Get Your Dream Job: Private Career Coach – Ivy League and Corporate Experience
Caroline Chiang, M.Ed. has worked as a career counselor at Brown Univ. and Boston Univ. helping thousands of individuals with their career development and job search process. She has taught a university-level course on professional etiquette, writing effective resumes/cover letters and interviewing, networking and job search strategies. Before her career in academia, Caroline worked for J&J where she was a Project Manager. Email caroline.careercoach@gmail..com to set up a free phone consultation.
www.linkedin.com/in/carolinechiang
Today in History
National Be Heard Day
Fun Facts About Names Day
http://www.kids-list.com/Blog.aspx?blog=330
Alexander Graham Bell patents the Telephone. (1876)
Monopoly board game is invented (1933)
National Crown Roast of Pork Day
Employee Appreciation Day
National Salesperson Day
www.history.com/this-day-in-history
There is No Such Thing as a Slow Metabolism
http://conejovalley.happeningmag.com/slow-metabolism/
The Spectacular OPNS Winter Carnival is Almost Here
Saturday, March 29th from 10am-2pm
The snow is back in Oak Park; don’t miss your chance to sled down the slopes. There will be a silent auction to bid on tons of goods & services. Admission is $5 Kids & $3 Adults, Children under 2 are free. Admission provides unlimited access to the snow and bouncers.
Oak Park Neighborhood School on the campus of Oak Hills Elementary
1010 Kanan Road in Oak Park, 91377
Spring Forward to Shopping Online at Pezzel
Love to shop online? Pezzel.com has Packit Lunch, Grocery, Picnic, and Wine Coolers in assorted designs for keep food and drinks cold for 10 hours. They have beautiful ruffled hand-made scarves in various colors to wrap around your neck for a stylish look. They also feature Melissa & Doug Fleece Lounge Pants for kids up to size 14 that can be worn to bed or just lounging and Flippie Slippies fuzzy flip flops. Use code :10OFF when $35 is spent.
www.pezzel.com
Family Play Day & Parenting Discussion with Marissa Gold of IntuitParenting
Sunday, March 9th from 10am-12pm
Join SoCalMoms for a morning of play, discussion and an open Q&A with Marissa Gold of IntuitParenting on toddler topics. Experience Encino’s brand new play space, Kidz Korner. Great for all ages. While the kids play, Marissa Gold will lead a parenting talk. Light brunch will be served. Use “Jenslist” for $5 off the ticket price.
http://socalmoms.com/calendar/item/1323/toddler-talk-family-playtime-valley
7 Ways to Rock Your Marriage — In a Good Way
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dayna-steele/7-ways-to-rock-your-marri_b_4861280.html
The Medical ID company that offers “Safety with Style!”
You no longer have to feel “branded” by the old fashioned brands!
www.hopepaige.com
Stay Warm With 11 Easy Slow-Cooker Sandwiches
http://moms.popsugar.com/Slow-Cooker-Sandwiches
My Job Chart
An online tool where parents assign chores to their children so they can earn rewards, save money or donate to charity, have been taking the typical chore and stepping it up. With 74 million children under 18 in the United States, there is an incredible workforce out there and MyJobChart.com helps these children not only earn money, but also learn money management, work ethic and responsibility.
www.MyJobChart.com
St. Martin’s School Open House: Preschool-8th Grade
Thursday, March 13th from 6pm-7:30pm
Come to the Open House and get a voucher for $100 off enrollment fee. Serving the communities of Winnetka, Canoga Park, Woodland Hills, Northridge, Reseda and Tarzana for over 50 years, St. Martin’s offers an affordable, high standard of private education in a safe, nurturing environment. Small class sizes, dedicated teachers, beautiful 4 acre campus, & so much more. They will help your child to develop a love of learning and compassion for others.
7136 Winnetka Ave. in Winnetka, 91306
www.stmartinsschool.org
Come Play With SoccerKidsUSA Over Spring Break
Week #1: April 14 – 18, Week #2: April 21 – 25 from 9:00 am – 1 pm. SoccerKidsUSA is excited to announce we will be offering Spring Camp this year. The days include:
Fun in the Sun: Fun, exciting games to build confidence and teach fundamentals.
Skill, Thrill, Compete: Technical development & skill building in a competitive, supportive environment.
Located at Cheviot Hills Rec Center.
www.SoccerKidsUSA.com
Lose weight with MyFitnessPal, the fastest and easiest-to-use calorie counter for iPhone and iPad
With the largest food database of any iOS calorie counter (over 3,000,000 foods), and amazingly fast food and exercise entry, we’ll help you take those extra pounds off! There is no better diet app – period.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/calorie-counter-diet-tracker/id341232718?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D2
First Opinion -Personal doctor. Also a mom.
All First Opinion users are matched with one doctor who is also a mom. She then personally answers every single message.
http://firstopinionapp.com/
Free Trial Class Week at Studio LOL, An Improv Comedy School for Kids!
From March 18th-March 23rd
First-time students are invited to attend a free sample improv comedy class at Studio LOL in Studio City, with no obligation to sign up. The comedy school teaches weekly improv comedy classes, specializing in beginners. Ages 4-16 are welcome. Parents should email studioLOLclasses@gmail.com to make a reservation. (No walk-ins.)
The trial class schedule is as follows:
Ages 4-6: Wed., 3/19 at 3:30pm
Ages 6-8: Tues., 3/18 at 3:30pm
Ages 12-16: Thurs., 3/20 at 7:30pm
Mixed ages: Sun., 3/23 at 12:30pm
www.studioLOL.com
Hate the Gym?
Get started with personal training, personal wellness, and healthy life coaching from Michele the Trainer! Michele the Trainer, personal trainer and wellness program expert was voted Best Fitness Trainer by Los Angeles Daily News Readers Choice Awards. Michele’s personal success of losing 165 pounds and keeping it off holistically since 1998 is quite inspiring to her clients. After losing weight, Michele committed herself to helping others through a deep and abiding commitment that comes from her belief in the ability of every person to be the best they can be. Mobile from Calabasas. Call 877-409-1758 or email Michele@MicheletheTrainer.com.
www.MicheletheTrainer.com
Easy Daysies
Help your child understand routines and responsibilities with the new magnetic scheduler called “Easy Daysies”. A teacher developed this to allow children to know “what’s next” for the day! The “Getting Ready” routine kit is great to help families get out the door without forgetting important tasks! Teachers will love the “At School” kit so students can stay on-task. My favorite is the kit that includes all the “after school” activities. It is quickly becoming a favorite of parents of children with special needs.
www.easydaysies.com
Valuable tips on how to enrich children through fun, educational activities
www.teacherresourcesforparents.com
Birthing Class Starting in April
4 classes April 1st,8th,22nd & 29th from 7pm -10pm
These classes educate women & their partners to make conscious choices about the birth of their baby based on technical knowledge, confidence in the natural biological process of birth, self-exploration, pain coping tools and techniques. Couples will come out of class feeling empowered and positive about birth and that there’s “no one right” way or method for giving birth. To sign up, call Mother’s Haven at 818-380-3111.
www.supportedbirthclass.com
Free Mandarin Chinese Parent & Me class and Kinder-Prep program in West Los Angeles
Held weekly, please check website for class time. Blue Marble Language Academy is offering Mandarin Chinese immersion Parent & Me and Kindergarten Prep classes. Free trials available. Classes are taught in a fun language immersion environment, allowing children to learn Mandarin Chinese naturally. All teachers are native speakers. Small class size with low student teacher ratio. Space is limited. For information email info@bluemarbleacademy.com..
1411 Lincoln Blvd. Suite C in Venice, 90291
www.BlueMarbleAcademy.com
Autism Movement Therapy® Now Offered at Miss Melodee Studios in Tarzana
A 45-60 min. Creative Dance class for kids on and off the Autism Spectrum. First Class Free! Autism Movement Therapy® is designed for students with autism (and their friends). Held at Miss Melodee Studios, 18729 Ventura Blvd. in Tarzana. Ages 3 and up. Questions? Contact Elizabeth Rose Chacon, Dance Instructor and Certified Autism Movement Therapy® Provider at ewizabephamtp@gmail.com.
The Five Things Successful Working Parents Give Up To Reach A Work-Life Balance
www.forbes.com/sites/amymorin/2014/01/20/the-five-things
RAIN GOT YOU DOWN? These dedicated personal injury lawyers will help you.
If you or someone you know has suffered an injury from a fall or an auto accident in light of recent dangerous weather or road conditions, call The Law Offices of Varouj Arabian, APC, at (818) 500-0477 for an absolutely free consultation.
www.lawarabian.com
WORLD CITIZEN BABY – infant/toddler music classes with a global point of view – FREE DEMO CLASS
Monday, March 10th at 10am
Join beloved early childhood music educator and kindie-rocker Ellen Kennedy as she takes you and your child on a musical journey around the world. Sing, dance, and bond with your children, and watch as they grow and develop through the vibrant songs and beats of a global community. Free demonstration class is available and classes are held at Atwater Yoga (formerly Brazilian Yoga and Pilates) 3191 Casitas Ave. Suite #112 in Los Angeles, 90039. To register, email missellenmusic@gmail.com.
www.missellenmusic.com
All Things Natural for Mom and Baby: The Arrival of Earth Baby Boutique
March 19th from 6-8pm
LA’s premier Cloth diaper and natural parenting store would love to invite you to their Grand Opening with organic refreshments, amazing swag bags and raffles and cash prizes!
13454 Ventura Blvd. in Sherman Oaks, 91423
www.earthbabyboutique.com
Four Course Pop-up Dinner by Up-and-Coming Chef Couple Sergio and Dorothy Vazquez
Sunday, March 23rd from 5-9pm
Sergio and Dorothy have 26 years combined experience in fine-dining in LA working in hot spots like Linq, Osteria Firenze and Mozza. They will be serving up 4 delectable courses with appetizers. Dishes like Shrimp and Halibut Ceviche and Clementine Mousse Cake. Cost is $60 per person or $100 per couple. Make it an out-of-the-ordinary date night with your significant other. To be held at the Academy of Culinary Education in Woodland Hills. Limited space available. Get your tickets today.
http://www.academyofculinaryeducation.com/singleclasses.html
“Facing the Challenges of Aging” – A special presentation for individuals, spouses, and adult children
Event Time Sunday, March 9th at 2:30pm
Message Brandeis National Committee presents Stephanie Erickson, LCSW and Geriatric Specialist who will discuss how to initiate family discussions regarding issues surrounding aging; i.e., housing, health, safety, medical decisions, and Powers of Attorneys. She will also provide an overview of the signs and symptoms of cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Dementia and how they affect the decision making process. $18 per person. Contact 818-578-5275 for more info.
Calabasas Country Club
4515 Park Entrada in Calabasas
www.brandeissfv.org/events
Sales This Weekend
Encino Block Wide Garage Sale
Saturday, March 8th from 9am-5pm
10 families participating. Everything you can image is for sale, furniture, baby and kid items, clothing, artwork, housewares, etc. Lots of fun and music going on.
5745 Chicopee Ave. in Encino, 91316
AND
Sample Sale – All Brand new, name brand clothing & shoes
Saturday, March 8th from 9am-12pm only
Hottest brands of mens/womens clothes & shoes! Styles in stores now- we sell to the stores! They sell overstock & samples for 80% off retail. Come get a whole new wardrobe for under $100! Questions? Email Michellesells77@yahoo.com.
11577 La Maida Street in Valley Village, 91601
HypnoMothering….coming soon to the South Bay!
Mothering can be a challenge – sleep deprivation, developing your maternal instincts, dealing with others who “know it all” and bonding with your baby. Learn techniques for parenting with gentle, calm awareness. HypnoMothering is a beautiful approach to parenting. Separate classes are offered for pregnant moms and moms whose babies are already here. For more information, contact Johanna Nagel-Kim at johanna@labirthbliss.com or (310) 528-2784.
www.labirthbliss.com
Heart4ART Can Be Your Child’s Enrichment Program at School this Year – 10% discount & Free Intro in March
Time slots are available Mon.-Fri. from 10am-7pm & Sat. from 10am-4pm
Heart4ART teaches ages 4-15 how to express themselves as artists. Come see why students love to learn at Heart4ART! What makes Heart4art different is its flexible schedule with private and semi-private time slots. The unique flexible scheduling works with YOUR busy life. Heart4ART offers 1-2 hour time slots in a fun nurturing environment. Call or text 818-203-5031 or email sharonsheart4art@aol.com.
www.heart4art.me
Veterinary Technology Student is in need of a Vet Clinic/Hospital for Work/Volunteer for school
A very hard-working veterinary technology student moving from Tier I to Tier II is in need of a veterinary clinical site/hospital/center to work/volunteer for in order to continue her college education. She needs a preceptor site with a licensed veterinarian that will help her follow her dream of working with animals, learn and provide excellent care for the animals while being a reliable and positive addition to your work environment. Contact Kelly at mackyson@aol.com.