Yoga For Moms and Daughters Only
“Adventures of Mom and Daughter Yoga” consists of unique mom and daughter yoga products, including “Adventures of Mom and Daughter Yoga” book, “Adventures of Mom and Daughter” yoga card game, matching mats made for moms and daughters only and more. Each product was created so moms and daughters can spend memorable time together in a fun, creative and healthy way. The yoga book has 10 exciting stories about a mom and daughter team traveling the world while incorporating yoga. Great gift ideas!
www.mymomsyoga.com
Today in History
National Ding-a-Ling Day
Poinsettia Day
www.history.com/this-day-in-history
http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=257
8 Week Course: Hunger Balance
In 2014, the diet industry will fail you again. It will offer plenty of advice about what to eat, but leave you unprepared for the battle against cravings, food addiction and emotional eating habits. Break free from the diet yo-yo. Hunger Balance is an 8-week course that teaches you to curb cravings, overcome psychological hurdles to healthy eating and love your body. Offered online & in Agoura Hills. Taught by a licensed psychotherapist specializing in eating and body image.
www.centerforeatingrecovery.com
Thai Yoga Massage
I rec’d a certificate to try Thai Yoga Massage and was excited. I had always heard a lot about it, but never had the opportunity to do it. It consists of a series of interactive, flowing movements, stretches and rhythmic massage, along all the body’s energy lines and pressure points. The often deeply meditative experience can result in a profound release from mental and physical stress. The masseuse always supports the client’s body. The session can have stimulating results, like the blissed-out feeling after a good Yoga class. I HIGHLY recommend it!
www.marinkokinlac.com
Outdoor Skating Rinks in Los Angeles
Looking for a way to take advantage of the bright sun and chilly air over winter break? Take the kids ice skating!
http://jenslist.burstible.com/specialevents/ice%20skating%20events
Save 20% on Family-Friendly Holiday Panto ALADDIN AND HIS WINTER WISH at The Pasadena Playhouse
Now-Dec. 29th
ALADDIN AND HIS WINTER WISH is a holiday adventure featuring family-friendly magic with a comedic twist, dancing, a live pony, contemporary music & more! Featuring Bruce Vilanch as “Widow Twankey” (Broadway’s Hairspray), Ashley Argota as “The Princess” (Nickelodeon’s True Jackson VP), Jordan Fisher as “Aladdin” (Disney’s Teen Beach Movie), Richard Karn as “The Sultan” (“Home Improvement”) and Ben Vereen (Broadway’s Pippin) as “The Genie.” Use Code JEN20 for the discount!
http://www.pasadenaplayhouse.org/box-office/
Celebrate the season with Wags and Walks and the Four Seasons Hotel at the 2nd Annual “Let It Snow” Holiday Experience
Saturday, December 14th from 5-8pm
Kids of all ages will enjoy a magical snowfall on The Lookout, complete with holiday treats. Dance and play with Frosty the Snowman, take photos with Santa Claus and his elves in our festive winter “snowroom”. Admission is complimentary for Hotel guests and $5 per person for non-Hotel guests. Admission includes unlimited hot cocoa, apple cider and s’mores. Wags and Walks will have adoptable dogs looking for homes just in time for the holidays!
Two Dole Drive in Westlake Village, 91362
www.wagsandwalks.org
Gift for fitness fans
A custom 30 Days 30 Minutes fitness nutrition plan is the perfect treat for yourself or gift for a fitness fan. Weight loss expert, Kellie Blackburn, will design menus to fit your lifestyle & quick 30 minute workouts you can do at home. The plan includes a time saving grocery list & unlimited coaching to guarantee success. Email Kellie@30days30minutes.com for $15 off. Gifted plans come with a holiday gift certificate.
www.30days30minutes.com
Super Soccer Stars – Lowest Child-to-Coach Ratios in LA
Starting at age 2, Super Soccer Stars teaches soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive and educational environment. Through their age-specific curriculum, we use soccer to nurture, build self-confidence and develop teamwork to ensure that each child improves at their own pace. Winter Season Starts in January! Receive a FREE GIFT your first class with Promo Code: JENWIN. One per family, new students only, not applicable to classes through the City.
http://la.supersoccerstars.com/index.php
Send Holiday or New Year Cards Fast and Easy – For less than you think
Do you always wish you had the time or energy to send cards (but somehow they never get done)? Or you actually DO send them, but then other things get sacrificed. This year, make it easy. Send personalized cards to everyone on your list. You can get it done in less time than you ever imagined. And… wait for it… it costs less than if you did it on your own. Send a free card to test it out! Call Jordan at 310.439.8568 for more info.
http://yourpositiveimpact.com
The holidays are underway and you know what that means: lots of great video and photo opportunities for your kids
Greg can work his magic to create short, fun videos of your family using existing footage you have from your iPhone, camera, hard drive and video cameras, and set it all to music of your choice. He specializes in editing engaging video shorts from birthday parties, anniversaries, events, travel, and all other celebrations. Let him create a short video for you to share with your family over the holidays! See some examples at http://gregreitman.tv/lifestyle. Affordable pricing. Call Greg Reitman at (917) 690-5570 or email gregreitman@gmail.com for more info.
AlefBet OTG (On The Go) App for iPhone/iPad teaches kids to read and write the Hebrew alphabet
Local Jewish dad created this adorable Hebrew alphabet app as a labor of love for his children. AlefBet OTG (On The Go), for iPhone and iPad, teaches kids how to read and write the Hebrew alphabet. Features include hand-drawn artwork, interactive tracing tool, and clear audio recordings. Available at the iTunes app store for $1.99 at https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/alefbet-otg-on-the-go/id731023355?mt=8.
http://mb2media.com/alefbet/
Kids Eat Free on Christmas Day – They Can See Santa & Take Free Pictures with Him Too
December 25th from noon-10pm
Santa needs to sit and enjoy a good meal after a busy night and he is going to celebrate at Rahel’s – Come enjoy this special Christmas present from Rahel. All Day – All-You-Can-Eat Vegan Ethiopian Buffet – Kids eat free on Christmas – $20/adult – includes free Kombucha champagne … AND, YES, SANTA WILL BE THERE!
1047 S. Fairfax in LA
323/937-8401
https://www.facebook.com/events/550700274999999/
Be the first to know about the latest beauty products
If you’re obsessed with beauty products and want to be the first to know about the newest lotions and potions, check out IBB! From must-have makeup, skincare products and hair how-tos that can make you look years younger, this site has you covered from head to toe. Sign up for the free weekly IBBmail and you’ll get first dibs on giveaways, special events and breaking beauty news as it happens. You can even ask your own beauty questions and they will get back to you with personalized advice!
www.insiderbeautybuzz.com
Ways College Admissions Are Just Like The Hunger Games
http://www.morethanatestscore.com/2013/11/11/ways-college-admissions-are-just-like-the-hunger-games/
Join celebrity stylist Estee Stanley (Jessica Biel, Lea Michele)
Tuesday December 17th from 3-7pm
She will be opening up her LA showroom to host an afternoon of exclusive shopping and yummy treats, with proceeds benefitting Baby2Baby. The event is being co-hosted by mega-mommy bloggers Jen Coleman and Laura Wiertzema, with special discounts on great gift finds for kids, complimentary treats, and on-site childcare provided.
Event partners are:
-Baby2Baby
-The Giving Child
-Ladys & Gents
-Ascot + Hart
-Pressed Juicery
-The Bouqs
8714 Santa Monica Blvd. #201 in West Hollywood
http://www.thegivingchild.com/events/
The real reason behind the multiples baby boom
http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/04/health/fertility-treatments-multiples/index.html?sr=fb120413babyboom9p
Team Bravan Holiday Boutique Raise money to help Aidan fight Leukemia
Sunday, Dec. 15th from 8:30am-1:30pm
Bella Mi Baby, Lia Sophia, Wildtree, Tupperware, Pampered Chef, Rags & Tags, Waxing by Heather, BeautiControl, Origami Owl, Jolie Chic, Pandoras Treats, Scentsy, Gold Canyon Candle, Javita Coffee, Sweets & Treats, Liane’s Cake Pops, Rock A Buy Baby. Picture with Santa! Raffle Prizes Include:
*One-Nights Stay at Embassy suites
*2 Guest Passes for Santa Barbara Zoo
*Deluxe Fitness Membership for Fitness Unlimited
Knollwood Country Club
12024 Balboa Blvd. in Granada Hills
www.chemofree.org
Looking For A Parent & Me Class?
BJE and The Jewish Federation, in partnership with the following schools, are offering a 70% discount on high quality Jewish Parent & Me classes for first time participants. Kol Tikvah (Woodland Hills), Temple Aliyah (Woodland Hills), Shomrei Torah (west Hills), Temple Adat Elohim (Thousand Oaks), Temple Etz Chaim (Thousand Oaks). To receive you voucher, go to: www.bjela.org/parentandme. For more information, contact Rachel Kaplan at rkaplan@bjela.org. A pilot project of BJE’s JKidLA.com.
Organic milk’s fat is healthier than that in conventional milk
WSU study found a healthier ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids affording considerable nutritional quality differences.
http://www.oregonlive.com/health/index
Green website for sale
Opportunity to make money and help out the planet. A great business opp for a stay-at-home mom or someone passionate about healthy choices. Contact jnoonan@wecanlivegreen.com if interested in more information
www.wecanlivegreen.com
If You Want To Be Awesome At Emails, Add Yesware To Your Gmail Today
http://www.forbes.com/sites/alextaub
Drum Lessons/guitar lessons-a great and fun Holiday gift for any age
Drumsense instructor Kelly King will travel to your home. References include:
Nate Morton (drummer for NBC’s The Voice) states “Kelly is an outstanding instructor with creative and inspiring teaching methods.”
Pam Jensen (Career woman and mother of two) “Kelly has made learning drums so much fun for all of us. As a parent learning with my children, he is able to relate to each of us and make it a blast!”
Group or individual rates. All ages. Beginner friendly. Start having fun rocking out!
www.drumsense.com
Your Jr. Chef can bake spicy, intense WW Triple-Ginger Ginger Snaps
Warm spices, rich molasses, companion to cold milk, option for ice cream sandwich with a scoop of vanilla or cinnamon ice cream. Fun to roll 2T cold batter balls into plate of crunchy sugar. Balls turn into chewy (12 min) or crunchy (15 min) cookies. Makes 3-1/2 dozen. Notes: calls for refrigerating the dough; can sub flours/sugars (except textural coating sugar), coconut oil for butter; uses parchment paper, doesn’t need electric mixer. Parental supervision.
http://food52.com/blog/9222-whole-wheat-triple-ginger-ginger-snaps
The 10 Most Annoying Moms – How Many of Them Have You Encountered?
http://shine.yahoo.com/parenting/10-most-annoying-moms-many-know-202100657.html
Selling 2 (possibly 4) matinee tickets to 5 time Tony award winner “Peter And The Starcatcher”
Saturday, December 14th at 2pm at The Ahmanson/Music Center
The hit show is a prequel to Peter Pan. Mezzanine level tickets, Row C-G. Selling for $100 for two tickets. Possibly $200 for 4 tickets (same location). Regular price is $89 per ticket.
Email oxiamedical@gmail.com.
135 North Grand Ave. in Los Angeles, 90012
Red holly berries at Xmastime – why?
http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/family/holly.htm
http://www.oregonlive.com/hg/index.ssf/2013/12/
What do holly berries look like?
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=holly+berries&qpvt=holly+berries&FORM=IGRE
Kristen Love M.A., MFT provides psychotherapy for children and adolescents in West LA
Kristen Love M.A., MFT 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 info. FREE initial consultation is offered.
www.kristenlovemft.com
2 million Facebook, Gmail and Twitter passwords stolen in massive hack
http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/04/technology/security/passwords-stolen/index.html
Winter Break School Help
Does your child have a problem class? Does he/she need to prepare for the ACT/SAT/ISEE? Huntington Learning Center, in Encino for 19 years, can help! Winter break is the perfect time to take the right steps to help your child succeed in school this year and beyond. Winter break program hours ranging from 4-14 hours per week, with flexible scheduling and hours available. Call Huntington today and mention Jen’s List to receive $50 off enrollment.
818-907-3456
www.TutorEncino.com
Looking To Remodel Your Home or Do Those Overdue Upgrades?
Alan Stuart Freeman handles all aspects of construction, including carpentry, electrical, concrete and masonry, tile work, finish and framing, painting, complete remodeling (including all planning and permits, drawings etc.) household repairs and maintenance services. Competitive prices. Licensed. Call (310) 592-5377 for a free quote or email hammer633@charter.net.
www.alanstuartfreemanconstruction.com