[Jen's List] Monday

Mon Feb 25 10:49:52 EST 2008

Great tip from parenting magazine
A template is attached to type out all of your emergency phone numbers and put them in a picture frame.  When you have a babysitter or perhaps older siblings in charge, just leave the frame on the counter near the phone!

FOOD ALLERGY SUPPORT GROUP
Does your child have severe, potentially fatal food allergies? Would you like to get together with other parents who are facing the same challenges you are?
This Tuesday, Feb. 26th at 7pm
St. Jude's Catholic Church - Parish Hall, Room 2
32032 West Lindero Canyon Road in Westlake Village
For more information, please contact:Noel Russo at teamrusso at roadrunner.com

Bringing Along Baby Food? Not Too Much, Rules Say
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/19/business/19road.html?_r=1&ref=travel&oref=slogin 

Set your DVR/TIVO
Tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb 26th at 10:30 am on TLC
Although filmed in July 2005 - they are reairing our episode of Bringing Home Baby. Check your local listings because different cable companies air things at different times! If you never saw it, its kinda funny - and totally amazing to see how the twins have grown the past 2 1/2 years! I still can't believe that in just over 3 months, there will be 2 more boys in the house!

STORYTIME AT TOTZ ONLY (WHERE THE COOL KIDZ SHOP) 
Storytime is a great opportunity to introduce your toddlers and preschoolers to the lifetime joy of reading. This FREE interactive half-hour is filled with reading favorite books and singing silly songs.  At the end of each session each child selects a treat from our Totz Only Treasure Chest to take home! Books read at storytime will be offered at a 10% discount that day. All Ages. Every Tuesday from 2:00pm – 2:30pm and Wednesdays from 11:00am – 11:30am.
Totz Only 
3009 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91505
818.845.8689

CUTE & FUN moms 25-40 in LA area who have one of the following situations needed
--Are pregnant and have to put together a nursery for baby, twins, triplets.
--Need to convert the garage to a playroom.
--Have a playroom that is out of control or maybe dining room or other room is being used as a playroom.
--MAY BE DOING kichens.  Not for sure yet.  But if you have a compelling story of why you need your kitchen done, let them know.  Homeowners only please, no renters. ANY INTERESTED CANDIDATES PLEASE EMAIL dressmynest2 at yahoo.com the following:
1) photos of you and family
2) the room or rooms you need made over.
3) reason WHY you desperately need or deserve this $10,000 room makeover.
4) make sure to put [JL] in subject heading so we know where you got the info.
***INTERVIEWING CANDIDATES NEXT WEEK for Dress My Nest TV Show, so the sooner you respond the better.
You can see clips of the show on www.mystyle.com

Ballet Info Needed
Amy is looking for a ballet class on the westside for her almost 3 year old daughter.  Something with a bit of structure and regimen - not the typical free for all that many dance classes offer for 2 - 3 year olds.  Does anyone have any suggestions? If so, please email her at altesser at yahoo.com

Mommy and Me Classes 
• Get support from other Moms to help calm new Mom worries
• Learn how to be a mindful parent to enhance development
• Bond with your baby through interactive play
• Create deep friendships for you and your baby
• Have fun!!
Class Topics:
Topics presented will reflect the needs of each group. Sample topics include; regulating sleep and feeding, marriage and the transition to parenthood, developmentally appropriate play, separation and attachment and balancing motherhood.
Instructor Information:
Led by Danielle Brooks MFT, licensed clinical therapist with an academic and clinical emphasis on child development, as well as a Mom herself.  Danielle is passionate and committed to helping Moms find their own voice and a new way of understanding themselves and their babies.  Danielle also offers in-home postpartum support, couples counseling, and child, adolescent and adult psychotherapy.
Class Information:
Classes are designed for new, first-time Mothers and babies age 2-12months. Classes meet once a week for an hour and a half. Weekend classes are offered for working Moms.
9300 Wilshire Blvd. Suite #306 in Beverly Hills
Contact: Danielle Brooks, MA MFT 310-403-0272 

Peopleplatters
The greatest gift to give! Perfect for that hard to buy for person! They have SO many different things to offer now, in addition to the plates. Check out the webiste - www.peopleplatters.com - Get 10% off on all orders placed by Feb 29th - Use voucher code #102083004 at checkout

Campbell's Lowering Sodium in Kids Soups
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
By GEOFF MULVIHILL - Associated Press Writer
The Campbell Soup Co.'s kid-oriented soups, which feature characters such as Dora the Explorer and Batman on the cans, are getting their second sodium reduction in three years, the company announced Monday. This time, the 12 soups for kids will have 480 milligrams per serving, which means the company can legally label them as healthy foods for the first time. "Your kids can enjoy Dora the Explorer even more," said Douglas R. Conant, Campbell's president and chief executive, said in an interview. "They'll be down to heart-healthy levels." For Camden-based Campbell's, high sodium levels have been a big health concern for decades for products that are otherwise generally healthy. Two years ago, the company began using sea salt — where it comes from is kept secret — to reduce sodium in a number of its products. The sea salt is being used in a growing number of soups, as well as V8 vegetable juice and SpaghettiO's pasta. As more people become health conscious, lower-salt soups have become a big business for the world's largest soupmaker. In 2003, it sold $100 million worth of reduced-sodium soups. Now, Campbell's says, the lower-salt soups are bringing in $650 million a year in retail sales. Initially, sodium levels in the kids' soups were brought down an average of 25 percent. This year, they'll be brought down another 20 percent. The company also announced Monday that it is reformulating 36 ready-to-serve soups and giving them a new brand name: "Campbell's Select Harvest." All the soups sold in cans and microwavable bowls currently labeled "Campbell's Select" will be called "Campbell's Select Harvest." The more upscale soups sold in boxes under that label will not be part of the new line. While they will be lower in sodium, the "Campbell's Select Harvest" soups cannot be labeled as healthy because they will not meet other federal government criteria for areas such as fat and cholesterol. In all, 48 Campbell's soups are getting makeovers this year, bring to 85 the total number soup varieties that have had their sodium reduced since 2006.Some of the soups being reformulated this year will ship as early as June. All of them are to be widely available by fall, Conant said. On the Net:Campbell Soup Co.: http://www.campbellsoup.com

Jumpstart your dinners - Yum Yum!
Samantha Garelick is a professional chef, an enthusiastic foodie, a kosher caterer and an inspiring cooking instructor. She offers cooking demonstrations, school programs, knife skill classes and more. Looking for a little inspiration in the kitchen?  Liven up your meals with The Kosher Girl and her upcoming classes in your neighborhood, such as Culinary Tool Chest, Jumpstart Dinners, Basics of Fleishics and New and Improved Pesach Recipes. If you see a class you like and the date doesn't work, send her an email and she can schedule another class.
Price: $70/class $120 for two classes. All Classes include: Dinner, Wine, Recipe PacketShe has a passion for creating healthy, realistic and delicious ways of eating. For more info, check out her website at www.thekoshergirl.com

Now your cellphone is a callbox
Just dial #399 for motorist aid. Dial #399 from your cellphone to:
  a.. request Metro Freeway Service Patrol tow service
  b.. report freeway road hazards
  c.. contact your auto club
  d.. report freeway damage or needed repair
The #399 service is
  a.. fully-staffed by English and Spanish speaking operators
  b.. available to provide translation assistance in over 150 languages and equipped to serve the deaf, hearing and speech impaired
  c.. always open – accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week by cellphone
Remember, #399 does not replace 911. Use 911 if you need medical, ﬁre department or law enforcement response. But for all non-emergency freeway assistance, dial #399. IF you breakdown on the freeway, STAY IN YOUR CAR WITH THE SEATBELT ON. DO NOT GET OUT OF YOUR VEHICLE. 

LA Sports Kids 
Classes starting now everywhere from the City to the West Valley - Both GIRLS and BOYS are welcome to play!! Prices include T-Shirt, Award, Snack every class, & the best instruction when it comes to having FUN while Learning Fundamentals. My older son did this and LOVED it. I am looking forward to the twins turning 3, so that they can start!
Soccer and Baseball
Children ages 3 - 4 are introduced to the fundamental skills for playing soccer and baseball. Soccer skills include dribbling, passing, and kicking goals. Baseball skills include throwing, catching, base running, and hitting. Emphasis is placed on having fun while learning. All activities and games are age appropriate, NON-competitive, and creative (i.e. Cookie Monster Soccer). Each session lasts for eight weeks (4 weeks soccer and 4 weeks baseball). 
Soccer, Basketball, Baseball and Flag Football
Children ages 5 - 6  In this ADVENTURES IN SPORTS clinic., kids are invited to explore their lives through various sports. They will learn fundamental skills for playing four different sports: 3 weeks SOCCER, 3 weeks BASKETBALL, 2 weeks BASEBALL, and 2 weeks FLAG FOOTBALL. The session will take 10 weeks to complete. As always, a FUN atmosphere will be created so that every participant feels comfortable while learning. 
Payment must be rec'd prior to the start date. 
FAMILY DISCOUNT: — ($25.00) Twenty Five Dollars OFF each additional child registered for any class.
P.O. Box 491442
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Tel - 818-763-0304 
FAX - 818-508-5381
info at LA-SportsKidz.com
http://www.la-sportskidz.com:80/classes.html

"Travels with Baby: The Ultimate Guide for Planning Trips with Babies, Toddlers, & Pre-K Children" 
Plan the best adventures possible and travel together with confidence. This book will help you... Conquer jetlag with your child and manage changes in eating and sleeping routines... Determine the most enjoyable vacations for your family at every age and stage... Learn the ins and outs of flying with children on laps, in car seats, and in airline bassinets... Find the cruise or resort that's the perfect fit for your family's vacation needs and desires... Stay two steps ahead of high-energy children, picky eaters, and potty trainees as you travel. Available at all bookstores.

Green Friendly Rubber Ducky
Made of natural latex from the rubber tree, naturally phthalate-free, and is hand-painted with nontoxic paints. This toy is the softest, most pliable rubber squeeze toy. Easy for little ones to give it a satisfying squish. Made in Spain for an American company who only partners with manufacturers who share their beliefs about environmentally safe, nontoxic toys. Measures 3 inches wide by 3 inches tall. $7.95. 
http://store.green-and-greener.com/servlet/Detail?no=230

3 VIP tickets to see the Hannah Montana 3-D movie at the El Capitan Theatre
The tickets are $28 each (but price is negotiable) and include a drink, popcorn and a pair of 3-D glasses. The tickets are good only for non-sold out showings of the movie. Any date or time - Whoever buys them can book them for when they like (either online http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/el_capitan/ or by phone at 1 800 DISNEY6) The show has been extended to March 2nd so there is still just over a week left. If you are interested, please email Sara at singer_schiff at sbcglobal.net or call 818 760 0474.

Lemonsquare helps parents sleep
For all you sleep deprived parents we've included a downloadable sleep track. This track was specifically designed to lull those little ones into the land of slumber. Reminiscent of the womb, the white noise soothes and comforts. The track is an hour long and the continuous nature of this track is very effective in helping aid in sleep. A famous study in New Zeland stated that it takes 59 minutes to achive a proper deep sleep. It is one continous track that can help any sleep challenged infant. It also helps in blocking out external noise in a quiet environment. Thanks for downloading. Give it a try. It's just under six dollars.
http://www.lemonsquaremusic.com

Help Support the MS Walk
Dove has been living with multiple sclerosis for 7 years. Her hope is that there will be a cure in her lifetime so that future generations will never know the devastating effects of MS. She is participating in the annual MS Walk to raise money to help end this disease. You can support her in the fight against MS by walking with her or by making a pledge on her behalf -- just click on the "SPONSOR ME" or "JOIN ME" links below.
80¢ of every $1 raised by the MS Walk goes directly to fund cutting-edge research, education, advocacy and local programs that enhance the lives of people with MS and their families. National MS Society funded research has developed 5 therapies for the treatment of MS. The cause and the cure are yet to be discovered. This is why she walks. Donations are tax-deductible and any dollar amount is greatly appreciated.
Team Dove - The MS Walk
Sunday April 6th at the Pasadena Rose Bowl at 8am
Click on the link at the bottom of this message. Or, if you prefer, send your contribution to the National MS Society, Walk MS: 2440 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Ste. 115, Los Angeles, CA 90064.
For more information about the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, how proceeds from Walk MS: Greater L.A. are used, or the other ways you can do something about MS now, please visit nationalMSsociety.org.
Click here to visit my personal page.
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http://www.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Walk/CALWalkEvents?px=4433301&pg=personal&fr_id=8195&s_tafId=77076 
Click here to view the team page for Team Dove
If the text above does not appear as a clickable link, you can visit the web address:
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Walk/CALWalkEvents?team_id=111993&pg=team&fr_id=8195&s_tafId=77076 

Childcare in South OC Lead
We're looking to share our "Nana" with you! My mother-in-law ("Nana") watches our 14 month old daughter at our home in Aliso Viejo. She is looking to take on care of another child for income and for interaction with our daughter. Ideally, we'd want: 
1) A Toddler from 2 - 4 years old who is potty trained
2) Full or Part Time
3) We want a child who can go in the car since Nana will occasionally take the kids places. For instance, she takes our daughter to story time at Barnes & Noble on Wednesdays. 
My mother-in-law rasied three children of her own and has 3 grandchildren (ages 11, 12 and our daughter who is 14 months). She's a great mom and grandma....my daughter adores her!!  Price and hours are negotiable since it will obviously depend on if it's full or part time, etc. We're most interested in finding the right situation for us and for you! Email if interested: jennratz at yahoo.com

PHYSICAL THERAPIST/PILATES INSTRUCTOR/MASSAGE THERAPY Lead
Specializing in working with Mommy's and Mommy's-to-be.  Located in the Brentwood/Santa Monica area.  Will travel to your home.  Health insurance accepted.  Please contact Leslie Giraldo at 310-985-0072 or email her at giraldol at yahoo.com

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