[Jen's List] Friday, Aug. 22

[Jennifer Levinson]

A funny way to start off your weekend:
What Do You Do All Day? 
A man came home from work and found his three children outside, still in their pajamas, playing in the mud, with empty food boxes and wrappers strewn all around the front yard. The door of his wife's car was open, as was the front door to the house and there was no sign of the dog. Proceeding into the entry, he found an even bigger mess. A lamp had been knocked over, and the throw rug was wadded against one wall. In the front room the TV was loudly blaring a cartoon channel, and the family room was strewn with toys and various items of clothing. In the kitchen, dishes filled the sink, breakfast food was spilled on the counter, the fridge door was open wide, dog food was spilled on the floor, a broken glass lay under the table, and a small pile of sand was spread by the back door. He quickly headed up the stairs, stepping over toys and more piles of clothes, looking for his wife. He was worried she might be ill, or that something serious had happened. He was met with a small trickle of water as it made its way out the bathroom door. As he peered inside he found wet towels, scummy soap and more toys strewn over the floor. Miles of toilet paper lay in a heap and toothpaste had been smeared over the mirror and walls. As he rushed to the bedroom, he found his wife still curled up in the bed in her pajamas, reading a novel. 
She looked up at him, smiled, and asked how his day went. 
He looked at her bewildered and asked, 'What happened here today?' 
She again smiled and answered, 'You know every day when you come home from work and you ask me what in the world I do all day?'
'Yes,' was his incredulous reply?
She answered, 'Well, today I didn't do it.'


5 ADORABLE (3 tan and 2 black) lab pups - FREE
Found Thur. morning. Apparently, someone dumped them. They are 6-8 weeks old.  They all need to find a home ASAP. Please contact Lauren at 714-943-0905 or lverity at oakley.com. Photos available.
 

We love this Karate Studio!
After searching and searching for the right Karate studio for our 5 yr old, we found one that we are thrilled with and I wanted to share it with all of you. Linda Vogel at Little Ninjas Karate in Woodland Hills has classes that start at 3 years old. They focus on teamwork, balance, fitness, respect and discipline.  The classes are fast paced, fun filled, education and motivational. Asides from the phenomenal teacher that she is, the monthly fee is very reasonable(compared to other studios), as is the registration. If you register online, you get the 1st month FREE. The 1st class you try is also complimentary. Age/skill appropriate classes run all week and on the weekends. They do birthday parties too and even have an enclosed toddler room for the little ones to play while an older sibling takes the class! For more info, you can call her at 818-719-0205 or visit the website at www.littleninjaskarate.com. Let her know that you got the info from Jens List. My 3 year olds can not wait to start and my oldest is testing for his green belt tonight! It's the best  :O)


Lila Guide
Aword-of-mouth new parent survival guide on the best baby places and products in LA. 
http://www.lilaguide.com/promotions/lilaguide_jan07.aspx 


The Little Letter 
Offers unique personalized gifts for babies, children and adults. Whether you're looking for a birthday gift, shower/hostess gifts, newborn baby gift or a gift for any other special occasion, The Little Letter is your one stop shop!! They carry amazing monogrammed cosmetic and travel bags, adorable seersucker hats and accessories, beach and bath towels, precious onesies and burp cloths and much more. I rec'd the burp cloths as gift and LOVE them! Contact erica at thelittleletter.com or orders at thelittleletter.com or 310-497-0023. Website is www.thelittleletter.com


Best Sesame Guests
With the kiddie show starting its 39th season today with an appearance by Feist, we count our favorite celebrity guests who figured out how to get to Sesame Street - including Ben Stiller, Paul Simon, Johnny Cash, and lots more 
http://www.ew.com:80/ew/gallery/0,,20217995,00.html


Taskilicious
A company that does tasks for people. As a nurse Prissi has always been a "helper" .  In my career she has founded and managed a medical foundation, done fundraising and event planning and managed staff and operations.  Mostly she has been the go-to" person for everyone.
One of her clients has asked that she produce a yoga retreat for her.  It will be held in Costa Rica at the most beautiful location, The Tabacon Thermal resort and Spa--a 5-star resort located at the Arenal volcano.  www.mysticalsojournretreats.com. If couples or moms can get away just once this year, this is the perfect spa getaway.  The goal of the retreat is to have people come home nourished and relaxed, ready to take control of their destiny.  The rate is unbelievably low.  For $1500.00 you get room in a superior room, 3 meals a day, yoga every day, Shaman Rituals including sweat lodge (the only one like it in the world), unlimited use of the mineral hot springs (from the volcano), guided meditations and walks through the botanical gardens and rain forest. It is the perfect spa getaway for a few friends.  If you have any questions, contact Prissi by email at prissi at taskilcious.com or by phone (310) 871-6440.  



Creation Station Studio City 
A distinguished enrichment center for children. Dance, Karate, Music and Theater are among the many movement classes that Creation Station offers at their studio for children ages 18 months to 13 years. Focusing primarily on dance, Creation Station's philosophy is to tap into a child's imagination by encouarging him or her to develop their own personal artistic and educational strengths in a nurturing, non-competitive environment. The center stresses that quality instructors should offer plenty of praise and encouragement in order to build self-esteem, coordination, focus and cognitive skills both inside and outside of the classroom. Class sizes are limited so that students feel that they are a part of the Creation Station family. The emphasis is placed on the process of learning, not the product. Creation Station believes  that giving children a safe and supportive environment in which to learn, will help them to gain the freedom and the confidence to express themselves in any situation. Dance, discover and dream at Creation Station in Studio City! http://www.creationstationstudiocity.com/


Gisele Tune Clothing
50-75% off sale - True religion,Juicy,michael stars,james perse, da Nagg just to name a few.
12660 Ventura bl in studio city 


Affordable housekeepers - free referral list
http://www.domesticreferralservices.com



Mom Agenda
Get organzied with style - Save 15% on all 2008-2009 day planners and refills with code COOLMOMBTS through 9/30/2008



Babysteals.com
It is a day of the deal site for baby and maternity products. They put one item up a day at 9am MST and post it until it sells out. They offer the products for 50-80% off.They listed the Aden +Anais blankets the other day for $22 and I bought 10 (they go for $51 at the baby boutique near my house). The cool thing is it was started by two moms who were sick of paying high prices for quality products. www.babysteals.com


Not Just Any Old Day 
Acknowledge that special day with a Special Keepsake?  The Sterling Silver keepsake charm is the newest, most unique way to mark a special day in one's life.  If it's a birthday, anniversary, the birth of a new baby, a gift for your wedding attendants, or any special occasion, it is the perfect way to mark that day! Take a look at www.notjustanyoldday.com and email michele at notjustanyoldday.com for a special 15% discount for Jen's list subscribers! If there is an opportunity to become a vendor at your charity/boutique event, please contact michele at notjustanyoldday.com.


PhotoNames
Looking for a creative way to display all your digital photos?  PhotoNames will take an album's worth of pictures and arrange them into any word of your choice.  Great for Kid's Names, Grandparents, Holidays, Gifts.  Framable and wall mountable.  Go to www.photonames.net to find out more


Mookis stay put until you take them off!
We all know toddlers are curious and incredibly smart. Staying one step ahead of them can seem near impossible. This sleepwear combines the comfort of traditional one-piece sleepers with unique functionality and style. Prevents unwanted clothing and diaper removal. www.mookimoo.com


Parisian's Pure Indulgence 
Invites you to begin a great anti-aging regime when you are young and the result will be timeless beauty. From now until Aug 27, save 20% on any of our three anti-aging serums.  To see before and after photo's. click :www.ParisiansPureIndulgence.com - First 25 to order will also receive a FREE trial size of our NEW SULFATE FREE body wash!  Enter Promo Code: JEN20



DONATE THOSE CLOTHES TO CLOTHES THE DEAL 
In Clothes The Deal's ("CTD") ever-increasing objective to assist men, women and at-risk youth gain employment and achieve economic self-sufficiency; CTD has undertaken the great task of clothing over 1,200 additional individuals in 2008.  CTD is very excited, ready and willing, and only able to accomplish this goal if you help us by donating your gently-worn business clothing. CTD is asking you to dig deep into the dark corners of your closets and donate items that you no longer wear and forgot were there.  We all have one or two suits/outfits we haven't worn for a long time.  That suit may be a perfect fit on a struggling individual who needs the proper attire to wear to an interview.  The demand for interview attire continues to steadily rise from our Partnering Agencies, and CTD finds itself in desperate need of clothing.  By donating your (tax deductible) gently-worn business clothing, CTD can continue to fulfill the demand for appropriate interview attire which will assist that deserving individual who has the skills and abilities needed to return to the workforce, but lack appropriate interview attire. Please take some time this weekend to go green and keep those closets clean! and donate to Clothes The Deal.  www.clothesthedeal.org 
 

Organize your Photos
Have you ever wondered what to do with all your digital photos once you've taken them?  Well, then let "A Photo Finish" help you out.  They are a photo organization service that will make sure you can actually 'enjoy' your photos instead of being baffled by what to do with them!  Services include, (but not limited to);  organizing, basic touch up, cropping, color effects, editing them down to only the 'good ones', printing, creating photo albums, framing photos and even creating DVD slideshows.  All of which makes for great gifts for grandparents, teachers, dads and weddings!  Please email Jeannine Hodson at jeanninehodson at mac.com.  $50/hr, 4 hour minimum  - Additional fee for clients 20 miles or more.


Kid Friendly Guide
Your comprehensive one-stop online resource to all kid friendly places nationwide. 
www.kidfriendlyguide.com


Eye Can Art 
The kids say they're tired of coloring books and crayons. But you'd need formal art training to keep their creative minds occupied. Eye Can Art offers enough entertainment for at least a few afternoons. The kits provide high-quality, non-toxic materials for fun projects like Japanese-style brush paining, wax drawing and printmaking (and yes, instructions too). Exposing little artistes to new techniques is sure to inspire a few new fridge-worthy masterpieces. www.eyecanart.com


New family meal plan from Fresh Dining
Fresh & Simple Family features healthy Breakfast, Dinner, Salad and Dessert served family style, and dishes that the whole family will eat. Prices start at $49.99 for two people and kids under 12 can be added for $4.99 or $5.99 depending on age (and food portion).  Fresh Dining is a weight-loss program focused on fresh, healthy and delicious food.  They prep and cook all of the food that you'll eat in one day, and then
deliver it to your door FRESH each morning.  All you have to do is heat up your meals and enjoy!  The program is sustainable (meaning you can be on it for as long as you want) and with a 90-day "No-Repeat" policy, you won't get bored by eating the same food over and over. www.freshdining.com - 818-847-1888


ATTENTION ALL UPCOMING HOLIDAY BOUTIQUES, SCHOOL FUNDRAISERS, ETC.
Jennifer Perry is starting a business as a Silpada Jewelry rep and needs your help! She would love to be one of the vendors at your event!  She is happy to donate a percentage of her profit to your organization in exchange for exposure at your event.  You can check out the newest Silpada 2008-2009 catalog at www.mysilpada.com/jennifer.perry
Please e-mail or call if you are interested: e-mail: niffery at hotmail.com -phone: 818-343-4841
AND
Sarah Barrett makes handmade photo tins, albums and cards!  www.sarahbeargifts.com  - Email SBSwingskirt at aol.com 


For Rent/Sale
5460 White Oak Ave. Encino, Ca. 91316
2 BED/ 2 BATH CONDO 
PRIVATE ENTRANCE; EASY ACCESS, VERY CLOSE TO THE FREEWAY, SHOPPING & VENTURA BLVD.; 2 CAR SPACES; 
1000 SQUARE FEET; COMPLETE REMODEL; ALL AMENITIES: TENNIS, POOL, JACUZZI, BILLIARDS, ARCADES; BBQ
CONTACT: DEBBIE @ 818-854-4531
$1600/Month
AND
Encino Home For-Sale - Remodeled lovely 3 bed, 3 bath on a cul-d-sac street in a convenient Encino neighborhood.  Kitchen  w/ granite, breakfast bar, garden window. Living/Dining/Family open & flowing with new hardwood flooring. Huge separate master suite w/ his & her walk-in closets. 2 of the bathrooms have Jacuzzi tubs. 1/2 a mile from Encino Elementary. Pavestone backyard.  Family friendly neighborhood.  We are relocating out of state so we are  very motivated to sell. Asking 669K.  16630 McCormick St 91436
AND
Large, recently remodeled, four bedroom house with a view and yard. It is in the Dixie Canyon School District. The house is located South of Ventura Blvd. in Sherman Oaks (between Coldwater & Woodman). Seeking $4,500 per month in rent. If you or anyone you know is interested, please contact Neil Nguyen at nnguyen at dgfastchannel.com

AND
3 great unfurnished studio apartments to rent Sept 1st, possibly sooner. We are in the Sunland/Shadow Hills, 91040 area, located just NE of the Burbank Airport, 15-20 mins to downtown LA, Pasadena & Glendale, 10 mins to Burbank & N Hollywood and 20 mins to Hollywood. This is truly a hidden gem...very quiet & private.  A uniquely rural, beautiful neighborhood. The rent is $900 - 1,000 (one of the units is smaller) and includes all utilities, cable, washer/dryer, 1 off-street parking space per unit and use of our pool. Good sized full bathroom.  Central air and heat. Seperate entrance. Rquire 1st and last months rent, a deposit, prior rental references & credit check. Pets will be considered with an additional deposit. Looking for tenants who will be compatible with the quiet, sober lifestyle. More pictures available upon request.
Email ray at pyramid-films.com



GARAGE SALES
GRANADA HILLS MULTI-FAMILY - Tomorrow, Saturday, August 23rd, 6 am - noon at 16535 Rinaldi Avenue, Granada Hills (Granada Hills Masonic Lodge)(between Balboa and Woodley) sponsored by Job's Daughters Bethel #289, a non-profit organization.  Come check out this HUGE yard sale - we have something for everyone...household furniture & goods, clothing, children's toys (big and small), children's clothing (infant, toddler, boys & girls), electronics, baby furniture and soooo much more! 
AND
This weekend in Los Feliz:www.share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=0AZMWjlk1ZMmTlg
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/gms/806734871.html


Protect Your Family
With the daily media barrage regarding cell phone dangers and electromagnetic pollution, learn more about the detrimental health effects, especially to children under 16 years of age and to pregnant women, and the state of the art solutions to deflect toxicity.  For information, please contact Deborah Snyder directly at dsm3359 at aol.com or go to my website: www.mybiopro.com/deb3.  Products are available at a substantial discount by contacting me directly.



Make a 2nd Income in the Travel Business & get $ to travel at a discount
There is a variety of ways to get involved. Easy as just spreading the word. Call Susan 818 773-8378 for more info!


 
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