[Jen's List] Thur., July 31

[Jennifer Levinson]

BPA items
I heard(note HEARD!) that Babies R Us is refunding (store credit only) all items that they sell that have BPA in them. Bring in all your bottles & sippy cups, and anything they currently sell in the store and they will give you the full amount refunded. Includes Avent, Gerber, Playtex, Nuby, etc. PLEASE DO NOT SHOOT THE MESSENGER IF THEY ARE NO LONGER DOING IT!

Nubius Organics offers a fabulous selection of BPA-free bottles and sippies, adorable organic cotton clothes & accessories and safe, eco-friendly toys- http://www.nubiusorganics.com/ - get 15% off with promo code MWS15


My Life On Time 
Creator of custom personal organization products and accessories for busy and fashion-conscious women. With many options to choose from, My Life On Time can create a custom solution to suit your busy life.  My Life On Time planner pages offers space (personalized with names) to track events for your most important people on every day.  You can also choose to have birthdays, anniversaries, and special events printed into your calendar.  Have some fun and choose a different themed background for each of the five sections.  Accessories are also offered to complete your stylish package. From pens and business cards that match your chosen background to custom ribbon page markers finished with a smart pendant watch, you're sure to make a statement. My Life On Time was created by Laura Marusa, a mompreneur, wife and busy mom of two young daughters.  While searching for a planner to stay organized, she was surprised by the lack of fashionable, yet well-designed options on the market. Wanting something that offered both, while keeping most of the product reusable and price tag in check, she designed a product of her own out of creative insight and pure zeal. And, so, My Life On Time was born. www.mylifeontime.com


Golden Performing Arts Center presents Peter Pan at the Madrid Theatre
Performance Dates are tonight, Thursday, July 31 at 7pm; Friday August 1 at 7pm; Saturday, August 2 at 11am, 3pm and 7pm; and Sunday, August 3 at 11am, 3pm and 7pm.  Tickets are $15, $13 and $11.



Photography Leads
Children, family and their furry friends! Start booking your photo sessions now for holiday cards! www.TinyTotSnapshotPhotography.com - email Stephanie at TinyTotSnapshotPhotography.com for more info
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Family portraits and candid photographs taken in the comfort of your own home, or on location at a park, beach or mountains. Imagine photographs that accurately depict your family's uniqueness and love... Included in photo package is hard bound book of photos. Special pre-Holiday offer 20% off Photo package with personalized book starring your child!
www.cathrynfarnsworth.com

www.myspace.com/farnsworthphotography 
Photographer Cathryn Farnsworth, originally from Colorado, has been capturing the hearts of children for over 8 years in the L.A. area


THINK PINK SALE! Everything PINK 15% off till Saturday Aug 2nd
Come on in!!! The cutest things are pink!
Burgundy Blue
4818 Fulton Avenue
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 981-7446
Hours- M-F 10am-5pm Sat. 10-6pm


Huge Multi-Family Yard Sale 
Sunday, August 3rd from 8:30am until 1pm.  It is at 4843 Radford Ave. in Valley Village (East of Laurel Canyon and North of Riverside).  Some items we will have include: TV's, VCR's, computer equipment, baby and child clothes and toys, strollers, mens and women's clothing, kitchen items, beds, furniture, ski equipment and much more.  Families are doing major "spring cleaning".  


Sleeping Beauty at the El Capitan
Aug. 29th - Sept. 18th
Princess Aurora is cursed by the evil witch Maleficent - who declares that before Aurora reaches her 16th birthday she will die by a poisoned spinning-wheel. To try to prevent this, the king places her into hiding, in the care of three goodnatured - but not too bright - fairies. Special live appearance!
http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/el_capitan/tickets.html


NOLA ICE in Sherman Oaks
Traditional New Orleans shaved ice, called snoballs. They offer 30 flavors from strawberry to cheesecake to mojito & FREE samples! www.nolaiceonline.com



Stay Healthy & Exercise For Free At Curves
Curves of Westlake Village is now accepting popular Medicare Part B plans. Watching your weight and your wallet? Curves could be your answer. Some of the most popular Medicare Part B plans are now being accepted for your gym membership. This program can pay 100% of your cost. Stop in today with your Medicare Part B Supplement card. While we verify your eligibility we will offer you a free week to try our facility. Fast, fun fitness can now fit into your limited budget as well. To find your local Curves visit our website valleycurves.com or stop by Curves Westlake Village 30831 Thousand Oaks Blvd. in the North Ranch Gateway Shopping Center by TJ Maxx at Lindero Canyon. Phone number: 818 879-8500



A Support Group for New Mothers:  
Becoming a mother is one of the major transformative experiences of a woman’s life.  The responsibilities feel awesome, the tasks formidable and the support minimum (even with the help of a husband, a mother and/or pediatrician).  In this group mothers will have the chance to talk about their experiences and feelings, discuss the importance of attachment and separation, sibling issues, family values, childhood anxieties, school selection and planning and what it means to be a “good enough mother”.  Discover the messages we are projecting about family, values and success. ~Lori Weinstock, LCSW  is in private practice specializing in individual and group treatment with people interested in enhancing their relationships, communication and family cohesion.  For more information please contact Lori at LoriWeinstock at verizon.net or 310-470-7177.  139 S. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212.  The group will begin in September.  



“Motherhood Unplugged
http://64.27.15.184/parchive/mp3/kpfk_080719_064902special.mp3
The first 11 minutes is the end of the previous show, (for some reason, the radio station included that) which is interesting but you can scroll ahead - about a half an inch - and get to Motherhood Unplugged. It aired Saturday July 19th at 7AM (listed in the KPFK Audio Archives under Special Programming at 6:49AM) and they REPLAYED it last Saturday morning, July 26th at 6:01AM listed in the Audio Archives under Speaking Of The Arts. If you like what you hear, please go to www.kpfk.org and then click Program Comments and let the station know


GET ORGANIZED FOR "BACK TO SCHOOL!"  
Have Trina Lawrence from Trina's Total Organization come help you weed out the kids' closets for the new school year and organize to maximize each child's learning potential by decluterring their rooms, playrooms and every area of your home!  Less is more and our kids deserve the best home learning environment possible! Friendly, supportive, hands on help for an affordable cost.  Jen's list references available upon request.  Contact Trina at trina.lawrence at yahoo.com   or 310-579-7504.



Brand New Beautiful designer handmade bathroom cabinet for sale
Just built for powder room, is so beautiful, but is too small for the space. Will be rebuilding the identical piece with the same design, but would like to find this piece a home. It's custom made out of solid wood and stained expresso brown with beautiful moldings. Dimensions are 34" wide, 36" high and 18" deep before countertop. Selling for exact cost $1350. If you are interested, will email photos. Contact tamss at earthlink.net


NO MORE SIDS
http://nomoresids.com/index.html
  

Magical Celebration Events
www.magicalcelebrations.com 


"From the Cradle to the College Family Expo" 2008
Offers parents the best and latest in products, information, community, technology, entertainment and shopping! 
Saturday, September 20th
Ventura Blvd., Encino, CA
Open to the Public - Free Admission
Come join top family industry providers, like Kidspace Children's Museum at this one day only event.  Exhibitor space still available on a limited basis.  Sponsor and advertising opportunities also available. 
For more information click http://www.mommywood.com:80/content/node/910 or email info at mommywood.com


Quality fashion aprons 
Made right here in the USA... with a lot of love. Each one comes in a keepsake fabric envelope, to preserve your new memories and to provide a unique way to share them. Hopefully they can become "comfort food" for you too. www.dlux57.com 


Muralist 
A talented artist, Sinead has just launched her online portfolio www.muralsbysinead.com.  She is a former set director for the entertainment industry and has also painted amazing murals in many indoor playgrounds, doctors offices and private homes in her home country, Ireland.  She paints the most beautiful murals for kids rooms, playrooms or any area of your home.  She is a single mom of beautiful 3 yr old twins and would love to make YOUR child's bedroom a special place. Please contact her at 323-363-9665 She is offering a 10% discount to anyone who mentions Jens list.
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Vinny at VSC Studios specializes in hand painted murals for kids rooms or any other room in your home.  They have experience in faux painting techniques as well as plaster finishes. Including venetian plaster, marmarino, gold/silver leafing, wood graining and marbleizing.  For more information contact Vinny at 818-992-6659 or e-mail him at info at vscstudios.com. Referred by Jenn Kurtz at stb_jkurtz at hotmail.com



ULTIMATE SKIN DAY SPA IN CALABASAS
Ultimate Skin welcomes you to experience the best in facial and body care in a clean and comfortable atmosphere. We provide personalized skin and body care for health and beauty. Sign up online for our seasonal promotions at www.ultimateskin.com.  Call now 818-222-9797 for our summer special: 
Perfectly Polished Summer Skin
Keep your skin looking healthy, toned and glowing this season with Ultimate Skin's Summer Radiance Treatments.
Radiant Orange Body Scrub and Body Bronzing Treatment
Essential before you apply a sunless tanner or for beautifully beach-ready skin. We combine the buffing action of orange extracts to unveil your skins youthful radiance with emollient antioxidants to shield the skin from free radicals, leaving you with silky, smooth skin. To complete your summer look, we massage the skin with our signature bronzer to give you a lasting, perfectly even, golden tan the safest way. 
1 hour and 15 minutes...$135 
Book together or separately and receive a super hydrating body lotion or scrub with our compliments. (offer good while supplies last.) 
22263 Mulholland Highway in Calabasas
www.ultimateskin.com


The Baby Clubhouse
Parent and Child Yoga - 5-Week Series with Lisa Helfer
Yoga Class
Saturday's:  10am-11am
Parent and Child Yoga – 5-Week Series ($100) with Lisa Helfer, M.A., R.Y.T. 
Class Description: Over the course of 5 weeks, children aged 3-6 have the opportunity to participate in this fun, interactive yoga class in a calming intimate environment nestled in the lush gardens of Woodland Hills.
Your child will:
· Learn basic yoga poses and easy breathing and meditation exercises
· Build physical strength and flexibility
· Meet new children, engage socially and create community
· Deepen their ability to focus and feel confident
Instructor Bio:
Lisa Helfer, M.A., R.Y.T., I.A.Y.T. is the founder of Yoga for Weddings. She started the company in 2006, it has been featured on Wedding T.V. (UK), in Yoga Journal, New York Magazine, The Chicago Tribune, Fitness Magazine, Seattle Metropolitan Bride and Groom, Bridal Guide Magazine, Brides Magazine UK, Bridalwave Magazine, Abcofyoga.com, Mywedding.com, Fitsugar.com, Neoboda.com, Candbseen.com, and Bridesinthecity.com. Lisa teaches privately and in a large class setting; her vigorous and creative flowing vinyasa classes can be catered to individual needs and levels. Each class contains the following components: breath/pranayama, meditation, asana, and mudra. She was introduced to yoga by her mother at the age of 12 and began to pursue a more dedicated yoga path 13 years ago in New York City at Jivamukti Yoga Center. After completing Synergy Yoga Center's training program in Miami, Florida, Lisa was certified in 2002 as a 200 hour National Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Teacher. In 2003, she completed a 75 hour Ashtanga Vinyasa training program at Shiva Shala in New York City with Manju Jois. Lisa also teaches adult yoga classes at The Studio Loft in North Hollywood, please visit www.yogaforweddings.com for Lisa’s full teaching schedule.
RIE Class
Newborn - 6months
Tuesday's: 1:30-3pm (New Classes are forming, please call for times.)
818-703-6411
22011 Avenue San Luis
Woodland Hills, (around the corner from Joseph Wahl Arts/Joey Baby)
www.thebabyclubhouse.com


Contract Loan Processing
Years of experience & licensed. Computer access to lending programs & can do FHA loans as well. Call Michael 818 773-8378/818 620 1754


Handyman Leads
Wood staning, color match, furbish antique, vanity cabinets and house painting at a reasonable rate, professional, fast and take pride in his work. Please call Gabriel (818)325-7533. Referred by Marilyn - marilynf at roadrunner.com
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Alfredo Gutierrez - Can do basic home repairs including patching walls, repairing lights fixtures, babyproofing, plumbing, and more. Call him at 213-321-5167. Can also do gardening (although does not have equipment). Alfredo has a car and understands English very well (he speaks English but not as well as he understands). Very reliable For reference, call 818-989-9403 or email hodhodhike at yahoo.com


Please help and take this survey
Shirley Oya is a Life Coach in private practice in the San Fernando Valley who specializes in working with Moms in Transition.  She has written a survey (see below) which will be used in the development of her workshop on the transition to parenting tweens which she will be launching this Fall.  It can easily be completed in less than 5 minutes via email.  Just complete the 6 questions below and then forward to: Shirley at ShirleyOya.com.  In appreciation for your time and effort Shirley will enter your name into a random drawing for a free gift so be sure to include a contact number for her to reach you.  You can contact Shirley Oya by voice mail at: (818) 893 8484 if you have any questions or additional comments.  Thank you!
Please place an "x" next to all that apply for questions 1, 2 and 3.  Please fill in the blank for numbers 4, 5 and 6.   Please fill in your own answers as needed to help me best understand your concerns and situation.
1.  What are the things you are most worried about when it comes to your tween (age 8 to 13) daughter growing up too fast?
(  ) Learning about sex on the internet or from peers
(  ) Dressing like young celebrities or MTV video stars
(  ) That she'll be too focused on having material things and not enough on more wholesome activities
(  ) She spends more time trying to be like her older sibling/friends
(  ) She is asking about how soon she can date
(  ) She wants to spend endless hours at the mall with her friends (unsupervised)
(  ) Other:
2. What have you tried to do so far to slow or reverse the process, if anything?  
(  ) Set rules on tv watching, video gaming, and adult movies
(  ) Use filters on computer, keep computer in public area
(  ) Dress codes, rules about make up
(  ) Get her involved with volunteer projects of some kind
(  ) Supervise play with older sibling and sibling's friends when possible
(  ) Contemplating all-girls/religious/other private school
(  ) Other:
(  ) Other:
3. What gets in the way of doing more?  
(  ) Don't have time or energy to supervise more
(  ) Don't have techie background to know how to set more limits on internet use, web surfing
(  ) Don't have budget for private school
(  ) Don't want daughter to withdraw from me or rebel against us due to "harsh" rules at home
(  ) Spouse (or others) doesn't  (don't) do enough to help me enforce limits
(  ) Other:
(  ) Other:
4. What values do you most hope your tween daughter will hold by the time she leaves your home?
5.  Other comments or concerns:
6.  Your contact number and best times to reach you


Relish menu planning service
Founded by two moms who know the value of a good meal plan. For a minimal monthly subscription, you get access to healthy, kid-friendly recipes and their related grocery lists (think Chicken Divan instead of chicken nuggets). One section is devoted to freezer meals, for those defrost-and-go weekends - www.relishrelish.com


Looking for models who've had a mastectomy & needs areola tattooed/touched up
No charge 
Colour Image
19458 Ventura Blvd. #4, Tarzana
Call Brenda at 818-881-2245



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