[Jen's List] Wed., Aug. 27

[Jennifer Levinson]

** CHILD & FAMILY PORTRAIT SESSIONS - One weekend only!  **
Jen's List members receive an EXTRA $100 print credit if booked by August 30th
Get your holiday shopping done early! Gift prints, brag books and desktop storyboards make perfect gifts for moms, dads and grandparents. Custom designed high quality holiday cards featuring images from your session are also available. 
Professional child portrait photographer, Tracy Montarti of Villa Montarti Photography (www.villamontarti.com), will be in LA and Orange County offering a limited number of mini portrait sessions, as well as 1-2 full portrait sessions the weekend of Friday, September 19th through the morning of Monday, September 22nd. 
Tracy's style has been described as 'connected' and 'soulful'. Entirely on-location, she interacts with her subjects in a way that enables her to capture the child's beauty and spirit.  
Mini Sessions are $250 and include:
~ 30 minute custom portrait session, on-location (locations TBA)
~ 8-12 fully edited images in a private online gallery
~ $150 print credit
~ Book your session by August 30th and receive an extra $100 print credit ($250 total) 
Full Sessions run up to 2 hours and include 20-30 fully edited images. Credit cards accepted. 
Please contact Tracy at  tracy at villamontarti.com  ASAP or call 412-207-4718 for more information or to book your session! 


Cleaning Crew Lead
The owners name is D.J. and he is an American who speaks perfect English (born and raised here) he has a great crew of very nice and responsible people.  His contact info is 818-584-5332 or 805-493-0573, they do commercial and/or residential for both house or window cleaning.  They also have a website (that was put together by a 12 year old boy who takes classes at Moorpark College.AMAZING!) www.windoaidwindowcleaning.com. Referred by Suzie Morton - suzie at suziemorton.com
 
 
Live in & Out Nanny/Housekeeper/Babysitter Leads
Our wonderful nanny, Irma Sosa, is looking for work 1 day a week, on Wednesdays, which is her day off from our family. She has 20 years of Nanny Experience and is warm, loving and responsible and incredible with our 1 year old little boy, who she has been taking care of since he was a newborn. She prefers the Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach areas but will consider Santa Monica and West L.A. as well. She has a drivers license and speaks English fluently. If you'd like me to put you in contact with her, please email me at marni.rosenzweig at abramsart.com
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Nanny/housekeeper available.  Amazing, conscientious, warm & loving, trustworthy housekeeper/nanny seeking mid-valley family for full-time, Monday through Friday (non live-in), long-term employment.  Legal, with own car.  She was with us for 15 years, helped raise our son and kept our house running like clockwork!  She's truly a gem.  For more information please call her directly: Hayde (pronounced Aye-deh) Alcazar, 818-359-8321. Thanks, Judith Shaw -toonwife at yahoo.com
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Our incredible nanny, Carmen, is looking for 3 full days.  She has been with us for the past 9 years, and now that our third is off to preschool this year, our needs have changed.  We have a 10 year old girl, a 9 year old boy and a 2 1/2 year boy.  Our middle child is a special needs child, and she has been wonderful with him.  She has taken him to speech, occupational and educational therapy for years, and has been a very involved partner in our son's program.  If you have a child with special needs, Carmen is the nanny for you.  She understands and perceives things that most people would miss.  Carmen is loving, kind, gentle, intelligent, dependable and organized.  She has an SUV and is a
legal resident.  If you are interested, please contact me at jdfrager at yahoo.com
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Amazing available nanny: We are moving out of the LA area and are losing Angela, our wonderful nanny or two years.  She is a true gem: gentle hearted, patient, hard working, and faultlessly honest.  She has taken care of our daughter since she was four months old, is diligent about safety and our daughter loves her.  She speaks English, drives, and is CPR certified, with many years of nanny experience and glowing recommendations.  When I was around, she was great about cleaning the house, helping with errands and helping with our dog. Whoever gets her next is very lucky... call her directly at (213) 280-4790, or you can e-mail Natalie at talieshum at hotmail.com
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LIVE IN - I am trying to place my nanny with a great family.  She has taken care of my son (2 yrs old) and his cousin (2 1/2) since birth.  She is wonderful, trustworthy and would be an asset to any family looking.  She is available in September and prefers to be a live-in  Monday thru Friday.  We are located in the West San Fernando Valley.  Feel free to email with any questions nkolins at aol.com or call anytime after 4:30  (818)389-5832. 
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HOUSEKEEPER / NANNY AVAILABLE: Tues, Wed and Fridays
-  Excellent References
-  Owns transpiration
-  Speaks  English
-  Affordable Rates
 Pls call Felicita's at 818/667-2197 
Thanks, melissa.croll at nbcuni.com 
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Our nanny of over 4 years  has some extra hours available. Maria works with us every afternoon (Woodland Hills area) and is with 2 other families during weekday mornings.  She needs more hours so is looking to fill Tuesday and Friday mornings, minimum 4-5 hrs each up to apprx 1pm.  She would like to find somebody who needs both of these days instead of 2 separate families.  She is also available all day Saturday (either with same family or different family) Maria has been with us since our twins were born 4 1/2 years ago and as they are at preschool, our hours keep decreasing.  She is wonderful with the kids and they love her.  She also helps out with cleaning when the kids nap (which they really don't do much any longer).  She is very gentle, reliable and  trustworthy, speaks English well and has her own car.   For further info, please email:martiem at mac.com or call me at 818-222 1237.  I will pass messages on to Maria.
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I am trying to find a new family for our nanny, Mila, who has been wonderful to us.  Mila started with us when my twin boys were four months old and they will be 3 shortly.  Unfortunately we can no longer afford keep her, but if we could, we would have her stay with us for so much longer.
Mila's personality is outgoing and she loves to sing songs with the kids and dance.  She would take them on walks and play games and make art projects with them.  She was great with giving advice when needed but also with letting me set a routine that she then followed each day.  Her personality is infectious and my kids would be so happy every morning when she arrived.  When the kids were sleeping, Mila would clean up the kitchen, do the laundry and clean the floors around the house (we also have two dogs).  While this was just some light cleaning, when our cleaning person was out of town, Mila took those hours on as well as a favor to us and did a full cleaning of our house for the week so I know she is capable of more if it's part of her job description. Mila is originally from Guatemala, but has been in the US since the age of 15 and is a citizen.  She and her husband have three children, two grown girls and a boy who's a senior in high school.  She drives and speaks English very well.  In the entire time Mila worked for us, she never called in sick and was never late once.  She also would babysit for us on occasion on weekdays and Saturday nights. Mila is also an amazing person outside of her job with us.  She is a central figure in her church, constantly finding jobs for other members as well as collecting clothes and other items to ship back to her home town in Guatemala each year.Mila lives near downtown and can work anywhere on the west side or in the valley.  She is looking for 8-hour days 3-5 days a week.  I am happy to give as much more information as needed to find her a new family as we are so incredibly sad to see her go.  
Mila - 323-898-4616 (cell)
Dana - 310-709-1390
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Rosane is 43 years old woman from Brazil with a kind and pleasant nature. She has extensive experience as a nanny caring for infants and twins. She holds a CPR / First Aid Certificate recognized by the American Red Cross. She owns her vehicle and is very punctual. Her rate is $12-15 an hour  - a small price to pay for the excellent service she will provide in the safety of your home. She has excellent letters of reference and you are encouraged to call the families she has worked for in the past. Please contact her at: rborzani2005 at yahoo.com 
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I met Sagit through the spectrum kids club.  She is so amazing with all of the kids.  Sagit is very flexible with her hours.  She is legal, her english is wonderful, and she drives.  If your interested please call Sagit @ (818) 610-7649. Thanks, Julia Torgan - juliatorgan at sbcglobal.net
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HAVE NANNY TO SHARE - We have hired a new nanny (our current one is moving back to Oregon), and only need her part-time, from 1:00-6:00 pm., M-F.   Is it possible that you are interested in a part-time nanny in the mornings?  We interviewed her last week and she is fantastic.  Our 18-month-old son took to her right away (normally he requires a warm-up period).  She is the kind of nanny who likes to create activities for your kids, and plays & interacts with our son A LOT.  When our son is napping she does the dishes, tidies up the kitchen and prepares food for him.  She is registered with two Beverly Hills nanny agencies (i.e., has had background checks), is certified in CPR / First Aid, speaks English, has her own car and a bright and cheery personality. She has a website that includes references, which you can check out at www.RachelAgius.com.  The best situation would be a family in Agoura, Calabasas, Woodland Hills, West Hills, Hidden Hills, Topanga, Tarzana, or other areas in the west side of the SFV so there is not too long of a commute between the two part-time positions. Thanks, and feel free to contact me if you would like to explore it further. Debra at AuthenticallySpeaking.net.  Rachel's contact information is also on her website if you'd like to contact her directly.

 
Body Image, Self-Esteem and the Media:
A Support and Discussion Group for Teenage Girls 
Location: Beverly Hills, California 
Date and Time: TBD
Fee: $500 for 10 sessions
Duration: Ten weeks, with the opportunity to continue
Facilitator: Lucy Rimalower, M.A.
Fact: The more teenage girls compare themselves to idealized TV images, the stronger their drive to be thin and the more dissatisfied they become with their bodies (Botta, 2003). This is a group for young women (age 14-18) grappling with the anxiety and pressure surrounding body image. Sessions will explore the unique issues facing the group, while building awareness of the broader cultural and media influences. The group will work to strengthen sense of self and improve body image and self-esteem.
For more information, please contact Lucy Rimalower at (310) 980-6329 or lucy at lucyrimalower.com
Lucy Rimalower, M.A., (IMF 53844) works in private practice in Beverly Hills where she provides psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families with a variety of treatment needs under the supervision of Dr. Jenn Berman (MFC34116).
 
 
Achievable 5K for Fitness fundraiser
If you're up early on a Sunday morning (Sept 14) and want to come and walk, run, or just hang about....you're most welcome.  Registrations and contributions always welcome of course. Just go to www.achievable.org. Be sure to note Team Jason! If you know of or are connected to any potential corporate or organization sponsors they would be happy to send them a full packet. Email Jacqueline Gottlieb at jboxergirl at yahoo.com for more info!
 
 
8 out of 10 children have never had their eyes checked before entering school
With Back to School just around the corner, Elise Brisco, OD, FCOVD, FAAO would like to offer Jen's list subscribers a 20% discount off their exam and services for their children (ages 6 months through teenagers) as well as for the parents for new patients through the end of September 2008. Information about children's vision is at http://www.hollywoodvision.com/html/children_infant_vision.html
They specialize in Pediatric Optometry, and Elise Brisco takes care of approximately 40 schools in the area doing their vision screenings, teacher in services, etc. She is also on the Health Advisory Board for LA Parent magazine, as well as the LA Zoo. The vision exam at the pediatrician's office is too minimal and cursory to pick up vision problems that interfere with learning and sports such as tracking, eye teaming, eye hand coordination, focusing and depth perception. Please make sure to mention Jen's list when making the appointment at (323)954-5800
www.hollywoodvision.com 
 
 
First Lutheran Church 1st Annual Golf Tournament
Four Man Scramble
11:30am Check-in, Saturday, September 27th, 2008
At Elkins Ranch Golf Course
1386 Chambersburg Rd in Fillmore, CA
Golf (cart included) & BBQ to follow - $100
BBQ only - $25
Proceeds to benefit: FOOD Share, Inc. Ventura County's Food Bank
To Register, contact: Robert Petersen @ 805-300-4833


The Claim: Morning Sickness Means a Girl Is More Likely 
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/19/health/19real.html?_r=1&em&oref=slogin
 
 
"AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION..."FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Go if you can...it is SOOOO worth it!
Monday, Sept. 8th -- 5:30 to 7:00 PM
Learn how to talk to your family about child safety with kid-friendly language and concepts in a non-fearful manner!  This comprehensive safety presentation for parents and caregivers has been successfully presented to schools, community organizations and Fortune 500 companies throughout the United States. Features include:  The Super-Ten "Safe-Smarts" Rules for Kids and Grownups, 10 Prevention Tips, 9 Most Common Lures a Predator uses, 11 Red Flags and Warning Signs, 12 Parent Guidelines for talking to kids in an effective, non-fearful manner, How to spot a "Tricky Person", PLUS -- The ineffective concept of "stranger-danger", modeling appropriate boundaries, and Megan's Law issues in California.  $35 per adult includes materials
Presented by Safely Ever After, Inc. and The Treehouse Social Club
For more info. contact www.safelyeverafter.com  

 

Ultimate Skin is having a spa party to celebrate 11 years in business
September 6th between 3pm -7pm. 
This event will be lots of fun!  Door prizes, goodie bags, food and specials. To print out your own invitation, go to http://www.ultimateskin.com/invitaton.pdf


Members Need Leads - Can you help?
Looking for an experienced piano teacher in the Conejo valley which is thousand oaks, Agoura, Westlake and Newbury park area. Email mra981 at verizon.net
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Looking for a housekeeper once a week to clean in Oak Park. Email telbaum at pacbell.net
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Looking for Mommy & Me yoga, pilates or exercise classes for working mothers (between 6pm and 8pm M-F) between Calabasas and Sherman Oaks.  Email mnolan at earthlink.net
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Looking for voice coach for 7 yr old girl.  Email ekraft310 at aol.com
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Looking for an interior Decorator/Designer for entire house in Redondo Beach. Please call 804-651-0226
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Anyone ever heard of having a gold party? It is apparently all the rage in NY. If you have any info, please email Liora Forman-Echols at lioraforman at sbcglobal.net
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Looking For A Britax Roundabout Car Seat - Email leahita at yahoo.com
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Looking for the best natural-looking spray tan service/location in the SF Vallery area, from Studio City to Calabasas. Email bioimagingconsulting at earthlink.net 
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Looking for someone to fung shei a house? Email Jenn Sherman at jps213 at adelphia.net
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Looking for any info,opinions,experiences with Gymnastics Olympica USA on Haskell in Van Nuys. Email Cameo Martine at cameocm at yahoo.com
 

Rich Lil Pishers
HUGE KIDS SAMPLE SALE AND MOM PAMPERING EVENT
Rich Lil Pishers is a new, exclusive, invitation-only shopping event held in Los Angeles. This day and evening (yes! working moms can join the fun after work) event features the latest in children's clothing and accessories, with products and services that mom deserves. Rich Lil Pishers is the only sample sale that features the most sought-after brands parents crave for their kids. This unique event is a one-stop shop bringing together an array of brands and an unrivaled pampering experience not previously offered for moms. For an entrance fee, L.A.'s hippest can shop premiere labels in maternity, baby and kids clothing and accessories at up to 70% below retail while experiencing for themselves the best brands in skincare, beauty, food and beverage and web community networking.
Rich Lil Pishers The Los Angeles Launch Event.
Spoil Them. Spoil You.
What:A new, exclusive, invitation-only shopping and pampering event.
When: Wednesday September 10th 2008 10:00am to 10:00pm
Where:Smashbox Studios, Culver City
Spoil Them: Premier Designer Maternity, Baby and Kids Clothing up to 70% off Retail
Spoil You: Mini Massage and Polish Changes by Equinox/Fitness and Spa/Makeup Application by Napoleon Perdis/Dry Cuts and Styling by Cush Salon
How: Buy your tickets at www.richlilpishers.com
Give:A portion of ticket sales will go to Baby2Baby, helping local families
Get: A gift bag with not-your-ordinary SWAG



Terrific Video - Make sure to watch!
http://www.drphil.com/videos/?Url=/house/song6047.flv&background=header_drphil_video.jpg 


G.B.C. Electrical Services
Gary Carter specializes in custom lighting, remodels and additions.  Ask Gary ideas about saving on your electric bill and becoming more energy efficient. Mention Jen's List and receive a new dimmer switch installed. Gary is reliable, helpful and reasonable.  I know a ton of people that he has done work for and they all love him! Call for a free estimate (818) 458-6559.  License # 713845 since 1995


The Mini Social is the first sample sale website exclusively for mom, baby and child. 
http://www.theminisocial.com
Brands include Nurseryworks, Nest, Charlie Rocket, C&C California, Baby Susu, Kumquat, Giddy Giddy and Kukunest


Chabad of North Hollywood Hebrew School
Your child's first taste of Jewish learning should be fun, upbeat and interesting. Each day will be exciting and each lesson relevant and engaging. Our hands on learning style will allow the children to experience living Judaism. 
a.. Aleph Champ Hebrew Reading Program 

a.. Exciting Curriculum with Jewish Arts and Crafts 

a.. Learn more about the State of Israel 

a.. Holiday Events and Programs 

a.. Shabbat Dinners 

a.. Educational Field Trips 

a.. Ages 5-12 

a.. Sunday Mornings 10 am - 12 pm 

a.. Tuesday Afternoons 3:30 - 5:00 pm 

For registration or more information call 818-989-9539 or email elkie at chabadnorthhollywood.org


CRAFT CLASS! AFTER SCHOOL FUN!
Starts Sept. 10th thru Oct. 8th - Every Wednesday!
5 week session-$70 per child/1 make up class included
3pm-4pm - Ages 31/2 thru 5yrs. old
4pm-5pm-  Ages 6 thru 8yrs. old
Call to sign up! (818) 981-7446
Burgundy Blue
4818 Fulton Avenue in Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
www.burgundyblueoutlet.com



Looking for a full-time Caretaker/House Man
Responsibilities include minor repairs (plumbing and electrical), light carpentry and painting, replacing light bulbs inside and out, helping housekeeper with heavy cleaning projects including cleaning windows and tidying the garage, keeping the tool-room clean and organized, overseeing all repairs and outside vendors and washing and gassing vehicles and picking up after dogs.  Schedule is Monday-Friday 7AM-3PM with occasional weekend hours.  Must have prior experience, communicate well in English, have excellent computer skills .  Must be able to work in the US and MUST be able to pass a background check.  Excellent salary and benefits  Please contact freckchick at yahoo.com


Bubbies Goodies Labor Day Special
I have this it is SOOOOOOOOO ADORABLE! Celebrate the hard work of "labor" with 20% off the unique framed T-shirt baby announcements and burp cloths for the month of September.  As seen on Bravo's hit show Flipping Out, the signature custom made keepsake is the perfect reward for every mom who has gone through "labor"!  Go to www.bubbiesgoodies.com or e-mail stephanie at bubbiesgoodies.com - Use coupon code LABOR at checkout!  


Fitness
Certified personal trainer Autumn Calabrese is taking on new clients
Autumn specializes in pre and postnatal fitness but also works with men, women, children and couples.    Autumn will create a unique workout designed just for you, incorporating cardio, weight training, mat Pilates, and core work.  She will come to your home or meet you at a park and bring everything you need for an amazing head to toe workout.  Autumn also offers her Mighty Mommies group classes for women who are pregnant as well as women who already have children.  For more information please contact Autumn directly at 310.971.8299 or email her at autumn at mightymommies.com
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T.O.T. Fitness provides fitness classes for moms, dads, and kids.  Come join our one hour stroller exercise classes where you complete a full body workout doing cardiovascular and resistance exercises.  Starting September 5th we are starting a prenatal/newborn class for moms who are looking for a way to stay strong during and immediately following pregnancy. Class schedule for stroller workouts:
Roxbury Park (Beverly Hills) - meet by the basketball courts
Sundays 8:30am
Thursdays 9:15am
Pan Pacific Park (West Hollywood) - meet in front of the community center on Beverly Blvd.
Mondays and Wednesdays 10am
Prenatal/Newborn class at Roxbury Park - Fridays starting September 5th at 9am.
T.O.T. Fitness is here to help you with all your fitness needs! We provide private counseling, nutrition assistance, circumference and body fat measurements, as well as 24/7 motivational and emotional support.
Please contact Farrah Zweig CPT, HFI with any questions: fzweig1 at yahoo.com or 310-926-6414


Painter Lead
J/J painting and repairs just finished painting 3 rooms and 3 bathrooms for me. They are very clean (cleaned up every day after working), accurate (NO paint on base boards or tile), more than fairly priced and just nice guys. The whole crew speaks EXCELLENT English! Call Jose Estrada at 626-330-7760 OR 626-506-5425. Referred by Becky Rach  - beckyrach0601 at yahoo.com


Single mom(divorced) looking to move 
To PACIFIC PALISADES, SANTA MONICA OR WESTLAKE VILLAGE - Needs moderate size house, townhouse or condo in one of these areas. Two or three bedroom.  Not on a main street. Possible lease to buy. Monthly payment between $2200.00 -$3000.00. Very loyal, honest, and clean. Contact number Ellen Schwartz at 310-894-3591 or email ellenschwartz525 at yahoo.com


ENT/Facial Plastic Surgeon 
Offers Botox, various facial fillers (i.e. Juvederm, Restylane etc.) or laser hair removal as well as a variety of other services. Mention Jens List and get a 20% discount 
Alen N. Cohen, M.D. - Diplomate, American Board of Head and Neck Surgery
Assistant Clinical Professor, Surgery
David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA
C/V ENT Surgical Group
7345 Medical Center Drive Suite 510 in West Hills, CA 91307
T: 818.888.7878
www.cvsurgicalgroup.com



Take over a lease - 2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T
20 months left on lease.  Affordable monthly payments.  Car is in great condition with only 20K miles.  If interested, please contact Libby at (310) 498-0972



2 Weeks in Miami Beach at the Marriot in 2 bed/2bath villa Oct. 11-25, $400 per week
For sale are 2 separate (but consecutive) weeks. If you are only interested in 1 week, they can be sold separately. The price is $400 per week ($800 for both weeks). Each week includes 7 nights. You can stay for less than 7 nights but you are paying for 7 nights. The resort is totally family friendly and there are planned activities for children on the property.  Its the best time of year to be in Miami as far as weather is concerned. 
Dates: October 11 - 18, 2008 and October 18-25, 2008. For resort website visit: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/miada-marriotts-villas... 
Marriott Villas at Doral, Miami Beach 
Room details: 
Each villas is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath villa with a fully equipped kitchen and washer/dryer. 
Master suite has king bed, oversized tub, shower, private balcony 
Separate living and dining area, breakfast bar 
Televisions and VCR 
Full kitchen with cookware and tableware 
Please email melanie.field1 at gmail for more information. 


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