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30 Day Challenge...read on 
Personally, I can't imagine!
http://www.sptimes.com/2008/02/15/Life/God_wants_you_to_have.shtml


Online Magazine for Moms seeks Weekend Editor 
Combine the challenge and excitement of working for a popular Mom website while enjoying the flexibility of working from home. On the hunt for a Mom who can do it all-a writer who is a whiz with creating and editing copy, knows her way around Photoshop and can problem solve on the fly. Must be available Saturday-Monday to continuously monitor the site, stay up on what's happening in the world, and write up quick, clear, concise, and compelling stories. It's the perfect gig for a Mom who wants to stay in the game part time. Email akron36 at gmail.com


Lila Guide
This great site is running a promotion right now for LA moms, where if you join lilaguide (its free), you get a free los angeles lilaguide book and if you give your opinion on any ten baby places or products you get a free $5 Target giftcard!  Lilaguide.com is the word-of-mouth new parent survival guide on the best baby places and products in LA. http://www.lilaguide.com/promotions/lilaguide_jan07.aspx 


Beverly Hills Manners presents  "Introductory Course" for children 
Children Ages 6-12 
McCormick & Schmick's  - Beverly Hills
This Saturday, February 23 from 11:00am - 2:00pm 
The "Introductory Course" provides an overview into the world of manners and is full of interaction and practice for your child.  Children are instructed in all aspects of etiquette and protocol while developing fundamental character-building traits such as respect, compassion and common courtesies.  In addition to the instruction, a formal dining tutorial portion is taught covering all rules of table and dining etiquette.  A complimentary BHM embroidered t-shirt or tank is also provided as part of the enrollment.  Program topics include: 
· Etiquette vs. Manners
· First Impressions
· The Art of Introductions
· Telephone Etiquette
· Punchbowl Etiquette
· Table & Dining Skills
· Party Etiquette
· Thank You Notes 
Limited space is still available.  To register, please call 310.276.9078 or email info at beverlyhillsmanners.com. 


**Hate Crimes in West Hills**
A NOTIFICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT:
On February 18, 2008 from 2:00 am until 4:00 pm, West Valley area had three seperate Hate Crimes reported. This included molotov cocktails thrown at the Jewish Federation, located at 22622 Vanowen Street, a molotov cocktail thrown at a private residence, and a hate filled phone call to a large retail store in West Hills. We would like to alert our community of these criminal incidents and ask for your assistance to watching for any criminal activity, and reporting it as soon as possible, to assist us in apprehending these individuals. We feel that the retail store incident is most likely unrelated, however it is appropriate to advise the Jewish community of all of the incidents for the sake of increased vigilance and accurate reporting.  If you have witnessed, or have any knowledge of similar recent criminal activity related to the hatred of any Jewish location, please contact your Senior Lead Officer or the West Valley Area Patrol Services. The numbers are listed below for your convenience. In this time of particulat unrest and turmoil, it is extremely important that we have an accurate understanding of any hatred expressed or proposed towards the Jewish community. FOR MORE CRIME PREVENTION INFORMATION, LOG ON TO LAPDONLINE.ORG
If you have additional questions or can provide any information about the above crimes please contact your area Senior Lead Officer at (818) 374-7630 or the West Valley Area Patrol Services at (818) 374-7611.



2 TV Shows want you!
Lifetime Television's new makeover show 
-Just moved to the city and want a more stylish look?
- No time for yourself after the baby?
-Are you getting ready to say "I DO" and want to look better than ever on the big day?
-Just break up with your boyfriend and need an entirely different look to get over him?
-Ready to look the part to go after that job you want?
If you're located in the Los Angeles Area and would like a makeover, please submit your:
Name, Contact Info, Age, Size & Why you think you need the makeover and a few pictures ASAP!!!
EMAIL: mmcdaniel at filmgarde n.net
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Hip Home Makeover Show
DRESS MY NEST - Season 3 on Style NETWORK
Are you living in a design catastrophe?
Are you completely clueless when it comes to home decor?
Is your place too embarrassing to invite people over?
Did your do -it- yourself projects make you wish you didn't?
If you answered yes to these questions & you are a cute, outgoing, & fun female aged 21-40, and think you deserve an upscale room makeover worth $10,000 or more, then email ASAP - DRESSMYNEST2 at YAHOO.COM
Please send us a photo of yourself, and why you would make a great candidate. Check out last season @ www.my.style.com
Must live in the LA and surrounding areas!!



Focus Group
Health Care Testing is looking for moms with babies weighing between 22 and 37 pounds to particpate in a one time 2 1/2hour paid interview taking place in the beginning of March in Tarzana, Ca. Moms that qualify and participate will be paid $100 for their time and opinions.  For more information call 818 933 5326 or email your name, phone number, and best time to reach you to factsnfigures at msn.com.  All contact information is kept strictly private and will not be given to third parties without your permission.



Skintuition Health Spa
A truly quant, wonderful place with a very caring staff - Located on the North side of Ventura, between De Soto and Paralta in Woodland Hills. It's in the French Quarter behind Nicolas Restaurant. Jens List gets a 20% discount on you first treatment! I had a lovely pregnany massage there and felt so relaxed after! They also offer Epicuren Face lift Facials, Diamond Tone Micrdermabrasion, Colon Hydro-Therapy, Waxing, Aqua Detox Foot Treatments and Ear Coning. Visit  www.skintuition.us for more info! 


The Encino Community Center's Summer Drama Academy
If anyone has any feedback on this program, please email Kelly at lesterworld at aol.com



Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP)
Be the Best Parent Possible! Kadima Hebrew Academy is proud to offer the amazing nationally recognized 8-week course. As a caring parent, you have probably asked yourself many times:
·        Why is my child doing it?
·        What's the best way to discipline?
·        How do I help my child cooperate?
·        How can I build self-esteem in my child?
·        How do I talk so my child will listen?
·        How can I foster my child's emotional and social development?
In eight sessions, you will learn helpful techniques to improve family communication and to encourage cooperation, effective discipline strategies that promote both self-esteem and mutual respect.  The lives of over 4,000,000 parents have already been enriched by this wonderful program.  You can join them!
Instructor:  Hanna Livni
When: Tuesdays - Mar. 18, 25, Apr. 1, 8, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2008; 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Kadima Hebrew Academy
7011 Shoup Avenue in West Hills
If you are interested, please contact Hanna Livni at hlivni at kadimaacademy.org or (818) 346-0849 x124.



Employment opportunity & Grand Opening info for Giggles N' Hugs
Grand opening on Feb. 22nd!! It will be LOTS of fun. There will be gifts for the kids, some music, a few characters, balloons and the FIRST official kidisco night!! The "kidaids" should be very bubbly, happy college aged people, who LOVE kids, who will be in charge of the play area. They will help the little girls put make up on, help with the play doh, help with arts and crafts with the kids, and make sure everyone's ok. It's a fantastic job for someone who wants to work part time with children in a VERY happy environment. There will be singing and dancing and it will be a big party all day long! 3 or 4 positions to fill. The pay will be anywhere from $9-$10/hr - perfect for students who want to make extra money doing something really easy and fun. The hours of the restaurant are 10am-9pm, so depending on part time or full time, a shedule can be worked out that everyone's happy with. If you know anyone that is interested, please email Dorsa at dorsaparsi at yahoo.com 
www.gigglesnhugs.com - still under construction. 
11701 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 11 in Los Angeles


Lots of Nanny Leads
LIVE-IN LEAD-My nanny's sister is looking for work as a nanny/housekeeper, full time, live-in, Mon-Friday or Tue-Sat - $350 a week. I have never met her, but if she is anything like my nanny, then she is a gem. She can either work in the city or the valley. she does not drive and will need to take the bus and speaks very little English. If you are interested, please call Dynna Romero at her sisters(Marta) where she is staying at 323-896-0915. Thanks, Jen(jlev at jenlevinson.com)
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I have a nanny/housekeeper who has been filling in.  Her name is Joshua and she is a sweetheart.  She is interested in working Mon/Wed/Fri.  She speaks perfect English, is 27 years old.  She has two kids of her own and is fantastic with kids and does a great job cleaning too.  She also has her own car.  She can be contacted at (818)994-1086 or emailed at lababydelazion at hotmail.com.  She can provide references. Thanks, irieta at charter.net
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My housekeeper/babysitter needs to find day work - she's been live-in and now she needs to be with her son at night.  She is looking for an 8-4p.m or similar job, Monday-Friday.  Preferably in Studio City, Sherman Oaks or Encino since she does not drive and needs to take a bus.  She's been with us for over a year and my kids love her.  She is sweet, easy going and very hard working.  Call Heidy at (818)799-5401 and you can email me for a reference at Beth at Schores.com
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Since we are moving, our nanny, Isabel needs a new position.  She would prefer to care for a newborn/infant, but is open.  She is an amazing asset to new parents.  Here is a short letter about her. Isabel has been with our family since 2006 when our son was four months old. When we first met her, we knew immediately that Isabel was just what we were looking for in a nanny. There was an instant connection between her and our son that could not be denied. When our son was an infant, he was generally fussy for much of the day. Isabel was exceedingly patient and understanding. She was even able to get him on a nap and feeding schedule without a problem. As new parents, she not only cared for our son, but she also provided us with much needed support and guidance. Isabel has always engaged and interacted with our son in a loving, caring, and stimulating manner. She offers age appropriate activities, and encourages him to develop his cognitive and physical skills. She has been instrumental in shaping him into the happy, well adjusted, and intelligent child that he is today. We are so grateful that Isabel has been a part of our family. She has touched our lives, and her generous spirit will always be with us. If we were not moving out of the area, we would keep her forever. Her next family will be very lucky to have her. She is seeking a full time position M-F. Her desired salary is $15-$16 with paid days off. Please e-mail me or call me at 818-231-1276 with any questions. Thank you, Yo Pagni - Yopagni at aol.com
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Our fun and loving nanny/housekeeper has been with us for the past 2-1/2 years, and my children adore her -- but our needs have changed and we no longer need her help. We think she is wonderful and want to help her find a nice family that will appreciate her the way we do. She is great with babies, toddlers and preschoolers. She cleans our whole house while the kids are sleeping, and she's helpful in many other ways too. She's very trustworthy, a nice person and has good common sense. We are sorry we can't keep her ourselves, but we hope that we can find her a new home where she will be equally appreciated. She speaks excellent English, is a US Citizen, has a car, has recent CPR training, recent TB test (negative), and we ran a thorough background check on her before hiring her 2-1/2 years ago. She is looking for full-time work during the week, but may have some flexibility. She is available for work in Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Van Nuys or Chatsworth. We have been paying her $15 per hour, and I believe she is hoping to make the same in her next position. If you are interested or would like to know more, you can call me at (818) 986-5950. Thanks, Alexandra Alexandra at iName.com
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Full time nanny available and/or babysitter:Contact directly Anne marie at 818.943-4364. She's very sweet and experienced. Thanks, ldahan09 at yahoo.com
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Maryam used to work at a daycare center, and was also a live-in nanny for a family in Sherman Oaks.  She is looking for a position as a live-in nanny.  Maryam is proficient in English, even though she's not a native speaker.  She can be contacted via email, at maryamspadana at yahoo.com.  Inquiries can also be directed to Keemin Ngiam at (213)891-7759 OR Kee-Min.Ngiam at lw.com 
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I have to let me housekeeper go. She is an amazing find, but she cannot live in. She is an excellent cleaner and great with my 3 kids, especially the little one (22 months). She has been with me for over a year and I hate to let her go so I will keep her  on Mondays. She would like to work 2-3 add'l days in the Encino, Sherman Oaks, Tarzana, Woodland Hills Area. She does not drive, but does speak English. She takes the bus, or her husband will drive her. She is willing to do whatever I ask. She is extremely trustworthy and reliable. She works hard and long hours. She is an incredible find, my loss is another's gain. She will be available to work after Feb. 26th and anybody should feel free to contact me for a reference on cell 818-442-8488 or by email Sherylsteinman at sbcglobal.net. 
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Rosaura has been working for us for a year and we love her very much!  Our needs have changed and we regret that we must cut her hours down significantly. She really does need to work full time. Her duties for us have been heavy cleaning and cooking our meals.  She looks after our 3 year old a few hours a week, but mostly housekeeping duties. She is a great house cleaner! Excellent cook too! She is looking for a full time position but would consider part time too.  She lives in the West Valley and drives to and from work.  She would not be available to transport children though. You can reach her at 818-923-1374. If you would like a reference, please call Laura at 818-427-1945.
 

Nanny Alert
Posted by Erin Gordon - "I've never done this before and I don't know if I have enough information to make a difference here. All I know is that if this was my nanny I would certainly want to know. So I hope this helps...While at the Northridge Mall this afternoon I witnessed a girl playing in the play area while her "nanny" slept. She was actually asleep. These play areas are not enclosed and the girl could easily have slipped out and been long gone before her nanny woke up to notice. I didn't get any names, unfortunately. But here is a description of the girl: About 4 years old. She was either Hispanic or Asian- with dark hair in a ponytail. She had a long sleeved pink shirt that read "Look For The Bare Necessities" from the Jungle Book. Blue jeans with pink embroideries. When they left she put on a white fuzzy jacket and a Disney princess backpack. The nanny was wearing a bright green goose-down like vest jacket and carrying a gold purse. With two small kids of my own I've experienced how quickly they can get out of your sight. And if a nanny is falling asleep in a public place what could they be doing in your home when no one is watching? Thanks, erin at yourlastlooks.com"


Are You an AMBITIOUS MOTHER?
MasterMind Groups For the Ambitious Mothers/Entrepreneurs, Help You Succeed. There is synergy of energy, commitment and excitement that participants bring to a mastermind group. The Ambitious Mothers MasterMind Groups offer a combination of masterminding, peer brainstorming and support in a group setting. Because Ambitious Mothers MasterMind Groups are only for the self-employed mothers, the Group focus is razor-sharp: Creating Small Business Success and Family Harmony. The group meet twice a month Via Teleconference Calls.
What You'll Get by Participating in a Self Employed Ambitious Mothers MasterMind Group:
Work with your group & Certified Career and Business coach for Ambitious Mothers Christine Lewicki(mother of 3 girls age 7, 5 & 15 months)
Learn and Implements her Power tools for Ambitious Mothers
Increase your own experience and confidence
Sharpen your business skills
Create real progress in your business
Add an instant and valuable support network
Get honest feedback, advice and brainstorming
Borrow on the experience and skills of the other members
Create plans and have the group hold you accountable for fulfilling your plans and goals
Receive critical insights into yourself and your business
Work ON your business, not just IN it; make the transition from being self-employed to acting like a business owner
A sense of shared endeavor - there are others out there!
Your peers and the coach give you feedback, help you brainstorm new possibilities, and set up accountability structures that keep you focused 
and on track. You will create a community of supportive colleagues who will brainstorm together to move the individuals and the group to new heights. Because your peers are other Self employed Ambitious mothers, they know exactly what you're dealing with because they've been through it themselves. SPACE IS LIMITED SO APPLY TODAY ! Email christine at lewicki.org to receive an application form. New groups are starting every month ( day and time varies) PRICE $225 for 3 months. TO LEARN MORE, click here http://christine.lewicki.org/Mastermind_group.php


Free Breast Feeding Class Thursday 2/21/08 at Sweet P
Thursday 2/21/08, 7:00pm - 9:00pm - FREE.   Hosted by renowned lactation expert Lori Manduke. First time Moms and second time Moms welcome.  Call now to sign up (818) 999-9005.
Sweet P, Inc.
4764 Park Granada, #109
Calabasas, CA 91302
At Sweet P, they are specialist in the care and well being of Mommies with newborn babies.  Let them ease the burden and help you, your baby and your family get adjusted .  The Postpartum Care Services can provide you with the most experienced and properly trained Baby Nurses, Doulas and Nannies. For more info visit www.sweetpbaby.com or email info at sweetpbaby.com .


Dragons Martial Arts
Karate Studio in the Valley - 3 years old and above - they offer two free classes and a free t-shirt just for you too see what the philosophy is with their students. The parents love the life skills they teach the children through karate and gymnastics drills & the one to 5 ratio for instructor per kid. Dragons Martial Arts provides two youth programs and a teen and adult program as well. The Little Dragons Program is designed for three to five year olds and the juniors program is designed for six to twelve year olds. These programs focus on improving your childs listening and motor skills. These skills will help them enter society with more confidence and enthusiasm. There are eight major skills our instructors focus on when training children. The skills are: Focus, Control, Balance, Teamwork, Memory, Discipline, Coordination and Fitness. Dragons Martial Arts also offers teen and adult classes. In this curriculum they focus on all the ranges of combat. They implement the art of kicking, punching and grappling in their daily training. All teen and adult classes are high energy classes. Soon moving to the Westfield Promenade Mall! www.dragonsmartialarts.com  or email dragonsma at gmail.com or call 818-888-1158


Front desk receptionist/ office assistant wanted
Woodland Hills (Warner Center) based independent film/television distribution company is looking for a front desk receptionist/ office assistant.  Basic duties include but are not limited to answering phones, ordering office supplies, coordinating domestic and international shipments, maintaining various logs, filing, coordinating messengers/couriers, preparing packages and writing cover letters.  Pleasant phone voice, strong organizational skills and attention to detail a must.  Further, must be able to multi task and assist various personnel in the office on a continual basis.   Experience with Mac computers necessary (Word, Excel, Entourage, Filemaker Pro) as well as experience in shipping and tracking with FedEx, TNT, DHL & UPS.  Familiarity with the entertainment industry and distribution preferred.  Hours are 9 AM to 6 PM Monday through Friday.  For an interview, please contact Linda at (818) 715-7005 or via e mail at linda at showcaseentertainment.com



Summer Camp Fair 
The Crossroads school is hosting along with the American Camping Association on Sunday March 2nd from 11am-2pm at the Norton Campus at 18th & Olympic. http://www.camp-fair.com/fair_locations.php


Chiropractor Lead - South Bay area 
http://www.sharpofsb.com/andrew_morris.asp
http://www.sharpofsb.com



CHANGE YOUR PERSPECTIVE ON NUTRITION
COMMIT FOR A WEEKEND, THRIVE FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE. The "experts" say 70% to 90% of whether you succeed or fail in any body composition change depends on your eating habits. There are over 30,000 (Fad) diets registered with the FDA.If any of them worked we would ALL be on it and we would ALL be in great shape.
Einstein once said "the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, yet expecting different results". Paul DeBellis represents the National College of Exercise Professionals (NCEP). He is a Holistic Personal Trainer/ Holistic Nutritionist and invites you to experience a weekend of nutrition on a holistic level. By the end you will have a good understanding of why calories mean little to nothing in weight management, and so much more.They cover topics such as:
** your body's pH balance and how important it is to health,
**milk and how it actually leads to osteoporosis as opposed to preventing it,
** soy and the hormonal impact it's having on your body- whether you are a 60 year old or 13.
March 1st and 2nd - Class is limited to the first 25 people - Contact Paul DeBellis at 805-448-7616 or paullyd33 at hotmail.com
www.motivation2move.com
www.ncep.ca


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