[Jen's List] Sunday, Mar. 21

[Jennifer Levinson]

_ Sunday, Mar. 21, 2010_
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   _Today in History_
   The infamous Alcatraz prison is closed. (1963)

   _HIPPIE CHIPS: ADDICTING NEW HEALTHY SNACK AT WHOLE FOODS_
   I came across this amazing new snack company called Hippie Chips the other
   day at Whole Foods. They are 100% all natural baked potato chips with hemp
   and come in yummy flavors like Memphis Blues Barbecue, Lime is on My Side
   and Sea of Love Salt. They are gluten free and kid friendly too!
   http://www.rocknrollgourmet.com

   _Tips for Protecting Your Child From Sexual Abuse_
   With the startling statistics of a sexual molester likely being someone the
   parent knew and trusted, just how do you protect your kids? What type of
   personality and situations should you be aware of? And how do you educate
   your kids to be cautious? _Breezy Mama_ turned to veteran sex crimes
   prosecutor, television analyst and author of _My Privates are
   Private,_ Stacey Honowitz to answer _Breezy Mama’s _questions.
   http://tinyurl.com/yd8lugz

   _COMPLETE INTERIOR DESIGN ROOM PACKAGE DESIGN_
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   existing furniture with new? Want help with accessory & furniture
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   including portfolio work & contact info.  Also available for on site design
   consultations (paint color consultations, space planning help, kitchen/bath
   remodeling/feedback, etc) & full service interior design (from start to
   finish) at the hourly rate of $75.)
     Links:
       7. mailto:JSInteriorDes at aol.com

   _ _
   _kokopax city carrier™-New!_
   The kokopax city carrier offers parents an affordable and simple way to
   carry their baby in style.  The carrier positions baby at eye-level, making
   it a great way to see and interact with the world.  It’s made with a
   lightweight aluminum frame and high quality custom designed fabric.  The
   5-point harness, adjustable frame and kickstand for easy loading and
   unloading are all features that make the kokopax city carrier a comfortable,
   safe ride for baby and parent.  Meets ASTM F2549 Frame Child Carrier
   standard. [8]www.kokopax.com
     Links:
       8. http://www.kokopax.com


   _Parents Night Out Guide!_
   Need a date night but don't have a babysitter? For the same cost as a
   private sitter, you can bring your kids to an indoor playground or gym and
   everyone has fun. Go to http://lawithkids.com/parents-night-out.html for
   a list of where this service is offered. Hours, cost, activities and contact
   info are all included.


   _Try a new and energizing fitness program in the privacy of your own home!!_
   The Balance Method™ is a new fitness program for all levels!  Certified
   Personal Trainer, Becky Tinney, was tired of the same old same when it came
   to her fitness programs, so she created a routine that gives you beautiful
   tone, incredible energy, and the transformation you're looking for!  The
   Balance Method focuses on resistance, stability, and cardiovascular training
   to give you all fitness requirements in one 60-minute workout!  Services you
   can try are private training, semi private training with you and a partner,
   or you can hold a private class with 4 or 5 of your friends.  Laugh, sweat,
   and work your way to a new you in 2010! Contact
   [10]Becky at thebalancemethod.com to schedule your first session!
     Links:
       10. mailto:Becky at thebalancemethod.com

   _Writing workshop: Unlocking Your Story
   _8 Tuesdays, April 6th - May 25th, 7-10pm
   The Santa Monica Playhouse, Fee $400
   This 8-week workshop is designed to explore the life experiences that have
   shaped and defined you. Through a wide variety of creative exercises, you’ll
   find the spark to unleash the stories that reflect the uniqueness of your
   personal journey. Each week we will uncover the various aspects of you
   through the spoken and written word with the goal of completing a personal
   essay. The small group environment cultivates a safe, dynamic space,
   allowing for group interaction as well as individual guidance and feedback.
   Space is limited to 10. Register now! Call (323) 363-1600 or
   email [11]karin at spiritofstory.com. For full details:
   http://tinyurl.com/ybnjt6z
     Links:
       11. mailto:karin at spiritofstory.com


   _Dan – The Magic man_
   All magic shows are customized to meet your needs!
   [13]WWW.Danthemagicman.com
     Links:
       13. http://www.danthemagicman.com


   _ONLINE BABY AND TODDLER BOUTIQUE FOR SALE_
   The owner is selling her business that she started from scratch less than 4
   years ago because she doesn't have the time to devote to it any longer;
   however, everything is in place for it to be a successful business with
   funky eco-friendly clothes for the little ones.  She's looking for someone
   to pass it along to that will keep it going and thriving.  It's
   a wonderful opportunity for stay at home moms - set your own hours while
   making a great living doing something rewarding and fun.  Included in the
   sale is an established and maintained professional web boutique with all the
   remaining inventory and everything you need to hit the ground running.
   Email Tanya at [14]tantan101 at hotmail.com for more info and she'll send you a
   full list of what's included in the sale as well as URL of the website.
     Links:
       14. mailto:tantan101 at hotmail.com

   _Paranoid Mama_
   Provides info about keeping our kids safe, parenting dilemmas, deciphering
   all the conflicting info out there, etc. It's accessible at
   http://paranoidmamas.blogspot.com/ or paranoidmama.com (not there is no
   www at the front of this address).


   _High Heel In A Haystack_
   Do you have a closet full of clothes but nothing to wear? Robin can help!
   Professional wardrobe stylist, she is well known for her approach on helping
   YOU enhance and express your own style with confidence. After 8 years in the
   fashion industry -- dressing people for events, styling models for photo
   shoots, and designing clothing for lines such as Brochu Walker, Joie and
   Splendid...Robin is now coming to YOUR home! An Exclusive and Limited Offer
   for Wardrobe Styling - 1 HOUR COMPLIMENTARY PERSONAL STYLING CONSULTATION.
   Reserve your consultation today.
   Call 323.533.4111 or email [16]robin at highheelinahaystack.com
     Links:
       16. mailto:robin at highheelinahaystack.com


   _Catered Cotton Candy and Snow Cones at Your Next Event _
   Add fun and excitement to your next event by having Tasty Clouds Cotton
   Candy Company serve freshly made cotton candy and snow cones. A variety of
   Kosher Certified sugar and syrups to choose from that is available in
   organic, old time favorite and sugar free flavors. Tasty Clouds also offers
   customized color, labels and flavors to match your event. Call 310.990.2435
   or visit [17]www.tastyclouds.com
     Links:
       17. http://www.tastyclouds.com


   _Social Skills for Kids_
   Does your child successfully interact with friends?  Help is on the Way!
   The Adat Ari El Rose Engel Early Childhood Center and Penni Seller, Psy.D.,
   are pleased to offer an important program…”Gan Haverim: Garden of Friends”,
   a fun-filled 7-week program designed to facilitate social interactions,
   turn-taking, and to make transitions less stressful.  This class will help
   children ages 3 -5 yrs old to expand their interests, and to help develop
   and foster peer relationships.  The group is limited to 8 children with 2
   facilitators.  The next class begins April 20th and runs through June 1^st
   at 1pm.  For more information please call Beryl Strauss at 818-766-6379 or
   email at [18]bstrauss at adatariel.org
     Links:
       18. mailto:bstrauss at adatariel.org


   _A library burned down at a school in Boyle Heights _
   With funding how it is they have managed to rebuild the library but there
   are very, very few books. The Beverly Hills Literary Society is collecting
   books for this library on March 23 starting at 11:30a.m. at the Regency Club
   in Westwood on the corner of Westwood Blvd. and Wilshire, at the valet
   parking area.  Email [19]anita.green at cox.net for more info.
     Links:
       19. mailto:anita.green at cox.net


   _JILLYBEAN GREEN SPRING SALE! _
   jillybean green has spring fever!  Come in and save up to 50% off the entire
   store until March 27th.  They have unique gifts, cool apparel, toys/puzzles,
   diaper bags, candles, skincare and more! Good for in-store only purchases,
   but online shoppers can save 10% off their entire order - just use discount
   code JEN'S LIST.
   jillybean green at the COOP
   11118 Ventura Boulevard in Studio City
   [20]www.jillybeangreen.com
     Links:
       20. http://www.jillybeangreen.com


   _Now that spring is near, so are all the beautiful butterflies!  _
   Here's a list of butterfly events and activities in and around Los Angeles
   compiled by L.A. Kid Stuff.  Sign up for a once-a-week newsletter for more
   tips on fun, enriching things to do in and around Los Angeles!  Many are low
   cost and free.
   http://tinyurl.com/yfx99gp


   _3 Rulings Find No Link to Vaccines and Autism_
   http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/13/science/13vaccine.html


   _WANT SNOW WHITE OR SPIDERMAN AT YOUR NEXT PARTY? _
   Happy Parties one-stop-shop for party planning. Themed characters,
   princesses, superheroes, magicians, puppet shows, arts & crafts, petting
   zoos, ponies, reptiles and more. Big or small, they arrange it all. Serving
   the entire greater LA area. Book a party and receive 10% off party favors
   from the Studio City store - look for the Classic Toys sign on the yellow
   store front. Call (818) 980-0032 for more info
   [23]www.happyparties.info
     Links:
       23. http://www.happyparties.info


   _March 21 - Flower Power_
   Spring is here again, and flowers are back!  Today you can make festive
   floral wreaths to add some greens and pinks and yellows back to the outside.
   All Sunday drop-in programs run from 2:00-4:00pm and are free for members
   and $3.00 per child for non-members in addition to the entrance fee.
   Entrance fee is $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 3 and over.
   Children 2 and under and grandparents are free.  Zimmer Children’s Museum is
   located on the lobby level of the Goldsmith Jewish Federation Building, 6505
   Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90048.  Sunday hours are
   12:30pm-5:00pm.  Please check http://www.zimmermuseum.org or call (323)
   761-8984 for further information.


   _Bonnie Harris_
   Author of When Your Kids Push Your Buttons and What You Can Do About It and
   Confident Parents Remarkable Kids, will be visiting Los Angeles to speak
   4/15-17. She has been a parent educator and counselor for more than 20 years
   and has an M.S.Ed. in Early Childhood Education. The cost will be $10-15 per
   person for a 1 ½-2 hour presentation. Visit [25]www.connectiveparenting.com
   for more info. If you are interested, please contact Maria Hoffman at
   [26]mariazoe at earthlink.net by March 24th.
     Links:
       25. http://www.connectiveparenting.com
       26. mailto:mariazoe at earthlink.net


   _Autism Speaks' Walk Now for Autism_
   North America's largest grassroots autism walk program and our signature
   fundraising and awareness event. Join one of our walks across the United
   States, Canada or the United Kingdom.
   [27]www.walknowforautismspeaks.org
     Links:
       27. http://www.walknowforautismspeaks.org


   _Getty Publications The Art of Motherhood_
   This beautiful gift book pairs hundreds of stunning portraits of mothers and
   their children with pithy quotations from a range of literary and public
   figures, from Plutarch to Mae West.  Together, these words and pictures
   create a stunning tribute to mothers.  More information can be found at:
   http://www.getty.edu/bookstore/titles/motherhood.html


   _Teens on the Go_
   A unique social skills summer camp program of The Help Group, located in
   Culver City, designed specifically for teens ages 15-18, with Aspergers
   Disorder and High Functioning Autism featuring day trips, tours and
   activities throughout the Los Angeles area. For more information call
   877-943-5747 or visit [29]www.thehelpgroup.org
     Links:
       29. http://www.thehelpgroup.org


   _Mommy & Me Class at the Creation Station, Studio City_
   Newborn to 9 months - learn new, effective parenting in warm and supportive
   environment. Mondays 11:30 am. Find new supportive friendships with other
   parents and have fun while sharing your experiences of having an infant.
   Topics presented will reflect the needs of the group. Discussion topics can
   include the following: recovery after birth, post partum depression, breast
   feeding, sleep, crying, attachment and separation. Email
   [30]teri at overamerica.com for more info.
     Links:
       30. mailto:teri at overamerica.com


   _Lego Engineering and Clay Animation Spring Break Camps at Paintbox Kids_
   These creative 4 day camps are offered Monday through Thursday.
   Lego Engineering Camp
   March 29th- April 1st from 9:00-12:00
   and
   April 5th-8th from 9:00-12:00
   Clay Animation Camp
   April 5th-8^th from 1:00-4:00
   For more information and to see a sample video go to
   [31]www.paintboxkids.com
   1383 E. Washington Blvd. in Pasadena, CA 91104
   626-808-0330
     Links:
       31. http://www.paintboxkids.com


   _FDA Cracks Down on Food Label Lies_
   The FDA says 22 foods use such egregious marketing claims that their labels
   are illegal. Includes Beechnut, Parents Choice, Juicy Juice, Diamond
   Walnuts, Baby Mum Mum.
   http://tinyurl.com/yd2ds5d


   _Garage Tile Pros_
   Bringing the showroom home. Garage Tile Pros offers custom flooring for
   residential and commercial properties.  Don't be stuck with that old toxic
   epoxy flooring instead choose tile flooring that is safe and durable.
   Transform your space in as little as 2 hours with do it yourself
   installation or have us install for you.  Easy snap together installation
   and you can choose your own design. GT Pros flooring is great for garages,
   basements, aircraft hangars, trade show booths, and more. Installing
   requires no glues or chemicals, so there’s no mess or toxic fumes - each
   module simply ‘Snaps’ into place! There is a 10 year manufacturer warranty
   on all tiles and there are 6 colors to choose from. Visit
   [33]www.garagetilepros.com or call for a FREE estimate 805-276-8163.
     Links:
       33. http://www.garagetilepros.com


   _ATTENTION PARENTS OF CHILDREN IN SPECIAL EDUCATION _
   DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR CHILD'S INDIVIDUALIZED EDCUATION PROGRAM
   (IEP)? DO YOU UNDERSTAND YOUR CHILD'S GOALS AND OBJECTIVES? DO YOU HAVE
   QUESTIONS ABOUT THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT?
   AN ATTORNEY AND AN ADVOCATE WILL ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS AT A FREE WORKSHOP
   SPONSORED BY: UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY
   APRIL 14th FROM 7:00-9:00 P.M.
   UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY
   6430 INDEPENDENCE AVENUE IN WOODLAND HILLS, CALIFORNIA 91367 PLEASE
   R.S.V.P. (818) 222-8118 Or email Dina @ [34]specialkidslaw at gmail.com
   [35]www.kenproject.com
     Links:
       34. mailto:specialkidslaw at gmail.com
       35. http://www.kenproject.com


   _Personalize your M&Ms!_
   Words, pictures, sports teams, birthdays, Disney, lots of colors.
   http://www.mymms.com/promotions

   _YOUR LOCAL SOCCER CAMP IS FILLING UP_
   Challenger Sports British Soccer Camp scheduled for your community this
   summer - Early sign incentive - Your child will receive one of the great
   looking replica jerseys (value $39) free when you sign up on line at least
   45 days prior to camp. Find a camp near you now! Plus - check out the new
   TETRABRAZIL CAMPS featuring experienced Brazilian coaches and a whole lot of
   new practices and skills.
   Qualified British Coaches - Enthusiastic, fun and knowledgeable • The most
   popular Camp in the country - Over 100,000 campers • Free British Soccer
   Ball - New design • Free British Soccer T Shirt - Stylish new full front
   graphic • Free Giant Soccer Poster - Features world star Wayne Rooney • Free
   Replica Jersey with early sign up - Value $39 Click here to check out which
   camps are currently taking registrations in your area - new camps are added
   every week.
   [37]www.challengersports.com
     Links:
       37. http://www.challengersports.com


   _Growing up Green
   _Give your eco-baby a healthy jumpstart on life or help to green your
   existing family’s nest by joining, Growing up Green’s parenting classes and
   support group!  Have you ever wondered how to eat organic without needing to
   get another job? Are you interested in diapering your favorite tushy in a
   healthier way but not sure how?  Does the thought of chemicals in your
   products send you into a confused panic? Growing up Green classes will help
   to provide you with simple, economical ways to answer these questions and
   live safely and sustainably. The philosophy is that they simply cannot
   embark on this role of sustainable parenting by ourselves. They will work to
   create a class full of support, friendship and information gathering!
   Classes will be taught at Green and Greener in Valley Village. For a list of
   complete class curriculum and information about the instructor visit
   [38]www.green-and-greener.com and click on the link to their calendar of
   in-store events.  Growing up Green classes will be Wednesdays, starting May
   12th from 7-8:15pm.
     Links:
       38. http://www.green-and-greener.com


   _Island Spray Tan...organic.luxury.on location._
   At Island Spray Tan they use the highest quality products available and make
   it fast and convenient. They cater to your busy schedule and bring the tan
   directly to you wherever you are, whenever you need it. All mobile tans are
   applied by a professional airbrush technician who has a trained eye for
   detail to ensure you glow with perfection. They use an organic spa formula
   infused with antioxidants for anti-aging benefits along with skin firming
   and moisturizing properties so you can achieve a deep, glowing tan without
   sacrificing your skins health. Spray tanning also disguises unsightly
   cellulite, stretch marks, blemishes and skin imperfections, making you look
   and feel amazing. If you're a social butterfly looking for the next big
   trend in parties, then throw a spray tan party, perfect for pre-wedding,
   pre-premiere, pre-holiday, birthdays, girl’s night in! Call 805-452-0648 or
   visit [39]www.islandspraytan.com for more info.
     Links:
       39. http://www.islandspraytan.com


   _Nora's Arc: Drama and Vocal Coaching_
   Nora Gaffin Shore has enjoyed an extensive career as teacher, director,
   actress and singer. Nora is Co-Director of Harand Camp for the Theatre Arts.
   A summer oasis for children ages 8-18, the camp was created in 1955 and is
   still flourishing to this day. A theatre graduate of Northwestern University
   with a Masters from CSUN, Nora also teaches acting classes and auditioning.
   Contact her at 323-874-0599 or 323-356-9143 or [40]norasings at earthlink.net.
     Links:
       40. mailto:norasings at earthlink.net


   _About Xeriscaping and Backyard Ponds_
   Also growing herbs from cuttings and a recipe for Rhubarb-Strawberry
   Crunch.  Yum.
   http://www.greenthumbinternational.com/news/10/11/print.php

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