“The Feel Good Exit to Post Divorce Peace” — New York Times
Divorce Detox has empowered many Jen’s list members to stop suffering and live a great life. They utilize the most effective, empirically based treatments drawn from the fields of psychology, sociology, and the behavioral sciences. Get help: Making Your Marriage Great, Getting Through Divorce with Integrity, Being a Better Parent or Finding a Lasting Relationship. Discover how to restart your life. Call 888-456-7056 or email movingon@divorcedetox.com.
www.divorcedetox.com
Today in History
Pay a compliment day
National Girls and Women in Sports day
http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=301
The board game Monopoly first went on sale.(1935)
Astronaut Alan Shepard hits three golf balls on the moon. (1971)
Lame Duck Day
www.history.com/this-day-in-history
Discover the secret of completely protecting your family & kids, at KidzCity
Tues., Feb. 11th at 10am & 7pm
Tues., Feb. 18th at 10am & 7pm
Mon., Feb. 24th at 10am & 5pm
You’ll find out how to easily name guardians for your kids & discover how to avoid the 6 common mistakes most parents make that leave their kids at risk. Everyone in attendance will get a copy of “Wear Clean Underwear! A Fast, Fun, Friendly – and Essential – Guide to Legal Planning for Busy Parents” PLUS you’ll have a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to KidzCity. This legal planning educational seminar is presented by Personal Estate Planning Lawyer, Gerry Kane, who’s been guiding families for 19+ yrs. $10 pp at door, childcare $15 per child – Siblings $8. Register at http://www.estplan.com or call 818-905-6088.
Winter Fun With In-Home Music Lessons
Have your kids been wanting to learn an instrument but you weren’t sure if they would like it (or you don’t know how to begin)? Mention Jens List & get your 1st lesson free ($100 value)! If you are ready to move forward, you will also get 10% off your 1stlesson package. All Play Music provides high end, in-home lessons for guitar, piano, drums, voice and bass. Their certified instructors make each lesson fun & engaging while the students learn their favorite songs. The program provides goal setting, achievement levels and performances. 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. Go to www.allplaymusic.com to learn more!
Injured In An Accident? Call Jen’s List member, the Law Offices of David H. Greenberg!
The Law Offices of David H. Greenberg has collected over $200 million for his Southern California clients. These are people just like you who have been seriously injured in an accident. Dave Greenberg has been practicing for over 40 years and is a 2014 Super Lawyers recipient- a distinction held by only the top 5% of attorneys in California. Get the help you deserve from a trusted source. Call 323-782-0500 for a free consultation. There are no fees unless they win your case.
www.greenbergaccidentlawyer.com
Casting FAMILIES for New Reality Show on Major Cable Network
Major Cable Network is casting families with lots of personality to take part in the sidesplitting new reality series, OVEREXTENDED. A fun, light-hearted, reality show aimed to give parents and kids a whole new appreciation for the difficulty the other faces in their everyday lives. This groundbreaking new series will open the eyes of adults who think being a kid is a cakewalk, while letting kids know they shouldn’t be in such a rush to grow up. Win $!
www.OverExtendedCasting.com
Come lose weight, get in shape and have fun
Kick2Fit is SoCals best kept secret! An hour long cardio kickboxing workout class that burns upwards of 1800 calories! No gym membership required. Still not sure? Take a look at what others have to say at http://www.yelp.com/biz/kick2fit-woodland-hills. Don’t let another day pass you by, come try out a class! Your first one is FREE! Classes held Monday- Friday at 9:30 am and Sat. at 8am. Email kick2fit@gmail.com with any questions.
Starmakers Academy
6729 Variel Ave. in Woodland Hills, 91303
Finding the right childcare for your little one is a huge concern for most parents
While Mary Poppins doesn’t actually exist, you CAN find great childcare if you know where to look, what you are looking for and the right questions to ask. Join Club MomMe and Kristin Cruz of KOST 103.5 for our first event in Calabasas! Our Childcare Panel will feature lunch and snacks from Fresh Brothers and Coura’s Cookies and all attendees will receive a gift bag and giveaway ticket! Event is FREE but space is limited so register at http://clubmomme.com/childcare-panel/.
Book Your Next Outdoor Movie by You and receive 25% off – FREE POPCORN
The weather is beautiful, It’s Perfect for an Outdoor Movie! Ideas for an Outdoor Movie Event…Dive-in Movies, Drive in Movies, Sideways Wine Tasting, Camping Overnights, Birthday Parties, Summer Camp Movie Nights, Montages, Weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Live Dance Party Feed, Team Building, Corporate Events, Video Game Parties, Big Sports Games, Final TV Episodes, Girls Night Out, Guys Night Out, Business Meetings, Charity Fundraisers, School Fundraisers, Religious Events…. You choose! Expires Feb. 28th.
www.OutdoorMoviesbyYou.com
Share your messy parenting moments for the chance to win $20K
Clorox’s Bleach It Away celebrates messy moments, especially those unique to raising children. Recently survived one? Share your bleachable moment at www.BleachItAway.com for a chance to win $20,000 or a weekly prize valued at $50. Everyone who submits their moment will instantly receive a coupon for $.50 off any bottle of Clorox® Regular-Bleach via email for the first moment they submit. Follow the conversation on Facebook, Twitter with the hashtag #bleachitaway, or on www.BleachItAway.com.
http://www.clorox.com/
Sochi Olympic Event tickets Available
February 18th-February 20th
Sochi Winter Olympic event tickets available! Unfortunately we had to cancel our trip. Excellent seats Selling at face value. For more information, contact Lisa at 240-731-4414 or Pinzoneedles@aol.com.
Childbirth Education Classes in Beautiful Yoga Studio Now Available
YOGA NoHo offers a variety of services for the pregnant mamma or new mamma looking for a place to practice yoga, get acupuncture or chiropractic treatments or to participate in Childbirth Education classes. Get to know your community in a loving, clean and supportive environment. Classes are ongoing. Next Childbirth ed class starts February 5th.
www.yoganoho.com
Free In Home Swimming Lesson: Infant & Toddler Instructor With 24 Years of Experience
Certified private master instructor/lifeguard. Teaching traditional lessons and self rescue courses. Private lifeguard and underwater photography for pool parties. Get 1 free Infant & Toddler Self Rescue Lesson when you sign up for Infant & Toddler Self Rescue Course (new clients only). Discounts available for multiple students. Sessions start in April…book bow! Call Cindy at (310) 779-8065.
www.cuswimtoday.com
“Ten Things Kids Can Do To Stop Violence:” from LAPD
http://local.nixle.com/alert/5140195/
Get Healthy for the New Year NOW!
If you want to get healthy and feel amazing then you have to hear about the 30 day fat burning and cleanse food revolution. It helps with migraines, arthritis, fibromyalgia, etc. Jen’s List member lost 14 pounds and several inches too! Get healthy!
www.tamialcocer.isagenix.com
World Famous Grill Wrangler BBQ Tool- BBQ like a Boss
A Multifunction BBQ tool. You may consider yourself a lone ranger, but even the grittiest souls need a BBQ sidekick. Grill Wrangler gives you all the functionality of a high-performance spatula, fork, and tongs. Whether you’re flipping burgers, gripping chicken legs, or spearing hot dogs, it transforms into the tool you need, when you need it. Seen on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Today Show, CBS Early Show, Good Day Sacramento & Fox.
http://www.quirky.com/shop/575-Grill-Wrangler
Speech Therapist
Tamar Barazani is a speech therapist with a combined 15 years of experience as an SLP and ABA therapist. She has her Masters Degree in Speech Pathology and works with children who are Autistic, apraxia, language delays, pragmatic language delays, and have articulation disorders. Tamar is bilingual and does therapy in English or Hebrew. If you have any concerns, questions or need an evaluation, call (818) 268-7548 or via email at tamarbarazani@yahoo.com.
Do you think it’s better to believe?
http://amomsguidetoschoolfundraising.com/think-better-believe/
Top $$ Paid for Records, CDs, Blu-Ray & Video Games and They Come to You
Jody & Brady Rifkin own an online record store, Gatefold Records. Between them they have over 45 years’ experience buying & selling music & music memorabilia. They have been paying Jen’s List members top dollar for theirrecord /cd /blu-ray DVD /video games collections for years. No collection is too large, and the best part is, they come to you! They buy full length, singles, promos, music memorabilia, record awards, etc.. While CD& DVD prices have declined with the increased popularity of digital media, records are worth more than ever so now is the time to sell!If you have items to sell, please contact Jody Rifkin at jody@gatefoldrecords.com or 818-620-7351.
32 Clever Parenting Hacks That Everyone Needs To Know
http://distractify.com/fun/parenting-hacks-to-make-life-with-kids-easier/
Chinese “Mommy & Me” Music Class for Toddlers
This is a “Mommy and Me” music, arts/craft class available on Mondays and Saturdays.
www.littlelambchineseschool.com
Party Help: This Time You Enjoy the Party
Stop trying to do it all by yourself. Karen can do anything from set up, to preparing food, to serving – as well as the dreaded clean-up. Enjoy yourself for once and let her do all of the running around. She is available for both small gatherings including office parties, backyard BBQ’s, birthday parties and lunches or larger scale events including weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs and anniversary celebrations. Karen used to be in the catering business, was a teacher and is now a stay at home mom to two girls. Amazing references upon request. Email karenspartyhelp@yahoo.com or call (818) 445-1749.
Love is in the air at MAM Baby
If you are looking for a perfect Valentine gift for a precious little one make sure to check out MAM Love & Affection or Start pacifiers with delicate heart themed designs (or their personalized pacifiers to customize your own love message to baby). MAM pacifiers give babies the best start in life because they are designed and developed by pediatric dentists and orthodontists. Visit www.mambaby.com for more information.
Independent Play Is a Real Thing. Seriously.
http://www.mommytrain.com/category/mommytrain/blog-mom-talks/
Babysitting Barter
A unique online platform that connects families with trustworthy babysitters while supporting local businesses
www.babysittingbarter.com
You Just Broke Your Child. Congratulations.
http://www.danoah.com/2010/09/you-just-broke-your-child.html
Tortle, the infant repositioning aid that helps to prevent and treat Flat Head Syndrome is now available 340 Babies R Us stores nationwide
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends regular head repositioning of babies younger than six months. Developed by Dr. Jane Scott, a Board Certified Pediatrician and Neonatologist, the Tortle hat is a patented FDA-cleared Class 1 medical device that promotes healthy head movement. The incidence of Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly) has increased to epidemic proportions since 1992 and the introduction of the “Back to Sleep” campaign. More than a million babies are diagnosed with the condition each year in the U.S. alone. Please visit tortle.com for more information. Watch the video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wA7MPnyXUcY&feature=share.
KidzCity your Community Indoor Center Parents Night Out, Camps, Play, Classes, Workshops & More
Parent Night out Friday, February 14th
KidzCity qualified & credentialed staff play and supervise your child/ren while you have a date night!
Presidents Day Monday February 17th
All day fun at KidzCity.
Story Time with your favorite Characters every Wednesday morning at 10am.
Arts & Crafts every Tuesday at 4pm.
Spring Camp is available too, call and reserve your space.
(818) 887-7516
www.kidzcity.us
How about a NEW you in the New Year? Keep moving in 2014!
Try The Z-Infection Challenge 5 K Zombie Run on April 5th or 6th. You can find out more about this race and sign up at www.zinfectionchallenge.com. 20% of proceeds benefit Colon Cancer charities. Get informed, tested and help us kick Colon Cancer in the butt! If you register during the month of Feb. you will get a 20% discount. Enter the code zombiemom14 on the registration page.
12 Sweet and Savory Peanut Butter Recipes
http://www.lilsugar.com/Kid-Friendly-Peanut-Butter-Recipes
Are You Craving Some “Me” Time?
Do you ever feel so overwhelmed with responsibilities that you lose your spontaneity, playfulness, and sense of joy? Join Kristin Feinfield, Ph.D., for creative self-discovery workshops designed to help you increase self awareness, feel empowered, take risks, and discover your gifts and purpose. Create, explore, discover, and play….Single workshops are $15. February workshops are filling up fast; sign up at www.SeedsOfClarityWorkshops.com or email Kristin at kafeinfield@gmail.com.