Educated Nannies! Outstanding Minds+Excellent Care = Happy Families
Educated Nannies is a unique boutique nanny agency that specializes in matching college-educated nannies with incredible families. The nannies are creative, passionate about children, and have at least three years of experience working in a private household. Do you need someone who can cook? Tutor? A Credentialed Teacher? Doula? Newborn Care Specialist? Potty Training Expert? Every family deserves a nanny who goes above and beyond. Mention Jen’s List for a family discount.
www.educatednannies.com
Today in History
Log Cabin Day
www.history.com/this-day-in-history
National Catfish Day
Take Your Dog to Work Day
http://kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=70
Guitar, Piano, Drums, Voice and Bass lessons in your home
All Play Music teaches life skills to children…Music just happens to be the vehicle. Their certified instructors make each lesson fun and engaging while the students learn their favorite songs. Their program provides goal setting, achievement levels and performances. Go to www.allplaymusic.com to learn more and find out what parents are saying about All Play. 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.
Rover.com has partnered with Amazon.com to offer an amazing summer promotion for all you dog owners:
$25 for $60 or $50 for $100 to spend on overnight dog-sitting: https://local.amazon.com/los-angeles/B00D7F8TY4. www.Rover.com helps you find a real home for your dog to stay while you travel. Founded on the belief that dogs deserve to stay in safe, loving homes while their owners travel, Rover.com is the largest dog care community in the country, with over 150,000 dog lovers nationwide. Rover hand selects and approves all dog sitters, provides comprehensive pet coverage, 24/7 customer support, 24/7 access to a veterinarian, and free concierge service. Prices vary depending on your location, but are considerably lower than kennels and range from $15 to $40/night.
Restore the Core™ – A 50 minutes of intense core conditioning
Every Tues./Thurs. at 8:30pm and Sat.’s at 8:45am in Woodland Hills
This mat Pilates workout burns belly fat, tightens your tummy, slims your waistline, and lifts that behind, focusing on the transverse abdominus which is the deepest muscle of the abdomen, and the rectus abdominus which gets stretched and weakened during pregnancy; both are key to tightening up that post pregnancy belly. Many have also reported reduced back pain and stronger pelvic floor muscles (important for maintaining urinary continence and sexual satisfaction). You will SEE and FEEL the results! 16 classes is just $168. Register for your FREE trial class. Contact Melissa@lovemybodyfitness.com or call (818) 631-1257.
4th of July Private Tennis Lesson Special
$45/hr/10 prepaid lessons or $50/hr/ 5 prepaid lessons. Expires July 31st. Will travel to Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Encino, Woodland Hills, Calabasas, to Westside. MaryAnn has 25 yrs experience, her emphasis is on tennis fundamentals, mental tenacity, strategic training, as well as basic stroke mechanics & competitive training. She teaches 5 yr olds to adults, beginners to advanced at her private court, or yours. Call MaryAnn at (818) 782-8664 or email maryannstennis@gmail.com.
www.maryannstennis.com
How do you talk to your preschooler about having a Down syndrome sibling or friend?
http://www.scarymommy.com/truths-about-down-syndrome/
Family Movies at the Calabasas Library
Tuesdays at 6:30pm & Admission is FREE
June 25th – Tale of Despereaux
July 9th – Holes
July 23rd – Ratatouille
Aug. 6th – Stuart Little 2
200 Civic Center Way in Calabasas, 91302
818)225-7616
Child safety tips
Theme-park smarts. Summer safety tips. Why not to write ID on your kid with sharpie markers. Wandering around without you at the park/the mall – freedom? protection? If lost, go to a cop? – no! Lost child stats/facts. McGruff. Links to important sites/books. More.
http://www.safetytat.com/child-id-safety-tips/#links
10 tips to minimize problem associated with digesting beans, starting with ‘low and slow.’
http://www.cookusinterruptus.com/blog/?p=1348
Air Regional
A family owned company for over 30 years, they specialize in commercial and residential HVAC contractor. Their staff and technicians are well experienced and qualified to distinguish the problem within the first visit. They continuously provide their staff with training and knowledge about current systems they supply to ensure that your system is up-to-date. They provide a full range of air conditioning and heating products and they can provide a standard system or can get you a top of the line high efficiency system.
www.air-regional.com
Retreat from the daily Grind-Come for a morning of Hiking, followed by Yoga on the Beach
Saturday, June 29th at 7:30am-sharp
What better way to start the weekend. This is a great opportunity to be outdoors in a cool climate with the ocean breeze, the sound of the waves and a gentle hike. Contact Carol for Exact meeting spot. Near Temescal Canyon park/Will Rogers Beach-Parking spots TBD. Bring Sunscreen, Water bottle/s, beach Towel for under your mat, & your mat. Click http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=wzhjusgab&oeidk=a07e7m6h4uufc970024 for more info and to register-Reg. Closes Thurs. June 27th. All levels welcome.
Born with hearing loss, meet Almigal, the spunky star of Wendy Kupfer’s, Mom’s Choice Gold Medal awarded book, “Let’s Hear it for Almigal.”
Uplifting, lighthearted and educational, this book for children can be enjoyed by kids with and without hearing loss.
http://www.almigal.com/book-lets-hear-it-for-almigal.html
Summer Safety
http://www.drtanya.com/2013/06/tips-summer-safety/
Sports n’ More Summer Camp for kids 5-13 yrs old
Now-Aug. 16th from 9am-3pm
Camp days coach Tim in Hidden Hills are filled with sports like basketball, flag football, soccer, and floor hockey. They play awesome games of capture the flag, dodge ball, slide, rock wall, cooking, science, art and animal shows. Bring a sack lunch and wear athletic apparel. Pre-registration is preferred, however drop in registration ok too. $50 per day. Half days available too. Non residents must have a sponsor. Call (818) 313-9950 for more info.
www.socalsportsnmore.com
30 days to an organized home
http://www.todaysparent.com/30-days-organized-home
Keeps Tots on Their Toes
Very cool! With its stand-alone, three-wheel design and extra-wide, slip resistant deck, the Kixi KixRScooter gives young riders the extra stability they need as they build coordination and helps them learn how to steer with its unique “Tilt-To-Turn” feature.
http://kixikids.com/
DIY fruit popsicles
Seasonal fruit is The Best! Peaches and Cream, Berry Bonanza, Cooling Watermelon, Orange Creamsicle, Pomegranate Citrus Tri-Color pops. Experiment with different-shaped molds. Anything semi-liquid can be made into a popsicle – what will you try?
http://www.weather.com/family-kids/outdoor-picnic-grilling/memorial-day-popsicles-from-scratch-20120330?pageno=2
Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center
They offer an array of great Fitness & Athletics Classes, Summer Camps, Daily Classes, Rock Wall, Room Rentals and more! For more info on everything the center has to offer, visit www.ahccc.org.
15 Unexpected Ways to Use LEGOs
http://spoonful.com/family-fun/10-unexpected-ways
Musical Theater Workshop for those with Limitations, Special Needs and Beginners
Wednesdays, July 10th-August 7th from 4-6pm(Adv. Rep. INVITE ONLY 6-6:30pm)
DANCE, SING, ACT & PERFORM SOME OF BROADWAYS BEST! Come for a 5-week Musical Theater Workshop taught by Heather Lipson Bell. Full Workshop-$100/Drop-In Class-$25. This workshop is being filmed by DeepSixLounge Productions as part of a documentary for submission to Sundance Film Festival.
Anisa’s School Of Dance
14252 Ventura Blvd. in Sherman Oaks, 91423
http://heatherlipsonbell.com
Sherman Oaks Psychotherapist
Juliana Veksler M.A., MFT is a licensed psychotherapist (MFC #50893) works with both children and adults. Whether you are suffering from symptoms of depression or anxiety, struggling with communication or relationship issues or have difficulty adjusting to life changes, Juliana Veksler can help. Her interventions are solution focused and help you return to your highest level of functioning fast. Call Juliana at 323-304-44445 or email julianaveksler@gmail.com.
www.positivesessions.com
Camp Calabasas Summer Camps
Little Learners Camp: Ages 4-6 & Camp Calabasas: Ages 5-12 at De Anza Park – includes water play, science, games, art, lunch and more!
Teen Camp – 5th grade thru middle school – Daily excursions to local hot spots!
www.campcalabasas.org
Casting
The Taste – Season 2
Anthony Bourdain and Nigella Lawson are BACK and Hungry for More! ABC’s hit series The Taste is once again giving professional chefs, home cooks, and foodies from all walks of life the opportunity to sharpen their skills with the world’s most renowned culinary experts while they compete for a prize unlike any other! If you have what it takes to impress the best and are ready to take a BITE out of the competition, click http://abccookingshow.com/how-to-apply to learn more!
www.thetastecasting.com
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Does your family or a family you know say “YES TO LESS” in an inspirational or interesting way?
A new video docu-series associated with a popular health brand is looking for families in the LA-area with children (1 – 12 years old) who are standing up and making positive changes in their homes and in their communities. How do you and your family members actively and/or publically say YES to Less Fear, Less Waste, Less Negativity, Less Hate, Less Stuff? Please submit your stories to YESTOLESSCASTING@GMAIL.COM with the subject: FAMILY STORY to be considered for the project by July 1st at 12pm PST. Participants will be compensated if selected. 1-2 full days of production will be required.
Healthiest Fast-Food Options For Busy Families
http://www.lilsugar.com/Healthiest-Fast-Food-Kids
Lucky You Resale Boutique in is the new “Shopping Haven”. Gently used or new for imaginative women!
Hello Future Lucky You customers! Idrea, the new owner has her shop stocked with awesome goods! She had over 40 pairs of name brand jeans, not just size 25′s! My friend Shelly & I found awesome goodies. Shoes, skirt, purse, earrings, insane evening dress & an unbelievable Robert Cavalli summer top…ALL OF THIS FOR $122.
Great music. Cool Vibe!
www.LuckyYouResale.com
Make Flossing Fun for Your Kids
http://www.modernmom.com/blogs/keith-allen/make-flossing-fun-for-your-kids
Have your child feeling confident going into Middle School
M-F, July 29th-August 9th from 9am-12pm
This is a two-week intensive seminar geared toward preparing your child for the rigors of the middle school environment. This condensed readiness course is designed to get your student into the middle school mindset before the first day of class. Areas of focus include: Math, Language Arts, Organizational Skills, Test Taking, Note Taking and Test Preparation, Social Skills and Leadership. Contact Jennifer at (858)999-6983 to reserve your spot.
www.quickacademicmanagement.com
Spend a Night at the Museum
The Overnight Adventures program is your opportunity to spend a night in a world famous Museum and explore the collections with the help of educators. Spring 2014 will go on sale September 16th. Overnight pricing goes up starting July 1st. Overnight Adventures include: Three-to-four rotations of fun and educational activities at night led by Museum educators, Light snack in the evening & light breakfast in the morning, Museum patches for all children participants and Admission to the Museum all day after the 9am checkout! Overnight Adventures does not include dinner.
http://www.nhm.org/site/activities-programs/overnight-adventures
10 Free Things You Can Get at Airports
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/smartertravel/10-free-things-you-can-ge_b_3467760.html
Calabasas July 4th Spectacular
All events listed at http://www.cityofcalabasas.com/events/fireworks.
Aloha Yoga and Art Camp for ages 4+
July 9th-12th from 9am-1pm
Kids will enjoy four days of art and movement celebrating the spirit of Hawaii. Activities will include yoga, gymnastics, hula dancing, lei making, a volcano project and more! Plus play time in an amazing play studio! The week will end with a fun luau celebration for kids. To register, email lifemovesthrough@gmail.com.
www.pamperplay.com
Your Jr. Chef can make a Galette (or Crostata) in 7 steps
Classic rustic tart. Once you get the concept down, you won’t need a recipe. After making crust (cold butter, flour, salt, sugar, ice cold water) cover and refrigerate. Prep fruit filling for a sweet galette, arrange fruit on top leaving 1½” at the edge to fold over carefully (don’t leave cracks or juices will leak out during baking), apply egg wash, sprinkle sugar, and bake. Vegetarian. Links to ‘Leek, Fennel and Mushroom Galette,’ ‘Peach Frangipane Galette,’ and ‘Beet Crostata with Pepper Parmesan Crust.’ Parental supervision.
http://food52.com/blog/6889-how-to-make-any-galette-or-crostata-in-7-steps
Some savory options:
Galette with fresh tomatoes, basil and cheese. Vegetarian.
http://madewithatwist.com/2009/11/20/savory-galette/
2 galettes: beet greens and feta, and cumin-spiced mushrooms and sharp cheddar. Vegetarian.
http://www.inpraiseofleftovers.com/blog/2009/6/9/savory-galettes.html
Savory onion galette. Vegetarian.
http://kitchenconfidante.com/savory-onion-galette-recipe
Crostata with onion, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, garlic and thyme. Bonus dessert filling of white nectarine wedges. Vegetarian.
http://www.melissas.com/Melissas-Magazine/2010/August/Guest-Chef/Guest-Chef-Pilar-Sanchez-Berridi.aspx
Summer Science Lectures. Understanding The Latest Science Research and How It Relates To Your Health
Dr. Milstein has added new dates for his 5 week Entertaining Summer Science Series at The Skirball:
1. Wednesday Afternoon 1:30pm-3pm (July 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, August 7th)
2. Thursday Morning 11am-12:30pm (July 11th, 18th, 25th, August 1st, 8th)
3. Thursday Afternoon 1pm-2:30pm (July 11th, 18th, 25th, August 1st, 8th)
The latest scientific research and how it relates to your health and happiness will be discussed. For more info and how to enroll, email sciencethatpops@gmail.com.
www.sciencethatpops.com
Does your child have ADD/ADHD? Are you ready for back to school?
This is the best children’s book to read with your child this summer before school begins. “MAX PAYS ATTENTION” will help you and your child. It’s for preschool up to age 7.
Available at www.Creativekidspublications.com, www.Amazon.com, and ordering by phone at 818-599-0053 from author Barbara Gibson-Paul Psy.D., LMFT.
Food And Health: A ‘Whole’ Chat With Author T. Colin Campbell
http://commonhealth.wbur.org/2013/06/whole-foods-colin-campbell