MOVIES + PARK + FOOD TRUCKS

Another offering for Family Portrait Day with Orit Harpaz in time for Father’s Day prints: Sunday 6/6 at Coldwater Park. Great gifts for dads and grandfathers…

This place looks really neat. My bean isn’t old enough to go there yet. If I did take her I can envision her running from hole to hole stealing everyone’s golf balls. I’m not planning a visit for a while with her, although my husband is dying to go- maybe I’ll take him instead.

Picture is from Roman T. from Yelp. Read his review.

The glow in the dark mini golf is by the Putting Edge company.

6081 Center Drive Los Angeles, CA 90045
Phone : (310) 348-9770
Fax : (310) 348-9771
Email : howardhughes@puttingedge.comThis email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

I saw this bike online and thought it was awsome. If you are in the market for a bike for light shopping or around the neighborhood with your kids, take a look at the new MADSEN Cargo Bikes.

How to Choose the Right Public School for Your Child

Tuesday, May 5th 7:30pm

Featured Panelists:

• Robert Burke – The Open Magnet Charter School
• Patricia Escalante – El Rodeo Elementary School
• Phillip Hollis – Marquez Charter School
• Jeffrey Kaufman – Warner Avenue Elementary School
• Pam Marton – Community Magnet Charter School
• Pat Samarge – former principal, Franklin Elementary School
• Brenda Weinstock – Marvista Elementary School
• Lana Brody – Moderator

SOME TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED:

• What is the difference between charter schools, magnet schools, and other public schools.
• Who is eligible to attend and what is the process for applying.
• Is the API score a good indicator of a school’s performance.
• What is the difference between public school education versus private school education in LA.

Admissions into Private Schools – What You Need to Know

Tuesday, May 19th 7:30pm

Presented by:

An Esteemed Panel of Admissions Directors – Get insight and advice directly from Admissions Directors to help you calmly navigate your way through the process.

SOME TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED:

• Preparing for the Process (i.e., how to find out what a school is really about, the need to tutor or not, whether there is a “feeder” or “right” preschool, the best way to prepare for the interview, whether or not to hold back a child);
• During the Process (i.e., the extent of follow up, whether to state a first choice, whether board member assistance or letters of recommendation are essential, whether it is acceptable to apply to both traditional and developmental schools); and
• After Letters Are Sent (i.e., how a wait list works, what to do or not if on one, process of learning about a decision, what options remain if not accepted).

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED – SPACE IS LIMITED

Luxe Hotel, Brentwood (The Luxe is located at 11461 W Sunset Blvd, near the 405 Sunset exit and entrance) $40 per person per lecture; $75 per couple $75 per person for both lectures; $120 per couple for both lectures

If you have questions contact Morgan Smith
at morganann129@gmail.com or call 310-614-8221

Register Online here

For the last few months my little bean won’t fal asleep in my arms.

Mom’s shoulder = out cold.

Grandma’s shoulder = practically dead

Granpa’s shoulder = snoring like a whale (do whales snore?- well if they do- this is what she sounds like)

Needless to say, I found this not only a little bit frustrating, but also a bit hurtful. Whats wrong with daddy’s shoulder? There was my dillemma, how do I bond with my beanie? I’ve tried lots of things over the last few weeks: rhythmic walking, rhythmic patting, shushing loudly, shushing softly, sinking, etc etc. To tell the truth I finally gave up, and just let my wife put her to sleep. If my wife had trouble I wold just say “give her to the Pros, Grams and Grmaps”.

Today I was determined to do it though. I first strated with playing with her forever and ever. She loves it when I zoom my hands in and out and wiggle my fingers. This lasted for thirty minutes. She wasn’t anywher near tired. I then walked around with her for a while. I admit i got tired and passed her to my wife. However, she had to write a blog post so she passed her right back. I knew my mission. I had to put her to sleep this time. I grabbed her and slowly walked around and patted her back softly. I turned all the lights down and lifted her up higher on my shoulder than usual. I also leaned my head up against her sholder. As soon as I did that I felt a thud and a little exhale. I thought to myself. “I think I got it!” And I did. She fell asleep, i sat down in the rocking chair and she snored away for an hour.

I feel much better about myself now. For those dads out there who are having trouble my advice is stick with it. Don’t get frustrated it will happen.

Well- it looks like rock climbing is more difficult than balancing on one of those cement parking blocks. (who makes those anyway, they must be millionaires.) Anyway, I did my rock climbing and got hurt. It seems the more body weight you are trying to climb with the more stress and strain it creates on your body. Who would have thunk it??? I was grasping for a hold and heard a huge pop in my right wrist. It hurts to the point where I can no longer hold little M in my right hand alone.One of my friends at work told me to exercise my wrist with a 2 pund dumble to strengthen all the muscles around the wrist. I hope it works

J. Crew is offering an additional 20% off of their holiday prices. But you gotta act fast it ends today. Use promo code EXTRA20.

Polo Ralph Lauren is having a huge factory warehouse sale. You have to go shop at their factory outlets you can get up to 50% off. Go Shop Los Angelinos, Go Shop.