Christmas Giveaway Free Photography Session Photo Courtenay Fletcher
L.A. Kid Stuff Sixth Day of Christmas Giveaway: Professional Photography Session for the Family or Kids and an 8×10 Photo Keepsake
On the sixth day of Christmas, L.A. Kid Stuff is giving away a 30-minute photo session and 8×10 photograph from the session with professional photographer Courtenay Fletcher! One of our favorite Christmas giveaways, this prize will allow you to capture memories of your family or children through the eyes of a pro and then take home a complimentary 8×10 photo for you to keep!
Besides shooting book covers for publishers in New York, Courtenay also photographs families, infants/newborns, and lots of kids. She also does headshots, a not uncommon need for many Angelos. She usually shoots at a location of the client’s choice to take advantage of natural light, which is the most flattering and interesting. Courtenay’s style is photojournalistic, focusing on capturing the personality of her subject or subjects, especially when they are playing, acting goofy, pouting, etc. Far more interesting than standard posed portraits!
L.A. Kid Stuff has had personal experience with the talented Courtenay as she photographed our L.A. kid’s fourth birthday party. All we can say is that everyone who saw the photos reacted with nothing less than glowing compliments! And Courtenay was not only professional, but so pleasant to work with. She was more like a friend, a guest with a camera, than someone coming in to document the event! We are so pleased that Courtenay is donating her service and talent to L.A. Kid Stuff’s friends and members. Thank you, Courtenay and good luck L.A. Kid Stuff members!
TO ENTER TO WIN THIS PRIZE:
1) To qualify to enter, simply “LIKE” the L.A. Kid Stuff Facebook Page HERE.
2) Comment on the Facebook post for this prize. Comments must be posted before midnight PST today, December 6, 2010.
3) Today’s winner will be chosen randomly and announced tomorrow morning. One entry per day per person. You must not have won an L.A. Kid Stuff giveaway contest within the past 90 days to enter this contest.
4) Good luck and have a great day in L.A.!
Posted December 6, 2010
It’s nice to know that every creature has its guardian. For rabbits, Zooh Corner Rabbit Rescue has been playing the part since 1993 by being a no-kill rabbit welfare organization. Based in the City of San Gabriel, Zooh Corner rescues, treats, spays/neuters and places as house pets rabbits that have been abused, neglected, injured or abandoned. So if your family is ready for the responsibility,don’t buy one but adopt a bunny from Zooh Corner then learn with your kids at the free rabbit classes they’ll offer this spring at the San Gabriel Humane Society. You’ll learn what the best diet is for your pet rabbit, how to brush and groom your rabbit, how to trim his nails, the proper brushes, how to look for signs of illness and a rabbit vet, because not all vets treat rabbits.
For older kids, instill the value of volunteerism and charity by bringing a bag of fresh produce to the bunnies, volunteer to help love and groom the rabbits, or help with cage cleaning, become an education volunteer, donating items to Zooh Corner Rabbit Rescue such as litter; cages and hutches; litter boxes and toys or donating money to help with health care and administrative costs to run Zooh Corner Rabbit Rescue. Check out their website, call or email them for more information on how you and your kids can help the bunnies and Zooh Corner Rabbit Rescue.
Get a free scoop of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream today from noon to 8 p.m. at any of their participating locations! Ben and Jerry’s has been around for more than 30 years and is known for the big chunks and swirls in ever bite! From Honey Apple Raisin Oreo to Mission to Marzipan to Dulce Delish they’ve got more than 100 crazy yummy options of ice cream and froyo to take home or enjoy right off the cone from the scoop shop. Which one will you choose? 
Have you used Groupon yet? It’s a website with daily deals at phenomenal prices. The only caveat to actually receiving the advertised deal is that the required amount of people have to have purchased the offer. Today’s side deal is a great offer for you parents in the Los Angeles area looking for a unique birthday party idea for your 4-14 year old! For $150, you can purchase an Interactive Science Birthday Party from Mad Science (a $275 Value) that includes fun science and lab activities for up to 14 kids at your home before the end of 2010. These hassle free parties will keep your kids entertained with things such as rocket launches, cotton candy-making, bubbling potions and neon green water. The last time we checked 2 out of the 5 required purchases have been made, so hurry to the website and purchase your kids birthday party! Groupon website is 
We bet you didn’t know you have a magician living in your house. The latest trick we’ve seen from ours is making binoculars appear out of two toilet paper tubes, tape and string. But we’ve also witnessed her conjure an abstract building from misshaped wood blocks and cardboard, something we’re secretly hoping is the foreshadowing of her modernist architect future.
There’s nothing more magical than seeing a work of art created, except maybe one that was created out of nothing at all. Well, almost nothing. Do double duty when you encourage arts, crafts and creativity in your child with supplies that are cast-offs from our daily lives, and the unwanteds of manufacturers and businesses. In the process, you’ll not just stimulate imagination and analytical thinking, but you’ll be green in the process, utilizing more-than-worthy goods that would otherwise be dumped into a landfill. So the next time you’re tempted to buy the latest fancy paper, stickers or art supplies from your big box retailer, consider a bottle of glue, scissors and the recycled treasures available from these environmentally-conscious groups. All host activities or workshops, and some even allow you to purchase their collected goods to continue the tradition at home.
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While larger reuse studios utilize items from businesses or manufacturers, CReATE Studio is more community-based, accepting donations from residents and their homes. A handy “starter list” of recycled materials on the website will help you begin amassing your own unique supplies for an arts and crafts corner at home, or give you a good idea of what to save and donate for use at CReATE Studio. How many times have you thrown away precious bottle caps, broken or chipped dishes, egg cartons, Kleenex boxes, mismatched socks or old cds? It’s a natural to try to reuse items from manufacturers, but says Jemma, “Sometimes people forget that there’s also so much at home that can be reused.”
Check out CReATE Studio online then take your kids and head to the Westlake Village location for two hours of walk-in studio time that’s offered three times a week.
A community art center, reuse warehouse, gallery and event space, reDiscover on the west side of town recycles everyday discards donated by business and gives them new purpose as hands-on learning materials. An annual membership allows you to purchase materials from their warehouse, while 
An art and community space as well, reDiscover will often host exhibits by artists who create works with found materials. And their space is available for rentals, and has been used for music videos, photo shoots, art parties, childrens’ music classes, field trips, seminars, tango, yoga, and more.