[Jen's List] Tues., June 17

[Jennifer Levinson]

New LITE plan from Fresh Dining 
I just started this program and am so excited! I can not wait to wear my jeans again! Fresh Dining is introducing their newest weight-loss program, Fresh LITE.  Fresh LITE features fresh, delicious, healthy food prepared in a more traditional sense to help with your personal weight loss goals.  They provide all of the food you should eat for one day, delivered to your house FRESH each morning, for only $39.95.  For Jen's List Members only - purchase 28 days of food of Fresh LITE and receive 2 extra days at no charge!  Just be sure to use promo code JENSLIST - www.freshdining.com - 818-847-1888


CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE SUMMER "JOOL" SPECTACULAR
This unique shopping event features vintage jewelry and accessories from a vast, private, vintage Hollywood Collection, never before available to the general public. Select from Victorian, Art-Nouveau, Arts & Crafts, Art Deco, 40's & 50's, Designer Necklaces, Bracelets, Earrings, Brooches, Sets, Hair Ornaments; from Simple and Elegant to Simply Outrageous! Affordable Prices, Extraordinary Jewelry. Come early for a chance at some fabulous prizes! CASH OR CHECK ONLY. * Net proceeds benefit the Child Development Institute *
 www.myspace.com/joolspectacular
http://www.latimes.com/features/lifestyle/la-ig-list15-2008jun15,0,808409.story
www.childdevelopmentinstitute.org
Admission by RSVP only - call Emily - 818.888.4559
SUNDAY, JUNE 22nd from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Child Development Institute
6800 Owensmouth Street in Canoga Park


FIGHT CHILDHOOD BLINDNESSBENEFITING RETINOBLASTOMA INTERNATIONAL 
Join some of the nation's most coveted comedians as they help fight Childhood Blindness to benefit Retinoblastoma International (RBI).  This non-profit's vision is to wipe out this type of retinal cancer which destroys the vision and in many cases takes the life of children. For tickets please call (818) 879-5016 or purchase online at www.canyonclub.net.   General admission is $39.50; Gold Circle at $75.00; VIP at $100.00; and Sponsor Table is $2,500.  For more information about Retinoblastoma log onto www.retinoblastoma.net. Comedians Kevin Nealon (Saturday Night Live, Weeds), Greg Behrendt (He's Just Not That Into You, The Greg Behrendt Show), John Heffron (Last Comic Standing Winner) and Wendy Liebman (Winner of Best Female Stand-up American Comedy Awards).  
Sunday, June 29th, 2008 
5:00 p.m. Doors open
Silent and live auction
8:00 p.m. Show begins 
Canyon Club in Agoura Hills 
28912 Roadside Drive inAgoura Hills-(right off the 101 freeway)  
CONTACT: Lisa Edley (818) 981-2235 or lisaedley at aol.com


Acting Day Camp
Young Actors / Teens / Kids
Session I - A Week of Creative Dramatics - June 23-June 27
Session II - Young Professional Acting Intensive with Showcase Performance for Industry Panel - August 4 - August 8
818-566-1429
www.aiastudios.com
At AIA Actor's Studio, children with a curiosity and love for acting are assisted by industry instructors who will focus on: basic acting skills, comedic timing, improvisational games, physical comedy, stage presence and much more.Throughout the week-long summer camp, your child will explore commercial technique, theatre games, improv, and stand-up.The classes and summer camps at AIA Actors Studio combine professional training with creative dramatics in an environment that is both challenging and nurturing. The teaching methods used involve the child's individual creative processes focusing on cultivating their skills in a natural way. Founded by award-winning casting director and producer, Katy Wallin, CSA (Where the Red Fern Grows, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Sweet Valley High), AIA Actors Studio has been serving actors in Los Angeles for 20 years. Our roster of professional teachers includes working entertainment professionals.
1918 Magnolia Blvd in Burbank


PTA moms are uniting to fight the proposed budget cuts
Actress and public school activist Sandra Tsigh Loh has organized "The California Children's Rally"--a march on the State Caapitol in Sacramento happening Ttoday, Tuesday, June 17.  She\'s put together a great website with all the info: http://californiachildrensrally.com/index.htm.  Already, parents from schools all over LA, including Dixie Canyon, Edison Language Academy, LA County High School for the Arts, Lanai Road, Marengo Elementary, Valley Alternative and Van Gogh, are joining forces to make our voices heard. Log on to find out more.



Charlie and Grace
Baby line of blankets, burp cloths, and onesies.  Kids' belts are designed in ribbons and fabrics, and are great for kids ages two to fourteen, along with two belt lines for women! Get 20% off with coupon code - MOMMY
http://charlieandgrace.com/


Darfur, Sudan
Wednesday, June 25, at 7 pm
Listen to a young Sudanese man by the name of Adam Abakar, as he shows photographs of his harrowing journey and shares his experiences in the trenches of the genocide that is happening right now in Darfur, Sudan. Event is held at Chaminade High School, West Hills. 7500 Chaminade Ave. $10 general admission goes towards CARE international, Darfur relief. Extra donations welcome.  Sponsored by WOW - Women On top of the World. Visit http://WowWomenOnTopoftheWorld.com. For more information on the event or on how to get involved in WOW. RSVP attendance to the event at womenontopoftheworld at yahoo.com\


Every Monday Matters 
A guidebook of simple activities families can do to give back to the community and raise social awareness. The list of 52 free (or nearly free) ways to make a difference will keep those whines of "I'm boooored" at bay. And there's no time like the present: Help your kids get started on the weekly to-do list with one of these ideas.
Donate books. Go through your bookshelves and pull out books that you will never read again or have owned for more than 2 years and haven't read yet. Call your local library, school, foster home or children's organization to see if they need books.
Turn off the TV. Make a list of activities to do besides watching TV - reading, biking, swimming, walking, gardening or socializing with friends. Then start doing them.
Show your smile. Smile at everyone you see. Keep track of how many times you smile and laugh. At the end of your day of smiling, notice how you feel and whether people acted differently around you.
http://everymondaymatters.com/mondays-hub/


Ocean Lavender is looking for a sales rep
The company has a 20 acre farm of 100% bio-sustainable, organic lavender and they make beautiful products in silk and satin for private label (parties, events, hotels, spa, etc..) as well as retail items for home decor, kids, spas and yoga.  Anyone interested in applying can respond to lpeters at oceanlavender.com.  www.oceanlavender.com



Grieving Unlived Lives
Most women whose babies have died in-utero experience feelings of shock, sadness, anger, guilt and depression. Often, it may be difficult to express these feelings with friends or family members, and yet it is vitally important for women who have experienced a miscarriage or the death of their baby to receive support. Awareness and expression of mourning paves the way for acceptance of profound loss. Grieving is not a linear process; healing takes time, patience and the willingness to accept help when needed. Grieving Unlived Lives is a psychotherapeutic process and support group for women whose babies have died in the womb, during birth or shortly after birth. The group, held in a quiet and comfortable private practice office, provides a safe, confidential space for women to mourn amidst others who have experienced a similar loss. The sense of isolation experienced by many women is diminished. Group participants have an opportunity to talk about their feelings, remember, discuss and honor their baby and learn some tools for coping with grief in a healthy way. Grieving Unlived Lives meets weekly for 1 1/2 hours, lasting for six consecutive weeks. Cost: $60 per session/ $360 for the six weeks. An initial 50-minute individual session is required
before joining the group. The fee for this session is $150. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call Sahaja Douglass. (310) 455-0713.


Stir Crazy Kidz:  Where cook kids cook!
Summer is almost here, which brings fresh vegetables and fruits to the Farmers' Markets. Visit www.Stircrazykidz.com to see all the cooking classes available. Any questions please, e-mail: cooking at stircrazykidz.com Or call 818-340-cook (340-2665). They use and focus on Fresh, Local, seasonal and Organic whenever possible! Call to schedule your party!
7527 Fallbrook Avenue in West Hills 

 
The 2009 BusyBodyBook Wall Calendar
Available this August, is a spacious 7 column Weekly GRID for larger families or even more planning and organization for our very hectic lives. With the BusyBodyBook Wall Calendar, displayed as either a 1-week or 2-week view, Mom and each family member have the easiest view of their unique schdule as well as the award winning BBB Weekly 'side by side' coordinated view of everyone's comings and goings!                                                 
Fab features include:
* 7 very spacious and versatile columns  
*  week per page layout 
* hang as either a one OR two week view 
* 2 - six-months-at-a-glance pages 
* a page to record  important birthdays and anniversaries 
* a 2010 planning calendar for upcoming events and appointments
* key contacts pages
* a pocket to hold important papers, receipts, invites... 
www.BusyBodyBook.com
Enter BBBJL at checkout in the "Comments" section & receive 10% off but only until June 22.


ZHERDEV FAMILY DAY CARE
"Where your child is part of our family"
Lic#197413260
Are you looking for a Russian day care program for your little one?  They are a family day care specializing in language development for children that are multilingual.  All of the children speak Russian and one or more of the following: English, Spanish, and Farsi. They are located in Woodland Hills off of the 101 Fwy at the Mulholland Dr/Valley Circle exit between Valmar and Mulholland Hwy.  This is a quiet safe neighborhood and they provide a loving environment with lots of play time, nap time, and learning time.  Everyone from all backgrounds are welcome!  Meals are included and are nutritious homemade meals and snacks from mostly organic vegetables & fruits, meats, and milk.  Please call (818) 225-1566 for more information or to schedule an appointment for a visit.  They are open from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm M-F and offer special guest teachers to teach the children music, dance and swimming (if interested).  CPR trained and our main teacher has an Associate's degree in Child Development.  Ages from 1-5.  Summer spaces available...don't wait for September to look for day care for your child!  Call today and speak with Peggy Zherdev. 



Off-the-Tracks" personalized toy train video
Imagine your child's delight as he or she watches a personalized train video featuring the adventures of an animated train with his or her name and face in the staring role, plus a friend or relative as the co-star! In this educational and fun video, the animated trains travel through a scenic countryside to a special place where they can go off the tracks and have many exciting adventures. There has never been anything like "Off-the-Tracks" before. Through the combined use of professional animation and compositing technology, they are able to produce high-quality children's train videos on DVD. "Off-the-Tracks" has up to three individualized staring roles and features over sixty custom scenes with stunning live backgrounds, all for the surprisingly low price of just $39.95. www.u-traindvd.com



Mindful Parenting Groups for Newborns to 3 years
Maple Counseling Center is now accepting members for its Mindful Parenting groups. Parents and children are grouped developmentally by
age. Nurture your baby's curiousity, confidence, attachment, and natural motor development. Nurture your own sensitivity, respectfulness, and patience in communicating with your baby. Contact Sharon at 310-271-9999 x401 for more information


Betsy Mendel just launched Awareables 
www.awareables.com
The new, appropriately named, Awareables just launched their all-new clothing line that invites everyone to live life more positively. Owners and "Inspirational Outfitters," Betsy Mendel and Rachel Singer, are on a journey to radiate positive energy from the inside out and help you think your way to happiness. This line of clever, comfy and chic quality tees includes Provatees, ThinkTanks, Ecotees and Yogaware. Each is available in a variety of colors, fabrics, sizes and fun-loving, positive phrases for both women and men.  It seems this positive energy is catching on with people from all walks of life, as well as LA's trendy fashion scene. Already positive-practicing celebrities and design gurus are signing up for these thought tees styled with life mantras such as Gratitude Rocks and There's no place like OM. Other phrase favorites include Grounded For Life, Shift Happens and Inhale. Exhale. Repeat.  Awareables' guiding force is a desire to have everyone lighten up a bit, to be present in the moment and have faith. They say that by being grateful, embracing love and by counting one's blessings that change is inevitable. They reference studies that show the average person thinks about 12,000 thoughts a day or 8.3 thoughts per minute and believe that positive or negative thinking can be the difference between a good day and a bad day. Singer and Mendel have built their business on personal experience and passion from the heart.  To ensure the integrity of the line, the team did extensive research to find the highest quality materials in the market. The ECOTEES consist of 100% certified organic cotton men's t-shirts, as well as a line of silky soft bamboo women's tees which blend bamboo lyocell and cotton spandex to create a lightweight breathable jersey fabric, making them ecofriendly, easy-to-wear high fashion. And the PROVOCATEES & THINK TANKS lines consist of stylish, buttery soft, sheer rib cotton t-shirts and tank tops. Yogi friends will appreciate their line of colorful, thought-provoking yoga mats with savasana sayings and more. While Awareables is launching with tees now, they're already planning an array of other positively charged merchandise that's in the works. So stay tuned for more inspired living from Awareables soon.



TEICHMAN FINE JEWELERS 
433 NORTH CAMDEN DR (corner of Camden & Little Santa Monica) in Beverly Hills
310-550-8048 for appointment - SPECIAL ORDERS, JEWELRY DESIGN, STRINGING-REPAIRS, DIA @ SPECIAL PRICES, GIFT AND JUDAICA all with the special care and service only Teichman Jewelers knows how to give.


JustIn Time To Party!
Book by June 30th for Almost Summer Sale! 
Need great kids' party entertainment? These professional actors have princesses, super heroes, clowns, magicians and 100 other characters who can provide a magic show, balloon animals, face paint, tattoos and parachute games, as well as party add-ons like a jumper, pinata, mini-train-ride, water balloon toss or even a pie eating contest!
Almost Summer Sale! 
1-Hour Party $140 - Save $25
1.5-Hour Party $190 - Save over $55
2-Hour Party $225 - Save over $100
Check out all of their costumes and services at www.JustInTimeToParty.com
Call or e-mail Justin at (310) 500-8376 or Justin at JustInTimeToParty.com



EF Educational Homestay Recruiting Host Families 
EF Educational Homestay is a private, non-profit promoting cultural exchange through learning abroad programs.  We are in need of loving, caring host families for our international high school students visiting this summer!
Groups, areas and dates are as follows:
West Los Angeles - students visiting from France (7/11 - 8/6)
Redondo Beach - students visiting from Germany (6/30 - 7/26)
Ventura - students visiting from China (7/22 - 8/12)
Student applications and letters are available now!  Join during our early sign up phase to earn bonus travel credits!  Other benefits include travel credits/discounts/$25 referral fees for families you refer that participate and daily activities during program for children of host families!
For more information contact:  GretchenEF at yahoo.com


TanzEas
Two eco-friendly infants, Tanner and Easton, were searching for cozy organic t-shirts to share their messages to the world. With the help of
their moms, they created TanzEas. 100% organic pieces down to the eco-friendly, non-toxic ink that illustrates simple messages: be kind to our earth, it's our future. TanzEas is dedicated to making our world a better place ... one pitter-patter at a time. Please visit www.tanzeas.com and help us make the world a better place!



These dogs need a home
One is a Jack Russell, he is 4 and up to date on shots. Shamus. And the other sweet 7 year old lab/golden mix with Rott, Buddy..Up to date with shots.  Their mom isn't able to take care of them anymore.  If interested, please email jps213 at roadrunner.com  or call Jennifer 818.430.2130



Traveling Notary-Nights and Weekends
Call Michael 818 773-8378


Office/Studios/Houses For Rent/Sale:
1 Bedroom House for rent in Chatsworth (Lake Manor Area), fenced yard,incredible view  spa, pets are ok, $1495 a month.  Contact Stacee at
818-426-5707
AND
Studio City Tri-level Condo for rent:Stunning 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath townhouse available for immediate occupancy, located in prized Carpenter Ave. Elementary school district, across the street from CBS Studios.  Bamboo flooring on ground level, two balconies, lots of closet and cabinet space, plus spectacular rooftop deck perfect for entertaining.  High ceilings, multiple windows and unique architectural details.  Washer/Dryer in unit and all appliances included.  Two side by side subterranean parking spots in gated lot along with ample guest parking.  Secure, quiet and safe building with only 6 units.  Walking distance to Ventura Blvd., dozens of restaurants, bars and Sunday morning Farmer\'s market.  Monthly rent $2850. Contact Nancy at nancy.geller at gmail.com for more information
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$1750 WEHO- Detached Studio/Yard for Summer-PET OK (West Hollywood)  
Detached studio behind house in West Hollywood.
Yard available for relaxing and for well behaved pet
Great Location, walking distance to Park and Cafes, Clubs, etc.
Very Fun and private location.
Parking Permit for car.  Bus stop close by.
Great Studio.  Furnishings are NOT designer.  Kid and Pet friendly.
Sorry-no laundry facilities-but there is one close by.
$1750/month includes all utilities and wireless internet. Great Air  
conditioner and Ceiling Fan
Available from June 19th-August 31-somewhat flexible on dates. Looking for someone RESPONSIBLE -and someone I can meet before moving in. $500 deposit to hold rental until move-to be used at deposit-given back on Move-Out day. Rent for entire sublet period needed for move in. Please non-smokers and no at-home partiers. Must have great refs. If interested, email Sara at filmworks7.com and I will send pics. 
AND
Home for Rent in Woodland Hills contact Christy at cjsain at hotmail.com
1666 sq.ft. 3+2, 2 car garage, good condition, $3150 includes gardner, schools are Woodlake, Hale and El Camino Real.
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Small offices available for sub-lease in Canoga Park/Woodland Hills. 2 window offices, parking included $500/mo each. Walk to Topanga Mall. Conference room use included in rent. Call Rita at (818) 347-8613 or ritashuster at hotmail.com.
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Woodland Hills Home for Rent.  $2850/month.  5911 Nevada Avenue, Woodland Hills 91367.  Details:  1609 square feet, 3 bdrm, 1 3/4 bath unfurnished home, cul-de-sac, walking distance to Warner Center, two parks, and Westfield Promenade shopping mall, central AC and heat, washer, dryer & fridge included. Close to 101 freeway. Gardener included.  Email Jim & Christine at keatman888 at sbcglobal.net with questions.
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This is the link- if doesn't work as link will work as cut and paste:  http://www.circlepix.com/home2/ZGGDC3


Mom's Do You Have Monkey on Your Back 
(and your kids don't count), Want to get Out From Under It? - Could any of you use an extra $1,000 a month that is easy to make? If you travel even just a little bit or need more cash, you need to come to this event. Summer is here and people are traveling. Are you? With the prices of gas and food going up, people being laid off from their jobs, and salaries being decreased, it's tough to get by.  Put money in your pocket anytime you or your friends and family travel - How to make every day bills like cell phone, cable, internet services, and mileage a tax deduction (thanks Uncle Sam) - How to write-off and get a commission back in your pocket for doing things you already do like ordering flowers, golfing, purchasing sports tickets (like the Lakers and Dodgers), going to the theatre, going to Disneyland, Universal, Sea World and other theme parks - Travel at wholesale prices on the best cruises and to the best resorts -Learn how to earn an extra $1,000 a month of residual income (mine is closer to $3,000) - Receive 90/10 PPO Health Insurance from Blue Cross for free and life insurance Now's the time to take charge of your financial future and to have a business that is paying you no matter what the economy is doing. Attending is free. COMPLIMENTARY 2 night/3 day mini vacations to everyone who comes and brings their significant other and/or a friend! free babysitting! Now that's an incentive to come. Check out www.iGotPlanB.com for full company information. Party June 21st at 11am. If you are interested in coming or on more information, please email gretchen at iGotPlanB.com or call (818) 203-6060. 


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