[Jen's List] Friday, June 20

[Jennifer Levinson]

Since it's so hot, I found the following important information and wanted to pass it along:
. Never leave your child in an unattended car, even with the windows down.
. Check to make sure all children leave the vehicle when you reach your destination, particularly when loading and unloading. Don't overlook sleeping infants.
. Teach your children not to play in or around cars.
. Keep car keys out of reach and sight.
. Always lock car doors and trunks, especially when parked in the driveway or near the home.
. Keep the rear fold-down seats closed to help prevent kids from getting into the trunk from inside the car.
. Never leave a child, elderly person or pet in a locked car. 

Drink lots of water, stay cool and have a great weekend! It's week 2 of having 5 boys home, ages 5 and under and to say I barely survived is pretty accurate! The 3 older ones are out of school and don't start camp until the 30th, so next week should be another challenge as well! Wish me luck! This mommy is one tired lady!

Going on this weekend:
Take an Extra 20% Off All Items at Baby Laundry Boutique 
There are so many new markdowns on summer items at Baby Laundry Boutique. Also, for our newsletter subscribers, please enjoy an additional 20% off all orders starting Thursday, June 19th through Sunday, June 22nd. Please enter voucher code SUMMER at check out. 
**Please Note That This Discount Does Not Apply To Previous Purchases and Cannot be Combined with any Other Specials or Offers.**
www.babylaundryboutique.com 
AND
Tough Cookies Children's Boutique is turning 1 
Every kid who comes into the store on Saturday the 21st or Sunday the 22nd from 10am-5pm will get a birthday present!  There will be gifts from Kingsley, Knuckleheads, Famous Stars & Straps, Tu for Tee, Shrnk, Kids Inc, Tarina Tarantino, Lola & James and more!!!  Everyone who brings in a new pair of pajamas or new book to be donated to the Pajama Program will receive 10% off their total purchase in the store that weekend!  Come celebrate with us!  Tough Cookies 13638 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks, at the corner of Woodman Ave (free parking in the rear the length of the plaza) 818.990.0972
AND
Rock Toddler (ages 9 months - 3 years)
If you love Elvis, theRolling Stone & Aretha Franklin this is the class for you. A 45 minute playful,interactive music class for parents & children. 
Rhythmic chants, rock n'roll pop songs from the 1950's to the present...movement & instrument play are emphasized. This class benefits 
children's motor skills, language development and socialization.
Saturday's 10am June 21 - Aug 16 (no class July 5) $144
Only a few spaces left...call today!
The Treehouse Social Club
426 S. Robertson Blvd in Los Angeles
310.288.3024
www.thetreehousesocialclub.com
AND
SET SAIL FOR THE LAKES! Boat Launch Party 
This weekend, Saturday, June 21st from 12pm - 6pm 
Chart a course for adventure! Captain our remote control sailboats and navigate the high seas of The Lakes.  
Kids will love this refreshing summer activity, free for the whole family. 
Enjoy live music, Bounce house, Plus, free sailor hats and beach balls, while supplies last. Charter a remote control sailboats all summer long at The Lakes-Saturdays and Sundays, 12pm - 6pm
For more information, contact The Lakes at Thousand Oaks at 818.222.3444 or visit us online at www.shoplakes.com. 
AND
Festival in the Park
The Woodland Hills-Tarzana Chamber and the Valley Cultural Center provides a day of family and community fun, corporate booths, arts
and crafts, food, music, and a children's area featuring rides and kids stage performances. The event is held at Warner Park and includes a free Concert in the Park. This years feature band is "Berlin". Art & Crafts Show . Kid's Fun Zone . Delicious Food Court Corporate Booths . Music All Day . Fun for All
Sunday, June 22nd at 2pm . Warner Park
For more information call The Woodland Hills-Tarzana Chamber of Commerce at (818) 347-4737
Presented by The Woodland Hills-Tarzana and The Valley Cultural Center's Concerts in the Park Series
Kids Stage Performances
The Fairy Hunt at 2:00PM
Jumbo Shrimp Circus at 3:00PM
Razzle Bam Boom at 4:00PM


Help Iowa flood victims
Parents and 3 kids-2 girls 7&4 and a boy 8 mos lost everything in flood. All but the photo albums. They got a new place, but have no bedding, towels,books, toys etc. SMURPHYINC at aol.com will be making a box and sending cash. If you would like to pack a box and help please call 818 916- 5337 for address to Iowa. 


My Gym Woodland Hills Sibling Class
Starting Tues., June 24th at 10:30a.m.  The class is one hour and will have appropriate structured play for all ages as well as free play.  The class will be for eight weeks and costs $280 total for 2 kids.  If you have more than 2 kids contact Susi for the cost of any additional children.  If you know of any additional people who might be interested and has 2 or more kids wanting to have a class for them together please pass this along to them. Call 818) 702-6946 or email Susisherman at sbcglobal.net for more info. All 3 of my older boys will be there!


Special Evening of Pampering!
Please join Dr. William A. Brennan & IHB Skincare for a  for a complimentary IHB Skin Analysis, complimentary massage and paraffin treatmentsand discounted Botox treatments! Dermascope Skin Analysis reveals the damage below the surface of the skin undetectable to the naked eye. Champagne, Strawberries, Chocolate and other deliciousness served! 
Monday, June 23rd from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
9401 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 1105 in Beverly Hills(Street parking available)
www.surgicalart.com
RSVP: meghan at surgicalart.com
310.858.7500


Saxfacts Weekly
Robin Sax is not only a Deputy DA, legal analyst, speaker, and author, but she is a consumer, and a talented one at that.   Robin has made a hobby of being in the "know."  For everything from the mundane to the quirky, Robin has a contact, suggestion or resource. Whether you need to know how to scout for a nanny, where to buy the best holiday gifts, when there is a great sale, how to locate an affordable web designer, or who can notarize your trust at 3 a.m., Robin is your source for discovery.  And best of all, Robin always shares her scoop.for free. www.robinsax.com 


SarahBear's Cards & Creations 
These will help you give the gift of memories for the ones you love!  They create hand made cards, photo tins and albums just for YOU!  You pick the colors/hues and tell us how you want to personalize it and we will make it!  Don't forget to make one for the four-legged family members too!  These make wonderful gifts for moms, dad, grandparents and animal lovers!  The tins hold nine wallet size pictures.  If you need help putting your pictures in, we can do that too!  The Star Albums hold 12 pictures. www.sarahbeargifts.com - 20% of Proceeds go to Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer Awarenessess Subheading 


I'm a Girl 2 is looking for writers
A newsletter for girls 3-7 years old that celebrates "being a girl" - a girl in all its glory - by sharing a world that is colorful, fascinating, fabulous, sparkly, smart, athletic, fun, silly, and healthy. It is designed to inspire self confidence and playful exploration.  It is something fun that you and the special young girl in your life can do together. The summer issue is slated for an end of July release.  It is themed - Going Somewhere.  Anywhere.  Summer is a great time to get outside and go.  This issue is about all the places we go to and the things we do during the summer - vacation, the park, the pool, the zoo, a picnic, a walk.  For example, the Healthy Nut  section last time focused on healthy food choices and a quiz.  This time it may be about foods we eat to give us energy, stretching before exercise, or safe sun practices. Writers will receive byline credit and a one-line sentence about themselves or their organization.  They will also receive a link for your website.  Story submission requests are due June 26rd. http://www.imagirl2.com.



Dishwasher & laundry safe labels for kids.
$5.00 Off Your Orders. Enter Coupon Code: Summer545 & Click "Redeem Coupon". Expires: July 4th - www.appliedlabels.com


www.babykaed.com 
Use code SUMMER08 for 20% off the entire baby kaed collection and free shipping; offer expires June 30, 2008.


Tiny Prints's invitations
Whatever the occasion, the online shop has what you need, and all of it is tailored to your exact specifications (preprinted box sets are so yawn). Simply pick out your jazzy template, type in what you want, preview, approve, and voila! Tiny Prints will print up your masterpiece on premium card stock within days. Many of the illustrations were created by top artists, not to mention the customer service reps are at your beck and call. Order before June 30th and get 10% off their already reasonable prices by using code CANDY at checkout. www.tinyprints.com. 


Beverly Hills Manners
A California-based protocol and etiquette training enterprise dedicated to promoting the development of good character and leadership skills to both children(ages 4+) and adults worldwide. Check out all the classes available at http://beverlyhillsmanners.com/class-dates.php


SEWING LESSONS 
Amazing Seamstress teaches children starting at age 8 as well as adults.  Her lessons are typically 2 hours. She is pretty open as far as availability and will travel a reasonable distance from Tarzana (including  West LA and the Valley). Please feel free to contact her at jmsmerek at hotmail.com or by phone at 323-356-5037.  Her name is Jackie and you will be totally pleased, she is great with children as well as adults and you could learn to make some great things! 


Rcause.org 
Has now been helping different charitable organizations since Februray and has reached over 250,000 viewers.  With you support it continues to give back to many causes and is the only website with a free lottery (no strings attached) that gives away money to 10 website visitors everyday.  They have now partnered with 97.1 FM radio station for the entire summer and you can come visit them on the Venice Boardwalk.  They are giving over $1000 away every weekend to Venice Beachouse visitors.  This months charity is the Foundation for the Blind.  So make www.Rcause.org  your homepage and log on daily.J ust by clicking on you are supporting the monthly charity. 


Please clean out your closets for a good cause
HOPE HOUSE will come and pick up your "stuff" and sell it at their thrift store, whether it is clothes or furniture. HOPE HOUSE'S "Hope Chest Thrift Store" helps fund this home for children with multiple disabilities. Your donation is tax deductible.  Please call 626-579-3403, and ask for Harland or Roger.  



What Are Your Kids Doing Online? 
New Ebook: The Dirt E-Secrets of an Internet Kid by Vanessa Van Petten
http://www.vanessavanpetten.com/the-dirt-e-secrets-of-an-internet-kid/
"Get Out Of My Facebook!"
A Translation For Parents By a Real Net-Gener.  23 year-old Vanessa tells you how to set privacy settings, check out IMs, teen tech lingo, virtual worlds and more.



JCC IN SHERMAN OAKS PRE SCHOOL
The JCC has been around for 50 years and  is moving to Friar St. in Van Nuys-between Victory and Friar St. This amazing, nurturing, and creative school has a built in community center and specializes in a Jewish curriculum. They have treated my children like their own. The teachers, many who have been there for over 20 years, are hardworking, dedicated, passionate people who not only prepare your children for kindergarten over the years they are in school, but also provide them with a loving, cozy,environment. In fact, many of these teachers sent their own children to the JCC years ago.I can't say enough positive words about my experience there. To enroll for summer or fall, contact Marla Minden at 818-786-6310.

  
The Water Whisperer 
What makes this school different than others is that it was formed by local Valley mom Emily Cohen - an experienced teacher (with a Masters in Education as well as a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential) both in and out of the water. The Water Whisperer is one of the only schools in the Valley to be a member of the United States Swim School Association! Her school follows all of the current guidelines and teaching techniques of the Association. The Water Whisperer teaches children who have never been in the water and who fear water, as well as kids with special needs and just plain regular children and adults. The Water Whisperer is highly known for getting people to swim in a short time while they learn water safety skills. The school encourages children to develop creatively as they form their own swimming style. Ultimately, The Water Whisperer's students learn to love the water-and have fun it- as they meet their swimming goals. To sign up and learn more about The Water Whisperer's unique approach and philosophy, visit www.thewaterwhisperer.com - MAKE SURE YOU SEE THE VIDEO. For more info or call 641-715-3900 ext. 2626067# or email Emily at emily at thewaterwhisperer.com


FREE CLASSES FOR PRE & POST NATAL MOMS AT SWEET P INC.
Sweet P Inc. is offering FREE classes for pregnant Moms and Moms with newborn thru 6 months. Located in Calabasas directly across from The Commons on Park Granada. 
Breastfeeding Basics: Thursday July 10,  6:30pm-8:30pm
Baby & Me (birth-6 months): 10:00am-11:00am
8 week series for $120)
Infant/Child CPR: Monday July 21, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Monday August 14, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Preparation for Labor and Delivery (series of 5 classes): Saturday June 28, 10:00am-12:30pm
Saturday August 16, 10:00am-12:30pm
Caring for your Newborn: Monday July 14, 7:00pm-9:30pm
Introduction to Parent-Infant Massage (birth-6 months):
Expectant parents welcome! Wednesday July 16,  10:30am-11:30am
(Option to continue 4 week series for $125)
Sweet P is a Postpartum Care & Nanny Placement Agency, specializing in the care, nurturing and well-being of newborn babies and expectant parents.  The Postpartum Baby Nurses have up to 10 years experience, working in the homes of families with newborns. They are highly qualified and trained. They provide complete references and background checks on all our Postpartum Specialists and Nannies.
CURRENTLY SWEET P IS OFFERING A LIMITED TIME PROMOTION FOR THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
 *$200 credit towards our Postpartum Care and Nanny Placement Services.
 *20% discount on any items in our Baby Boutique Store.
4764 Park Granada, #109 in Calabasas
(818)999-9005
info at sweetpbaby.com
www.sweetpbaby.com
 

Your Hair!
Kelly used to work in a salon, however left to open up her own little studio in her house in West Hills! She converted her front room, with a side entrance into a mini salon. Chair, mirrors, rinsing sink, even the dryer that goes over your head - everything you would expect to see at a salon. It is very nice. She is super sweet, takes her time, good at what she does and has a passion for hair. She even cuts kids hair! I know a TON of people that go to her and are VERY happy. Now, the best part, the prices:
Partial Weave - $30
Full Weave - $60
Root Retouch Color - $30
Cut - $20(add blow-dry - $10)
Curl blowout, Blowdry Only or Updo - $25
Contact her at 818-430-1887 or Kelliace at yahoo.com. Tell her that you got her info from me.


Silpada Jewelry by Liana Mc Coy
Rachel's House
1146 Waltham Circle, Simi Valley, CA View Map
Tuesday, June 24th at 6:30pm
Phone: 805 584-6944
Come over and have a wonderful glass of wine, some sweets and look at beautiful jewelry.  Liana will be the Silpada consultant. 



OceanFront Villa @ Esperanza Resort in Cabo

Available from Sunday, Sept. 9th to 21st.  OR Thanksgiving week Sunday Nov, 23 to 30th.  http://www.esperanzaresort.com/html/rc_villas.shtml  
Villa sleeps 6 people, 2 master bedroom suites and one bedroom with 2 twin beds, full kitchen, living room, large decks, daily housekeeping, cribs available, nannys on staff and washer/dryer in the unit.  Super kid and family friendly.  Pool and unobstructed panoramic ocean view.  Full access to the hotel facilities and spa. http://www.esperanzaresort.com/ - usual cost of a 3 bedroom villa rental is over $2000 per night. Huge discount offered to Jen's list. If you are interested, please contact Jeff @ tgijeff at gmail.com or 310-956-1099


Casting new show from about disobedient dogs and their owners. 
Specifically looking for women who will be giving birth in July, August and September and are worried about bringing home their new baby not knowing how the dog will react. Contact skirkland at ricochettelevision.com or call 877-44 DOGGY (1-877-443-6649) to be on the new show!
www.newdogshow.com



Pregnant? 

If you want to know more about banking your newborn's cord blood, contact CBR Mom Jackie at cbrmom at roadrunner.com or log on to cordblood.com.  Use Savings Code: MMOMZ when you enroll and receive a discount of up to $250 per banking.





Team Tutors 
Go to the Team Tutors website for all of your summer tutoring needs. Booklists, on-line educational math and reading games, our newsletter and information about summer tutoring. www.teamtutors.com or 323.356.6160





 

 
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