Revealed: 9 Simple Steps Parents Must Take To Ensure the Total Protection of Their Kids
During this FREE webinar with the Law Offices of Vanessa M. Terzian, APC, you’ll discover: How to make sure your child’s future is not left in the hands of a over-crowed court system. The 9 simple steps you can take immediately to ensure the well-being of your children no matter what, and why the authorities could remove your minor children from your house if you are in an accident, even if you have named legal guardians in your Will.
http://vterzianlaw.com/watch-the-replay-of-the-kids-protection-planning-webinar/
Today in History
www.history.com/this-day-in-history
Backwards day
http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=294
National Inane Answering Message Day
What makes women a crock-pot and men a microwave when it comes to relationships?
Get the answers from Wendy Walsh, PhD, “America’s relationship expert,” at Hadassah’s Women’s Wellness Day on February 9th. Don’t miss this up-close-and personal opportunity to hear from Wendy as she breaks down the psychology of sex, love, gender roles, divorce, parenting and other human behaviors. Click https://www.kintera.org/site/apps/ka/rg/ or call the Hadassah office at 310-276-0036.
Stacy Wasserman: Sleep Training Guru
Research has proven that babies and children need the proper quantity and quality of sleep in order to pursue physical, emotional and cognitive development. Stacy specializes in coaching sleepless moms and dads on the fundamentals of sleep and sleep training. Stacy has made it her mission to help sleepless families get the much needed rest they deserve in order to live a healthy and happy life! We will work together to create a sleep program that is custom to your family! Email msfamgold@gmail.com.
Enjoy a ”Conversation With the Cantor”
Sunday, February 9th from 10-11:30am
Devyn Carter, Primatologist and friend of Adat Chaverim, Congregation for Humanistic Judaism will be having a ”Conversation with Cantor Jonathan Friedmann”at the American Jewish University, located at 15600 Mulholland Drive, Bel Air. Suggested Donation is $10. Call 888-552-HJLA (4552) or emailinfo@humanisticjudaismla.org for more information.
All School Open House: First Presbyterian Weekday School
Friday, February 7th from 5:30-7:30pm
10400 Zelzah Avenue in Granada Hills
Tour the campus and meet our teachers. First Pres Preschool is accredited by the NAEYC and the Elementary is accredited by WASC. The curriculum includes: Spanish, Bible, Computer Lab, Music, Library, Science Lab, and P.E. After school programs include: Karate, Dance, Soccer, Tumbling, Chess and Cheer. First Pres school also offers a hot lunch program as well as early morning and after school care for both preschool and elementary school students. They are currently enrolling for all grades.
www.firstpresbyterianweekdayschool.org
Community-Wide Family Fun Day
Saturday, February 8th from 11am-1pm
Woodcrest Preschool will be hosting a community-wide Family Fun Day event, open to the public. Entertainment, food, art activities, raffles, and so much more. Visit www.woodcrestpreschool.com..
Rocking Sunday Funday with The Beat Buds and Soccer Shots
Sunday, February 16th from 2-3:45pm
Stoner Park Gymnasium
1835 Stoner Avenue in Los Angeles
$18/$10 additional siblings. What do you get when you combine soccer and a concert? The best freaking family day ever, that’s what. Meet at Stoner Park Gymnasium to play with Soccer Shots! After that you’ll rock out with the Beat Buds at our very own concert. This is the perfect event to engage your entire family.
www.mommytrain.com
Cooking, Meal Planning and Nutrition Classes
Inspiring Cookery hosts nutrition, meal planning and cooking instruction classes. Melissa Brockman is an experienced home cook who loves cooking healthy food, that’s also quick and delicious. She cooks these meals for her family nightly and wants to teach others to do the same. Classes are starting February 9th. For class schedule and information checkout the FB page Inspiring Cookery or email inspiringcookery@gmail.com.. To sign up, go to: https://docs.google.com/form/d/1JgZTNo41ezo6fODl9Jk9v
Westlake Village Based E-Commerce Site Looking for Full-time Assistant/Customer Service Rep
Family-owned e-commerce company looking for full-time team player for general assistance and to handle customer service. They are fun, upbeat, hardworking individuals. Looking for someone who is organized with exceptional people skills, don’t mind visiting a couple of local businesses on occasion, are not afraid of websites, and despise grammatical errors and typos. Send your resume to Wendy at Jafkid1@aol.com along with a description of your “perfect” day.
Professional Westside photographer offering portrait/headshot sessions on a discount
Pro WS photographer with topnotch Canon gear, offering something new: Pay only $50 for photo session, then purchase ONLY the photos you want. $50 for each photo up to 5 photos, then package deals offered. Each photo you buy will be retouched, emailed in high res, and you’ll get an 8×10 print! You will see all your photos on a password protected gallery where you can pick the one(s) you want to buy. Offer is for PORTRAITS OR HEADSHOTS ONLY (babies, kids or adults). Email isabella.mcneill@gmail.com..
www.isabellamcneill.com
Why Your Kids Need Routines
http://pintsizedtreasures.com/2014/01/29/why-your-kids
Mardi Gras at Farmers Market: Third & Fairfax, Los Angeles
Saturday & Sunday, March 1st & 2nd and Fat Tuesday evening, March 4th
The 25th annual Mardi Gras celebration at Farmers Market is a three day party for the whole family. There will be crafts workshops for kids including mask making, face painting and Mardi Gras crown decorating, nine bands on two stages, bead tossing, Dixie Beer, impromptu parades, festive decorations (all over the Market and on lots of merchants and visitors). The celebration also features Mutti Gras, a costumed pet parade and beauty pageant to select Kings & Queens in several categories - the audience votes for the winners. The event is free and the entire schedule and additional information are available at www.farmersmarketla.com or at (323) 933-9211.
40+ Healthy Super Bowl Recipes
http://jeanetteshealthyliving.com/2014/01/healthy-super-bowl-recipes.html
Class with the Kiddos
February 9that 1pm
Make a Valentine arrangement and a Valentine craft. Then give to a grand parent , teacher or you;)
Beverages and Snacks provided. Space is limited so get your ticket now.
www.eventbrite.com/e/class-with-the-kiddos-tickets-10340812649
Kids and Manicures
http://www.todaysparent.com/family/parenting/should-you-let-your-kid-get-a-manicure/
Learn to Heal Yourself, Your Family
http://healingparents.net/Events.aspx
http://healingparents.net/about.aspx
For Rent
Beautiful House, great West Hills neighborhood located on quiet cul-de-sac
1 car garage- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathroom, huge walk in closet. Large open kitchen- modern appliances and granite counter tops. Bright, airy and full of light with wood burning fireplace and beautiful custom mantel. Available February 1. Located within a mile of Fallbrook Center and Topanga Plaza.Pricing Rent:$ 2,500/Deposit:$ 2,500. Minimum Lease:12 Months. Included Utilities: NO-gardener included. Will consider pets. Deposit required.
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/apa/4308938645.html
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GUEST HOUSE with large back yard for rent
Available for rent March 1 at $1250. It’s in Van Nuys and has a really big back yard that has established fruit trees and raised garden beds. Even comes with a chicken coop if you want to raise your own chickens for a fully sustainable backyard garden (you supply your own chickens. Email dzinespace@roadrunner.com.
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/apa/4308955881.html
Omaze
Offers once-in-a-lifetime experiences that benefit charitable causes.
www.omaze.com
Your Jr. Chef can make Easy Crockpot Lasagna
After browning ground meat and stirring in jarred pasta sauce, layer the crock-pot with meat sauce, dry uncooked lasagna noodles (GF fine here), ricotta, mozzarella, shredded Italian cheese, and (optional) raw spinach, sliced hard cooked eggs, sliced mushrooms, chopped veggies to desired height in crock-pot. Pour in 1/4 C water (or veg juice), cover and turn crock-pot on. What could be easier? Parental supervision.
http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2008/01/super-easy-crockpot-lasagna.html
6 Ways To Get Your Husband To Listen To You
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/02/better-communication-in-marriage_n_4492968.html
Professional Post Partum & Newborn Care Services
Priscilla Sanchez is an experienced and well known Professional Post Partum Doula and Night Newborn Specialist with over thirteen years of experience supporting parents in the LA area. Her work is exclusively based in the care of newborns, preemies, multiples, etc. providing also mother post partum care recovery support, comfort measures, newborn care education, lactation management and more. Great references. Recommended by peds, obgyns and Jen’s List members.
(818) 746-5375
www.barefootbelly.com
How to negotiate with your kids
And teach them to negotiate back. What a Win-Win way to sidestep a screaming/control tug-of-war! Soooo important a skill (and it IS a skill) for children as young as 3 through teens (gives experience of empathy, awareness and compromise) – a must-read.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/LIVING/07/26/negotiating.with
Beneficial outcomes of honoring needs and respecting feelings come from embracing the family value of negotiation and compromise.
http://life.familyeducation.com/communication/discipline
10 valuable negotiating strategies.
http://www.pbs.org/parents/talkingwithkids/negotiate_2.html
Aesthetician in Calabasas/Woodland Hills
Janna’s Skin Care at the new Regency Salon Studios in the El Camino Shopping Center. Advanced skin care treatments that include Micro-dermabrasion treatments, Chemical Peels and Resurfacers, Epicuren Facials, Teen Acne Treatments and expert waxing. New clients: mention this post on Jen’s List to receive 20% off your first service. Call Janna at (818) 620-3637 to schedule your appointment.
23361 Mulholland Drive, Suite #14, in Calabasas
www.jannasskincare.com
Need Help Talking With Your Tween About Puberty and Sex?
Can We Talk? Health Education offers customized workshops, classes and consultations on a wide range of reproductive health topics. Their mission is to empower and inform adults and young people in a relaxed, fun and supportive environment. Let them help you connect with your kids on the topics they really want to talk about! Contact Tracy Levine Wallace Owner and Jen’s List member at info@canwetalkhealthed.com or (424) 835-1864.
www.canwetalkhealthed.com
Come Out & Play
Saturday, February 1st
Kick the weekend off right with fun and games at The Shape of Behavior! The Autism Playgroup welcomes kids and their parents to play with other children and meet people while enjoying fun sensory activities such as shave cream, dry rice and beans, playdoh and lots of great games like Connect Four and more! Come see how much fun Saturday can be at The Shape! This playgroup is free! All ages are welcome to come have fun!
www.meetup.com/The-Shape-of-Behavior-Los-Angeles-Autism-Playgroup/events/159578272/
Professional Nannies Available Throughout LA & Southern California
Bella Bambino Nannies placed thousands of nannies throughout Southern California over the last 15 years. Their goal when working with clients is to provide ONLY candidates who are perfectly suited to your position. Their approach is extremely personal and the staff will aggressively screen nannies in their network based solely on your criteria. They will provide you with fully screened candidates who are appropriate for your household. All placements are guaranteed.
www.bellabambinonannies.com
Music Lessons for All Ages: Piano, Clarinet, Songwriting, Music Theory
Gina is a board certified music therapist & educator, with 8 yrs of teaching experience, and has worked with students of all ability levels, incl. children & adults with mild – severe disabilities. She is wonderful at assessing a student’s individual needs, and adjusts her teaching style to produce the best results. Recommended starting age for piano – 5 yrs old, and clarinet – 3rd or 4th grade. In-home lessons are $20 for 30 minutes, or $30 for 1 hour. Students with special needs accepted.
www.yelp..com/biz/goodman-music-studio-long-beach
Sisters Estate Sales: They Take the Preparations Off Your Shoulders, But Never Out of Your Hands
With an extensive background in antiques and sales and a combined 20+ years of experience, Sisters Estate Sales will be your favorite choice for all your estate sale needs. We also do eBay and consignment. If you are interested in having a sale, call Carlene Gayl at (818)634-0772 or emailInfo@SistersEstateSales.net. Visit www.SistersEstateSales.net to join the mailing list to be notified of future sales to attend.
Seeking a DYNAMIC, Enthusiastic, One in a Million, Stellar Sales Person to Fill a Position on the Team
Are you enthusiastic about fashion & styling? Do you have prior retail sales experience? Can you take initiative to get the job done? Then this might be the job for you! Send your resume and cover letter. Position is available immediately! Part-time sales person will work 20-25 hrs a week including Saturday’s & Sundays. Email shannon327@sbcglobal.net.
Gino Trattoria’s in T.O. Happy Hour Deals & Valentine’s Day Surprises
Wednesday, February 12th at 6pm
Sexy, Fun Evening at Gino Trattoria’s in T.O. Happy Hour Menu with Happy Hour Drinks!Also, with every drink purchase you will get 10% off any of Allison Wonderland’s products.Valentine’s Day is almost here, spice up your Romance with my Lovely Lotions & Bedroom Products.
www.RomanceSecrets.net