Family Kite Day at the Autry Farmers Market in Griffith Park
Sat., July 20th from 8am-1pm
Make a kite, buy a kite, fly a kite! Enjoy summer fun for the whole family with live music, kite-making demonstrations, local food, and plenty of room for picnics and kite flying on the Autry’s sprawling lawn. After the outdoor fun, enjoy an afternoon inside the Autry where kids can pan for gold, ride in the movies like actors do, and learn about different cultures in the Family Discovery Gallery.
4700 Western Heritage Way in Los Angeles, 90027
www.TheAutry.org
www.LACityFarm.com
Today in History
www.history.com/this-day-in-history
The Harvard School of Dentistry becomes the first dental school in the U.S. (1867)
The air conditioner was invented. (1902)
Walt Disney’s Disneyland opens in Anaheim, Ca. (1955)
Peach Ice Cream Day
Yellow Pig Day
National hotdog day
Wrong way Corrigan day
http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=94
MamaViews – Doula and Baby Nurse Leads
Find a great baby nurse or doula recommended by moms like you.
www.mamaviews.com (formerly Rate My Baby Nurse)
Bizzy Girls Tween Entrepreneur Fashion Camp (girls 7 -12)
Mon.-Fri. from 9:30am-3:30pm
Redondo Beach – July 22nd-26th
Thousand Oaks – July 29th-Aug. 2nd at The Oaks Mall(in their own retail store!). Since the camp in larger location now, they have a few openings.
Girls make their own product line, fashion ,home décor and more! Girls write a mini biz plan, design a logo, make biz cards, learn about cost and profit, display and sell their products. Weekend sewing fashion design classes start Sept. in LA locations.
www.bizzygirls.com
A Personalized Approach to Finding Your Perfect Nanny
After serving as a nanny herself(13yrs for the same family), Heather, co-founder of Classic Nannies’, primary objective has been to bring families and top-tier nannies together into the same rewarding experience she shared & will always treasure. After scores of successful placements, she strives to do the same for you!
“After a great deal of frustration with other agencies as well as looking on our own, Heather’s personalized approach made the placement process easy. We’re happy.” – Leslie & David, Pacific Palisades Thoroughly screened & vetted domestic professionals that surpass your expectation. Executive Housekeepers, Baby Nurses and Estate Managers too! Mention Jen’s List for a special discount!
818-274-2300
www.classicnannies.com
Do you have a closet full of clothes but nothing to wear?
Stylist Robin Saperstein, founder of High Heel in a Haystack can help! Tired of reaching for the same old thing week after week? Do you hate to shop? By working together you learn how to dress for your personal body type and lifestyle. You will learn how to wear pieces in multiple ways to make the most of your wardrobe. Allow Robin to help you find your inner stylish self and feel more confident! Contact Robin at 323.533.4111 or robin@highheelinahaystack.com.
www.highheelinahaystack.com
INCREDIBLE Martial Arts Lessons for Children and Your Family
Martial Arts Teacher Fariborz Azhakh of Team Karate Centers in Woodland Hills, has been teaching in WH for 30 yrs. His school engages in honest business practices, with an emphasis on transparency, and sane, equitable, and sustainable policies, pricing, and procedures. He teaches & practices smart fitness, solid emotional health, family unity, and the practice of “self-defense” that includes healthy eating, bully prevention education, anger management, and countless lessons in team building, overcoming obstacles, and developing compassion and respect for self and others. All of my kids love it! He is offering Jen‘s List members a week of lessons at for FREE. Email Azhakh@gmail.com or call 818-704-0606.
www.teamkaratecenters.com
Eric Bledsoe Summer Basketball Camp for boys/girls ages 7-16
July 22nd-26th from 9am-2:30pn at Viewpoint School in Calabasas
Kids will learn the fundamentals of the game from some of the best trainers in the business and have the chance to meet a professional basketball player, Eric Bledsoe. Participants will experience all the excitement of games, competitions, prizes and various giveaways. Come prepared with shorts, sneakers and a bagged lunch. Expert coaches will help you take your game to the next level and work on the skills that helped many players in the NBA! Players work on fundamentals, practice habits, and teamwork while implementing them in game-like situations. Separated by gender, age and ability whenever possible. $295.
http://tnbaplayercamps.com/eric-bledsoe/
These animals need a home
2 ADORABLE 8 week old kittens need their fur-ever home
Rescued from Coyote territory in the Encino hills approximately 3 weeks ago. Completely social, playful, sweet and best kittens around. They have been vaccinated and received a clean bill of health from the vet. Both will need to be spayed/neutered in another 2 or 3 months. Both of these kittens would be ideal additions to any responsible pet loving family. Each come with a $100 pledge to a reputable rescue or person willing to take them on and their spay/neuter surgery will also be covered. Call Jaime at (310) 938-5209 for more info.
AND
Sparky is looking for his “furever” home, and time is of the essence as the shelter is full due to July 4th
Please spread the word on this one year old jack Russell terrier puppy. He is desperately in need of a loving foster or permanent home. Watch this adorable video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Mvzze9gNO5A#at=65. For more info, visit http://www.shelterme.com/BaldwinPark/Sparky#next.
Brazilian Martial Art Capoeira BBQ Party
Saturday, July 20th from 11am-2pp
Come have some fun in the sun with us! Good Capoeira games and food in Westlake. All levels are welcome! Bring your friends and family, Instruments, as well as your favorite dish and your Axe! This is a FREE Event in the Park, and they will have special offers that day.
https://www.smore.com/zru5-capoeira-in-the-valley-s-bbq-roda
Parents Night out at The Play Destination this Friday
July 19th from 4:30-8:30pm
Enjoy an evening out without the kids! Dinner, games, activities and of course lots of play for your little ones, all while being supervised and well taken care of by the play destination staff! RSVP required by 5pm, Thursday. Space is limited.
Prices:4 hrs-1st Child $35/2nd Child $20
3 hrs-1st Child $25/2nd Child $15
28501 Canwood Street, Suite 3E in Agoura Hills, 91301
818-292-8644
www.theplaydestination.com
July at the Autry
July 24th – The Rush for Gold!
Want to strike it rich? Learn about the rush for gold in California. Discover stories of ’49ers as you move through the museum galleries en route to the gold mines.
July 31st – Shimmering Silver in the West!
Come to explore different objects that tell the story of silver in the West, and then create your own special “silver” object to take home.
www.theautry.org
10 Symptoms of Gluten Intolerance
http://eatlocalgrown.com/article/11266-wheat-gluten-the-culprit-for-so-many-ills.html
New Prenatal Yoga Class Starting Saturdays at Yoga NoHo
Saturdays from8:30-9:45am
Situated in the heart of the NoHo Arts District, YOGA NoHo offers a variety of services for families. The new prenatal class is starting this Saturday at 8:30am with prenatal yoga teacher and certified doula, Raquel Lemus.
www.yoganoho.com
14 Breakfast Foods That Are Actually Desserts
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/10/dessert-breakfast
Reiki: Special Introductory Rate
Reiki is a Japanese therapy used to stimulate deep relaxation, open emotional blocks and access the body’s energetic meridians in order to promote physical healing.Gentle laying of hands soothe chronic pain and muscle tension, offering a wonderful treat for soon to be and new Mommies. Natural and effective, customized sessions from a compassionate, experienced Reiki Master may include crystal therapy, chakra balancing and aromatherapy. Call Jona at (917) 817-2584.
www.samadhiforpeace.com
Kristen Love M.A., MFT: Providing Psychotherapy for Children & Adolescents in West LA
Kristen is a licensed Marriage and Family therapist (MFC #51304), specializing in working with children/adolescents in individual or family psychotherapy. Presenting issues such as depression, anxiety (social/school), life transitions, grief, relational issues, academic pressures, social stressors, and more are worked through and explored. Call (310) 494-0355 or email kristen.love.mft@gmail.com if you would like more information.
www.kristenlovemft.com
COED Adult Softball League! Ages 16+
Games start Sunday, September 15th
30610 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Agoura Hills
$300 per team, includes 10 games and playoffs. Games played at Forest Cove Park in Agoura Hills. $13 cash officials fee per team, per game. All registrations are due Friday, 9/6 by 4pm at the Agoura Hills Rec Center – 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd. in Agoura Hills. Manager/Informational meeting on 9/3/13 at 7pm. Visit www.quickscores.com/agourahills for registration paperwork or call (818) 597-7361 for more information.
Cook It Up Summer Camp Cupcake Wars
July 16th-18th
Cook It Up, the owner, Lily, measures success one recipe at a time. This camp comes with RAVE reviews. Visit http://www.cookitupsimivalley.com/#!summer-camp-schedule for more info.
2955 Cochran St. Suite B-202 in Simi Valley, 93065
(805) 776-3663
Emmy Award Winning Production Company Looking for Socially Conservative Family for Catered Event
Either July 26th-28th or a weekend in August
Emmy award winning production company is looking for openly republican and socially conservative family living in southern California to participate in an opportunity of a lifetime. Those chosen to participate will have the privilege of having a celebrity chef cater a family event during July-August. If you, or someone you know, fits the above description and lives in driving distance of SoCAL area, e-mail family picture, brief bio and ages, information about special event coming up! Email lauren.schlossman@magicalelves.com.
Register Now for August Camps for Children & Teens With Autism & Other Special Needs
The Help Group’s Kids Like Me programs are created for children and adolescents with autism and other special needs. Camps are open to ages 3-21 and address a variety of developmental and social challenges appropriate for each child. Learn about one of the 4 different camps for exciting opportunities for growth, skill building, and mostly importantly, fun! For more information, visit www.kidslikemela.org or contact Nicole Webb at (818) 778-7136 or nwebb@thehelpgroup.org.
www.kidslikemela.org
Kids Cooking Class
Looking to coordinate a cooking class for a minimum of 6 kids from Monday, August 12th-Thursday, August 15th from 10am-1pm. They will learn everything from knife safety and skills to preparing 3 course meals). Class is for kids ages 9-15 and will cost $225/person .with 10% discount for returning students. Children will prepare a full meal each day that they will devour prior to pick-up at 1 pm. Call (818) 385-1780 or (310) 678-8283 to work on coordinating class.
Cook LA (Chef Liz)
10938 Ventura Blvd. in Studio City, 91604 – near the Ralphs at Vineland
Write to Heal, A One-Day Writing Workshop: From Silence to Testimony
Sunday, August 18th from 9am-5pm in Topanga Canyon
This unique one-day workshop is devoted to exploring the healing power of writing and is open to anyone seeking greater well-being. Writing is known to be a restorative tool that reduces stress and bolsters the immune system, so come join us for what promises to be a transformative experience. Instructor Karin Gutman Orloski, M.F.A., has been working closely with writers for over 10 years and often works with deeply personal material. She has taught at UCLA Extension Writers’ Program, UCLA Arts and Healing, and coaches writers privately. For full details, visit: www.writetoheal.com or email karin@spiritofstory.com.
Organic Spray Tan Derived From Sugar Beets
Airbrush tanning solution is derived from100% organic DHA and 95% all natural ingredients, and for added anti-aging benefits also includes a dose of skin healing and anti aging antioxidants that provide additional free-radical protection. This is what makes this bronzing solution stand above the conventional formulas used in most tanning salons, most conventional formulas can add fuel to the sun-damaging fire with harmful parabens. Call Licensed Esthetician and Makeup Artist Maranda at (805) 795-0990
www.thespa10.com
NurturMe
The first and only family of certified-organic, dried fruit and veggie meals introduces Yum-A-Roo’s, a new line of bite-sized organic dried fruit and veggie snacks for toddlers. These organic dry toddler snacks are made from bite-sized pieces of fruits and veggies that easily dissolve in the mouth. Check out NurturMe’s free iPhone and iPad APP with Yum A Roos adorable spokes character Roo that teaches children about their favorite fruits and veggies, https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/yum-a-roo/ and make sure to enter their contest for a chance to win a free iPad Mini http://www.facebook.com/nurturme.
www.nurturme.com
Shomrei Torah Synagogue Sisterhood Holiday Boutique Looking for Venders
Sunday, October 27th from 9:30am-3:30pm
Looking for vendors who are interested in participating. If you sell jewelry, women and children’s clothing, toys, handbags, home decorating items, scrapbook projects, etc., please contact Karen Karchem or Georgina Einsiedler at karen19641@hotmail.com, georginaeinsiedler82@gmail.com or 818-702-6456.
Never Pay Full Price Ever Again
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/katies-take-abc-news/never-pay-full-price-ever-again-121134740.html
Curious About Meditation?
Saturday, July 27th from 4-7pm
Meditation For Beginners Workshop
Fay Jones will bust through the myths and misconceptions, offer a buffet of styles to try out and teach you the basics to help get you started with a stress-reducing and health-inducing meditation practice of your own.
www.tinyurl.com/med42813
Your Jr. Chef can make Korean Bulgogi Beef Jerky
Equipment, unique ingredients: blender, spice grinder/mortar & pestle, kochukaru (red chili pepper powder, optional), pear nectar/juice, sake. After freezing 2 lb beef a while (to facilitate slicing), marinate (soy, nectar, sake, sesame oil, honey, chopped jalapeño, onion, garlic, fresh grated ginger, blended until smooth) about 7 hrs. Adults need to slice the partially frozen beef – sharp knife! On racks on baking sheets, sprinkle with ground sesame seeds/salt mixture and fresh black pepper, bake about 4 hrs at 200˚. Store in sealed container in fridge. Comments are raves. Parental supervision.
http://food52.com/recipes/22529-bulgogi-jerky
All-Natural Lice Repellents
http://www.lilsugar.com/All-Natural-Lice-Shampoos
The largest organ on your body is your skin
Treated correctly you can experience beautiful skin at any age. Charlene de Lory’s signature treatments combine all the latest in skin rehabilitation. These natural and safe treatments feel good while producing excellent results. Charlene de Lory/Youthful You is located in Calabasas 818-222-2796
www.youthfulyou.como
Why Can’t We All Just Get Along
Stacy Moya understands why. Over 18 years experience facilitating relationship skills for children and parents. Summer is the best time to have your “in-home” observation and consultation. Save yourselves years of professional therapy by making realistic adjustments to the ways you relate. Stacy believes in the sanctuary of your home. Let her guide your family from frustration and disconnection to a warm environment of love, comfort, and fun. Book your 2 hour appointment by calling (661) 478-3160.
Depression
Examples of clinical depression in 4- to 7-year-olds, 7- to 12-year-olds, 13- to 17-year-olds. List of traits of children with dysthymia, a lesser depression.
http://www.healthyplace.com/depression/children/what-does-a-depressed-child-look-like/
Diagnostic criteria for depression: http://www.healthyplace.com/depression/depression-information/depression-diagnosis-and-how-is-depression-diagnosed/
Signs and symptoms of teenage depression: http://www.healthyplace.com/depression/children/teenage-depression-signs-symptoms-antidepressants/
Depression test for teenagers: http://www.healthyplace.com/depression/depression-information/depression-test-for-teenagers/
Bar/Bat-Mitzvah Program for 6th/7th graders in Sherman Oaks area has openings
Valley Outreach Synagogue’s home-based Hebrew & Judaic education program is designed to inspire a love of Judaism while preparing students for their Bar/Bat Mitzvah. During each weekly 2 hour session, students connect with their Jewish heritage and master the Bar/Bat Mitzvah service prayers. Program Highlights: Small group Hebrew and Judaic education *Experiential learning *Experienced teachers *Bar/Bat-Mitzvah prep *Mitzvah Program. Contact Carla Adivi for more info at cadivi@vosla.org.
www.vosla.org
DIY Cold Brew Iced Coffee Concentrate
So refreshing. Less bitter than hot-brewed. Lots and lots of info including ingredients, equipment, methods, making individual servings from the concentrate, illustrative pictures, Vietnamese iced coffee, iced coffee combos, coffee ice cubes, more.
http://www.theyummylife.com/Iced_Coffee
ACT/SAT Exam Practice Test
Friday, July 26th at 9am
Huntington Learning Center, the leading provider of one-on-one Exam preparation, is offering $49 full-length practice exams (regular price $195). What Huntington Provides:A full-length, proctored and scored ACT/SAT Exam A personalized in-depth analysis of each section of the exam. With your trouble areas identified, you will be able to work smarter by focusing only on those specific areas before the big day. Call (818) 907-3456 to register.
www.TutorEncino.com