fitness Club!
“Learning it the Right Way, Right From the Beginning“
What sets this program apart from others is that students learn to swim at a much quicker rate here than anywhere else. Waterworks Swim School offers swim lessons for ages 3 through adult.
1. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
2. Free Make-Up Lessons
3. Flexible Scheduling
Grand Opening Special:
Receive 20% OFF when you purchase a lesson package in addition to up to 4 FREE Swim Lessons! Offer valid through May 31st.
Today in History
Good Housekeeping Magazine first hits the newsstands. (1885)
Lou Gehrig plays in his 2,130th game, a baseball record that will last for 57 years until Cal Ripken come along. (1939)
* Date Your Mate Month
* Foster Care Month
* National Barbecue Month
* National Bike Month
* National Blood Pressure Month
* National Hamburger Month
* National Photograph Month
* National Recommitment Month
* National Salad Month
* Older Americans Month
Baby Day
Brothers and Sisters Day
My interview by Conscious Working Mama’s, Sarah Gibbons in her new series, ‘Conscious Convos’
During the interview, I share the exact steps I took to start living more awake and engaged after I had my 5 boys. It’s what helped me create a meaningful life and experience freedom and enjoy every day. This interview is free. Click http://consciousworkingmama.com/conscious-convos to watch!
Now is the time to start the conversation about how we can come together as a community to combat the drug problem we are facing
Join me and many other members of the community tonight, May 2nd at 7pm at The Canyon Club & Special Events Center
Due to the sensitive nature of this discussion, this is an adults only event. For more info, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/223755251317914/ or email jen@jenslist.com.
Shawn Baxendale From “It’s a Dog Thing”: Trains Your Dog & You
I HIGHLY recommend as well as MANY MANY other Jens List members too! Shawn has been working with dogs for more than a decade and can help you with your sweet puppy, your naughty dog and everything in between. Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? Boarding in a cage free environment is also available. She can board your dog too – no # of min. nights needed. Call (818) 795-2100. She truly is incredible.
Pamper-Perfect Mother’s Day Special Facial with SWAG
Until May 9th you can go to www.cellaskincare.com, click “gift certificates” tab, then “buy now” button. Find “packages” and select “Mother’s Day Special Blend” for $89 (worth $140!). This luxurious and result-oriented treatment includes elements of all Cella’s most popular facials: micro-dermabrasion, lactic peel, ultra-therapy, and massage. Power away dead cells, deep cleanse, and promote healthy cell renewal and new collagen production in this sublimely relaxing facial with lots of luxurious massage for motherly bliss!…PLUS a travel moisturizer & cleanser to take home. I go to Bonnie personally and LOVE her!
818-623-7333
Is your child/teen/young adult in need of a confidence boost?
Cam L Coaching provides individuals with the skills to increase motivation, tenacity, and help them reach a higher level of potential. Goal Setting | Personal Development | College/Career Assessment. First 30 Minute is FREE! Contact CamLCoaching@gmail.com for more info.
Bring Birthday’s Back- Card Making Class
Friday, May 6th at 11am and 7:30pm
At this card making class, you will make 10 stunning birthday cards (5 each of 2 different designs), for you to send out over the coming month. Honor your friends and loved ones by taking some time to not only send them a card (rather than a FB message!), but make it too! Class is in West Hill, and costs $25. All materials and supplies included. Email sarah@projectstamp.com to RSVP and for more details.
Mother’s Day Event at Silverlining Designer Resale Boutique
Saturday, May 7th from 11am-6pm
Find great deals on designer fashions and beautiful new accessories to round out your spring and summer wardrobe. Customers can create their own fresh flower bouquet with any purchase. There will also be lemonade and treats, raffle, and activities for the children. Each purchase builds brighter futures for young people with special needs. Visit www.silverliningresale.org or call 310-574-7893.
12211 Washington Blvd. in Los Angeles, 90066
Looking for an unusual and delicious gift?
With Teacher’s Appreciation week, Mother’s Day and Graduation all happening in May, it can be mind boggling finding the perfect gift without going broke. Let Popped Fresh help! Popped Fresh is an unique concept in Agoura Hills. They pop over 60 flavors of delicious and fresh popcorn in coconut oil. The popcorn is non-GMO and they offer gluten free and dairy free choices. For gift giving, they can package the yummy popcorn in printed cello bags, colorful boxes or tins. They also cater weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, and birthday parties.
5013 Kanan Road (behind IHOP and Islands Restaurants) in Agoura Hills, 91301
818-707-7200
Home Or Hotel Super Abs & Buns
Culinary Kids Academy Summer Camp
* Builds independence & self-esteem
* Promotes responsibility & problem solving
* Advances academic growth
* Produces adventurous & healthy eaters
* Teaches valuable life skills
* Is a flat out blast!
CKA empowers children through its incredibly fun workshops! The K-6th grade classes integrate academics and nutrition into phenomenally delicious cooking lessons! Students have no idea they’re learning because they’re having a blast cooking! Camp cookbook and chef apron included!
6/27-7/1: Olympic & San Vicente
7/11-7/15: West Hollywood
7/18-7/22: Olympic & San Vicente
7/25-7/29: Beverly Hills/Westwood
8/8-8/12: Encino
How To Talk To Your Kids About Drugs
Host Families Needed for International Students at Calabasas High School
The foreign exchange program is an opportunity to share the community and culture with these students. The students may stay for either one or two semesters. Students pay for their own personal & school supplies, have their own medical insurance, and have their own spending money for activities, sports & entertainment. Host families provide a room for the student with a bed, small dresser and desk, and provide meals in the home. Contact Ali Lloyd at alloyd@lvusd.org or 818-878-5258 for more info.
Parents of twins with autism open up about app they created to help develop social skills
Million Mile Light
Compact and weatherproof, the Million Mile Light can illuminate up to 200 meters of visibility powered solely by the motion of its wearer. The battery free light releases a burst of renewable energy with each step taken. Provide any active mom with peace of mind on her early morning or late night runs by keeping her safe and seen.
FREE Men’s Haircut’s & Shaves
Every Tuesday and Wednesday
Support your local beauty school and get FREE men’s haircut’s and straight razor shaves! Every Tuesday, all men receive FREE haircuts and every Thursday, all men receive FREE straight razor shaves. All services are performed by supervised students.
(818) 366-3211
Think you’re the only one befuddled by your toddler?
Give mom the boost she needs to get in shape with the Cold Shoulder
Created by a NASA Scientist, the Cold Shoulder Vest can help people burn up to 500 calories or more a day by utilizing the power of Mild Cold Exposure. The Cold Shoulder Pro is a less expensive version of the original offering a one size fits all option. It was even proven to work on The Dr. Oz show.
Organic, Clear, Yummy and Clean Kid and Adult Friendly “Owl Naturale” Lip Balm for Sale
Owl Naturale Lip Balm is an organic, yummy, clear lip balm for adults and kids. It comes in a sleek 1.5 inch round, screw top tin for easy purse, pocket or back pack stow away. It contains coconut oil, beeswax, raw honey and a therapeutic grade essential oil. Uplifting Wild Orange, Energizing Grapefruit or Calming Lavender. It’s ultra hydrating and super clean and simple for those of you who like to treat your bodies well. Spoil your family with a tin of Owl Naturale! $8-includes shipping!
Special Mother’s Day Urban Zen Experience
Sunday May 8th from 5:30-6:45pm
If you are exhausted, anxious, or stressed, discover a new path to renewing, restoring, and healing. Students will experience the holistic benefits of Urban Zen, a blend of gentle movements, restorative yoga poses, aromatherapy, reiki, breath practices and guided meditation. Yoga instructor Nichola Dunne will be joined by Arlo Hannigan on the Quartz singing bowls. The healing sounds of the singing bowls will replenish every nerve and cell of your body, leaving you feeling revitalized.
Looking for Volunteer Opportunities to do with Your Kids?
Project Giving Kids (PGK) is a nonprofit all about connecting busy kids and families to fun, meaningful and age-appropriate service activities in your area. Choose a category, time frame and location. All activities are designed to allow children hands on opportunities to help others.
Camp Hollywoodland is now hiring camp counselors
June 6th-August 12th
Camp Hollywoodland is now hiring summer camp counselors for our overnight girls camp. Applicants must be females at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma and enjoy working with kids in a community environment. Applications can be found at
http://www.laparks.org/dos/camps/pdf/jobApp1.pdf. Simplified Home & Office Organizing At Affordable Rates
Are you feeling overwhelmed with clutter, paper, & desire a filing system that’s easy to use & maintain. Is your living space creating havoc or could use some TLC. If having peace of mind is important to you, Tara Christopher is your gal! She can help you simplify & organize any area of your living space at affordable rates. *Single Session-$200 (4 hours)*.
Situational stress and anxiety specialist
Don’t sweat it! Stress and Anxiety Relief with a twist! Asked to give a speech? Palms start to sweat? Remember what midterms and finals felt like? First interview? Wedding? Situations in life create stress and anxiety. What would you do to feel better? Without drugs? Glide through events with an age old protocol that most people aren’t aware works for anxiety and stress. Martina Eberhard, MSOM LAc., is a situational stress and anxiety specialist. 4 and 8 week protocols available. Ancient Chinese secret. Not just acupuncture/pressure. So much more! Call 818-378-4157 for more info. Groups and Individuals welcome.
Play and Grow Smart-er Tips
Since 2010 Nancy Pyne-Hapke, author of “Play and Grow Smart, A Guide Supporting Brain Development, Birth through Five,” has been giving weekly tips from scholarly sources to personal interviews, from the internet to periodicals to books to aid your child’s optimum skill development through proactive neuroscience-based activities.
SKILL DEVELOPMENT points, 12- to 18-month-olds:
* USING her legs now, Toddler enjoys games and
activities that are full-body-involved, like
– hide-and-seek.
– dancing.
– going through, around and over an obstacle
course of pillows, chairs and sheets.
(tactile, visual, auditory, gross motor,
language/vocabulary, thinking/learning)
* SOME developmental “learning tools” are
– balls, all kinds,
– swings,
– push-and-pull toys.
(tactile, visual, auditory, gross and fine motor,
language/vocabulary, life skills, math/logic,
music)
* BEGIN introducing
– sorting – find and put in a container
.. shoes, later socks.
.. blocks.
.. stuffed animals, etc.
– nesting – objects like
.. multiple sizes of plastic cups,
.. bowls that fit into bowls that fit into bowls
(no glass, please).
.. boxes that fit into boxes that fit into boxes.
(tactile, visual, fine motor, life skills, language/
vocabulary, math/logic)
Q: What do we mean by Developmental Skills?
A: (in no special order) tactile, visual, auditory, gross
and fine motor, social/emotional, creativity, life skills,
language and vocabulary, math/logic
(thinking/learning) and music.
* BEGIN to build a “learning library” of “developmental
learning tools” designed to grow as Baby grows:
– consider choosing toys (Learning Tools) with
multiple features and developmental skill
elements that stimulate Baby AND (your future)
Toddler AND Preschooler;
– ex. Baby may stack 2 blocks at 6 mo, and make
structural creations with lots of blocks later.
Comments to msmarm@roadrunner.com.
Next week – “Developmental Learning Tools for 12- to 18-mo-olds, pt. 4”
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