Attention Elementary Parents – Prestique Academy of Innovation and Technology
High class size got you down? Lack of engagement? Is your child bored? Looking for school with affordable tuition? Start the second semester off right. Your child can have the best of both worlds, a small class with technology, and a rigorous, individualized academic program. PRESTIQUE ACADEMY has 4 spots left in TK/K and 5 spots left in 3rd/4th grade for this school year! Apply online. Call 818-456-4691 for a tour. Accepting applications for TK-5th grade for 2014-2015 online.
www.prestiqueacademy.com
Today in History
Ice Cream Day
Violin Day
www.history.com/this-day-in-history
The Clip-on tie is created. (1928)
Day of the horse
http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=258
Change Your Habits, Change Your Life – Join the Whole Life Challenge
The Whole Life Challenge is an online health and fitness game designed for people with a burning desire to be healthier and happier. Small steps. Big change. Play, and you’ll start to both think differently and take slightly different (& healthier) actions each day that will help you develop sustainable habits leading to the body, fitness, and overall health & well-being that you truly want. 30,000 have played. Join them! Register now for the first game of 2014 (starts January 11th ).
www.wholelifechallenge.com
Ilan Ramon Day School free Family Discovery Day
Sunday, Dec. 15th from 10am-12pm
Activities designed to educate, stimulate, and fascinate brains of all ages. Along with their parents, children grades preschool through 5th grade will be encouraged to explore science through hands-on experiences using touch, sound and sight. Have fun with your child…
* Exploding volcanoes
* Looking at everyday items through microscopes
* Feeling the wind tunnel
* Robotics activities
* Candy Science
* Visiting the Student Invention Exhibition
* A visit from Mad Science
Learning by doing is what inspires the students of Ilan Ramon Day School to love subjects like science, math, art and technology. Having parents learn side by side with their young children only reinforces the value of becoming a life-long learner.
(818)707-2365
27400 Canwood Street in Agoura, 91301
www.ilanramondayschool.com
Pacha’s Pajamas is giving back to the community for the holidays
Sat. Dec. 14th from 10am-12pm
Author/Entertainer of Pacha’s Pajamas, Aaron Ableman, will be performing four songs from Pacha’s Pajamas to over 185 children patients, along with hospital staff and visiting groups in support of holiday charities. Ableman will also be donating 1,000 copies of the award-winning album, Pacha’s Pajamas. Performances will be between 10:45am -11:45am
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
1000 W. Carson St. Box 437 in Torrance, 90509
www.pachaspajamas.com
Wine and Canvas
A mobile business that brings the party to your favorite venues, corporate events, or living room! They make painting easy and exciting. The talented artists will instruct you step-by-step through re-creating the featured painting of the day. At the end of the event, you’ll take home a work of art that you created. Wine and Canvas is cheaper than art school! There are no lengthy or expensive commitments as with art classes. You can join them whenever you want, once, once a week, once a month, for special occasions or as long as it takes to create a collection that is uniquely yours. “Life is too short for blank walls; unleash your inner Picasso”
www.wineandcanvas.com
Holidays Mean Different Things To Different People
http://grandparentingplus.blogspot.com/
Juju Band Traditions Baby Contest
No purchase necessary to enter or win. Eligibility: The contest is open to pregnant women and their families in the USA. Entrants must have internet access to enter competition. Any member of the family may enter including grandparents, parents, siblings, children and other relatives. Winners must appear in Juju Band Media. Employees of Juju Band and their families may not enter the contest.
http://jujuband.blogspot.com/2013/11/juju-band-announces-new-year-newborn.html#.UqqJtPRDuw8
How to Entertain Your Toddlers This Winter
Winter Session Starts the Week of January 6th
Sign up for Winter Toddler Camp & enjoy a weekly adventure to discover the best local spots with your toddlers and make new friends. Winter themed adventures include a mix of indoor and outdoor locations, plus music, art and lots of physical activity. Healthy snacks are provided for mom and child each week. Get advice on toddler topics from the SoCalMoms experts and find out about the latest in toddler products and gear. Refer a friend and take an additional $10 off your camp registration.
http://ToddlerCamp.com
Skip the Cereal! Hot Breakfast Ideas For Cold Mornings
http://moms.popsugar.com/Hot-Breakfast-Ideas
Win an IPad Air with Macaroni Kid
Every new Macaroni Kid subscriber from now until Dec. 15th will be entered to win an iPad Air! Be sure to tell your hubby, friends, neighbors and co-workers to subscribe to Macaroni Kid for a chance to win & to get all the local events of family fun delivered right to your inbox weekly!
http://santamonica.macaronikid.com/subscribe/
http://beverlyhills.macaronikid.com/subscribe
http://sanfernandovalleynorth.macaronikid.com/subscribe/
Looking for a last minute getaway for New Years?
2 bedroom unit with full kitchen, fireplace and sleeps 8 for sale at Marriott’s Shadow Ridge in Palm Springs. Check in Sunday 12/29 – Friday 1/3. Going price per night is a little over $400/night. This great getaway can be yours for $1000 OBO. The 2 bedroom is actually 2 units, the standard hotel room connected to a one bedroom suite with full kitchen. It EASILY sleeps 8, creatively sleeps a couple more. Email dsirkus@gmail.com.
http://www.marriott.com/golf-hotels/ctdsr-marriotts-shadow-ridge-i-the-villages/shadow-ridge/5224671/home-page.mi
Interest Rates are Still Incredibly LOW and Home Values Have Gone UP, so it’s time to Refinance NOW
Richard Shuben is an attorney and a mortgage broker for 20 years. He specializes in trusts, bankruptcies, civil cases and real estate law. As a mortgage broker he deals with many wholesale lenders so he will find the best loan for you. In most cases, all your loan costs are paid for by the lender, so the loan costs you nothing! Richard values trust, honesty and loyalty in himself and in his clients. Call him to find out if you are in the position to refinance and save money at (818) 883-9473.
www.theshubengroup.com
100% Free Personal Trainer 3x week until the end of the year, but there’s a catch
Local personal trainer will train you until the end of year at a private gym located in Tarzana. Here is the catch, you have bring an unopened toy for the charity Toys for Tots. Nothing else to pay, the gym fees and will be covered by him & you will be able to train up to 3x week. Available 30min sessions are MWF from 8:30-11am and 4-730pm. Space is very limited. This is the perfect opportunity to give a nice gift in the holidays and start to get in shape. Email him at tarzanafitness@gmail.com.
7 holiday party appetizers
http://coolmompicks.com/blog/2013/12/04/holiday-party-appetizer-recipes/#sthash.RbZm6wdN.dpuf
Come see what all the buzz is about at Hanalei Spa – 5 star treatments without the 5 star price
Esthetician Susie is from Hawaii and brings the Aloha spirit to all of her clients. Trained at an holistic school in Maui, she offers a whole body and wellness approach with each treatment. As a special treat for the holidays, you may experience the Epicuren Kashmir vanilla spice facial. Warmth and solitude, brown sugar foot scrub, soothing touch massage, and glowing skin for $45 gift certificates available and mailed for free.
808-651-1735
672 N. Moorpark in Thousand Oaks
www.Lovehanaleispa.com
When Your Mother Says She’s Fat
http://www.rolereboot.org/life/details/2013-06-when-your-mother-says-shes-fat
Join BabySpace Parent and Me Groups in Beverly Hills
BabySpace is a Parent and Me center offering Parent and Me groups for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd time parents, evening lectures and in-home/phone consultation services. BabySpace is taking enrollment for a 2nd or 3rd time parents’ group with babies born Aug-Nov 2013. There is currently room in a toddler group for babies born Aug-Oct 2012. Upcoming Pediatric CPR lecture will be on Dec. 19th at 7pm. Visit www.babyspacela.com or call 310.853.3374 to learn more and to sign up for a group or lecture.
Start the new year off with a Free Piano or Singing lesson for your child
Let Miss Lynne introduce your child to the joy of making music. Playing the piano and singing, along with knowing how to read music, gives your child the chance to express themselves and learn how to have more patience and concentration. Let’s see where one lesson can lead us with the goal of getting your child excited about singing and/or piano lessons! It will be fun!
www.lynnekruger.com
Your Jr. Chef can make Parmesan ‘Tater-tots’
Sure, anyone can dump a bag of frozen potato nuggets onto a cookie sheet and bake, but give these roasted garlic/shredded Parm/grated roasted potatoes a try. Fun to form the individual pieces by hand. Parental supervision.
http://food52.com/recipes/25072-hand-formed-parmesan-tater-tots
Long Gift List But No Time To Shop? You need some Delicious MAGIC™!
The season of hustle & bustle is here! With so much to do, Sleeper’s Gourmet makes gifting eaZZZy with tasteful, fresh flavorful California goodness. Give MAGIC RUB™ , MAGIC JAM™ & MAGIC SALT™ and everyone on your “yummy list” will enjoy a little sweet & spice! Or select one of their signature gift packages starting at $19. And, if you need something original for your business gifting, let them custom design a package as unique as you! For inspired recipes & healthy tips, LIKE them on Facebook.
To learn more, www.sleepersgourmet.com or info@sleepersgourmet.com.
50% off for 1 month unlimited Adult membership & Kids club membership
Rev Fitness is a boutique fitness studio specializing in the most effective classes with the best instructors in an upscale environment. What makes Rev Fitness special is that adults can get the best workout possible while your kids are also staying active. Bring the whole family to Rev Fitness to get active because we believe movement is for everyone no matter their age. Make a fitness REVOLUTION for the entire family.
www.Rev-Fitness.com
Relax this Holiday with Vino Therapy
Fresh organic superfood for your skin, Vino Therapy Resveratrol-Poyphenols that revitalize and detoxify your skin with the elegant essence of wine. It stimulates collagen, acts as an anti-inflammatory & blocks harmful effects of UV-B radiation. Made with red wine grape seed oil, Chardonnay grape seed oil, crushed grape seeds and the pulp-skin of red grapes. Red Grape Resveratrol face oil $75. Email lbalvarez@live.com or call 818-481-6623 for more info.
www.holisticlivingwithlorena.com
Newtown anniversary: School in Chicago suburb leads the way in keeping kids safe
http://investigations.nbcnews.com/
Plan now for an after-holiday White Elephant party
Aka ‘Gift Swap’ or ‘Dirty Santa’ or ‘Thieves’ Christmas,’ it’s basically having fun stealing/exchanging received gifts you don’t want. Descriptions of a dozen+ ways to play/steal. Hilarity will ensue. Suitable for a variety of ages.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_elephant_gift_exchange
White Elephant Party invitations.
https://www.etsy.com/search?q=white+elephant+invitations
Apple offering free computer coding classes as part of initiative
http://touch.latimes.com/#story/la-fi-tn-apple-free-coding-classes-hour-of-code-20131209/
Confused About Your Maternity Leave? Feeling Like You Might Be Missing Out On Something?
You may be entitled to more income and time off during your maternity leave than you think. The information that HR supplies is often incomplete or incorrect. Milk Your Benefits will help you maximize everything, even if you don’t plan to return to work. Schedule a personalized, private, flat-fee phone consultation from anywhere in California so you don’t leave anything on the table. Visit www.milkyourbenefits.com and “like” Milk Your Benefits on Facebook for more information and helpful tips.
5 ways to preserve your teeth as you age
http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/09/health/preserve-teeth-apa/index.html?sr=fb120913teethprevent10p
Need a Memorable Montage to Show at Your Next Special Event?
TLKmultimedia provides video & photography services. One of their specialties includes taking your photos & video (new & old) to create unique & meaningful montages! To them, every client is unique. TLKmultimedia takes a customized approach with each and every client – your needs are important and heard every step of the way! Working with their expert team means you’ll get a video that’s entirely yours, crafted to meet your needs. Call (805)558-0188 or email tracie@tlkmultimedia.com.
http://www.TLKmultimedia.com
Are you ready to have kids?
This quiz should tell you. Read…its FUNNY!
http://mommyhasapottymouth.com/are-you-ready-to-have-kids-this-quiz-should-tell-you-6106/
Affordable, Compassionate Legal Assistance
Thinking of bankruptcy and don’t know where to start? Avoiding it during the holidays? Don’t bury your head in the sand. Information is power. The US Constitution allows an honest debtor the opportunity to obtain a fresh start. Sandy helps people who are under water financially get a fresh start for the New Year. Call (818) 988-8878 for a free, no obligation, consultation. Together, you can determine whether bankruptcy is right for you.
http://www.SandraNuttAttorneyatLaw.com