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.
Today in History
Mariner 6 flies past Mars (1969)
www.history.com/this-day-in-history
http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=108
Mutt’s Day
Join 14 Jewish Valley Congregations/Organizations at a Free Community Shabbat in the Park
Friday, August 2nd from 50in
Join fellow community members from throughout the Valley at Warner Center Park for a casual evening service and concert sing-along beneath the trees. Bring your kids, friends, neighbors, and come as you are to this free community event!
5pm – Arts & Crafts, Drum Circle, Social Action Project
6:15pm – Shabbat service led by community clergy
7:15pm – Concert
Warner Center Park
5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd. (btwn. Oxnard and Burbank) in Woodland Hills, 91367
Bring your own picnic, chairs, or blanket. For more information, contact Marsha Rothpan at Marsha@ShalomInstitute.com or Tiffiny Kosloy at TKosloy@KolTikvah.org.
www.KolTikvah.org
For all your real estate needs, contact The Shuben Group to get the service & rates you are looking
If you want to refinance or buy or sell a home, Elise and Richard Shuben can help you from start to finish. Elise is a real estate agent and Richard is an attorney and a mortgage broker. Elise enjoys helping buyers and sellers alike. Richard provides all types of loan products, for commercial and residential. Your closing costs may be credited in full or in part, depending on loan details. Their goal is to make your real estate transaction a pleasant experience. Call them at (818) 883-9473.
Are you ready to look AND feel your best?
If so, Mark at Method165 is the trainer for you! Mark is a NASM and ISSA Certified Personal Trainer. With 10 years of personal training experience as well as being a member of the US Armed Forces for over 24 years, Mark has lived an active life style and has the knowledge and experience to help you get to where you need to go. Call 818.274.6275 or email mark@method165.com for your free 1st session!
“When I first began working with Mark, I was recovering from shoulder surgery. My shoulder is now in FANSTASTIC shape. I have lost weight and toned up in other areas as well. I feel great! Working out has become enjoyable and productive.” – Jenny (Longtime Jen’s List member)
www.Method165.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
Learn to Program with KidsCanCode for ages 10-14
Aug. 12th-Aug. 16th from 10am-1pm in Calabasas
This is AWESOME! A bunch of kids participated on this class in June and it rec’d RAVE reviews!!!!!
So much so, that they have offered to do another class.
* Introduction to Programming
* Learn to code using Python, a real language used by NASA, Google, and more
* Create interactive programs and computer graphics
* Lays the foundation for a lifetime of growth
Cost: $395 – includes a Raspberry Pi computer your child can keep!
Only ONE spot left. **You must email Jen@JensList.com for further info on THIS class.**
Additional classes available at the Sherman Oaks Galleria Community Room.
http://kidscancode.org/
Escape to relaxation: Facials, Hydrafacial MD, Chemical Peels, Waxing and Organic Spray Tans
Keeping her family’s and her own skin healthy, young and radiant is the passion that drives her to help her clients do the same. As your personal esthetician, Eydie Anne is committed to nourishing your skin & maintaining its health & beauty. This Calabasas native offers treatments for men & women that focus on issues such as acne, mature skin and pigmentation. Eydie Anne’s menu includes the Hydrafacial, Chemical Peels, Lash Extensions, waxing & organic spray tans. Mention Jens list for 20% OFF.
www.dermaluv.com
Farm-to-Doorstep Delivery for Families
Out of the Box Collective has made feeding healthy, local food to your family even easier! Each weekly delivery of local meats, cheeses, regional specialties, fruit & veggies now comes with recipes and meal plans for even the youngest members of your family via local mom, and creator of the popular blog Out of the Box Food, Kim Gerber. Wondering how to get your kids to eat Japanese Eggplant? We’ve got a tip for that. We’ll give you new ideas and suggestions for even the pickiest eaters!
www.outoftheboxcollective.com
www.blog.outoftheboxcollective.com
The ONLY prostate cancer conference geared to patients
September 6th-8th at the Marriott LAX
The conference is hosted by the Prostate Cancer Research Institute (www.pcri.org). Until Aug. 12th, friends & family of Jen’s List can get 50% off of the conference registration fee, which means it is only $60 for 3-days of valuable information & education for patients AND their caregivers. Visit http://prostate-cancer.org/events-calendar/2013-prostate-cancer-conference/ for more info on the schedule, speakers and registration. To register, call 310-743-2116 or register online with Promo Code: JensList. Many of us have friends or family with this disease. Forward this to anyone that may be affected, or attend the conference yourself as a caregiver/supporter.
Your Jr. Chef can make Ice Cream Cake
Since this ice cream cake should be good and frozen, make it either the night before or the morning of. This recipe uses strawberry, vanilla bean and roasted pistachio, but you can use any good-quality store-bought flavors. After coating a 9″ x 5″ loaf pan with butter to make plastic-wrap-lining stick (and so the sides will be smooth), press ground wafer cookies/butter onto the bottom, and spread first flavor of softened ice cream on ground cookie base, then freeze for at least 2 hrs. Evenly spread on 2nd flavor of softened ice cream, and freeze at least 2 hrs more. Spread last flavor, and freeze at least 4 hrs. Take cake out of pan, remove plastic wrap, slice and enjoy. So easy! Parental supervision.
http://www.chow.com/recipes/12034-pistachio-strawberry-ice-cream-cake
Miffy, the smart little bunny and star of Miffy and Friends, at the Zimmer Children’s Museum
Sunday, August 4th from 2-4pm
Attendees will enjoy an afternoon of arts and crafts, a short film, a Miffy meet and greet, and much more. An interactive and hands-on event, it will be perfect for children, particularly those ages 3-8.
Zimmer Children’s Museum
6505 Wilshire Blvd., #100 in Los Angeles, 90048
323-761-8984
www.zimmermuseum.org
2-min. video showing common sign language for babies
Milk, eat, sleep, baby, hello, sit, help, please, thank you. Worth a try, don’t you think?
http://video.about.com/babyparenting/Common-Signs-for-Babies.htm
How to create an allergy asthma-friendly environment through green living
Written by an RN about organic foods, choosing green cleaners, alternative medical remedies.
http://www.rainbowintl.com/blog/2013/04/how-to
pediped® will give back to schools as part of the newly launched pediped’s Schools initiative this fall
Enrolled schools will receive 10% back on all attributed purchases giving parents another reason to shop the award-winning brand. The one-of-a-kind giving campaign will allow participating schools to receive a check for 10% back on their total attributed purchases of pediped® Footwear. Each school can earn up to $10,000 per year. School officials and leaders of the PTO or PTA are encouraged to enroll their school to best spread the word. Parents and teachers may also enroll their school into the program.
www.pediped.com/pedipedschools
Diaper Need and Its Impact on Child Health
http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2013/07/23
FREE PODCAST: Alison Ross, LMFT Talks About Food Addiction
August 4th at 6pmPT
Tune in to a FREE podcast, The Bubble Hour, as Alison Ross, founder of Center for Eating Recovery and Carissa Ferro, a Mentor at the Center, talk about body image distress and food addiction. They will discuss three cultural narratives that keep us stuck and how to break free and get healthy from the inside-out.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bubblehour/2013/08/05/sister-addictions–food-and-alcohol
Westside Concierge delivers the best people in LA to your door: Fitness, Beauty, Health and Cuisine
They scouted the market for truly outstanding service professionals for your home or office. Best of all, they have negotiated competitive rates, so they can pass on the savings to you. Services include: Personal Training – Yoga – Pilates – Aqua-Workout (One-on-One or Group Classes Available)+Massage – Acupuncture – Hairstylists – Makeup Artists – Spray Tanning – Personal Chefs (private cooking classes available). Stay in Shape and Get Pampered in the comfort of your home or office.
www.westsideconcierge.com
8 Habits Of Insanely Fit People
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/30/good-fitness-habits_n_3646154.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000003&ir=Parents
Help Your Family Sleep Better with the Sleep Baby Sleep Boot Camp
Friday, August 9th from 12-2pm
Getting kids to sleep soundly is one of the most frustrating, never-ending, exhausting challenges of parenthood!
Sign-up for a crash course in healthy, happy sleep habits featuring the following experts:
- Kim West, aka “The Sleep Lady,”
- Natalie Diaz is the founder of Twiniversity and Multiplicity Magazine
Lunch is provided along with an awesome gift bag (Value of $75).
http://bit.ly/13rjgc5
Mommy & Me for the Friendly, Thoughtful, and Easy-going Mom
The New Moms Groups at Birth and Beyond in Santa Monica teaches solid, research based infant development and parenting information and creates a lovely community of moms who rely on one another for support and friendship. Offered at a fraction of the cost of many other similar classes in SM, this Mommy & Me is worth checking out! New series start August 20th. Contact Elaine today at 310-570-8219 or elaine@naturalparentingway.com for info and registration.
www.birthandbeyond.net
Helping others at work makes people happier
http://www.news.wisc.edu/21983
Looking for people who have a Samsung Galaxy S4 to participate in a focus group
Thursday, Aug. 8th or Friday, Aug. 9th
$100 and the groups will last 2 hours. If interested, call 818.587.5547 or email spence@focusandtesting.com.
www.focusandtesting.com
Chef Jean-Luc of G & G catering creates exquisite food at affordable prices for your event
Award winning Chef Jean-Luc’s innovative cuisine, grounded in traditional French Country Style will make your event unforgettable! Dinner & birthday parties; wedding showers & receptions: taste the G & G difference. They have amazing appetizers (French Onion Tarte “Pissaladiere”, Charred Large Shrimp with Lime Chili Paste, Filet Mignon Sliders…) & incredible entrees (Beef Daube Provencal, Honey Ginger Pork Roast…) & mouth watering desserts (Almond Pear Tart!).
www.gg-catering.com
Taking the Perfect ‘Selfie’ on Your Phone
http://abcnews.go.com/m/blogEntry
Want to try home-baked challah? On your gas grill?
Equipment: good cast iron skillet, 2 fire bricks (Home Depot, pkg of 6, or online) for the skillet to rest on. Make dough, let rise, punch down, separate into 4 sections, braid ropes (use how-to link), rise in skillet, brush with egg wash/sprinkle with poppy seeds, bake for 20 min in hot, lidded barbeque, cool before slicing. With a bronze/crispy outside and rich/spongy inside, what…. a show stopper!
http://food52.com/blog/7534-challah-baked-on-the-grill
Local Architecture Firm
CSA Architects is where great architecture begins. Located in Woodland Hills, CSA Architects offers over thirty years experience in the design, documentation and construction of commercial, hospitality, aviation, industrial and residential projects. The unique strength of our firm is our ability to help each client define their needs and make them a reality. Contact us for more information.
www.csaarc.com
50 Things You Should Never Say To A Woman About Her Hair
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/29/womans-hair-things-to-never-say_n_3659747.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000003&ir=Parents
Need Help Organizing your School’s Jog-a-Thon Fundraiser?
Schools and other non-profits wishing to hold a jogathon, danceathon, fitness challenge, 5K or other active fundraising event can get the support they need from Lucie Murray of Run Kids Run. Lucie has a background as a professional fundraiser, and specializes in organizing fitness events for kids. Whether you just need a few consulting hours, event day support, or complete organization and management contact Run Kids Run for a quote for your active fundraising event.
www.runkidsrun.com
A new study on Flat Head Syndrome quoted in Pediatrics shows statistics of the condition are on the rise
More than a million babies each year will be diagnosed with Flathead Syndrome in the USA alone. This number has increased over 600% since 1992, and affects nearly 48% of all babies 0-6 months old. By incorporating some simple repositioning strategies parents can help prevent development of Plagiocephaly. This includes the use of pediatrician developed Tortle, www.tortle.com.
http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/
Water Otters Swim School*Private Swim Lessons, Baby & Me Group Swim Classes-teaching 6 months-adult
“Jennifer knows how to connect with her students, especially those who require special attention. My daughters not only learned to swim but gained confidence in themselves. I highly recommend Jennifer!”(says one Happy Valley Mom).
Jennifer is a former nursery school teacher with over 13 years experience. Lessons are child centered, personalized, and fun(same teacher each lesson)! All lessons are taught at a warm, new, quiet private residence pool. Call or text (818) 693-3113 for more information!
www.waterotters.com