From jlev at jenlevinson.com Fri Feb 1 11:01:49 2008 From: jlev at jenlevinson.com (Jennifer Levinson) Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 08:01:49 -0800 Subject: [Jen's List] Friday Message-ID: <00ec01c864eb$c19d9000$6401a8c0@michaele67eoft> CHEER MANIA ! - Cheer & Dance Dress Up Parties and Summer Cheer Camps Pro Cheerleaders will add some PEP to your child's party. They come to you!! Variety of themes include: LAKERS, UCLA, USC, HS Musical, Cheer Mania, Hannah Montana. Children dress up, apply BLING Spirit Glitter Makeup, decorate megaphones, learn cheers and dances, perform, and participate in a photo shoot. Each child takes home pom poms, a megaphone and a photo in their costume. Owner is a former Laker Girl. Ages 4-12. Check the website for more info as well as summer camp locations. Contact Michelle at 310-717-0444. www.cheermania.net Going on this weekend: Protect Your Children and Your Assets FREE Workshop Sunday, February 3rd from 2:00-3:00 pm Storyopolis Bookstore 12348 Ventura Blvd. in Studio City Your children can have storytime with nursery school teachers at Storyopolis while father and trust and estate attorney, Eric Grodan, will help you make effective and responsible desicions for the general health and well-being of your family. Eric is the founder of the Grodan Law Group and president of the Los Angeles Estate Planning Council In this workshop, parents will learn: How to ensure that your children will never be taken out of your home and into the arms of strangers if the unthinkable should happen to you. How to choose who should raise your children in your absence. Who should manage your assets in order to provide income for your children if one or both parents pass away. How to avoid traps while providing financial support for children with special needs. How a Living Trust could Save your Family Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars in Unnecessary Probate Fees and Estate Taxes. How you can Protect Your Children's Inheritance from Divorce or a Lawsuit. Registration is required. You can register on line at http://www.grodanlaw.com/seminars.php or call 818-206-2222. AND Fund raiser GARAGE SALE for Holly February 2nd from 8am til everything is gone Holly is in her 40's. In the past 2 weeks been diagnosed with stage 2 lung cancer which is also her lymph nodes. She was told 3 months ago by her Dr. at Kaiser she had pnuemonia. They were wrong. A misread/unread xray has delayed her diagnosis. Holly is a succesful massage therapist, if she not working she is not able to pay her mortgage etc. Her resources are going quickly. She is one of us prior to out marriages and babies. She needs our help. A garage sale is being held with all profits going towards paying for a 2nd opinion and helping with her bills. Your support is greatly appreciated and needed!!!!! A few items at the sale will be a Duetallier Glider and foot stool, high chairs, changing table, baby toys, designer clothes, videos, Coffee tables and other furniture items, mountain bikes...etc Howard and Kirsty Vermillion's Home 9316 Balcom Ct in Northridge Any questions call Trish Rasmussen at 818-515-2535 AND Dan Zanes at Royce Hall UCLA 3 adult and 4 child tickets for Saturday Feb 2nd at 11am Section GA-6 ROW 4 - SEATS 31-37 Face value for the Adults tickets $25 Children tickets $15 Asking $100.00 for ALL the tickets(reg. $135) If you are interested please call Larisa at 818-655-2499. AND GREAT YARD SALE IN VALLEY VILLAGE 12015 HESBY STREET, SAT. FEB. 2 FROM 7 - 12NOON COME CHECK OUT SOME GREAT TREASURES; FROM KIDS CLOTHES, STROLLER, CRIB, TOYS AND BOOKS TO FURNITURE: DINING ROOM TABLE & CHAIRS, RETRO CHAIRS (2), WOMENS STUFF AND MORE...COME ON BY THIS SATURDAY BEFORE IT\'S ALL GONE!!! 28 weeks pregnant and is suffering from PUPPPS Is anything available that someone has used to subside the pain and itchiness? Any expereince with this condition and advice to deal with it is appreciated. Please email Jennifer Chadwick at jennchadwick at sbcglobal.net FAMILIES IN MOTION Dance classes for children and families. New classes in Ballet, Tap and performance for children ages 3 through adult will be offered in ten week sessions at the La Canada Community Center, starting Friday February 1st. There will also be a Broadway performance class, that will teach one complete Broadway dance number each ten week session. At the end of the session, students will get to perform as a cast on stage, for friends and family. So if you have always dreamed of being a Broadway star now is your chance to shine. For more information or to register, please contact Joanne Voors by phone or email. (818) 957-8065, joanne.voors at sbcglobal.net Hysterical & Unique Valentine's Day Gift Super cute & funny Valentine gift alternative to fattening chocolates and soon-wilted flowers. No calories, no watering, no mess! Just a silly, romantic and fun way to spread laughter & love. For the home, garden, and office, show off your creativity and great sense of humor with these adorable birds guaranteed to make you laugh. Just as perfect for spouses and lovers, as they are for girlfriends, family, parents, coworkers, teachers, neighbors and friends. Special 15% discount Only for Jen's List members through Feb 11th at www.GardenFun.com (Use Online Promo Code: JENSLIST during checkout) Bib Giveaway! http://www.momlogic.com/2008/01/silly_billyz_how_we_love_thee.php Amazing painted hearts I sent this yesterday and forgot the website info - www.KamiArt.com - Special discount just for Jen's List members, hearts are only $95 through the end of February. So think ahead for Mother's Day, Birthdays, New Baby (can be customized with baby name, birthdate, weight, etc). Pictures do not do her work justice....the texture from the palette knife adds so much more in person!!!! You can choose from her already painted work, or have one customized. Valentine's orders need to be placed by Feb.7th. Contact Kami at TheTikiGirl at earthlink.net, tell her Karen sent you to get the discounted rate!! Don't forget your Mom's, Sisters, Friends, etc. who don't live nearby... Kami will ship anywhere in the U.S.!! ONLY $10 anywhere in the U.S Gems Colombian Emeralds imported directly from the mines. A Graduate Gemologist through the GIA, the seller is the most trusted source in any type of stone grading and they set the standards in the industry, Sells wholesale ONLY, and usually only at shows and retailers. This weekend only - willing to sell some if anyone is interested, through Sunday, then the gems are off to a 10 day show in Arizona, the biggest gemstone show in America. In the industry for over 20 years.Call 818.430.2130 - Jennifer Sherman, jps213 at adelphia.net if you are interested. TLC SHOW - AMAZING OPPORTUNITY FOR STAY-AT-HOME MOTHERS! Are you a married, stay-at-home mom who has always dreamed of pursuing her career to its highest potential but put it all aside to raise a family? TLC is producing a new television show giving hardworking stay-at-home moms the chance to pick up their lives where they left off before becoming a fulltime stay-at- home mom! This could be the chance of a lifetime for you!! And most IMPORTANTLY.... this will be a secret to everyone around you.... so mum's the word...even to your family! Your husband and children must be willing to be on television. Your family should believe this show is about celebrating hard working mothers across the country. When responding, please include your phone number, age, how many kids, husband's occupation, a little about yourself, and where you live. You must be married, a mother, and not working. Please email soccermomcasting9 at gmail.com Especially interested in mothers with backgrounds in: ? Hotel Management/Supervisor ? Flight Attendants ? Ranchers/Farmers ? Firefighters ? Ad Executives ? Politics ? Campaign Manager, etc. Nanny Leads Nanny/housekeeper avaiable, full time(will take part time too), live-out. $10 per hour. She can either work in the city or the valley. she does not drive and will need to take the bus and understands English, but really only speaks Spanish(she is going to school to learn English). She is eager for a job and is willing to learn. If you are interested, please call Carmen at 323-896-0915. Thanks, Jen(jlev at socal.rr.com) AND I have a nanny/housekeeper that has been with me for 16 years. She completely speaks English, drives and has her own car. She is now a live out ( my kids are teenagers) and she works for me MWF. She wants to find some work on Tues. and Thursday's in the S.F. Valley where she lives. She has much experience with twins. She worked for a pediatrician with twins before me, I have twin boys who are now 14 and my brother has twin girls that she takes care of since they were born and they are now 4 years old. She also cleans house. If you can help me help her, that would be great. My name is Andrea Gootnick. My cell is (818) 389-0397 and e-mail is andreagoot at hotmail.com. Thanks! AND My wonderful housekeeper(she can babysit on occasion) has Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays available. She speaks English, is responsible, extremely hard working, trustworthy and also great with my 1 year old son. She lives in the valley, but works for me in Brentwood. So I'm sure she would take a job in either the valley or on the westside. She does not drive. My house has never looked better! If you are interested, please contact Zoila at 818-437-5006 She speaks English. AND You will never find a more wonderful Nanny than the woman who has cared for my two-year old daughter over the past year. Before me, she worked for my friend who described her as ?the best nanny she has ever had? ? and she was right. She is truly one of a kind and whoever hires her will be very lucky and happy! She speaks English, has her own car, does light cleaning while my daughter sleeps, and is an honest and trustworthy person. Most importantly, she is truly unbelievable with children. She is extremely kind, responsible, loving and fun with boundless energy. She plays with my daughter, takes her on walks, to the park, classes, library, play-dates, etc. She also makes sure they have fun at home while remaining respectful of everyone?s space and privacy. My daughter loves her and learns new things from her every day (she was a teacher in Guatemala) She also gets her to eat and nap! We are looking for a warm, relaxed family who will treat her with kindness and respect. She is available Monday, Tuesday and every other Friday and is looking for 8 hour days from 8:30-4:30 sometimes 5. Her hours are not flexible as she takes care of her 2 older children the rest of the time. Please do not contact me if those hours do not work for you. She charges 13 dollars an hour and would prefer to work in the valley. If this sounds like something that could work for your family ? please e-mail me at Knowlevi at yahoo.com L.A.'S HOTTEST PARTY IS BACK IN TOWN! Baby Loves Disco is back in L.A.! YAY! Dragonfly DuLou's gonna be there with LuLu the Clown painting little faces! Get your tickets, drop by to pick out an outfit and let's roll! THIS Saturday February 2nd from 11AM - 2PM $15 for all walking humans Enter Dragonfly DuLou's lucky draw to get a free set of 4 tickets!* Email info at dragonflydulou.com with your name in the subject line. Lucky draw ends Wed., Feb.30th at 12 noon.*while supplies last BIRTHDAYS DULOU Did we mention LuLu the Clown is available for facepainting at birthday parties held at Dragonfly DuLou? We also provide tables, chairs, balloons and most importantly, our friendly staff will give you a much needed hand! HABLA BLAH BLAH This winter session will feature an entirely new set of vocabulary & curriculum featuring "Habla blah blah, Volume Dos", Amy Conroy's second CD! FREE DEMO on Monday, February 4th, 10am ? Laura Earley (3 months-5 years) 10 Week Session begins February 18th! $150 and Siblings $125. Siblings 9 months or younger are FREE! INFANT/CHILD CPR & FIRST AID Monday, February 11th from 6:30 - 9:30pm and Monday, March 17th from 6:30 - 9:30pm Class size limited - Sign-up today! Course fee: $70 per person $125 per couple Call 323.665.8448 or email info at dragonflydulou.com to register today for any of the above! 2066 Hillhurst Ave. in Los Angeles www.DragonflyDuLou.com Urgent help needed for hoarding situation in San Fernando Valley Today, after receiving a call to help a San Fernando Valley woman feed her cats because she is ill, a Stray Cat Alliance volunteer arrived to find 41+ cats in life-threatening circumstances ? filth, debris, feces and urine-soaked floors. When the volunteer got there, it was evident that the cats had NOT had food or water for several days and they were thirsty beyond belief and starving. In fact, one cat was found dead. Sadly, another died while receiving medical care, and several others needed immediate hospitalization. As it is impossible to sufficiently clean the home to make it a viable place for the cats to recover, SCA volunteers will be moving the remaining cats to a temporary location tomorrow. But that's just tomorrow. After that? At present, SCA has over 100 cats up for adoption, so 41+ additional cats in need of homes places an undue burden on our already tapped-out organization. Specifically, they need: Funds for medical costs, food and boarding. Volunteers to help feed and clean at these cats' new, temporary location. FOSTER AND PERMANENT HOMES. Donations of cat bedding, blankets, towels, carriers, cages, litter boxes, litter, toys, people to transport, take photos, network the kitties to get homes. Drop Off Location in Sherman Oaks, Corona, Redondo Beach. Please call 310-281-6973. PLEASE donate to the EMERGENCY MEDICAL FUND so that they can help and continue to help the literally thousands of stray and feral cats every year we provide with stay/neuter, medical, food and advocacy. www.straycatalliance.org Parisians Pure Indulgence Are you aware that your skin is the largest organ of your body? Are you as conscious of what you put on your body as you are what you put in your body? Parisian's Pure Indulgence offers Men and Women with exclusive taste, organic, toxin free skin care products that produce the results you are looking for. I, along with another list member, Nicole Radoumis-Weiler uses both the Sugared Butter Whip and the Creme de Soie and we love the results we gets from using these treatments. The body care products are fabulous for Moms to be. Try the Shea Souflle to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy. Noticing a few facial lines lately? The anti-aging serums and moisturizers are simply the best. Next month they are introducing a new serum featuring "Hyaluronic Acid." This is a natural protein the body produces and is what is found in Restylane and Juvederm. It has the ability to bind moisture and produces a "filled" look to the skin. Send your email to receive the monthly newsletter that offers terrific "Monthly Deals." The first 20 Jen's List readers will be sent a free gift, with their first order, when signing up to receive our newsletter. Send your email address to PPureIndulgence at aol.com. From now until Feb 8th, all Jen's List reader's will receive a 15% discount on any order over $50.00. Use the promo code JEN08. www.ParisiansPureIndulgence.com Calabash Elementary or Woodland Hills Private School Martie would love to hear reviews from any parents whose children attend either Calabash Elementary (Public school) or Woodland Hills Private School (aka Farm school) for grades K-5 on Oxnard. Email martiem at mac.com Newborns of ALL ethnicities needed for free photo shoot. Pictures will be posted in Maternity wards. Born in January 08' or due in February. Free session. FREE CD with all photographs. Will shoot at own home, if local. Parents will have to sign model release forms. If you are interested, contact Darby at (818) 631-1971. Seasons tickets for the Kings in the Premier Level Available 4 games: February 18 March 10 March 27 April 3 Price is $100/ticket with 2 tickets and parking pass is included! Email Steffani Pugh at steffani at malibugym.com Ovarian Cancer Coalition and Dream Dinners Fundraiser on Feb. 9th Come to Dream Dinners in Granada Hills and prepare a meal that serves up to 6 people for $25. Dream Dinners will donate the full $25 to the Ovarian Cancer Coalition. Ovarian cancer is the deadliest of the gynecological cancers. 1 in 55 women will get ovarian cancer. Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Greater California is committed to raising awareness of ovarian cancer and its symptoms - symptoms so vague they\'re difficult to detect. OCC's goal is to educate the general public as well as the medical community of the signs and symptoms of this disease, and to support research to help find an early detection method and a successful treatment. Contact Leslie Dorfman 818-880-1228 or Cindy Mayberry 818-368-1448 to RSVP Feb. 9th from 12:30 to 2:30 11852 3/4 Balboa Blvd. in Granada Hills 818-368-8106 Seeking helper for first 2 weeks after baby is born (around mid-March): Linda Rosenberg lives in Culver City and would like to find someone to help out 3-5 days/week for 2 weeks after my baby is born (due March 11). I'm not seeking a postpartum doula, and am mainly looking for assistance in other areas so I can focus on taking care of the baby and my toddler. I?d like help primarily in the following areas: - cooking (relatively simple, healthy options) - washing dishes, doing laundry, basic straightening up - some local errands like grocery shopping, going to Target (needs to drive) - light assistance with baby care and/or tending to our toddler who'll be almost 3 (not mandatory) Please let me know of any referrals you may have. City and almost all of these are in the valley. Would it be possible for you to post my request who'll be almost 3 (not mandatory) Please forward any referrals you may have to Linda Rosenberg at linda at lrmarketingconsulting.com IS YOUR MOBILE HOME IN NEED OF A MAKE-OVER? Do you want to NOMINATE a deserving family? A new reality series is looking for the All-American Family! Parents, kids, and even pets!! If you are part of a dynamic family that resides in a fun and friendly mobile home community they want to meet you?and possibly make-over your home! Email MobileMakeoverSZ at gmail.com. Include NAMES & AGES of family members, why YOUR FAMILY deserves a mobile home makeover, CITY you live in, TEL #, & PICTURES of your family and home! Or Call 818.480.3112 x.1517. *Applicants must live in a mobile home in CALIFORNIA. The information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable but we cannot guarantee its accuracy or completeness. Neither the information nor any opinion expressed constitutes a solicitation. You are receiving this email you previously subscribed to this email program, and if you wish to unsubscribe from the email list, go to www.jenlevinson.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jlev at jenlevinson.com Mon Feb 4 10:47:05 2008 From: jlev at jenlevinson.com (Jennifer Levinson) Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 07:47:05 -0800 Subject: [Jen's List] Monday Message-ID: <021301c86745$319c9990$6501a8c0@michaele67eoft> One million Evenflo car seats recalled http://money.cnn.com/2008/02/01/autos/carseat_recall/index.htm?cnn=yes Awesome Prenatal and Postnatal DVDs I have tried the DVD's myself and love them!!!! When personal trainer and prenatal fitness expert Erin O?Brien became pregnant with her first child, she searched high and low for a prenatal exercise routine that suited her lifestyle and fitness level. Despite the recommendations of doctors to exercise daily, there were no such routines on the market, so Erin decided to create one. Filmed when Erin was seven months pregnant with her first child, this fun, invigorating program includes both a 40-minute cardio/toning workout and a 20-minute partner workout. She is the proud mother of two children and resides in Los Angeles with her husband, James Denton of Desperate Housewives. http://www.acacialifestyle.com/Talent/Erin_OBrien.asp Prenatal Fitness Fix Postnatal Rescue Complete Pregnancy Fitness Strong Body, Ageless Body Pam's Valentine Boutique A one-stop-shop for fabulous finds at incredible prices. Featuring Joomi Joolz, Splendid, Paige Jeans, Lydia Loungewear & the latest in other Boutique type clothing. Spice up your look with Sterling Silver Wax Stamp Initial Necklaces, Belts, Photo Jewelry, Rhinestone Flip Flops & Converse Tennis Shoes. Gorgeous one-of-a-kind serving trays by Cherish, Ornate Clocks, Tuscan Tiles, Decorative Iron Works, Fleur de lis Candles & other great home decor. Spoil your little angels with toys, clothing, purses, lip gloss & lollipops & much much more. An event you don't want to miss.....prices too good to pass up! Monday, February 4th 5pm to 9pm Tuesday, Feruary 5th 9am to 9pm Wednesday, February 6th 9am to 7pm Valencia Hyatt Hotel (Valencia A&B Ballrooms) 24500 Town Center Drive Valencia, CA 91355 5 fwy north exit Valencia Blvd. - turn right. Go to Mc Bean Pkwy - turn left. Go to Mall Entrance (light) turn left & make immediate right into parking lot. Call Pam at (661) 252-7444 for more information Mobile Beauty Maggies amazing aesthetician, Marina, is now offering mobile beauty treatments, including waxing, eyelash & eyebrow tinting, manicures, pedicures, and airbrush tanning. All of her products are safe to use while pregnant and she uses only certified organic scrubs and lotions. Marina does meticulous work. Contact her at www.toptotoemobile.com or (310) 800-4888. Mention Jen's list and she will give you a 10% discount. For a reference, email maggiebertisch at aol.com Stir Crazy Kidz: Where cool kidz cook! Soup to warm the tummy, celebrations too: Valentines Day and Chinese New Year with special menus for your kidz to make and try. More Saturday morning classes too! If you haven?t cooked with them before, call to schedule your free half-hour ?try us? session, bring a friend and sibling too! If you?re thinking about a new and different Party Theme, you have come to the right place. They are booking for March and April now (ages 5 ? 14). If your Scout troop, class, or playgoup wants a different outing or field trip, they are The Place. Check out the February Calendar, and call now to enroll or reserve now. 818-340-2665 - www.StirCrazyKidz.com Baubles meet Bubbles on Rodeo Primadina Jewels! Take a Load off, Sip some Champagne, and be Dazzled by the New Collection. Primadina Jewels are being sold througout high-end boutiques in Beverly Hills, Montana, Brentwood, Larchmont, and Santa Monica. Primadina's unique rings will be featured in Lucky Magazine and Celebrity Society Magazine. Sayah Residence 232 South Rodeo Drive Beverly Hills, Ca 90212 FRIDAY FEBRUARY 8th from *10:00am - 2:30pm* Just in time for Valentines Day, Come and Get Some "Rock Therapy" . Find something for you, And for Your Valentine too! PS: Mention your on "Jen's List" and recieve 10% off! www.primadinajewels.com Fun for the whole family - Balloon artistry at the Skirball http://www.skirball.org/index.php?option=com_ccevents&scope=exbt&task=detail&ccmenu=v2hhdcdzie9u&oid=25 Focus Group Facts ?n Figures is looking for Moms, Dads, Teens and Kids to participate in upcoming focus groups and taste tests. Participating is fun and easy and they are conveniently located in the Sherman Oaks Galleria. What could be easier than getting paid for your time & opinion while letting companies know what you think about their products? Register by calling 818 933 5315 or email your name, number and best time to reach you to Factsnfigures at msn.com Neat R&R getaway(around the corner!) Rest and Relaxation Bodyworks has fantastic service, the treatments are awesome and very affordable. Sign up for their "Holiday special" and receive a Dermalogica facial and a 1 hour massage for just $99.00. 3500 Overland Avenue, #205 in Los Angeles 310-839-6767 http://www.restandrelaxbodyworks.com/newhtml/about.html DINE-n-DOODLE Function is fun and stylish with these whimsical yet practical products for children. Items are freshly made upon ordering and usually ship within three business days. Happy doodling! ? Roll-n-Go Crayons-Fun felt roll-ups keep crayons (or chalk) handy for your child's "on the go" fun...easily stores in your bag or child's bag of goodies. ? Chalkcloth Placemats-Dine on one side, doodle on the other. Turn your child's waiting time into fun time with this hip chalkmat! Handy for parents. Fun for kids ... in restaurants, on plane trips, in doctor's offices -- anytime, anywhere your little one has to wait. Made with oilcloth and vinyl laminated cotton. ? The Write Coasters-Give your guests something to write about?and?never lose their drinks! Identify your drink, use as placecards, or show your creativity. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=102807 Camp Listings in Southern California Here is a wonderful listing of the camps around the LA area - the brief description tells you about the camp and the ages that it begins: http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/subcat.jsp?area=195&category=157 Awesome Rainboots for YOU! I have sent this before and of course, for those that order, the rain will probably stop for the season, BUT they are so wonderful to have and never go out of style. From what I know, they tend to run a bit big...so keep that in mind. I love mine in the Spring, when we go strawberry picking...its always so muddy and these just wash right off!! Happy Shopping! http://www.target.com/gp/search/602-7544942-4894247?ie=UTF8&index=target&field-browse=1038576&ref=sr%5Fbx%5F1%5F1&field-keywords=rainboot Need babies for Huggies commercial Caucasian babies (boys and girls) who are crawling. For this spot, they definitely don't want babies who are walking or even on the brink of walking, just crawlers. The casting director is requesting babies between 9-11 months (give or take a month or two), as long as the babies are crawling. If someone is interested in possibly taking their baby on an audition, please email Stacy Carter at stacycar at sbcglobal.net a picture of your baby and include the babies name, date of birth, and contact phone numbers(pref. a home and a cell number). At them moment, it looks like the audition will be Tuesday morning sometime between 9 and 11 in the Los Angles area. Biggest Loser Challenge Ladies - in just 3 short weeks, the "Biggest Loser" participants have lost a total of 61.4 lbs!!!! It's never to late to jump in and join the quest for healthy and fit lifestyles. There is no cost to join, you just need to make the commitment to a fit and healthy life and weigh in once a week in the privacy and comfort of your own home, gym or wherever you weigh in and report your weekly progress to Nicole each Wednesday! All will meet at least once a month on a Saturday morning for one hour - which will include a 30 minute fitness session led by an amazing personal trainer! Walking groups are forming and people are making some amazing changes! Send an email to Nicole Radoumis at nntrn at aol.com to become a part of this challenge!!! SPA TWEENS...a HIP new party idea! Pampering Parties for Tween girls (8-12+) in Conejo Valley (Calabasas to Camarillo). Perfect for Birthdays, Girl Scouts, Team Parties and Sleepovers! Your Pampering Party Hostess will arrive to treat your Tween guests to SPA-aah Facials, Aromatherapy foot soaks, Pampering Makeovers and Mini-Manicures in the comfort of your own home. Reserve your party date by February 15th and receive a Tween Hostess Party Pack for the birthday girl ($54 value) for FREE!! www.spatweens.com (805) 506-9797 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tutor Lead Karen's goal is to make learning creative, fun and interesting for your child by using a variety of motivating activities. She is a former elementary school teacher now a stay at home mom. She has taught all grades K through 4th in both private and public. She lives in Studio City and is a mom to 3 young (busy, playful, curious, delicious) boys. As a teacher, she specializes in teaching children to read which includes decoding skills, comprehension and numerous strategies to becoming better readers. Besides reading she teaches all subjects including math, writing, social studies and science. If your child is struggling at school or with their homework please contact her at 818-761-7631 or krosen9 at mac.com. She is available Tuesday through Friday and certain hours on the weekends. She does prefer to tutor out of her home (where she has the most resources), but can come to you if you live in Studio City or surrounding areas. $60/ hour (or $65 to at your home). Mold Specialist Lead Jfreid7 at aol.com had mold at her house wanted to pass along this referral. Very honest she feels very lucky to have found him. Not only did he fix her house but redid everything, floors, walls etc. He has a great team in place and they do everything to a house. Little jobs to big jobs and doesn't have to start cause of mold. He always responds to emails and has never been late nor his people and best of all his prices are good. CIRCLE VISION ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - Mold Abatement Company 10520 Winnebago Ave in Mission Hills (818)744-4484 Do you have computer problems? Diana Turk has been using Tom Schmidt to fix all of her computer needs and says he is phenomenal! Her husband has used him for all the computers in his office and she has used him for the computers in our home (5 of them). Anytime there is anything wrong or she wanted to add a program etc, she calls him and he comes over quickly, his prices are reasonable, he's very conciseness,capable and honest. For a reference, email Diana at PeoplePlatters at aol.com. Tom can be reached at 805-559-9900. DISCOVERY TOYS SALE for 2 more weeks ONLY! TAKE ADVANTAGE, because they go back to regular price! Some toys are up to 60% off! Toys are delivered within 1 week! OR... HAVE A DISCOVERY PARTY OF YOUR OWN TO RECEIVE FREE TOYS FOR YOUR CHILDREN! Would you like to earn free toys while having a fun night out with your girl friends? A perfect mid-week girls night out for a couple of hours is always fun! Become a hostess for Discovery Toys, a premier educational toy company specializing in fun, educational toys age's infant through school aged. Host the party at your home, office, school classroom, or even your cull-de- sac, and Amy will do the rest. The first 5 people that book a party during the month of February and/or March will receive $20 in free toys. Please e-mail or call Amy with questions: amygoldberg76 at aol.com or (310) 415-7417. Located in Encino, but will travel up to 15 miles. If you are not interested in hosting a party, please visit www.discoverytoyslink.com/amygoldberg and you may place an order there. Find out how becoming a hostess at your home, office, or school classroom, will also earn you FREE toys for yourself or to share with others. (can be great for teacher's "wish lists"). Imagine your children playing and having fun with such wonderful toys that also support exploration, motor skills, thinking skills, math, reading and so much more! And last, Discovery Toys has an Autism Support Project that selects the right toys to encourages play in all sorts of form. ALL toys have been tested for lead. Toys are made in Italy, China, Israel and France. ?THE MOLE? IS BACK! A NATIONWIDE CASTING SEARCH IS UNDERWAY TO FIND THE NEXT COMPETITORS TO PARTICIPATE IN A ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY! Stone & Company Entertainment is producing the hit reality competition series, THE MOLE, for the ABC Television Network. Do you have what it takes to participate in this challenging, once-in-a-lifetime adventure? Are you observant enough to identify THE MOLE? If so, you could win up to $500,000!! They are looking for dynamic competitive people with BIG personalities and a strong point of view. You must be able to participate in both physical and mental challenges and have the smarts to outwit your fellow competitors. SEEKING: ? Men and women, who will be 21 and over by March 1, 2008. ? Must have an interesting life story and background. ? Must have a U.S. passport valid by March 1, 2008 through the end of 2008. ? Must be available to travel for approximately 6 to 8 weeks. To be considered, please go to: www.molecasting.com Or send us an email at: molecasting at gmail.com Please include your name, address, occupation, contact phone numbers, email addresses, a recent photograph of yourself, and a brief summary of why you?re the perfect candidate for this show. For more information, please contact MysticArt Pictures at 818-563-4131 The information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable but we cannot guarantee its accuracy or completeness. Neither the information nor any opinion expressed constitutes a solicitation. You are receiving this email you previously subscribed to this email program, and if you wish to unsubscribe from the email list, go to www.jenlevinson.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jlev at jenlevinson.com Tue Feb 5 10:53:24 2008 From: jlev at jenlevinson.com (Jennifer Levinson) Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 07:53:24 -0800 Subject: [Jen's List] Tuesday Message-ID: <003a01c8680f$3e5d28f0$6501a8c0@michaele67eoft> Sesame Street Live Show Dates: May 29 - June 1 NOKIA Theatre LA Live (Los Angeles,CA) June 3-4 The Arena at the Anaheim Convention Center (Anaheim, CA) June 6-8 Terrace Theater (Long Beach, CA) There was NO presale for this event. Tickets available now at the venue box office, www.ticketmaster.com, call 213-480-3232, 714-740-2000 or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Click here to visit SesameSteetLive.com - http://www.sesamestreetlive.com L'il Darlins The right custom designs and creations for ALL your infant/toddler needs. L'il Darlins was born in mid 2006 as founders, mother Jeanne Roth and daughter Leslie Smith, set out to design children's specialty items that were creatively constructed and designed to hold up against wear and tear. Their products reflect who they are. mothers looking for children's products that are appealing to the eye, washable, and grow with your children. It was Leslie's three daughters that inspired them to create this adorable children's line. Moms will love ALL of their products because they were thoughtfully designed by two Moms who know first hand how important a good quality bib, burp cloth, hooded bath towel and kids apron really are. Even Hollywood hottest celebrity tots are enjoying L'il Darlins children's line. Denise Richards, Sally Richardson, Dayna Devon, Tori Spelling, Elizabeth Rohm, Carney Wilson, Natasha Henstridge, Ali Landry, Angela Kinsey, Chandra Wilson, Guiliana DePandi, Joely Fisher, Angela Bassett, Kelly Hu, Samantha Harris, Tracey Gold, Ming Na, Rena Sofer, Leah Remini, Shar Jackson, Kim Porter, and Nicole Tubiola all have L'il Darlin's full body bibs or kids aprons. They were all impressed with L'il Darlins products at the Pre-Golden Globes Celebrity Baby & Kid Villa gifting event on January 11th and 12th, 2008. For more information about L'il Darlins, LLC please visit their website at www.lildarlins.org or contact the President, Leslie Smith directly at 610-420-4546. A 15% discount on orders $50 or more. Use coupon code: 4Moms Tips on Trips and Camps - Summer Opportunities Fair Jill Levin is an advisor with Tips on Trips and Camps, a free advisory service offering information on quality summer programs for students ages 8 to 18. There is no charge to families for her services. Tips on Trips and Camps has been in business since 1971, and they currently have a relationship with close to 600 camps and programs. In addition to traditional and specialty camps, they represent programs offering community service, academic study, outdoor adventure, language immersion, internships and student travel. Many families are aware of local traditional sleep-away camps but appreciate learning about other kinds of opportunities throughout both the United States and the world. The company monitors the existing offerings and continuously looks to add additional programs that satisfy their criteria. Their representatives visit programs during the summer to see them in session; they solicit feedback from families whose children have recently participated in a program; and they use that feedback, together with all of the other information they gather, when advising families. And because of their rapport with program directors and the influence with parents, the directors look to them for feedback and guidance. After an initial telephone consultation or e-mail exchange, parents receive videos and DVDs appropriate to their child's summer interests. Additional conversations can provide insights and distinctions between programs, enabling parents to make a selection. Every February Jill hosts a Summer Opportunities Fair in the Los Angeles area. In 2007 over 300 students and their families attended and met with directors of approximately 40 camps and programs - NO DAY CAMPS. This year the fair is held THIS SUNDAY (February 3rd) at Marymount High School from 11 am to 2 pm. For more info, feel free to contact her at 310/202-8448 or Jill at TipsonTripsandCamps.com How to Talk to your Kids about Sex The demand has been brought on by some of the young mothers who flit all over our television or movie screens. Dr. Nanci Hanover offers a course where parents can come together with their children and she will offer a short discussion on anatomy, the menstrual cycle, birth control types (includes abstinance, the pill, condoms, etc), and diseases. In between each topic is a short time that parents can discuss the topics with their children. She offers the stimulus and the parents now have the tools and time to talk things over with their kids. For more information, email ProfHanover at aol.com or call 310.922.2127. "A Place of Our Own" and "Los Ni?os en Su Casa", KCET's Emmy Award Winning daily television series, is devoted to fostering school readiness in preschool age children. They are looking for children ages 6 months to 5 years, in the greater Los Angeles area to appear on the show. If your child enjoys playing with others, participating in art projects and loves to be part of a creative activity, please call Mandore Oviedo at (323) 315-2143- "A Place of Our Own" /"Los Ni?os en Su Casa". Please visit us at www.aplaceofourown.org or at www.losninosensucasa.org for more info. Pregnant Moms and Husbands wanted for TV Pilot This is a really cute pilot! The concept is fresh and original. All ethnicities. 20's-40's. Must look very pregnant. Email: Rachtv at email.com all contact info, along with recent photo. Will be seeing the couples together for the audition. Interview Dates: Saturday, February 9th. Shoot/Start Date: Early March Need used soccer uniforms and equipment Now thru Mon, Feb 11 - Collection sights: Palisades Elementary Charter School, Marquez Charter Elementary School and Kehillat Israel Temple. This young lady has heart! For Elana Ross' Bat Mitzvah project, she will be collecting used soccer uniforms and equipment that are still in good condition. They will be donated to underprivileged children in Guatemala and South Central Los Angeles (AYSO Region 1031) so that they can play soccer even though they can\'t afford it. AYSO has agreed to help get the clothes to these places. Email spicconi at hotmail.com for more info! Private Boutique Sale Wednesday, February 6th from10:00am to 1:00pm A Rare Chance to Save on These Amazing Brands: Silver Spoon:Sterling Silver House Wares and Judaica. Lexie Wear Lexie Girl Clothing 20% off all Adult Thermals! POLLUTION - Premium Men's Jeanswear. Pootchkie Pies - Handmade Diaper Cakes & Party Favors. Arbonne - Buy one Get one free on all Arbonne! J E S S I C A S A CK S - Fabulous Handbags and Jewelry. Dani Tutu - Contemporary Design for Moms and kids. Jeans Connection - 7 for All Mankind, James, Ankh, Hope & Glorie and more! Plus: Jewelry, Mosaics, Cosmetics and More! At the home of Jenny Suman: 14520 Greenleaf Street, Sherman Oaks 818-445-6377 or 818-298-6080 Gwen Stefani's Harajuku Lovers Spring Line for Girls, & Women Come see for yourself - Wednesday, February 6th from 9:00am-3:00pm 7435 Rutherford Hill Drive in West Hills Showings and sales exclusively by, Jacqueline Polacheck - jpolacheck at socal.rr.com or 818-681-8266 - Contact to make an appointment or to host a boutique and earn free clothes!!!!! Great article from Parents Magazine It's about the biggest budget blunders that we make when becoming parents...the #1 thing is not having Life Insurance! http://www.parents.com/parents/story.jsp?storyid=/templatedata/parents/story/data/1179175360490.xml Take charge to ensure that your childrens' future is protected! Call or email my friend Sara Cohen at 818-416-7987 or sbrooks7 at socal.rr.com LITTLE CAPERS=BIG FUN!! It's time to make some room for some new styles. up to 35% off on the following styles while supplies last: Flower Hero Purple Star Hero Green Earth Hero Pink Earth Hero Peace Hero All Infant Styles Where it says promtional code, please enter secret code SSS35 for each sale syle you wish to purchase. This is an opportunity to stock up on great gifts for the year ahead! www.littlecapers.com Pre-Valentine's Day Party!! Thursday, February 7th Pamper yourself for Valentine's Day with a phenomenal skincare line from Switzerland! Leave your worries behind as you are treated to an array of sea salt scrubs, body lotions, aromatherapy, make-up and much more! You'll enjoy appetizers as we welcome Emmy Award-winning make-up artist, Christie Leon, show us the steps to creating a fresh new look, personalized just for you!! Come relax and start the new year looking and feeling your very best!! Bring a friend and receive a complimentary gift! RSVP to pattyf at moving-pix.com for party address in Westlake Village. Or call 310-498-3747 to request a free sample pak of our all-botanical Anti-Aging Swiss Skincare line, offered to all members of "Jen's List"!! Aloha Beach and Surf Camp www.alohabeachcamp.com and www.keikicamp.com You can pick and choose your own dates at this unique summer camp, though a 5-day day minimum for the entire summer is required (they can be any 5 or more days you want, and the days need not be consecutive, so you can truly create your own schedule). There's no traditional campus or campsite -- instead campers use area beaches and other aquatic venues throughout the San Fernando Valley. Keiki Campers (ages five to seven) spend their days at Paradise Cove in Malibu, while High Action Campers (ages 8-15) visit a different beach, lake, or water park every day. The younger children play in the surf, learn about water safety, and take part in various Hawaiian-themed activities, while the older set surfs, jet skis, and wakeboards, along with other activities. Daily transportation is included in price of camp with pick-up locations throughout the Valley and select Westside communities. Open House dates are March 16, April 20 and May 18. There is an Early Bird enrollment discount if you sign up for camp by March 1. DriveWise A new and revolutionary auto-buying and leasing service committed to making a donation to the charity of our clients' choice every time they arrange the purchase or lease of any new or used vehicle! They are an organization whose focus, goal and purpose are to help the organizations that are addressing the needs of society and the world. They put their clients and charity first, and are committed to delivering world-class and hassle-free service. Across all makes and models, the extensive concierge services offered by DriveWise include assistance with trade-ins, aftermarket products, financing, and more. They will research availability, guarantee competitive pricing, locate the vehicle, add any accessories, deliver it, and then make a donation to the charity of your choice! To date, DriveWise has made contributions to the American Cancer Society, Tree People, the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, the Revlon/UCLA Breast Cancer Fund, the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, the USC Center for Diabetes, the City of Hope, Find the Children, the Edgewood Center for Children and Families, and the Sierra Club to name a few. They want to make a difference, and by choosing DriveWise or referring people to DriveWise, you can too! For additional information, please call 818.345.5555, e-mail info at drivewiseauto.com, or visit www.drivewiseauto.com TRAVELING MASSEUSE Lead >From Allyson Mazer(ILArecruit at aol.com) - I have been going to Sandra Mercer for Massages since I was pregnant with my daughter 2 1/2 years ago. She does the most incredible pregnancy massages as well as Deep Tissue tension relieving massages. She have me the best massage last week ( I was in so much pain- and after my massage, I was SMILING). She will come to you with her portable table or you can go to her- whichever is most convenient. She has a place in Encino in the Plaza de Oro shopping center (Across from MY GYM/encino). She charges $60 for an hour, and $90 for 90 minutes- and WELL WORTH IT!! I have sent many of my friends to her and they all agree- Sandra is INCREDIBLE and has hands of gold! Call Sandra directly at (818) 266-3402. I highly recommend her!! Vinyl fences and/or pergolas recommendation needed Looking for someone who sells and installs quality vinyl fences and/or pergolas. If you have any leads, please forward them to polinafb at hotmail.com. FREE SAMPLE OF A REVOLUTIONAIRY ANTI-AGING SYSTEM NutriminC RE9 is designed to help you look your best! Our patent pending system helps prevent, protect and even reverse the signs of aging. I have amazing before and after pictures to prove it! Arbonne products are botanically based and designed to be pure, safe and beneficial. Plus, if you respond to this listing by February 10th, your name will go in a drawing for a FREE salt scrub! Contact Independent Consultant Alesia Stanford at alesiastanford at aol.com or call me at (323) 828-9337. Interior Design recommendation needed Does anyone have an interior designer they'd recommend? Michelle is looking for someone who is willing to help with smaller, room-specific jobs. Any leads would be appreciated. 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Friedman, a 24-year-old from Los Angeles, subscribes to Thrilllist.com, which bills itself as a lifestyle guide for men. It keeps him in the know with daily e-mails that advise him, basically, on how to be cool. He has dined at restaurants it suggested, attended events it plugged and purchased gadgets it recommended, including a cover for his iPhone. "It's a trusted break in my barrage of e-mail," Friedman said. "It's kind of like an e-mail from a friend." Thrillist is one of dozens of electronic mailing list services. Some have been around for years but new ones have been popping up recently, godsends not only for Friedman and people like him but also for advertisers. The services, most supported by ads, reach audiences most magazines only dream of. The median household income of Thrillist subscribers, for instance, is $107,000, dwarfing Sports Illustrated's median of $63,605 and Maxim's of $65,710. "Magazines like Stuff and Cargo have been going under, and we've been taking their place in the market," said Ben Lerer, a co-founder of Thrillist, which recently launched a Las Vegas edition. Lerer said its L.A. edition was projected to reach 45,000 recipients by next December, which would be an 86% jump from a year earlier. The idea behind e-mail list services is simple. They bring order to the chaotic mass of information on the Web and elsewhere, seize on relevant information -- or things that the services' employees decide is relevant -- and present it via e-mails to subscribers. "We appeal to people who like to be on top of things but don't have the time to do it," said Gary Foodim, general manager of Very Short List. Every service claims a niche. Veryshortlist.com says it "points to excellent new (and sometimes vintage) entertainment and media that haven't been hyped to within an inch of their lives." Dailycandy.com touts itself as "the ultimate insider's guide to what's hot, new and undiscovered." Flavorpill.com says it provides "filtered bits of knowledge that help you better navigate an ever-expanding sea of cultural options." The field is getting crowded, bursting with lists targeted at specific groups of people. Among them: UrbanDaddy ("an exclusive, daily e-mail magazine devoted to keeping you in the know"), Julib.com ("what's new and hot in the world of restaurants, boutiques and beauty") and Pocketchange.com ("detailing the most expensive goods and services found in New York and Los Angeles"). Most e-mails carry with them at least one ad. Recipients don't seem to mind the marketing, said Kris Hallerman, a senior analyst at eMarketer. "It's not seen as intrusive because people have control." They can always unsubscribe. Advertisers like to hop onto e-mails that people invite into their mailboxes, especially now that spam filters have gotten better at blocking ad-only messages. "People that are fans of the list have quite a personal relationship with it; that makes it a good vehicle for the right advertising," said Michael Jackson, president of programming at IAC/InterActiveCorp., which funds Very Short List. After a Thrillist e-mail mentioned Astor & Black, a tailor that makes inexpensive custom suits, $100,000 worth of suits were purchased in a matter of weeks, the company said. DailyCandy said an e-mail about a movie screening prompted 8,000 RSVPs. The competition for subscribers is heated. Flavorpill, a weekly list founded in 2000, recently made its content accessible on mobile phones and updates its website frequently, notifying subscribers when there's something new. "We've been looking over our shoulders for seven years, wondering why no one else was doing this," co-founder Mark Mangan said. DailyCandy is making its archive, which contains eight years of content, more accessible on its website and is trying to bring its subscribers together in the physical world for philanthropic and other events. It recently started sending out daily texts to the mobile phones of people who prefer to receive information that way, and created a mobile website for people to access on their hand-held devices. "We're always thinking about how to provide new and undiscovered things in different ways going forward," said Pete Sheinbaum, chief executive of DailyCandy Inc. "The fortunate thing for us is that we are requested by users to enter their in-boxes, which is a private space these days." Valentine's Day Ideas!!! Classical or Whimsical...Parties by Stacey has performers to suit your style. From Marilyn Monroe in sparkly red to a tuxedo's gentleman singing a classic love song. They have a giant heart or a pink gorilla belting out "Wild Thing" or send your special someone prince charming. Thier costumes and performers are in tune, on time and a pleasant surprise for that special someone in your life. Call or log on today for details: www.partiesbystacey.com or 818-385-0000 All Valentine singing telegrams include a card with your personal message and a box of premium chocolates. Prices start at $140 for up to a 15 minute telegram. AND Why is this gift so great? This gift is received so well is because it's a gift which forces you to do some thinking about who/where you are in your life and where you want to be. Originally developed for the inventors girlfriend (now wife) and she thought it was the most romantic gift he had ever given her. It's something that is about them and he knows she will keep it forever (a little different from the jewelry box he gave her last year).This romantic gift is designed to bring couples together by sharing their memories in a fun and competitive environment. This gift has been featured on the Rachael Ray Show and the Today show! www.lovopoly.com AND Serene Haven Valentine's Day Specials - Package One (Serene Haven Customized Facial, Mega Detox Manicure & Pedicure, and receive a Gift Certificate for a Foot & Hand Scrub). Orig. $152. With 20% discount ONLY $121. Package Two (Vitamin C Facial Treatment, Nourishing Treatment Manicure & Pedicure, and receive a Gift Certificate for a Paraffin Hands & Feet Treatment. Orig. $173. With 20% discount ONLY $138. Package Three (Anti Aging Facial Treatment, Traditional Ginger Combo Manicure & Pedicure, and receive a Gift Certificate for a Ear Coning Treatment. Orig. $190. With 20% discount ONLY $152. 13511 Ventura Blvd. in Sherman Oaks 818-986-3001 CASTING DYNAMIC, FUN FAMILIES FOR A NEW TLC GAMESHOW! >From the network that brings you "Trading Spaces" and "Little People, Big World," comes a brand new game show for families. CALLING ALL FUN FAMILIES! Is your Home in need of a little TLC? Do you have a tired old living room? Could your bedrooms use a little help in the style department? If you think your family has what it takes to win some new home furnishings.then Contact us NOW! TLC is currently casting families who reside in the SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Area to take part in a new television game show. Families must be outgoing and have some pop culture knowledge and be ready to compete! You have nothing to lose and only home furnishings to gain! SEEKING: *Families with at least 2 kids (from ages 8-18). *Families must have a minimum of 4 members (two adults and at least two children, single parent households with 3 kids, etc) Other family dynamics may be considered (grandparents living in home, etc..) ***Email your contact information, The names and ages of your family members, a picture of your family and why your family is perfect to: familygameshow at gmail.com or call Tami and Andrea at 818-563-4121 ext. 225 Shoe Sale Family Matters @ Work (FM at W) is a new non-profit project of Community Partners that works towards connecting low wage workers with family support programs and services on and off the job. This program assists low - wage employees in effectively balancing the demands of work and family in order to optimize their ability to meet life's challenges. By helping employers and employees navigate accessing family focused community resources, referrals, and support services, FM at W strives to minimize the impact difficult family issues have on both employers and employees. In launching this project, FM at W is holding an awesome women's designer shoe sale on Sunday, February 10th from 10:00 - 2:00 at Joe Berger & Sons, 403. E. Washington Blvd.(North East corner of Washington and Maple in downtown Los Angeles -please see attached flyer for detailed directions). The event is just in time for a Valentine's Day shoe shopping splurge! For each pair of shoes sold, FM at W will receive $5.00. Please come with your friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, and any other women you know that wear and love shoes! It will be held at a wholesale shoe distributor that only sells high end women's designer shoes at great wholesale prices. It's a funky, old "hole-in-the-wall" store that is not open to the public. Visa, MasterCard & Cash only, Sorry, no checks. (Service charge for credit cards is $2 for sales of $200 or less and $4 for sales totaling over $200 If you have questions, please call (310) 924-8453, or e-mail jfriedman at kagon.net. Services for Children with Autism If you are a parent of a child with autism or a developmental delay and don't know where to turn for help, check out Children's Developmental Milestones. We provide a variety of services for children with autism and delays both in the home and the school environment. We are a non-public agency (NPA) which means that services listed in an IEP can be provided with funding by the district. Even better, we understand when families do not want to use the services provided by the public schools and offer the same services privately and confidentially in-home. Please see our website at www.cdmtherapy.com and contact Lisel at lisel at cdmtherapy.com with any questions. Looking for volunteers to participate in the following study: Title of Study: John or Juan? How Mexican and Mexican American Parents Choose Names for their Children Christina Sue, graduate of the Sociology Department at the UCLA is looking for participants for her research study. Christina is interested in interviewing people who are Mexican or of Mexican descent, who reside in the county of Los Angeles, CA and who have at least one child who is five years of age or younger. The purpose of this study is to understand how parents decide on names for their children. If you volunteer to participate in this study, Christina would ask you participate in 30 minute to one-hour interview related to the topic of naming your child. Examples of questions you would be asked are "When did you start to think about what name to give your child?" and "Why did you choose the name you did for your child?" The interview would be conducted at the time and location that is most convenient for you. Interviews can be conduced in English or in Spanish. If you are willing to participate, please contact Christina directly at chrsue at gmail.com or 323-935-1640. The "Get to Know Heschel West" Coffee.... You have questions...They have coffee, cake, and answers that will inspire you. For Prospective and New applicants to the 2008-09 school year. Today's learners... Tomorrow's leaders. The "Get to Know Heschel West Coffee" is an informal forum and an opportunity for interested parents to learn about the Heschel West program, curriculum, philosophy, and community, as a choice for your children's education from Transitional Kindergarten (4 year olds) through the fifth grade. Please come on one of these evenings to find out how Heschel West can change the life of your child: February 20th, 7:30 pm and March 5th at 7:30 pm RSVP to Judy Einbund, Director of Admissions [mailto:judye at heschelwest.com ] or 818-597-5708 Heschel West Day School (Transitional Kindergarten - 5th grade) and Kadima Heschel West Middle School (grades 6 - 8) fully accredited by California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS), Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and Bureau of Jewish Education of Greater Los Angeles (BJE) Nanny and Housekeeper Leads My weekend nanny's niece is looking for a great family to work for, her name is nadia canas and she is 23 years old and from el salvador, she has been working for a great family the past year and she found the job through jens list but unfortunately the family is suffering from the economy and are not able to pay for a nanny at the moment, so she would love to find a new family. for references you can call her old work and ask for sharon at 818.753.9491 or you can contact nadia directly at 323.662.4304 or 323.668.1644. nadia has studied child development in el salvador and worked with disabled kids in the past, she is also very patience and loves children. AND Our housekeeper, Letitia Garcia is looking for a few more days of work. I cannot say enough nice things about her - our house is spotless after she comes to clean.. Leticia is kind, trustworthy, hardworking and is incredibly sweet with our 2 1/2 year old girl and both our dogs. She speaks about 50% Spanish and 50% English. She is always on time and does not leave until the job is done. She uses public transportation and lives at La Brea and Venice, so she would like to work in Hollywood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Studio City, North Hollywood and Sherman Oaks. Her number is 323-934-1622. Leave her a message and most likely her daughter who speaks very good English will call you back. If you would like a reference, please feel free to contact me - Eileen (310) 663-1024 or eileen at mercolino.com AND Yakirah, is 22 years old she is from Israel, she is looking for live in/out (full time) she driver and speak english. 714-889-8159. For a reference, please email moran tadir at morantadir at yahoo.com AND Our wonderful housekeepers are looking for additional homes/days to fill their schedule (available Tuesday, Wednesday or Fridays). They are a husband and wife team who have worked for my husband for the last 15 years. I have recommended them to several friends who also sing their praises. They are completely trustworthy (they come at the same time each week whether we are here or not) and are incredibly kind to our kids. They leave our house spotless in the space of 3 hours (including baseboards) and will any job you ask them to (windows, fridge, etc). I highly recommend Alfredo and his wife Lillia. They can be reached 818-648-4703 or 818-764-0538. Please email Mariam Aliabadi Aliabadi mariam_50 at hotmail.com for more info! AND English speaking, driving nanny/housekeeper available M-W-F. She is the aunt of someone's ex-nanny. The list-member does not know her personally, but trusts her ex-nanny completely. Her name is Nuria and her phone number is (818) 300-3047. If you have any questions you may email me at ekingsley at earthlink.net. These animals need a home My 8 month old son has been sick for some time and we found out yesterday that he is allergic to our two cats. Sadly, we have to get them out of the house immediately. They are family to us and we are extremely sad to see them go. They are Persian mix, very mellow, great with children, declawed so they MUST be indoor cats. They are 10 years old but still full of life and seem like kittens. We are looking for a loving home for them, or a foster home for a few weeks while we find them a permanent place to live. You can see a picture here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/23544157 at N06/2245320124/. We are also looking for a company who specializes in cleaning cat dander out of our house, vents, carpet, furniture as we need to sterilize the house in order for our son to finally get better. If you know anyone, please contact amy.cohen at warnerbros.com for any further information. AND Gucci is 7 or 8 years old, probably a Maltese/Poodle mix. So sweet, loves to just cuddle next to you. He's a pretty mellow guy. His owner dropped him at the shelter because they just wanted a new puppy. Very sad. He is staying at the 'Friends of Animals Foundation.' (On Sepulveda, near Pico and Olympic.) Their number is: 310-470-5089. You might have to leave a message - they'll get back to you - 310-890-4567 AND Maddy was rescued her when she was 6 weeks old & is now 11 months old. She is micro chipped, spayed. They owners currently live in West LA in a small condo and as she's now grown to about 50 lbs. They have sent her to doggy day care and hired a dog walker to help get her some daily exercise (since they don't have a yard). However, she has a very active/high energy personality and these daily exercise regimes for a few hours aren't adequate for her active nature. Her ideal environment is a home with a backyard where she can run around all day with an active family that can keep up with her. She is so much happier when she's out running around all day in a yard and playing with kids and adults. For a photo and more info, please contact Kristal at 310.824.3272 AND If there are any dog lovers in the group (which I'm sure there are), I'm in a bit of a sad predicament. I'm moving out of my 2,000 square foot home either to an apartment in L.A. or back home to Boston and NEED, NEED, NEED a good home for 2 large dogs. Caesar is a Rottweiler/Shepherd mix (looks more rotty) and Jazzmyne is a Ban Dog (mastiff looking 135 lb. with lapdog personality). Both dogs are older, but healthy except for Caesar beginning to lose his hearing. I need a GOOD home. They're good with kids and are very agile though they are homey dogs that love just laying on the floor and enjoying the day. PLEASE call Nichole DiModica if you'd like to see them. 818-752-2728 or 310-980-2613. Email nichole at mygirlfriendscloset.com Boutiques Fall in love with an original piece of jewelry by Renay Herman Designs - Come for drinks, appetizers and see all the new styles, just in time to spoil yourself!! There will also be new, exciting clothing lines from Italy: MC Planet, Deha, Hale Bob and others at wholesale prices. Thursday, Feb 7th at 7:00pm 20154 Allentown Drive in Woodland Hills (818) 346-0202 If you can't make it in the evening, feel free to pop in during the day between 11am and 2:30pm. www.renayhermandesigns.com AND Phenomenal skincare line from Switzerland! Leave your worries behind as we treat you to an array of sea salt scrubs, body lotions, aromatherapy, make-up and much more! You'll enjoy appetizers as Emmy Award-winning make-up artist, Christie Leon, shows you the steps to creating a fresh new look, personalized just for you! Come relax and start the new year looking and feeling your very best! Bring a friend and receive a free gift! RSVP to pattyf at moving-pix.com Or call 310-498-3747 to request a free sample pak of our all-botanical Anti-Aging Swiss Skincare line, offered to all members of "Jen's List"!! Thursday, February7th from 6:30-8:30 pm Eileen Healy's home 4517 Greengate Court in WestlakeVillage AND Support the working Moms Boutique - Come for coffee & pastries Friday, February 8th from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Deborah's Home 6649 Balcom Ave. in Reseda (1 block north of Encino) Trendy Clips (Hair Accessories for all ages) Belle Bottom Baby from Woodland Hills (Children's Clothing) Growth Sticks by Kelby (Beautiful handmade growth charts for children) MAKLOR (All Natural Skin Care) Cookie Lee Jewelry (Fun Inexpensive Jewelry) Space for your merchandise available to rent in Veronica's Garden If you have merchandise that you are looking to have displayed without having to be there to sell it, Veronica's Garden In Woodland Hills has some room.The merchandise can't conflict with anything currently being shown, so call if you are interested and we can discuss it! 818-223-8903 Small business catering to kids parties FKO events provides tables, chairs, etc. at a very reasonable price and also is a photographer for children's parties but will do weddings, portraits, etc. For more information, please email jamesamy3 at yahoo.com or call 818.470.0695 Your Hair! Kelli lives in West Hills(off of Highlander and Valley Circle) and is a mom to a 1st grader(Pomelo) and a 6th grader(Hale). Kelly used to work in a salon, however left to open up her own little studio in her house! She converted her front room, with a side entrance into a mini salon. Chair, mirrors, rinsing sink, even the dryer that goes over your head - everything you would expect to see at a salon. It is very nice. She is super sweet, takes her time, good at what she does and has a passion for hair. She even cuts kids hair! I know a TON of people that go to her and are very happy. Now, the best part, the prices: Partial Weave - $30 Full Weave - $60 Root Retouch Color - $30 Cut - $20 Blow-dry - $10 Curl blowout or Updo - $25 Contact her at 818-430-1887 or Kelliace at yahoo.com. Tell her that you got her info from me. Totally Cool Bead Lounge Event! Wednesday, February 20th from 7:00PM to 9:00PM 4873 Topanga Cyn Bl. in Woodland Hills Relax, create and have fun at the Bead Lounge. Enjoy a light meal and good conversation as the staff of the Bead Lounge walk you through designing and assembling your unique jewelry creation. As you get inspired to make that one of a kind creation of jewels, get inspired to make a difference in the world. Experience this exciting new Hadassah group, for women ages 30-45, and learn about Hadassah and its advocacy of causes that are important to women and the Jewish people. Total Cost: $25 (includes: Jewelry design lesson, $10 Bead Lounge gift card, $5 contribution to Hadassah, and a night of good food and conversation!) *Space is limited to 20 so RSVP ASAP! If you would like to check out The Bead Lounge visit their website at www.thebead-lounge.com. To learn more about Hadassah, visit Hadassah Southern California's website at www.southerncalifornia.hadassah.org. For more information about this event contact: Kareen Rubel - Agoura/Calabasas Hadassah Member - 818-231-3678 or kareenrubel at gmail.com or Rachel Brand-Membership Specialist - Hadassah Southern California, Northern Area at 818-343-9316 or rbrand at hadassahsc.org Vote! Neda has been nominated for Exercise TV's Top Trainer as one of the "Best" trainers in the country! Please vote at www.exercisetv.tv/toptrainer. You will find her under the GENERAL FITNESS Focus Group 25-55 years old MEN and women who drink coffee beverages both at home and coffee shops; who also typically drink espressos, lattes, cappuccinos, mochas and who either have an espresso machine or want to get one. all day into evening Thursday Feb 21 and all day into evening Friday Feb 22, no choice of day or time. 12 hour groups; honorarium $125. Contact: Sandra Jaffe at 323-939-0340 - Call ASAP - slots fill up quickly. AND Facts 'n Figures is looking for Moms, with Kids (between the ages of 2 and 9 yrs old to participate in upcoming survey and focus group on Juice. Participating is fun and easy and we are conveniently located in the Sherman Oaks Galleria. What could be easier than getting paid for your time & Opinion? The Juice study pays $35 for 30 minutes, $60 for 90 minutes, $50 for 1hr and $100 for 2.5 hrs. Register with our database today by calling 818 933 5315 or email us your name, number and best time to reach you at FactsnFigures at yahoo.com Adoption Murphy and his wife are in the exciting process of adopting! (They almost adopted a 1 month little boy last week, but all the circumstances were not quite right.) They are going through a great agency, but 10% of all the adoptions come through personal connections like you! This is domestic adoption and the mother and child can be from anywhere in the U.S. So, please keep your eyes and ears open for anyone that may need to place an infant up for open adoption. ( Like a Juno of sorts without the creepy parts). They are also open to a child of any race or culture. Check out the website or refer anyone who might be interested:http://www.thegilsonhome.com SUPER SUNDAY AT THE JEWISH FEDERATION A Very Special Session for Young Leaders and Families - Hosted by TOV-Tikkun Olam Volunteers Sunday, February 10th from 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm Dinner and Party - 6:30 pm The Jewish Federation Valley Alliance - Bernard Milken Community Campus 22622 Vanowen Street in West Hills The monthly TOV events are designed to demonstrate how we can fulfill the mission of tikkun olam (the healing of the world). It will also connect you to a particular mitzvah (good deed) project. Register for Super Sunday online at www.JewishLA.org or call (818) 464-3206 for more information. It is part of our heritage to speak out for those who have no voice. As a Super Sunday volunteer, along with thousands of other community-minded volunteers, you can do that and more during the largest single day of fundraising for The Jewish Federation's Annual Campaign. Even better, you can bring the whole family when you do. They also provide the childcare for younger children, programming for youth and a family-friendly dinner for everyone after the phone session. Your participation will strengthen our Jewish family locally, in Israel and around the world - and help all the families in the broader Los Angeles community. MITZVAH - This month we learn about the Hebrew word and concept of tzedakah, which is most commonly translated in English as "charity": giving aid, assistance and money to the poor and needy or to other worthy causes. Giving is a mitzvah because both the giver and the receiver benefit from this action. To RSVP or get more information on TOV, please contact Jonathan Boyer of The Jewish Federation Valley Alliance at (818) 464-3206 or JBoyer at JewishLA.org RENT BIG BEAR CABIN - A great get away to the mountains. This cute and romantic cabin in Big Bear Lake in the Moonridge area is conveniently located near the mountains ski resorts, shopping, and lake. The one bedroom cabin has beautiful views of the mountains and features a huge rock fireplace, full kitchen, queen size bed, sofa bed, stereo, and TV/ DVD, and is in great area of full-time residences. Cabin is fully furnished and all linens and cleaning is included. Save the money of dealing with a rental company and call the owner directly. Pets are welcome. Call Rick at 818-999-9556 AND Room for rent - Separate from main house. One person, no smoking. Nice, quiet neighborhood $700.00 month - call (818) 974-6944 AND $2250/2br Studio City Townhome - Available NOW! 2 Floors-1250sqft-Swim+Tennis. Feel like your on vacation every day of the week (also save hours on your commute). Studio Village is one of the prime townhome complexes in the LA area. All units are owned and are rarely rented, so this is a find. Studio Village is a resort style community with 7 swimming pools & 2 private tennis courts. This is a 2 level unit with hardwood and carpet floors, Pool, Washer/Dryer in unit, refrigerator, dish washer, stove, large master bedroom, walk in closet, wood beamed ceilings, patio, fireplace, quiet neighborhood in the heart of Studio City. New carpet and paint across entire unit! 2 dedicated garage parking spots - Rent includes cable/water/trash. $2250 - 1 year lease or $2500 - 6 month lease. If interested, please contact Patricia - psponsart at gmail.com Guest House Wanted If anyone knows of a guest house available close to Mirman School for gifted children please let me know. My son is 8 and attends Mirman(Mirman School is on Mulholland Drive across the street from the Bel Air Presbyterian church. Ideal would be Bel Air, next would be Sherman Oaks, Encino & Tarzana all south of Ventura Blvd.)during the school year. It is just my son and myself as my husband lives mostly in Carmel at our home there with our Golden Retriever. Both would like to visit on weekends. We are very quiet and go to bed by 8:00 pm nightly. Thank you so much. Email leighpgre at aol.com The information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable but we cannot guarantee its accuracy or completeness. Neither the information nor any opinion expressed constitutes a solicitation. You are receiving this email you previously subscribed to this email program, and if you wish to unsubscribe from the email list, go to www.jenlevinson.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jlev at jenlevinson.com Thu Feb 7 10:31:37 2008 From: jlev at jenlevinson.com (Jennifer Levinson) Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 07:31:37 -0800 Subject: [Jen's List] Thur. Message-ID: <002401c8699e$87c1bf70$6501a8c0@michaele67eoft> Adorable Labrador puppies At fire station 64 in los angeles & all need to be rescued - Contact Mamie Coleman at 310-369-3542 or Mamie.Coleman at fox.com Get yourself organized! **watch Oprah today...its all about organization!** Last week, I had Professional Organizer Trina Lawrence to my home. I was skeptical, I will be honest. I always thought, why pay someone to help you purge. Well, the answer is VERY clear to me now. Because YOU will never do it! Even if your mess is not quite so overwhelming, Trina is available to help you do that quick decluttering to fulfill that New Year's Resolution to finally "Get Organized!" This is your chance not to be let another year go by where you can't make good on that resolution! Trina comes from a family of hoarders and is very experienced in patiently and graciously helping you let go of stuff and hold memories of people in your heart, not in their possessions. Our playroom had 5+ years of toys in it in which I NEVER cleaned out. I had anxiety every time I walked in, thinking where was I going to start. Trina was with me for 3 hours and oh my gosh, the room is amazing! Contact her at trina.lawrence at yahoo.com or 310-579-7504. Other references from Jen's list members available upon request. Gift Certificates for Consultation and Work Hours available. Discounts Rewarded with Booked Referrals. Affordable, flexible rates for hands-on help. Nursery Nature Workshops: A 4-Week Series for 2-4 Year Olds! Join The Children's Nature Institute for Nursery Nature Workshops for children 2-4 years old and their parents. Enjoy hands-on discovery, stories, crafts, and walks at three of LA's most beautiful natural parks. Children will learn about local flora and fauna while practicing early language, math and science skills. Each week will focus on a different theme. The workshops are designed to nurture children's innate curiosity about nature and give parents a chance to bond with their children in peaceful, natural settings. Reservations required. 4-week series (Tuesdays at Franklin Canyon, Wednesdays at Temescal or Fridays at Eaton): The same series will be held at three locations. The series will vary a little by site because of the different natural features at each park. Price to attend all 4 days in the series - $60 for the 1st child ($50 for members) and $30 for each additional child February themes Week 1: The Sky and Things that Fly Week 2: Symmetry and Designs in Nature Week 3: Geology and Mud Week 4: Seeds and Plants Workshop Format:Hands-on learning activities, Guided trail walk, Snack (please bring your own!) and story time & Parent mentoring activity What to bring:Snack, Closed toe shoes, Hat and Water More information is available @ http://www.childrensnatureinstitute.org/walks/publicprograms.php They can arrange for docents to lead nature hikes for birthday parties, Mommy and Me, scout troops, preschools, and other groups. The kids really loved it!!!! It is an opportunity to spend time outside, get some exercise and learn about plants and animals. For more information, call (310) 860-9484 at least three weeks before your preferred date. www.childrensnatureinstitute.org Beautiful Children's Clothing & Accessories Get 40% off Spring/Summer 2008 and most accessories - use promo code: 19200. They offer children's boutique clothing from Biscotti, Cakewalk, Beetlejuice of London, Baby Bonkie, and more. FREE Ground Shipping on ALL Orders - excluding Lucy and Michael Products. www.FromScratchDesigns.com Valentines Meal for Two at home! . Choice of two Filet Mignons topped with pate and wrapped in a heart-shaped puff pastry with a burgundy mushroom sauce or two Salmon Filets topped with saut?ed spinach, wrapped in a heart-shaped pastry, and served with lobster cream sauce. Mix and match your order to share with your valentine! . Two Tuscany twice-baked potatoes, stuffed with cheese, olives, roasted tomatoes, pinenuts, and fresh herbs. . Italian Ratatouille, with roasted zucchini, mushrooms, eggplant, onions, garlic, and tomatoes. . Heart shaped dessert for two people. $54.99 Call Bristol Farms Catering Hotline to place your order - 1-888-726-7271 I know people that did this last year and said it was great! Beautiful Jewelry 25% off all jewelry. Just enter code VDAY at checkout: http://www.mayabrenner.com/ - Now until Feb. 29th With insurers starting to cover them, virtual office visits for minor ailments, follow-ups gain popularity By Daniel Costello, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer - February 4, 2008 Consulting your family physician is finally moving into the 21st century and out of the doctor's office. Since the dawn of e-mail, patients have been pleading for more doctors to offer medical advice online. No traffic jams, no long waits, no germ-infested offices with outdated magazines and bad elevator music. There was always one major roadblock: Most health insurers wouldn't pay for it. Until now. In recent weeks, Aetna Inc., the nation's largest insurer, and Cigna Corp. have agreed to reimburse doctors for online visits. Other large insurers are expected to follow, experts say. These new online services, which typically cost the same as a regular office visit, are aimed primarily at those who already have a doctor. The virtual visits are considered best for follow-up consultations and treatment for minor ailments such as colds and sore throats. But some specialists, including cardiologists and gynecologists, also see these e-mail tete-a-tetes as ideal for periodic checkups that don't require in-person visits. "People can wait a long time to get in to see their primary-care doctor and longer for a specialist. . . . To have immediate access is huge," said Dr. Melissa Welch, Aetna's Northern California medical director. As more doctors move online, others are looking further ahead and adding webcams to their online arsenal, even if the video quality remains spotty. Dr. Christy Calderon, a family physician at Kaiser Permanente's Whittier office, conducts as many as half her appointments over the phone or online with a 3-inch camera affixed to her desktop. "It adds a more personal touch," she said. Although actual doctor visits aren't likely to disappear, the recent moves are evidence that long-delayed efforts to bring American medicine into the digital age may be gaining momentum, experts say. "Paying doctors to do more patient care over the Internet is a small but important step in a good direction," said David Cutler, a Harvard University healthcare economist. "It increases patient access and could significantly improve their satisfaction." If so, it comes at an auspicious time. Doctor visits in the United States have surged 20% in the last five years to more than 1.2 billion visits annually, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Even as the population ages, the number of doctors is falling across the country, and experts predict that office wait times will increase in the coming years. Meanwhile, at-home devices that remotely check patients' blood pressure and diabetics' sugar levels are becoming cheaper, and tech leaders Google Inc. and Microsoft Corp. are expected to introduce products this year to simplify patient care and put medical records online, although neither company plans to assist in online physician appointments. Some in the medical community envision a day when patients take their vital signs each morning and send the results to their doctor by computer. But can a doctor really diagnose patients via pixels? Critics, including many doctors, contend that online medical care carries risks. Some worry that mistakes are bound to happen and that the practice raises several hard-to-answer ethical questions. "It's perfectly appropriate that we use 21st century technology in the 21st century," said California Medical Assn. President Dr. Richard S. Frankenstein, an Orange County pulmonologist. "The concern I have is that [online visits] are simply not a substitute for an actual doctor." And experts caution that this may not be a money saver. Healthcare costs could increase if the new technology leads more patients to seek care more often. By the time San Francisco consultant Meg Young got to Boston on a chilly night last winter, she was running a 102-degree fever. She considered going to the emergency room. Instead, she went online in her hotel room. The 40-year-old technology expert booked a visit with her primary-care doctor at Stanford University Hospital. After Young filled out a form and described her symptoms, he diagnosed a bacterial infection, prescribed an antibiotic from a drugstore near the hotel and suggested she get some rest. "I couldn't have been happier to not sit in some hospital for half the night," Young said. Doctors and patients have many ways to communicate over the Internet. Some doctors and their office staffers already e-mail patients free of charge, especially when it involves minor questions or prescription refills. Most of the new online consultations are far more structured than a simple e-mail. If insurance companies are expected to pay the bill, physicians need documentation of the event, including diagnosis and time spent. As a result, companies have emerged to help doctors handle this. They typically arrange the online visits, maintain records and handle insurance reimbursements, patient co-payments and other payments. To begin using these online services, patients visit a doctor's website or go directly to one of the Internet companies that handle such services -- for example, RelayHealth Inc. or Medem Inc. Doctors are typically encouraged to respond to patients within a day; they receive an e-mail reminder if they haven't, with a phone call on the second day. Prices can vary from $25 to $125, which patients pay with a credit card at the end of the session. Allison Holt, 47, of Santa Ana said she was "completely sold" on online healthcare and didn't plan to visit her doctor in person anymore if she could help it. The former human resources manager began using online appointments in May, after a long-simmering back problem flared up. Holt has had two full check-ups since then and occasionally e-mails her doctor with minor questions or to request a prescription refill. The visits cost $25 and are not covered by her insurance. "When I used to call his office, the staff would take a message, wait for a reply and then call me back when they had time," she said. "Now I get an e-mail by the end of the day." Even with major insurers signing on, it remains to be seen whether a large share of the public will embrace Internet medicine. Surveys show that many patients and doctors remain uncertain whether the technology is right for them. Also still on the sidelines is the federal Medicare agency, which pays about half the nation's doctor bills. Recently, some smaller insurers that began reimbursing for online consultations stopped doing so because few members used the service. But Young, the San Francisco technology consultant, predicts that routine doctor visits will eventually go the way of the locomotive or buying CDs at the store. "It can take me an hour and 15 minutes to drive to my doctor's office, longer in rush hour," she said. "Why do I want to do that?" Cast your votes today for Ilyse Baker Creator and Founder of I.B. Dancing, who has been nominated for Exercise TV's Top Trainer as one of the "Best" trainers in the country! Log onto www.exercisetv.tv/toptrainer to cast your vote today! You will find Ilyse Baker under the Dance Instructor Category. Please help Ilyse spread the word and have all your friends vote as well! Don't forget to join I.B. Dancing for all the dancing fun! Log onto www.ibdancing.net for more information. Nanny/Housekeeper Leads Yasmin Cubas is looking for work as a nanny. She is very gentle with kids, patient and kind. She would do housekeeping too. She can be reached at 818-941-1684. For a reference, please contact Joelle at jlperlmutter at yahoo.com AND 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. Gentle Barn They are looking for help - volunteers, foster homes, and of course donations, which you can do on their website - www.gentlebarn. org Part-time personal assistant and/or office work available to work! This is a friends mother-in-law...She asked that I pass it along! "I am a highly energetic, extremely responsible "people person" who is looking for part-time personal assistant and/or office work on the Westside. I have an extensive holistic medical background, however, I am capable of handling the day-to-day responsibilities for any individual and/or office. Salary is negotiable. If you're interested, please contact me at home (310) 271-5038 or via e-mail at bonniejcrow at sbcglobal.net. I look forward to hearing from you!" Baby shampoo study raises chemical concerns Baby shampoos, lotions and powders may expose infants to chemicals that have been linked with possible reproductive problems, a small study suggests. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22979800/from/ET/ The Cradle A new hip website for pregnant and new moms. They launched a few months ago. The features are great - smart, relatable articles from experts, special section just on 'green' living while preparing for baby, amazing baby name search, celebrity interviews, TONS of great product reviews, etc. You can even create your own web page, start a blog and share photos. It's the perfect place to 'park' yourself during pregnancy and as a new mom. www.thecradle.com Quilts, bumpers, clocks & artwork-the most stylish baby bedroom accessories Hip, trendy, chic, retro baby bedding and baby bedroom accessories. All of the bedding products are custom designed by YOU, and hand made by them. You have hundreds of modern fabrics, trim, and ties to choose from at the most affordable price! http://www.modpeapod.com Boutiques & Awesome Sales Brand New Petunia Picklebottom diaper bags - at about 50-65% off! You have to sign up to be a member but they have tons of sales on top brands (Hudson, True Religion, Ed Hardy. etc) You can use this code to sign up: dayna at citymommy.com http://www.regentssecret.com/home.php?cat=67... AND LEXIEWEAR CLOTHING HUGE 2 DAY SAMPLE SALE FRIDAY, FEB 8TH from 10:30-1:30PM AND SATURDAY, FEB 9TH from 11AM TO 2PM ALL BRAND NEW SAMPLES AT LEAST 50% OFF! $10, $15 & $20 BINS! At the home of Samantha Gandara 19701 Wells Dr. in Woodland Hills 818-344-5288 or ROBSAMMAK at JUNO.COM Bring a friend and shop, shop, shop! Cash, check and credit cards accepted AND Incredible designer sale!!!!!! Women's, Men's, and Children's clothes Saturday, February 9th from 11:00am to 5:00pm 14923 Greenleaf Street in Sherman Oaks (Btw. Kester and Noble, 2 blocks south of Ventura Blvd.) Primp ( hoodies, sweat pants, thermals, tanks, short sleeve tops, v-neck tops) C&C California (tanks and tops. Long and short sleeve) Rock & Republic (denim, cashmere tops, jackets, keychains, shirts, cashmere tops for men, handbags, shoes) True Religion (denim) James Perse (leggings, men's jackets) Splendid (tops) Joie (shirts, jeans, shoes, pants, dresses) Juicy Couture (sweat suit sets, velour-terry, sweatpants, handbags, perfume, charm bracelets) Manoush Monique Luillier and much, much more!!!! Children's clothes include: Juicy sets and separates, Cdior, Flowers by Zoe, Rock & Republic, Diesel, Seven for All Mankind, Joes, Miss Sixty, DaNang, and much more! There is going to be a box full of Juicy for $30.00 There is also going to be a box of C&C's for $10.00 Cash and check only (with valid driver's license) - Any questions call 310-963-0529 AND Garage sale this Sunday, 2/9 @ 4244 Colbath Avenue, Sherman Oaks. All proceeds will be going to help with the cost of items that insurance does not cover such as wigs, harvesting eggs so she can still have children & breast implants for a 33 yr old gal diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. The majority of the items donated for sale will be in excellent condition and some even high end, such as clothing, children toys, household items, etc. Terrific Kid Friendly Guide The Nationwide Parent Guide to All Kid Friendly Places. It is an online, extremely user-friendly, one-stop source for every kid and family-friendly activity/business nationwide. It's a great resource for everything from trying to find a new afterschool or weekend activity to what do in a city you are vacationing in to seeing what restaurants have kid's menus (and actually getting to see the menu).plus a whole lot more. If you are a parent, this will make your life easier! With the Kid Friendly Guide you will be able to search 13 complete cities including Greater Phoenix, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Washington DC, New York City, Denver, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami and Orlando. Dallas and Boston will be launched shortly. There are thousands of businesses listed in cities other than these but they are not yet as complete. Add ones you find are missing from your neighborhood or just any of your favorite kid/family friendly businesses in general by going to our referral form at www.KidFriendlyGuide.com/refer. A basic listing is FREE OF CHARGE to the business. The site will only grow bigger and stronger with your help. They are adding hundreds of new listings every day and in time, you will be able to search any zip code in the country and find results in that area. Upcoming site features include a rating system, detailed hotel features and a referral program. www.kidfriendlyguide.com Party planner Get ideas and tips for parties for kids, mitzvahs and sweet sixteens www.alicecharlier.com. Contact Alice at (818)992-3138 and the initial consultation is complimentary. Skin Spa LA Only true couples spa with three couples rooms with candles built into the walls and a bath in the middle of the room, is offering its romantic servies to Jens list. Book this week for Feb 14th or each Sat. before or after and get free mud bar entry with $50 and chocolate dreams - the new treatment 2008. www.skinspa.com Call 818 995 3888 for more info! Attn: Dog Owners - Very Important Info Did you know that raisins and grapes can be harmful to your pets? http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/raisins.asp Cars 1996 Toyota Camry - 2 door with only 53,ooo miles and in good condition Asking price $4,500 or very best offer. . The model is a LE and is a cream color... Call Bonnie at 310-271-5038 if you are interested AND 2005 GMC Envoy - Black on Black, 2WD, leather, CD, 22\" custom black wheels, NEW TIRES, Alpine system, 1 owner 60k miles, $ 15,500 OBO can email pictures. Contact galinda at dslextreme.com AND Mercedes Benz White/Tan E320 - 2001 42K miles "IMMACULATE/LIKE NEW" - $19,500 OBOMint condition car with only 42K miles. You'll find cheaper E320's but they have over double the miles...Fully loaded with all chrome wheels, phone input, power doors, steering, seats and brakes. Has never been in an accident and virtually free of dings and scratches. Car truly looks BRAND NEW!!! Call 310-738-0494 or email jeanniegalassi at yahoo.com The information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable but we cannot guarantee its accuracy or completeness. Neither the information nor any opinion expressed constitutes a solicitation. 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Parents Concerned Over Potentially Toxic Baby Bottles http://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=4259036&page=1 Entire line of adorable hair clips Hand made by a local mom - Get 20% off and free shipping - Good until the end of February. Use code at check out: Jenlist20. www.myrocknrollbaby.com Discount invitations >From party invitations for every occasion, to announcing the arrival of your precious little one, Sweet Paper Lane can help you make that special day an everlasting memory. Terrific selection with great prices. Their goal is to provide you with that personal touch to make your shopping experience an enjoyable one! Get 10% off your first purchase before 3/31/08. Type in code JENSLIST08 at checkout. www.sweetpaperlane.com Kiyonna Clothing A sophisticated plus ? size apparel company, located locally with a boutique at their headquarters. Use code LAMOM - good for $20 off purchases of $150 or more. Now through 2-29-08. www.kiyonna.com CPR4Life They strive to give you, your family and your company the best emergency training available. Their educators are professional first responders, and will bring real life experiences into your home, or in the classroom during your training.They focus on hands-on instruction at each and every stage. Their students walk out of the class prepared to respond. Their American Red Cross training courses include Infant, Child and Adult CPR, First Aid, and Emergency Preparedness. For your convenience, They will come to your business and train your entire staff in one or more sessions. Instructions are available mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends. Contact ProfHanover at aol.com or 310-922-2127 for more info. Free $30 Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Gift Card Simply go to a Coffee Bean near you, remove coupon posted on community board poster, and bring it to Rite Aid when you transfer or fill a new prescription. Rite Aid prescription transfer offered in all Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf?s in Los Angeles, Orange County, Inland Empire, Ventura, and Santa Barbara. Childrens Clothing Sales Rep Wanted Jillian Meler started a baby clothing line called Puppies and Butterflies. Currently the collection consists of onesies. She is looking for a sales rep that has contacts at all types of different baby boutiques including the trendy ones like; Kitson, Fred Segal, M. Fredric etc. Contact her at 818.497.3192 or jillian at puppiesandbutterflies.com To do this weekend Brand Park in Glendale will be bringing in 70 tons of man made snow for a free event for children that starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday. The west side of the park will be transformed into a winter carnival setting, according to the city of Glendale. Plastic snow disks will provided for sliding down hills. Brand Park is at 1601 W. Mountain Street, Glendale. AND Car Seat Inspection at The Pump Station - California Highway Patrol and Kidz Seatz are proud to offer the community a FREE infant car seat inspection on Sunday, February 10th from 9am-3pm. All car seats must be installed so they can be inspected. Call to set up your appointment. 2415 Wilshire Blvd. in Santa Monica 310-998-1981 AND Women's Health day - This Saturday, February 9th from 12pm to 3pm An Internist, an Ob-gyn, and a Medicine/Pediatrics M.D. will be talking about a variety of women's health issues: bone health, perimenopause, choosing and communicating with your physicians and Q and A. Also, On Wednesday, February 13th from 10:30-1:30 Kim Seltzer, Image Consultant and Therapist, will be doing make-overs for Single Moms (and any other moms who are interested). Kim will be joined by a fabulous make-up artist, a hairstylist who formerly worked with Frederick Fekkai, and a personal trainer. Both events are FREE. Merchandise is 10% off on the day of event. Please RSVP to eve at wicati.com. Wicati, at 2318 Westwood Blvd. in Los Angeles AND Paintbox Kids Valentine Art Workshop! Sunday, February 10th from 10am-11:30am They will show your child how to create unique handcrafted Valentines using a variety of fabulous materials! $25.00-Ages5-12 Reserve your space now! www.Paintboxkids.com 1383 East Washington Blvd. in Pasadena 626-808-0330 Please register by mail or drop off your check payable to Paintbox Kids. VALENTINE ART WORKSHOP REGISTRATION Student(s) Age(s) Parent or Guardian Address City Zip Phone Email Total Enclosed $ AND FUNSPIRATIONS-GET CREATIVE - For your wonderful 3, 4 and 5 year old children - musical guest Debi Derryberry (voice of Clay and Jimmy Neutron). Engage your budding thespian in some theater games and do a fun art project. presented by Beth Hillel Day School Sunday, February 10th from 1-2:30 PM STORYOPOLIS 12348 Ventura Blvd. in Studio City AND The SqueeGees CD Release Party - A Free G-rated concert. Sun. at 11:30 a.m. Dragonfly Dulou 2066 Hillhurst Ave., b/t Price St. & Ambrose Ave. in Los Feliz (323-665-8448). AND Junebug and Carolina Chocolate Drops Show - Southern stories and songs. Sat. at 11 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. Walt Disney Concert Hall 111 S. Grand Ave., b/t First & Second Sts. in Downtown (213-972-4396 INVISALIGN DAY!! Friday, February 29th 8:30 AM-3:00 PM Dr. Darren Kessler will be providing Invisalign treatment consultations to answer your questions about Invisalign treatment, the clear way to straighten teeth. If you have ever wondered if Invisalign is right for you, ask the scheduling coordinator to schedule you for an appointment for this special 1 day event. Call 818-706-6077. For eligible Invisalign patients: Free Consultation Free Records (x-rays, photos, impressions, etc) a $250 value Down payment matching up to $250 Space is limited to first 10 appointments ISO: Music/Dance coordinator for Elem. Prod. of Wizard of Oz Woodland Hills Elementary is looking for someone to assist in the production of the Wizard of Oz for 3rd - 5th graders. They need someone who can oversee the song and dance portion of the production. They already have a director/producer for the theatrical portions. Time commitment would be every Thursday 2:45-4:00pm starting asap and lasting for 15 weeks, plus a few extra times for rehearsals & performances in May. If you are interested, or know someone who is, please contact Lisette Tuohy at ltuohy at adelphia.net Momspace column By Barbara Correa MOM FOR PRESIDENT: In a show of Mom power, Momsrising.org plans to crash the Democratic Presidential debate at Hollywood?s Kodak Theater this afternoon to send the message that nine million U.S. kids have no health insurance. Momsrising members plan to hold up baby onesies embellished with slogans like: ?I ? Healthcare?? and ?I?m Worth the Effort?? as candidates file in. For more info, see http://www.momsrising.org. GRANDPARENTS GO ONLINE: It was only a matter of time. Now Nanna and Grandpa get their own Internet space, complete with brag pages, forums for venting about what Mommy and Daddy do wrong and hilarious how tos such as: ?10 places to hide this holiday season.?? The site even has a prominent button at the top for choosing font size, so grandparents can go online without having to fish for those glasses first. http://www.grandparents.com DAYCARE, 24/7: Olivia Green has been running Green's 24 Hour Family Child Care in the Crenshaw District for 25 years. But she has seen demand for 24-hour care grow in recent years as a result of more parents working nontraditional shifts. "One parent works at the police station, or the TSA or convalescent homes or hospitals that are 24/7,'' she said. Figuring out child care to accommodate such schedules is tough, but more 24-hour operations are opening to meet the need. See www.insidesocal.com/momspace/ for listings. HOVERING PARENTS OK: 84 percent of freshman say parents are involved enough but not too involved in their decision to go to college, according to UCLA's Higher Education Research Institute survey, released last week. While about 20 percent of whites report "too little" involvement from parents, 43 percent of Latino students report "too little" involvement. THE PAMPERED MOM: Here's another one from the only in L.A. category: FreshMommy.com will deliver six organic mini meals a day (one of those is dessert) AND send over a personal trainer, all with the goal of getting you back into pre-baby shape. The concept has some loveable quirks, which all add to the cost. There are bonus meals for Dad, credits for "lifestyle enhancements,'' like a chiropractor, and even personal concierge services. If you can afford it, being a fresh Mommy sounds downright decadent. Packages start at $3,895. BABYSITTER BACKGROUND: I don't know about you, but I have failed so far to find a free, or at least cheap, way to do background checks on potential babysitters. I have even asked for several sitters' addresses and driver's license numbers, but I haven't had much success getting anywhere with that info. There are tons of Web sites that will run security checks on people, but most of them seem to cost around $49. Here's one recommended by a subscriber to Jen Levinson's list: www.childcarecheck.com. Infant and child CPR class in Spanish At Northridge Hospital on Saturday, February 16th from 9am-1pm. This is a great class for any Spanish speaking nannys or babysitters to attend. The cost is $55. All you have to do is mail a note to them including your name, address and phone number as well as the name of the person attending. Checks should be made out to Northridge Hopsital. Mail to: Northridge Hospital 18300 Roscoe Blvd Northridge, CA 91328 Attention Babies First Call Liz at Northridge Hospital at 818-885-5434 if you have any other questions GOGOGEAR Predominately a Hip rolling, travel/ laptop bag line. I make them in all trend driven leathers from Italy. It is the must have bag for the women on the gogo! Whether your traveling, or a salesperson, attorney, interior designer, you can throw all your books, manuscripts, sales materials, cashmere sweater, bottle of water, and cell phone and off you go with no stress or strain on your back or shoulder. I have both a kids and women?s collection and I think they would be a great addition to your newsletter?it?s the ideal collection of bags for moms and kids on the go. 10% off - use code - Valentine. www.gogogeargoods.com Bedding made from own material Anyone know someone who makes bumpers and dust ruffles for cribs if I have fabric. If so, please contact Amy at amygorin at sbcglobal.net EXCELLENT ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY! The perfect opportunity to place your advertisement in our upcoming Woodland Hills Private School Advertising Directory! The directory will be professionally printed, FULL COLOR gloss book, and approximately 5x7 - complimentary to all parents and placed in key spots in our community! This valuable information will provide excellent exposure for your company and save hours of searching for the ?perfect professional? for any job! All proceeds directly support WHPPA with enrichment programs for the children! It?s easy! Select one of the sizes below and attach your camera ready artwork. (business cards acceptable) This is a great reference? so don?t miss your chance to engage new Clients and grow your business throughout the community. For more information please contact us via email: Dia Collins DiaGCDesigns at aol.com Ad Size Price Business card / ? page Ad $ 45.00 ? page Ad $ 80.00 Full Page Ad $165.00 Double Spread $300.00 Inside Front/Back Cover $185.00 Exterior Back Cover- Full color $300.00 Deadline to submit advertisement or personal note is February 18, 2008 Luncheon in Honor of Jackie Rosenberg/Oscar Litwak Foundation Benefit March 1st at 11:30 a.m. The Beverly Hilton - Wilshire Ballroom 9876 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills (310) 274-7777 Ticket Price: $100 You may make the check for the luncheon payable to : Luncheon to Honor Jackie Rosenberg and kindly send it to : Karen Gold/Joanne Levien Trauma Law Center, APLC. 9107 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 775 Beverly Hills, Ca 90210 Please specify your name, who you would like to sit with and chicken or vegan entree. For more information or questions please email: Joanne Levien at jojolevien at adelphia.net OR Karen Gold at TraumaLaw at aol.com Dance Dimensions Performing Arts Center in Warner Center About to move to a nice new space in the Promenade Mall, near Barnes and Noble! Classes and activites for children aged 2 and up. In general, they offer dance and performance classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Flamenco, Hawaiian, African, Broadway Jazz, Acting, Musical Theatre, et al. They have Summer programs and special events. They have big dance floors that they use for birthday parties (dance and otherwise), they have special classes for moms, kids, and both, and they even have schedule openings where a handful of moms can get together and create their own dance classes! For more info, please email info at danceatdancedimensions.com or call 818-999-DANCE (3262). Lemonsquare website At www.lemonsquaremusic.com you can download a free copy of the children's classic B-I-N-G-O. It's on the "Music" page. Just sign up for email list. Cleaning lady needed in TO Renee is looking for someone to clean her house one time a week in the thousand oaks area. I dont have any leads. Perhaps if you live in area and know of anyone, you can please email her at mra981 at verizon.net The information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable but we cannot guarantee its accuracy or completeness. Neither the information nor any opinion expressed constitutes a solicitation. You are receiving this email you previously subscribed to this email program, and if you wish to unsubscribe from the email list, go to www.jenlevinson.com The information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable but we cannot guarantee its accuracy or completeness. Neither the information nor any opinion expressed constitutes a solicitation. 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URL: From jlev at jenlevinson.com Mon Feb 11 11:02:06 2008 From: jlev at jenlevinson.com (Jennifer Levinson) Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:02:06 -0800 Subject: [Jen's List] Monday Message-ID: <002a01c86cc7$7433c260$6501a8c0@michaele67eoft> Karate - starting at 3 years old! After searching and searching for the right Karate studio for our 5 yr old, my hubby finally found one that he is thrilled with and I wanted to share it with all of you. He was a part of the sport for over 10 years and we also have a dear friend that is well known in Karate world. Both have advised me of what's important to look for in a studio and what is important to stay away from. After viewing 5 different teachers/studios, we are thrilled with Linda Vogel at Little Ninjas Karate in Woodland Hills. Her classes start at 3 years old. They focus on teamwork, balance, fitness, respect and discipline. The classes are fast paced, fun filled, education and motivational. Asides from the phenomenal teacher that she is, the monthly fee is very reasonable, as is the registration. If you register online, you get the 1st month free. The 1st class you try is also complimentary. Age/skill appropriate classes run all week and on the weekends. They do birthday parties too. For more info, you can call her at 818-719-0205 or visit the website at www.littleninjaskarate.com. Let her know that you got the info from Jens List. I cant wait for my 2 1/2 yr old twins to turn 3 so that they can start!!! Casino Night The Creative Arts Temple and Temple B\'Nai Hayim in Sherman Oaks are teaming up on Sunday, March 2nd starting at 3pm. There will be a Poker Tournament and non-Tournament Play including Poker, Blackjack and Roulette. The Poker Tournament is a $100 buy-in and/or non-tournament play is $36 per person. Both tournament and non-tournament play include great prizes including flat panel television and trips to Vegas. There will be food, bar, and music. The event will be held at Temple B\'Nai Hayim - 4302 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks, 91403. All tickets must be purchased in advance. CALL THE CREATIVE ARTS TEMPLE OFFICE AT (818)728-8100 TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS. IF YOU MENTION \"JENSLIST\" WHEN YOU PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS, YOU WILL GET A FREE RAFFLE TICKET FOR ALL THE GREAT PRIZES!!! "FUN-Raiser" for WALK NOW FOR AUTISM at Ruby's Diner in Woodland Hills Today, Feb. 11th - Ruby's will be open from 4:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. Ruby's is very Family Friendly and has a wonderful menu for all ages. There is something for everyone! Please make sure you bring this email with you to the event. 20% of all food and beverages will be donated. (Also they are very nice about honoring To Go orders, but not call in.) This is a great way to contribute, show your support and meet other families going through the same struggles. If you would like to join CDI MOMS or make a donation or BOTH, please email Pam Eisenberg at pamstar69 at sbcglobal.net. To learn more about WALK NOW FOR AUTISM please go to www.walknow.org. SlickSugar Clothing for Kids Who were Born to Rock! Take an EXTRA 10% OFF already reduced apparel! Prices starting at $4.99!!! Feb 6th - 14th. Use coupon code "BeMine". A portion of sales are donated to Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation which supports music education and its many benefits through the donation of new and refurbished musical instruments to underserved school and community music programs and individual students nationwide. http://www.mhopus.org/index.asp National Pancake Day Tuesday, Februay 12 from 7am-10pm In England, they call Mardi Gras Pancake Day, and the International House of Pancakes plays along by naming the day National Pancake Day. Diners at all IHOP locations can enjoy a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes and are asked to donate what they would have spent on the pancakes to their local children's hospital through the Children's Miracle Network. Check the IHOP website for the closest location. Cost: Free; donations encouraged - http://www.ihop. com Jericho Jericho was canceled last year but due to overwhelming fan response upset about the cancellation, CBS decided to reorder the show and tape additional episodes for this season. This is pretty rare and a really great opportunity for the show. The first new episode is going to air on Tuesday, February 12th at 10:00pm. Everyone needs to know that the show is back on. If enough people watch it, it has a good chance of staying on the air. The fans who watch it, love it, but more people need to see it. http://www.cbs.com/primetime/jericho/ This is a link to a preview of the new episode: http://www.cbs.com/primetime/jericho/video/video.php?cid=629546370&pid=ugabVteFLFCbuo4z-iM8IZb9uT4rstbp&play=true&cc=0 Momspace By Barbara Correa, Columnist - www.insidesocal.com/momspace/ CAFFEINE-MISCARRIAGE LINK: This study was all over the news this week: Researchers at Kaiser Permanente found that women who consumed at least two cups of coffee a day had twice the risk for miscarriage. What didn't make the news was another study published in the journal Epidemiology, also published this month, that found no link between "moderate" consumption - maybe less than two cups - and miscarriage. PAY TO PLAY? While more college freshmen are heading overseas for a semester, study-abroad programs are under scrutiny for possible kickback deals. Universities including Harvard, Cornell and Columbia are being asked to turn over documents that might show perks given to college administrators by study-abroad program providers. COSTLY CARE: On average, Californians pay $7,000 to $10,000 annually per kid for licensed child care. It's the second-biggest monthly expense after shelter, and it's putting the squeeze on middle-class families. A special report by MSN Money looks at whether it makes financial sense for one parent to just stay home and includes a handy calculator to run those numbers. See http://moneycentral.msn.com/investor//calcs/n-spwk/main.asp. GIRLS SURVIVAL GUIDE: "What Your Mother Never Told You," a new self-help book for teenage girls, covers such touchy subjects as peer pressure, how to deal with mean girls and protect yourself from manipulative boys. Written by a father of two boys andtwo girls, the book tells young women how to anticipate and avoid the wrong place and wrong time. http://whatyourmothernevertoldyou.net. NO MORE NANNYGATE: I wrote last Sunday about the tax problems that can result when parents pay nannies under the table in cash. The IRS considers a nanny caring for your kids in your home to be your employee, so requires you to withhold and pay Social Security, Medicare and unemployment taxes if she earns more than $1,500 a year. Those who are caught can be subject to stiff fines and penalties. I received several responses to the article, including one from Tom Breedlove, a partner at L.A.-based Breedlove & Associates, which manages nanny payroll and tax services. He says there's another tax break available to most families that is twice as lucrative as the Child or Dependent Care Tax Credit and at least break even on employer tax costs for paying a nanny over the table. For more information, go to www.breedlove-online.com/. High end designer sample sales Think raiding celebriies closets and upscale boutiques like tracey ross and maxfields! Then sold very gently used or brand new at 50-70% below retail. Just featured in Angelino mag Nov. issue. www.alsitsamplesale.com There are 4-6 shows a year depending on how much new stock is available. For more info, call 323.841.3000 or email info at alistsamplesales.com Window Coverings >From Sherman Oaks to Paso Robles, Laurie specializes in Shutters, blinds, Roman Shades, soft cell shades, etc. Her prices are the best and the service is fabulous and fast. For more info, contact her at ihearya2 at myway.com Mommies. Take Charge!!! Understand the physical changes in your body. Come and embrace motherhood with us. Are you discovering. Lack of bladder control? Lack of strength? Having pain while having sex? Fatigue? Benefits : Bladder control, Enhancement of sex, Core strengthening, Avoid surgery, Save money, Maximizing your power to do everyday task, Being able to talk about it. Among other women, medical professional and Feldenkrais practition March 8th from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Note: Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel 12660 Riverside Dr. # 215 in Valley Village Call reserve your spot in the 818.506.7821 Cost: $ 59.99 No refunds. Add $ 10 for registration at the door. Checks are payable Cardenas & Associates Physical Therapy. Classes will be taught by Bonnie Cardenas P.T., GCFP and Sandy Logan GCFP(min of 6 ) No more lost sippy cups! A velcro strap that fits tightly around and hold onto children's bottles and sippy cups. The NoThrow's leash styled handle can be slipped over the seat belt that are attached to your child's car seat, stroller, bike seat, high chair, baby-backpack, you name it! Tightly attach the Velcro strap around your bottle or sippy cup then slip your leash style handle over the seat belt before you buckle your little one into the car seat, high chair, bike seat, stroller...where ever your baby sits. http://nothrow.com/ Personal Pampering and an opportunity to help others Wednesday, February 13th from 4:00pm - 9:00pm at "ORIGINS" at Century City Westfield Mall 10250 Santa Monica Blvd, Century City Enjoy Luxurious Spa Treatments: ? Mini Facials ? Make-Up Consultation ? Back Massage ? Hand & Arm Massage ? Foot Treatment All spa treatments, refreshments and surprises included with $50 donation. Spa Treatment Times: ___4-5pm ___5-6pm ___6-7pm ___ 7-8pm ___8-9pm (Come early, Stay late!) RSVP With Time Desired For Spa Treatments to 323-852-8515-Reservations will be held at the door. All proceeds to benefit Women Helping Women Services "Emergency Survival Fund". Providing emergency food, transportation & clothing to women, children and their families. LOOKING FOR VENDORS Northern Area Hadassah Southern Ca. is looking for vendors with kids stuff for their luncheon on Sunday, April 13, 2008 at the Sheraton Universal. If you are interested in participating, please email Bonnie Lookofsky at bonbgl at aol.com AND The 1st Annual Spring Boutique at The Discovery School in Tarzana will be on Saturday, April 5, 2008 from 10am - 4pm. They are looking for vendors with children's clothing, adult clothing, d?cor, hair accessories, candles, and any other creative or different items. A great turnout is expected. If you are interested, please contact Stacey - Staceymckinney at adelphia.net Nanny Leads Part time nanny available - Sagrario Venagas is reliable and trustworthy, and loving. Sagi is available Tues, Wed, and Friday's. She would like to work somewhere btwn Agoura and Studio City. She has a reliable car and has never called in sick. Great references! Call Sagi @ 818 419-7096. Any questions contact Trish at 818-515-2535 or trish at winkandblink.com AND Fantastic Nanny available who will also do housekeeping! Sonia Mondragon is our nanny's sister and has been working as a nanny for the same family for the last 15 years. She has experience with all ages, drives, speaks English and has great references. She is happy to do housekeeping as well as her nanny duties. She is looking for work in the Valley or the Westside/Palisades 3 days per week! Sonia is currently making $16 per hour, and she is ONLY AVAILABLE Monday, Wednesday and Thursday! Sonia - 818-800-4931. Please contact Kellyro1 at aol.com for a reference. AND While my full time nanny was gone for three weeks in Argentina, her friend Marianna came to my rescue. She was terrific. Very sweet to my children (3 years old and 11 months) and she drives and speaks English. She is looking for a full time live out job. Since I work full time it was essential for me to have someone I trusted and she could not have been sweeter. Contact her directly - Marianna at (323) 823-8790. If you have any questions you may contact me at amyckatz at gmail.com AND We have had to let our nanny go for financial reasons but she has been really wonderful and I'd like to help find her a new position as soon as possible. She would like to be in Westwood/West LA if possible and is available to start around the end of February. Here is more info: Jupi has been with us since May of 2007 when our son was five months old. She has taken care of him in our home 4-5 days per week since then and has been a warm and nurturing care provider for him. She is totally trustworthy and is like a member of the family. She's a great friend to our son and knows just what he needs and when he needs it. She takes him to the park or for walks and she is always full of energy. She's patient, reliable and has never called in sick. She has always been there when we need her and our son loves her. We are the third family that she has nannied for in the US. She also worked in a daycare in Berlin so she is experienced in caring for multiple children as well. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. Thanks, Stephanie and Kameron Eliassian stephlev at msn.com 310-470-1743. We will be out of town thru 2/15 but will respond to questions after that. She can be contacted directly at jupi_28 at yahoo.com or on her cell at 310-746-6686 It's a Lexie Wear - Planet Jill fun for all!!! This Tuesday night at 6:30pm Lisa Schwartz's House 28759 Aries St in Agoura 706-0506 Time to order a present for yourself for Valentine's Day!! In case you have boys - Planey Jill is for you ... if you are not familiar - please check out www.planetjill.com The pieces are beautiful AND timeless .... Valentine's Day Party at The Treehouse Social Club February 14th - with special crafts, cookie decorating and more. Open Play is Free all day. Spread the love. www.thetreehousesocialclub.com LAST BATCH OF VALENTINE'S DAY WOOD HEARTS!!! Get them before they're all gone and just in time for Valentine's Day!!! (Also remember Mother's Day is just around the corner!!) The perfect one-of-a-kind gift for that special someone. 15 x 15 Wood Hearts $115.- ($10.- for shipping) Check them out at http://www.kamiart.com in Merchandise section...or directly HERE http://www.kamiart.com/wood_hearts.html PeaPod Announcements The cream of the crop for your unique card & stationery needs! Use code dailystroll20 at checkout and get 20% off any order. Expires February 29th. www.peapodannouncements.com Spirit of Uganda Wed.,Feb. 13 7:30pm, Smothers Theatre, Pepperdine University 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu. See the dramatic choreography and gorgeous call-and-response vocals of performers 8-18 years old. $35/adult, $20/youth. 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