[Jen's List] Wed., July 2

[Jennifer Levinson]

HAPPY MOMS AND HAPPY BABIES
http://www.momlogic.com/2008/07/sahm_wahm_happiness_poll.php


Doggie needs a home
Adorable "benji" like dog who won't be able to join his master on his move. About 4 yrs old. He is sweet, well tempered & non barking. Please email exnyer at earthlink.net for more info



Some Sunscreens Overpromise on Protection
http://ktla.trb.com/news/ktla-sunscreen-study,0,3310132.story

 
George Carlin Rules for 2008
http://www.techandtonic.com/2008/01/13/george-carlins-new-rules-for-2008/


PARENT AND ME CLASSES BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER
At Kehillat Israel ("KI") Synagogue located in Pacific Palisades. A variety of classes for a parent and child, ages 4 months to 2 ½ years will be offered. Open to the community.  These classes offer a variety of discussions led by facilitators, while the children are engaged in age appropriate activities. The Parent & Me classes may also discuss topics on bringing Jewish holiday experiences into your homes with little ones. Dana Entin and Jill Rosenberg will be facilitating these classes. Dana is a pediatric nurse practitioner who previously worked for Dr. Harvey Karp.  She is a mother of three (two are twins). She has been facilitating groups at KI for many years.  Jill Rosenberg is a licensed therapist and has many years of experience facilitating groups.   She is the Co-President of WLAPOM and is the mother of twin boys. If you are interested in finding out the schedule beginning in September or would like more information, please contact Diane Germansky.  She can be reached at diane at kehillatisrael.org or at (310) 459-7539 ext 281
 


Nanny(Live in and out)/Housekeeper Leads
House cleaner/nanny available.  My ex live-in housekeeper is looking for day work M-F.  She can just clean or clean and watch children.  She is in her early 20's, speaks perfect English and is very reliable and trustworthy.  She comes from a very nice family in Nicaragua but is unable to make a living in her country.  She lives in the Thousand Oaks area and has her own car.  You can reach Maria at (805) 905-1896. Thanks, gerins at verizon.net
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MY AMAZING NANNY ROSA WHO IS A 10! HAS A COUSIN WHO JUST MOVED HERE FROM EL SALVADOR - SHE IS HELPING ME AT MY HOUSE TODAY AND SHE IS ADORABLE AND ONLY WANTS TO DO A GOOD JOB - ALTHOUGH HER ENGLISH IS EXTREMELY LIMITED ROSA HAS TAUGHT HER HOW TO CLEAN AND ALLREADY MY BABY LOVES HER! HER NAME IS CARMIN AND SHE IS LOOKING FOR A LIVE IN POSITION M-F AND WILL LIVE-IN WITH ME SATURDAY AND SUNDAY -SO AS SHE DOES NOT DRIVE IS LOOKING FOR A POSITION IN WEST HILLS, CALABASAS OR HIDDEN HILLS AREA . SHE SEEKS A SALARY OF $425/WEEK . I THINK SHE IS ONE OF THOSE THAT YOU FIND AND THEN SHE ADVANCES TO BE FANTASTIC BUT PLEASE REMEMBER THAT SHE IS YOUNG AND "FRESH OFF THE BOAT" SO TO SPEAK! IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE ONTACT ME AT hjtne at sbcglobal.net
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My daughter is starting preschool this September so we will not be needing our nanny full time. She's so incredible that last time she was available she got over 40 job offers so I'm not concerned about her finding work.  I'm wondering how I can still keep her.  I'm hoping that there's another family that would need her Monday-Friday from the morning until around 4 or 5 so I could still have her pick up my daughter from school and get her squared away at home.  Lily is AMAZING.  She's legal, speaks fluent English and French, drives a safe RAV4, is super smart, amazing with kids and she's so alert and security conscious that I've always felt as if my daughter has had a personal bodyguard.  Even my neighbors comment on how wonderful she is.  She used to run a montessori school so she's great with teaching and setting schedules and is a genius at mealtime.  She takes care of everything and anything.  If you're looking for someone to work mornings until 4 or 5 in the afternoon Monday through Friday in the Valley that would be the perfect situation.  You get someone fantastic and we still get to keep her.  If you're interested please email me at thewmshow at aol.com.
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Mari provided day-care for our (4) year old daughter and (1) year old son.  The help Mari provided us as a nanny and a house-keeper has been invaluable.  When our daughter begins full-time pre-school this Fall, we need to end Mari's employment to balance our budget. We cannot continue to pay for Mari's employment past Sep'08, but are committed to continue to employ her until then.  In the meantime, we are in the process of working to find her a new family for employment.  If she has any opportunities arise between now and then, we can make arrangements to end her employment sooner to accommodate this.  As to her services, we cannot recommend her highly enough.  She is a very concerned and loving nanny for the children, as well as a diligent and thorough cleaning lady.  The only points of concern are that she does not have a car, but was always reliable and punctual using the bus, and does not have strong english skills, but was more than effective in her job at communicating w/ our broken spanish. She has been working for us in Woodland HIlls Mon - Fri for (10) hour days beginning around 7am for a weekly salary of $500.  To speed her travel and our morning departure, we also provided a pick-up and drop-off from her bus stop.  If you are interested in contacting her for her services, please feel free to contact us via phone or email so that we may help you make an arrangement. Thanks, Lorena (818)347-5242
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My former Nanny is looking for live-in Nanny Position.  She is warm, loving and hardworking (and speaks great English) and I would highly recommend her!  You can reach her directly to set up interview (626) 444-2503... feel free to email me at lkmarkinson at roadrunner.com if you have any questions.  ($450 per 5 day week)

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Martha Lopez is looking to pick up a few more homes to clean - she has references and also has worked as a nanny before. She is a lovely woman, speaks some English and lives in the Van Nuys area but is very familiar with the bus system. Another benefit is that her husband Felipe is a very very skilled handyman and speaks great English and drives! You can reach Martha at 818-605-3745. Thanks, Sbrooks7 at socal.rr.com


Be Totally Free! 
Group to help people overcome emotional eating, eating disorders, obesity and addictions. On Sunday nights they offer a program called "Metasteps to Freedom" that addresses the underlying issues surrounding emotional eating. The talks are informative, substantive, and don't deal with diets or weight loss, but rather the life issues that cause women to abuse food as a means of coping with life's stressors. They deal with topics such as "people-pleasing", "self-expression", "stress", "emotional balance" and many other topics that anyone struggling  with food can identify with. Held in West LA from 7pm-9pm and are very reasonable. They offer a lot of love and support that makes a world of difference to those who think they are "the only ones" fighting the food racket. No diets, tricks or gimmicks included. Workshop cost: $30. Info, RSVP: Tricia Greaves, 310-281-8831 / www.betotallyfree.com



Mommyzone
They have joined Bright Star Pediatric Physical Therapy for services and classes. The address is 5525 Etiwanda Ave. Suite 110. Tarzana, Ca. 91356. (south east corner of Tarzana Medical Center building) (corner of Clark and Etiwanda) Hours: 10 - 5:00 pm. Closed on weekends. www.mommyzone.com


BELLE BOTTOM BABY
Every Monday a different designer line will be chosen for the Wednesday Sale. The chosen line will be 20% off the day of the sale. (Includes new arrivals). Today, July 2, the chosen designer will be Barn. You can call Belle Bottom Baby at 818/518-5573 or check the home page at www.bellebottombaby.com to find out which designer has been chosen for the Weekly Wacky Wednesday Sale.
They also have a 25% off rack that changes every day. Go in and receive your new Customer Appreciation Card. You will save 10% off of every purchase to be applied to a purchase made the following month.
bellebottombaby at mac.com www.bellebottombaby.com
20929 Ventura Blvd. in Woodland Hills
818/518-5573



One of a kind hand made baby blankts or lap throws 
www.rufflesandrikrak.com 


Trip: Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach
Looking to escape the heat, but don't want to drive? Hop on a bus headed for the Aquarium of the Pacific! Bus departs at 8:45 a.m. on Sunday, July 13th from Malibu City Hall (23815 Stuart Ranch Road) and returns at 4:30 p.m. With all of the activities in the surrounding area, all are sure to have an enjoyable day! Admission to the aquarium is included in the registration fee. Hosted by the City of Malibu Parks and Recreation Department. Visit:
http://www.ci.malibu.ca.us/index.cfm?fuseaction=detail&navid=413&cid=12172 for more information. Reserve your space today! Seats are filling quickly (Registration Deadline: Monday, June 7) Questions? Contact Molly at (310) 456-2489 ext. 272 or MLarson at ci.malibu.ca.us



Edible greeting card cookies 
http://www.ediblesinc.com/index.phtml


KIDS KLUB Gymnastics in Silverlake
Several spots available for KLUB KAMP (ages 6 and above).  Call now - this is a great program from an equally great organization! The Klub Gymnastics will be holding two (2) different kamp programs this summer.  323-662-KLUB.  Web address - http://gymnasticslosangeles.com/
This is a mostly an off-site field trip kamp that will explore many different areas, museums and events in Los Angeles.
. Ages 6 and above
. Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm
. Week One (July 28th to August 1st) we will visit the LA Zoo, California Science Center, The Hollywood Bowl, a Starline Tour of LA, and Pacific Park at Santa Monica Pier.
. Week Two (August 4th to August 8th) we will visit the El Capitan Theater, the Natural History Museum, the Aquarium of the Pacific, a scavenger hunt in Hollywood and Universal Studios.
. Fee is $125 per day
. Fee includes snacks, lunch, transportation and admission to the above listed events
Hurry, there are only 36 spaces per day! This will sell out!
Mini Klub Kamp - this is a combination of gymnastics, arts & crafts, movies and some walks to local sites and businesses.
. All ages (must be potty trained)
. Monday through Friday from 9 am to 3 pm
. Week One and Two are both on-site at The Klub Gymnastics
. Fee is $75 per day
. Fee includes snacks and lunch
Hurry, there are only 32 spaces per day! Friday August 22nd is already sold out!



Children's Entertainment Needed
Looking for fun children's entertainment to come for 30 min intervals and entertain. This is a fantastic opportunity for new businesses to gain a large audience in the Valley. There will likely be over 300 families attending with young children. Asking that they donate their time. Will only take one of each specialty so that they will be highlighted. The event is being held in Calabasas. They will be asked to bring LOTs of cards, pamphlets and information to hand out. Will be in the WCMC brochure so that if someone misplaces their card, they will still have the contact information. If you or someone you know would be interested, please have them contact Heather directly at heather at martonfinancial.com or call 818-735-7337 ext.14  


"OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS"
New Game Show needs contestant families with kids between the ages of 7 and 21.
Deadline is July 3rd.
Big network show means big money, big prizes. Homeowners who live in houses. Greater Los Angeles Area-Ventura on the north, O.C. on the south, Pomona and Riverside county on the east.
Call Kathie Kopa at 310.727.3337, ext 71286


Online specialty store focusing on twins, triplets and more
www.geminigreetings.com


Scribble Press Classes 
Are you looking for a fun, creative and different way to spend some time this summer? Try one of the new classes for kids entering grades 1 through 5! Have fun writing and drawing your own original stories, and publishing them as professional-looking books. The week-long summer classes are led by exceptional teachers in the Westside Pavilion. Class themes include Create Your Own Fairy Tale, Create Your Own Comic Book, and Famous Artists. Each class includes the production of a beautiful custom board book preserving the pages you have created in class. Class sessions are each one week long, with the first session beginning the second week in July. For more information and a class schedule, check out the website, call 310-446-6154 or stop by the store. And stay tuned for information about classes for 3 to 5 year olds, launching in August. www.scribblepress.com


Murals for kid's room 
Patti is local mom (Agoura) who son goes to Lupin Hill.  She has a huge portfolio and many client referrals.  Her prices are competitive and she paints with non-toxic, environmentally friendly, water based paint. Her works can be seen in many local businesses (restaurants, yoga studios, boutiques, hair salons) and private homes.  Email patticg at roadrunner.com for more info!


Music in the L.A. Zoo! 
July 8 and July 22, 2008 - 6-9pm
Enjoy a delightful evening of musical entertainment under the stars at Music in the Zoo. A variety of musical acts will perform at different locations throughout the Zoo each evening. 
July 8 is Latin and Jazz Night, sponsored by Que Buena 105.5/94.3 FM.
Click here to sign up online for tickets to Latin and Jazz Night!
http://activities.lazoo.org/registration/calendardetail.asp?ActivityKey=400424
July 22 is World Music Night, sponsored by 104.3 MYfm. 
Click here to sign up online for tickets to World Music Night! 
http://activities.lazoo.org/registration/calendardetail.asp?ActivityKey=400425
Tickets for this popular annual event go fast, so don't delay! For additional details and or to reserve your tickets by telephone, call 323/644-6042. Ticket prices for members are $12.50 for adults and $7.50 for children ages 6-15; non-member ticket prices are $16.50 for adults and $10.50 for children ages 6-15. There is no admission charge for children age 5 and under. Picture ID is required with your tickets/online receipt for entrance to the events.


Looking for a Jewish Mommy and Me on the Westside?  
Join BDJ Babies, an innovative mommy and me group at Bnai David Judea on Pico (at Robertson).  They meet every Tuesday from 2:00-4:00 in the shul's Beit Midrash.  Activities include:  mommy-baby yoga (first tuesday of the month), music (second tuesday of the month), dance (third tuesday of the month) and lots more (generally have different sessions on the 4th tuesday -- such as baby proofing, how to make your own baby food, what you need to know about schools, baby massage, etc). They also have shabbat lunches once a month for the whole family.  The babies in the group generally range from about 1 month to 10 months (though older "babies" come from time to time -- up to 2 years old).  Prices are as follows: $10/session for BDJ members, $12/session for non-BDJ members or pay monthly $36/month for BDJ members of $44/month for non-BDJ members. For more information contact Lisa -- lisakolieb at gmail.com.  



One-person mitzvah for a gentleman in his 70's
He  wants to buy a new computer & needs help in determining what programs to buy,  setting it up, and the basics of learning how to use it.  He is quite coherent and intelligent but this is a new venture for him and would like to know he will have someone help him for a few hours. If you are interested in doing this or know someone that can help, please contact Susan Nanus at the Westside JCC at SNanus at westsidejcc.org or call 323-938-2531, ext. 2231.  



Glitter tattoos/face painting 
For examples go to: http://www.sillyfarm.com/glitter_too.html
Email jshulman at imperialcapital.com for more info



Parenting blog, advice and tips for dads
www.FamilyManOnline.com


Lisa Loeb's New Children's CD Camp Lisa Available Exclusively At Barnes & Noble 
Camp Lisa will be offered exclusively at Barnes & Noble stores and online at Barnes & Noble.com (www.bn.com).  Camp Lisa celebrates the summer camp tradition with a collection of new songs and old favorites.  Camp Lisa is a project near and dear to Lisa's heart. Her love of summer camp and the camp songs that helped shape her childhood is evident on every track. It is the perfect follow up to her first children's CD Catch The Moon.  In conjunction with the release of the Camp Lisa CD, Loeb launched the Camp Lisa Foundation, a non-profit organization that will raise funds to help send underprivileged kids to summer camp through its partnership with S.C.O.P.E. (Summer Camp Opportunities Provide an Edge, Inc.).  www.scope-ny.org


Le Beach Club Tanning $270 Credit 
Asking $240 or best offer. Email jillseidel at sbcglobal.net


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