[Jen's List] Tuesday

[Jennifer Levinson]

Friends of ours are adopting a little girl from Taiwan. The dad, Jeff, wrote, sang and played the music to this song, that will soon be available on Itunes. I had to share it with everyone. It is soooooo incredible. Listen to the words & watch the video. We are all waiting for Lucy to come home! www.taiwanlucy.blogspot.com


Lead in diaper bags: 
http://www.cehca.org/press-releases/eliminating-toxics/vinyl-diaper-bags-contaminated-with-high-levels-of-lead/
pictures of the bags that were tested: 
http://www.cehca.org/documents/diaper_bags.pdf


Coffee with Bette 
The First Tuesday of every Month(Today, April 1st) from 9:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. (Come at any point during that time) 
http://www.balancedparenting.com/
Bring your parenting questions! Kids are welcome!
How do I stop my kids' fighting?
Bedtime is a nightmare in our house!
I need to stop yelling at my kids!
How do I handle my child's defiance?
I hate saying "no" all day!
My husband and I hardly know each other anymore.
If I hear the word "Mommy" one more time, I'm going to scream!
Cost:  FREE!
Location:  CHOCOLATINE 
2955 East Thousand Oaks Blvd. (Hampshire Rd. exit)  (805) 557-0561 
Homemade cookies, Chocolates made with imported belgium chocolates. Sandwiches, Quiches and Salads available for Lunch
Cappuchino, Hot Chocolate, and much more.....
http://chocolatine.net/


Flower Stick/Devil Stick Juggler Needed - 8-12 Yr. Old Boy
Small toy company is doing a new toy demonstration video and needs a very skilled Flower/Devil Stick Juggler to demonstrate how to juggle. Male aged 8-12 yrs. old, 8 yrs. with skill would be the best. Clean cut look, (NOT looking for Burning Man Jr.) Expected work date 4/4/08 (right after school), should only take 3-4 hours. They will shoot on video and use available light in a park-like setting. Industrial Video, internal sales use only. Location: Woodland Hills. Compensation: $200.00 includes snacks, beverages & dinner for kid & 1 parent.  Also will receive DVD of finished project! Reply to: maddsull2 at earthlink.net



Tastybaby 
100% Organic Frozen Food for babies, toddlers & even parents!
Stage 1: Life's a Peach, Squash 'Em, Hip 2B Pear, Corn in the USA
Stage 2: Peas on Earth, Bangos, Bollywood Baby, Sweetie Pie
Stage 3: Kickin Chicken, Mama Mia
Available in Southern California at Bristol Farms, Whole Foods and Erewhon health food markets. Tastybaby.com offers an online community-based forum for parents to connect, share and grow with a fashion-forward "look and feel," which Tastybaby launched in September 2007 as a pioneer in a new food category - frozen, organic baby food - which is widely recognized as the healthiest nutritional option available today. Founded by two savvy and fashion-forward moms with a passion for cooking, kids, the environment and healthy living, Tastybaby offers a full line of frozen organic baby food as well as a website. Tastybaby goes beyond food to offer a lifestyle that promotes green living without sacrificing life's pleasures and has raised the bar for baby food. Tastybaby is a socially responsible company, committed to using the most planet-friendly packaging alternatives, including recyclable and biodegradable materials. Tastybaby LLC, founded in 2007, is a privately owned company with offices in Malibu, California. For more information, please visit www.tastybaby.com. 



Breast Cancer Fund Releases Most Comprehensive Report to-Date 
Chemicals Linked to Breast Cancer, Many in Everyday Use
http://www.breastcancerfund.org/site/pp.asp?c=kwKXLdPaE&b=3962593


Red Envelope
Unique gifts - FREE shipping 
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Expires 4/7/2008-For phone orders, please mention promotion code E9C31A01.


Mad Peon is all about you!  
This site exists to let you vent about all of the things at your job that make you want to go postal!  Share with the world some of the craziest, dumbest and most selfish things you have witnessed with complete anonymity.  Don't hold back! Mad Peon has been brought to you by two coworkers who have had enough.  They were tired of being treated like garbage at work, tired of being micromanaged,  tired of being berated in front of our peers & most of all, tired of their employers actually believing they are better than them.  It's their company, so they can do as they please, and this is a forum where they will share with the world all of the dumb decisions made.  They will give tips on resume building, interviewing skills and finding good companies to work for.  You can use the forum to rate various companies of every Industry and read articles about what really are the best companies out there and TRY to stay away from the "nightmare" companies. Give your feedback and participation in the forum about where you work and what you do/don't like about your company.  www.madpeon.com


Alli's Originals custom, hand stamped, sterling silver jewelry 
Great for New and seasoned Mom's, Dad's, teachers and kids. Now introducing the "PRINCE CHARMING COLLECTION" customized bars and tags for Men. Use the code to receive 10% off your next order -  ao 10% 07. www.allisoriginals.com


Imperfect 10
About women's issues that tries to take a lighter, funnier look at. I'd love to get some of your traffic, but more importantly ... if your list goes primarily to moms, I'm looking for wedding stories. On my "For Your Eyes Only" page I am posting wedding stories of the offbeat nature. I'm looking for stories of a wedding that the bride adored but that was terribly inexpensive (preferably less than 9,000 ... which still sounds like a lot of money to me) and that didn't end in divorce or separation.   ;)   If any of your subscribers have a wedding tale that fits that description, I'd LOVE to have them submit it so I could post it with their permission. http://www.imperfect10.com:80/



PROJECT NURSERY
A blog dedicated the design of baby's first room and beyond. Project Nursery serves to inspire, design and share children's room decor. They feature contemporary baby, toddler and family room design, hip finds and DIY tips for the family home. Every Monday, Project Nursery features an inspirational children's room design in "Project of the Week" where they showcase the hard work and talent from moms (and dads) like you. While your little one may be too young to appreciate their amazing nursery, bedroom or playroom, our readers sure do! Visit www.projectnursery.com - Submit your room along with all the fabulous design details to comments at projectnursery.com. Is your room missing something or are you just looking for a design opinion? Project Nursery along with it's readers can also provide feedback and suggestions. 


Babysitter, Nanny & Housekeeper Leads
Ally is 15 years old, goes to Calabasas High School, has a lot of babysitting experience and is available to sit after school and weekends. You can call her at 818-878-0317 or email her at allytaylor6893 at mac.com.
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Nanny looking for part time (2 days/wk) work in Studio City, Brentwood or Santa Monica: Our wonderful new nanny who has started working for us 3 days a week is now looking to work the other 2 days. She currently works with us Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and needs work Thursday and Friday (8 hours a day.) She is wonderful with our 2 1/2 year old and with our newborn baby as well as our 5 year old. She drives, speaks perfect English and is legal. You can contact Johanna directly at 323 356 1444. Thanks, singer_schiff at sbcglobal.net
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Adept Cleaning Services is delighted to offer outstanding house cleaning services to Los Angeles area customers. We are proud to promote quality service, competitive prices and excellent customer care. Adept Cleaning Services was created to make your life easier. At Adept, we have one goal when cleaning your house - your SATISFACTION - and our team won't stop until we've achieved that goal. Adept is not just another house cleaning company. We specialize is taking care of the details of keeping your house clean , so that you can focus on other priorities - we know that our customers have more important things to do. We offer a flexible weekday schedule, so that you can run errands, work, or simply enjoy life while we make your home immaculate. Celina Chavez is an English/ Spanish speaker, and has been bringing her Los Angeles clientele the service they deserve for over 10 years. Our team is experienced, efficient and reliable. You can trust that your home is in good hands with Ms. Chavez and her skilled team. Your Satisfaction is our priority. For more information, please contact Celine Chavez at 818-786-1807 or visit www.adeptcleaning.com. For a reference, email kelli at kellilernercasting.com
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Ok so I tried out the live-in that I was going to use but she was not right for me but that does not mean that she would not be great for someone else.. Her name is Lucy and she is from the Philippines she has a 13 and 7 year reference which I checked and they raved about her - she also was recommended to me by a hidden hills neighbor . Lucy speaks English is legal and drives and seeks a  LIVE-IN position which as you know is hard to find . My take on her is that she is a real housekeeper/ house manager and not as experienced with small children as a nanny - that is just my opinion after only just meeting her.i believe she is seeking a salary of $650/ week - but most likely will negotiate that ... She is professional and was on time for the two days I tried out with her . If you are interested call her directly and see for yourself .... 818 731 0828 cell or home 818 765 0961. Thanks, hjten at sbcglobal.net
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Her name is Suzi Kogen.  I adore her.  She is great with my kids.  They adore her.  She only does evening baby sitting for me, but she has taken care of an Autistic girl, with asbergers for the last 6 years.  The girl is now 14, and they do not need her.  She has done after school pick up, homework, stuff with her on vacations, museums and all kinds of stuff, and she is looking for something similar.  After school pick up, homework, play, dinner, shopping kind of thing.  With kids that are around 5 and up.  Her name is Suzi Kogen her number is 310-569-3319.  I recommend her to anyone needing help with their kids, no question. Thanks, LisaSalesMiller at aol.com
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Yaffa and she speaks english very well and she is just amazing with children and babies of course.  She is looking for a job and was wondering if you know anyone that is looking for a nanny.  If anyone is interested they can either email me at ayelet16 at aol.com or call me at 818-636-0861.
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Sandra is available full time. She does not drive(her husband can drive her or she can take the bus), lives in Northridge and speaks some English. She is great with kids and willing to clean. She worked for her former employer for 2 years as a live in, but now wants a live out position. Please contact her at 818-428-9292. She has the info to contact the prior family for a reference. 
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My sister is an amazing nanny and truly loves being a nanny. She is looking for full time work right now, but would entertain part time offers too. She also does evening and weekend babysitting too. If you need someone who is responsible and will treat your children like their own, please email her at nannypaulette at yahoo.com. My sisters name is Paulette, she is 36 years old, a mother of two boys -ages 10 and 16. She is CPR/First Aid certified, and nanny certified throught the Red Cross. She has tons of experience since she was 15 years old, she has been babysitting or working as a nanny. She has experience with singletons, multiples, age ranges from newborn to teenagers, She has her own car and insurance. She is flexible to work with your schedule, and very easy to get along with. She lives in Tujunga/Sunland Area - so the valley is preferable (ideally Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, Sherman Oaks, Studio City type areas) but she will go as far hollywood/hancock park/los feliz area too. My sister is the only one of maybe three people I have ever trusted to leave my daughter with and I am extremly picky, family or nonfamily - that didnt matter to me. I being a former NICU nurse like things done my way and I could trust my sister to follow my directions and never worry when my daughter is with her. My daughter adores her and loves to stay with her, even on overnights now. So if this sounds like someone you would like to have working for you, email her, she would love to hear from you.  She is hoping to find a long term position soon. She has worked for many members of the group part time and occasional babysitting too, so Im sure you can talk to them too. She has a resume and references she will provide you as well. thanks-Ronine ronineslilangels at sbcglobal.net
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We have had the same nanny for almost seven years now.  We love her!  We are moving to Northern California in and I am trying to get her placed in a good home. We have two children Alex who will be 7 in September and Thea who will be 5 in May.  Our nanny's name is Jani she is incedible with our children and has become a part of our family.  She not only takes care fo the children, but she also keeps our home clean and organized.  My phone number is 818-434-7363 and my email is lauarlamers at gmail.com.  Jani's phone number is 818-635-8744.
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Nanny Available Mondays-Wednesdays-Fridays starting mid May. Blanca has been my son's nanny since he was 5 months old, and she is one of the most amazing, caring, smart, and hard working people we know. She worked with us in Los Angeles, then moved with us to Chicago, and now is moving back with us to LA again! She will continue to work with us 2 days a week, but is free to work the other three days. She is wonderful, fun, and so nurturing with our child. She tirelessly plays with him,  reads to him, sings with him, and teaches him Spanish! She cleans VERY thoroughly, she cooks delicious food, shops at the supermarket, would pick up/drop off kids from school, run errands, and travel for vacations. She drives, has her own car, speaks perfect English, and has grown children out of state. Blanca is a fabulous nanny and I would love to share her with the right family!! Please contact Jennifer for more information 310-480-8855



Do you sell crystal embellished flip flops?
If so, Temple Ahavat Shalom's 18th annual luncheon/fundraiser needs you as a vendor! April 8th @ the Sportsmen's Lodge. Email tagadin at aol.com or call @ 818.341.2852 - tammy goldenberg for more info.



Barrettes/Headbands/Etc.
enter DLYSTRL10 at checkout for 10% off of your order. exp. 4.30.08.  http://www.bugalugbaby.com/


Bagels & Books series
Thursday, April 3rd
The special program will feature a dynamic panel of authors that will speak on topics particularly appropriate for moms. Authors include.
Mindy Schneider, Author of "Not a Happy Camper"
Aimee Liu, Author of "Gaining: The Truth about Life After Eating Disorders"
Karen Stabiner, Author of "Reclaiming our Daughters: What Parenting a Pre-Teen Taught me about Real Girls"
The Bagels & Books Program is open to all groups in the Northern Area (San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, Ventura County). It will take place at El Caballero Country Club in Tarzana from 7-9 PM. The cost of the program is $22/person, which includes a dessert reception and valet parking .Please call the Northern Area office at 818-343-9316 to RSVP.  This event is open to members and non-members. In fact, if you become a member at the event, the event is free.


NICU/Special Needs Psychologist
Debra Brause, Psy.D., is a clinical psychologist and mother who works with parents of children who have spent time in the NICU or have ongoing special needs.  She provides a nurturing environment to process the experience of a premature or traumatic birth and the resultant feelings of helplessness, loss, and concern for your child's health.  Dr. Brause helps parents to process the emotional challenges of raising a child with special needs. She has offices in Studio City and Westwood and can be reached at 310-470-4156.


List Members NEED leads:
Food Network Contact Needed:looking to contact a senior exec at the Food Network.  If you have any connentions or suggestions on contacting a senior exec, please email ziplitemail at gmail.com.  Thank you. 
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Summercamp for 4 year olds in the East Valley - Does anyone have any recommendations for summercamps in the Valley that take 4 year olds? It seems most full time camps start at age 5. Recreational/art/drama/dance...anything would be helpful. Email amydesign at adelphia.net. 
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Bag Manufacturer Needed:Looking for a company to manufacturer luggage.  If you have any recommendations for manufactureres in the US or China, please email ziplitemail at gmail.com.  Thank you. 
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Looking to do a trade with a mommy or daddy graphic designer to create a new logo for my company. I will in exchange take their children's photos and give them the images on a CD - $525 value. Contact Beth Moser at 323.552.8446 or www.bethmoserphotography.com 
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Looking for a Day care in Porter Ranch for one year old.  Email Jill_landeros at yahoo.com
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Seeking Day Care in Oak Park, Agoura, Thousand Oaks or Westlake - Looking for a loving, clean, safe and fun daycare for my daughter. She will be 1 in July. Please email lorie_hh at yahoo.com
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Looking for tix to the april baby loves disco- If you have any to sell, email sonjabegoniam at yahoo.com
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Looking for a Logo Designer: Someone to create a fun, fresh, inventive logo. Please email jeanninehodson at mac.com
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RV storage for a 32 foot motorhome - indoor or outdoor would be fine - we would even consider a private party residence if someone has space available.  We can be contacted on my cell at 661-609-0455 or via email at dkick at adelphia.net


Writing The Perfect Thank You Note 
"101 Ways to Say Thank You: Notes of Gratitude for all Occasions," (Sterling aka Barnes & Noble).  Saying "thank-you" and encouraging our children to say thank you is so vital to our world. A how-to book on thank-you notes and includes chapters for the basics, social events, weddings, love & romance, babies, business, sympathy, etc.  Layered into it are tips on gratitude, volunteer work, inspiration and tips.  Endorsed by the Protocol School of Washington, Crane & Co. Stationary, the Etiquette and Leadership Institute and includes a foreword by Dorothea Johnson, "the Etiquette Lady" on Ellen.  www.KellyBrowne.net
http://www.sonoranliving.com:80/content/news/story.aspx?content_id=b0c8a1cc-3e3d-4722-a13e-5726103ddd1a



"First Tuesday LA"
About creating and continuously growing a  vibrant and mutually supportive sense of "community" amongst  extraordinary women in a sprauling city such as Los Angeles.  We  gather the first Tuesday of the month, at various homes or places,   with varying mind/body/spirit topic presented and discussed. Regardless, it's ALWAYS fun and stimulating for all.   Members also  connect via our yahoo e-mail network where we can post questions,  advertise our business offerings, and share and receive great info.  with and from the rest of the group. A non-profit arm called  "First Tuesday" Circle of Giving, sponsoring one needy/worthy family each year in both Chicago and Los Angeles is also part of our vision  and group commitment together. Beyond professional networking and friendship, generosity and reciprocity is the spirit of First  Tuesday.     If interested in learning more, please visit:    http://www.firsttuesdayla.com/  or call Marcy Cole:  310-266-5705.   New  comers are always welcome to join us up to a couple of times to see if our group and it's mission resonates.   Other First Tuesday  chapters:    Rae Hipolito coordinates gatherings on the second Tuesday of the month in the South Bay:   rchipolito at gmail.com.       First Tuesday originated  in Chicago.  Missy Lavender: missy at womenshealthfoundation.org is contact person there.   


Assistant Hairstylist Needed
Busy Stylist at Savvy Salon & Spa in Westlake Village is looking for a new assistant.  Must be licenced & ready to learn & willing to work hard. 
kristy jarvis at klscissorhands at yahoo.com for more info!


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