[Jen's List] Monday, July 7

[Jennifer Levinson]

Recall Info
These are the toys recalled.  You sign up online, then they send you a package to resend your product back in and then they have a list of toys that you can pick from to exchange your toy with.  
http://megablocks.com/en/customerservice/recallinfo/magtastik/defective_toys.php?sku=429
http://megablocks.com/en/customerservice/recallinfo/index.php
http://megablocks.com

Product Recalls- Official Site
http://www.cpsc.gov/
This is the official site and you can sign up to subscribe to their list here:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx


The Best Karate Studio!
After searching and searching for the right Karate studio for our 5 yr old, we found one that we are thrilled with and I wanted to share it with all of you. Linda Vogel at Little Ninjas Karate in Woodland Hills has classes that 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(compared to other studios), 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 and even have an enclosed toddler room for the little ones to play while an older sibling takes the class! 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. My almost 3 year olds can not wait to start and my oldest just got his Yellow Belt last week! It's the best  :O)


Nanny Leads
My amazing nanny, Ana, will be available after July 18tht, Tuesday through Friday.   She can work 7am to 3pm or 8am to 4pm.  I can not speak highly enough about her beautiful way with children.  She is kind, gentle, fun and a great listener.  She has even taken a class on child development!  She will also keep the kitchen clean, do the laundry and help to keep the house tidy (not the heavy scrubbing).  She will work anywhere between Studio City and Tarzana. Feel free to call/email me with any questions. Susan Thorpe: cell- 310-880-5296 - 
Sue-ct at sbcglobal.net
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A friend in Brasil has a daughter who will be spending about six months in Los Angeles and is looking for a live-in nanny/childcare/housecleaning situation. She speaks English fluently. She will be studying at a night program for music engineering. Any interest? Let me know. Barbara Correa - 310-841-2402
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Superstar Nanny Available and seeking a full time, live out position with a wonderful family, commuting distance from Canoga Park (within an hour). For the past year and a half, my nanny, Cory, has taken care of my three kids and my home probably better than i could have.  She's not only reliable, trustworthy, insanely punctual, incredible work ethic, phenomenal with kids of all ages (mine are 10, 7 and 3), has a wonderful and pleasant demeanor, responsibly drives my kids everywhere they need to go, great cook but also finds the time to make sure the housework is done. Our loss will certainly be some lucky family's gain.  Feel free to email me at cindymalouf at aol.com if you'd like her contact information.
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Nanny available in the Dos Vientos/Thousand Oaks area.  If you are interested in hiring her please call 805-551-2440 or email Danielle Kilmer at dekilmer35 at yahoo.com
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Judy Henricks has been fantastic - she has cared for my dauther as though she is her own.  Judy has tons of experience raising and caring for kids and she is so caring and full of love.  She\'s looking for a young baby to care for in her home which is all set up for a baby - full of age apprropriate toys and gear. She lives in Pasadena & her tele # is 626.577.2012. Please contact Ilana Smith at smithilana at hotmail.com for a reference.


Seeking unique, fashion forward vendors in all lines
Clothing, jewelry, shoes, purses, home decor, art, indoor and outdoor furnishings for annual Fall Festival at Westlake High School. The Westlake High School Baseball Boosters are sponsoring this event on Saturday, October 4, 2008 from 10am till 4pm.  For more information, please call Lisa at (805) 492-3719 or e-mail happygeek at verizon.net


THE SWEET SPOT
Everyone loves a little something sweet, especially during all of life's most special moments. Offers you full-service candy catering to have a 
completely customized candy buffet at your special event. They will work with you to design and develop your own unique candy buffet, incorporating your theme, color and favorite treats. http://thesweetspotcandy.net/about.html 


AVON SALE!
Come to Curves in West Hills on Monday, July 7 or July 14 between 5:30-7:30 and receive 15% off your total AVON order! 
6733 Fallbrook in West Hills (next to the Laemmle Theaters) Email avonbyvictoria at gmail.com with any questions.
www.youravon.com/victoriavigil


TEICHMAN FINE JEWELERS Grand reopening and new location
433 NORTH CAMDEN DR (corner of Camden & Little Santa Monica) in Beverly Hills   
310-550-8048 for appointment
special discounts for opening
SPECIAL ORDERS, JEWELRY DESIGN, STRINGING-REPAIRS, DIA @ SPECIAL PRICES, GIFT AND JUDAICA all with the special care and service only Teichman Jewelers knows how to give.



Underwood Family Farms 
Pick-your-own produce & visit the Farm Animal Center
http://underwoodfamilyfarms.com/Moorpark.htm


ONE ON ONE PILATES
AFFORDABLE PRIVATE TRAINING - SUMMER SPECIAL  - 4 WEEKS FOR $400. must come 3x a week
CALL DONNA AT 818-469 4730
 

Members Need Leads - Can you help?
Looking for a family daycare near Century City - Email escocia71 at yahoo.com
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Looking for a company to rent a large outdoor canopy and tables/chairs - Email jennifer.matthew at securitasinc.com
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Looking for event/party planners in the West LA area - Email kerry.williams at scribblepress.com
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Looking for German families with young children (up to 2 years) who live in the Van Nuys or Sherman Oaks area. Or, do you know of any German playgroups? If you do, please contact Tina at tsriddell23 at earthlink.net
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Looking for a rental house in the Hesby Oaks district in Encino (North of the Blvd.). Email jocohen at roadrunner.com
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Looking for a housekeeper who drives and can cook simple meals for my 16 year old son, can go to the market and take him to sports activities, etc. This position is part-time weekdays from 3:00-6:30 p.m. and pays $12 plus the cost of gas for the errands.  We live in Van Nuys/Sherman Oaks area (near Van Nuys Blvd and Burbank).  Call Caryn at 818.988.6606.


The BrickHouse Child Locator 
Children tend to wander in busy public places, where it can be a challenge for parents to keep an eye on them. If your children wander, don't panic, just grab The BrickHouse Child Locator and find them, fast. Simply attach a small Tag to your children's shoes, jacket, or backpack, and let the homing device lead you to their location in seconds. The BrickHouse Child Locator alerts you the instant your child leaves the safety zone. The portable tracking device will beep, vibrate, and visually lead you to the Tag quickly and easily. As an added safety precaution, your child can press the Panic Button to alert you of an emergency. With batteries powered by Duracell, you know that The BrickHouse Child Locator will always be there when you need it most, before it's too late
http://www.brickhouse-childsafety.com/locator.html


Tykes on Trails with The Children's Nature Institute
The Children's Nature Institute is a not-for-profit charity that educates young children through interactive experiences with nature and inspires a sense of respect and responsibility for the natural environment. Please join the Children's Nature Institute for Tykes on Trails! This is a weekly workshop for children 2-4 years old, their parents and grandparents. Enjoy hands-on discovery, stories, crafts and walks at some of LA's most beautiful natural parks. Children will earn about local flora and fauna while practicing early language, math and science skills. Each week focuses on a different life science theme designed to nurture children's innate curiosity about nature and give parents a chance to bond with their children in peaceful, natural settings. Reservations are required. To sign up for a Tykes on Trails session, or any other CNI program, please call (310)860-9484 or visit www.cni-kids.org


Please help out a friend & take this short survery for his new product line
The product is called "My Little Robot", a line of dynamic new plush toys, which are soft robot characters. These toys are made with stunning vibrant colors including metallic looking fabrics of fur and soft textures as well as pleather. These toys are designed to stimulate a child's mind and become fantastic imaginary friends.
http://www.surveymonkey.com:80/s.aspx?sm=02uBM2hVQpeJs_2bbb3CRRYA_3d_3d\">Click


IS YOUR CHILD SPOILED? 
http://children.webmd.com/child-nutrition-8/spoiled-child


FAT TIE shirts
Who knew it could be so easy to get a boy to wear a tie?
FAT TIE shirts are an exciting new idea for the popular vintage casual category of boys' clothes.  These clever designs are sharp enough for a formal occasion yet comfy enough for a romp at the park.  FAT TIE shirts are great attire for everything from school pictures to playtimes.  
FREE SHIPPING THE ENTIRE MONTH OF JULY HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!
www.GoFatTie.com



Looking to start support groups for people with Eating Disorders & /or Distorted type Eating/Body Image
Office is on the West Side
One Group for teens and one group for adults
Possibilty for kids and moms group if enough people
For more information and if interested,
Contact Ellen Reiss-Goldfarb, R.D.
11500 W. Olympic Blvd Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Phone 310-408-1770
e-mail: info at ellenreissgoldfarb.com
web: www.ellenreissgoldfarb.com


2 9 year old tabby kitty's need a home
Owner is moving and can not take them with  :O(
Email Sharon R. McHugh at sharon.mchugh at ggp.com



NEW workshops at TINKER
Robot Building Workshop
Come build great Tinker style robot with us! Not just using our usual recyclables, we will also have cool electronics that we have taken apart, old toys and some stuff that even we aren't sure what it is, but we know it's cool.
Saturday July 19th - 2 TIMES:
Parent and Me Robot Building (kids 4 and up with an adult)10-11:15 .  $40 per pair (one child & one adult building one robot together)
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Drop-off Robot Building  (kids 5+)11:45 - 1pm . $40  per child . 10 kids max
Choose from recyclables, cool electronic stuff, wires and more awesome robot building materials
www.tinkertinker.com


Dog Walking/House Sitting, etc: 
Sarah's brother is trust-worthy, reliable, flexible and most importantly, he loves dogs.  He has experience working in an animal hospital, and is also able to take care of other animals.  He is just getting his business started and is willing to be flexible with his rates.  Feel free to contact him directly at 310-890-9980 or joshmlong at gmail.com.  You can also contact Sarah with any questions about him at 323 610-4280 or sarahwetzstein at gmail.com.  He will do a great job! 
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Young French international student (23 years old) will walk your dog(s), house-seat, or pick up your mail, water your plants.  Alex is going to Santa Monica College, speaks English and French fluently and would like to find something on the west-side.  He is dependable and serious.  Please call Alex directly at  310.975.4062. For a reference, email ldahan09 at yahoo.com
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Susan Burnstine, is looking to pick up a few more more dog-walking gigs.  If you walk Runyon you've probably seen her there.  She's loves animals. One client flew her out to his ranch in Texas to have her help find his dog. Her coverage area is Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hollywood Hills and Beachwood Canyon but she will also do Studio City, Sherman Oaks Toluca Lake, Brentwood.
(323) 650-0689 business 
(213) 712-1585 cell
Email:  susan at susanburnstine.com 



O.D. Referral
>From jslcpath at cs.com - Office is friendly, doc is very caring and incredibly thorough, really good selection of eyeglasses, and parking is a snap!   Call Lawrence G. Simons, O.D. for your next eye exam at 818-871-9898. Office is at 4505 Las Virgenes Rd. #106, Calabasas, CA 91302. Specializes in kids too.


New safe paint for families 
Call Mike, the owner, direct - 818-885-9511 - say Chris Jackson referred you to get a deal!
www.mythicpaint.com


Interior Designer
Offers the following services:
Affordable hourly rate or set fee per project
Full Int. Design services
Bath & Kitchen remodels
Beautiful tile and stone designs
Color selection Int. and Ext.
Pass on whole sale prices to clients on soft goods.
www.creativedecisionsonline.com
Omar Torres 562-262-1698
Email joelle perlmutter - jlperlmutter at yahoo.com for a reference



Dapper Tags
Only $5 for Jen's list members.  Dapper Tags is a quick reminder of the essential items needed to get you and your baby out of the house successfully.  Tie Dapper Tags on your diaper bag - so you don't get caught with your baby's diaper down!  Check out NEW DESIGNS www.dappertags.com,  Jen's list email info at dappertags.com with your order


For Rent/Sale
3 Bedroom/ 3 Bath Spacious Brentwood Village Condo - Our large (over 1,800 square ft. ) Brentwood Village Condo will be available starting July 1. We are looking for tenants that will take great care of the place. It has a Master Bedroom with a large walk-in closet and a very nice master bathroom with a glass block shower and a jacuzzi tub. The second bedroom has it's own bathroom with a stall shower and a large closet. The 3rd bedroom has a wall to wall closet. The kitchen is updated and very large with a center island with a gas cooktop range and double ovens. The unit has a washer and dryer and central air. It has hardwood flooring and tile throughout, with carpeted bedrooms. It is very spacious with lots of room to entertain or let kids run around. The building has a pool and jacuzzi and is in the heart of Brentwood Village. It is walking distance to Brentwood Village restaurants, shops, parks and conveniences. The schools in the area are great: Elementary school is Kenter Canyon, then Paul Revere Middle School and Palisades Charter High School. We are looking for long term rental. $3,800/month. Will consider small pet. If you are interested or know anybody who is looking for a great place to live, please call me at 818-597-1407 or email me directly. Thanks,Dodi
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We are renting out our wonderful 4 bd/3 ba Topanga Canyon home in the Viewridge area (which is very close to Woodland Hills).  It has everything you could want -- recently remodeled kitchen and master bathroom, bamboo floors, a pool and jacuzzi, large and private yard, and other great features.  It gets an ocean breeze and is very cool during the summer (so that we hardly ever run the air conditioning).  It is a 5 min. drive to Ventura Blvd (and close to Whole Foods and Trader Joe\'s), or you can head to the beach, which is 9 miles down the canyon.  We are asking $3,850/mo., which includes pool man and gardener.  Will consider pets.  If you are interested, e-mail jlapis at yahoo.com
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Located minutes from Pierce College and the Northridge Mall, this 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath contemporary home in Winnetka sits on a beautiful, quiet street with several new homes and boasts wonderful curb appeal.  The living room is filled with natural light, as is the adjacent formal dining room, whose glass doors lead out to a large flat grassy yard.  An oversized eat-in kitchen offers a pass-thru window out to the patio for easy outdoor barbeques and entertaining.  The kitchen opens to the family room which features a brick fireplace.  A powder room completes the first floor.  Bedrooms are located upstairs away from guest traffic and each is outfitted with a celing fan.  The master bedroom is quite spacious and has large windows that overlook the yard.  Both upstairs bathrooms have been updated with style.  For more information or to view photos, you can visit the website at www.20151Ingomar.com.  For questions or to schedule a showing, please contact Meirav at Prudential Realty (818) 312-7040 or ml at prula.com
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Beautiful Sherman Oaks Townhouse For Rent - 3 story townhouse with private sundeck in a quiet charming complex.  Unbelievable south of the boulevard location!!  Walk to markets, shops and great restaurants.  This unit is approximately 1200 square feet and has 2 master bedrooms and 2 ½ bathrooms.  One master has large double door closets, a jacuzzi bathtub/shower combo, and fireplace.  The other master bedroom overlooks a beautiful courtyard, a large walk-in closet, and newly redone stall shower bathroom.  Off this bedroom, is a stairway to a private sundeck with room for a table and chairs and bar-b-que.  Unit has hardwood floors and carpet.  Living room is spacious and great for entertaining with a fireplace.  Brand new central heating and air conditioning unit.  Stackable washer and dryer inside unit.  Refrigerator, dishwasher, and oven in unit.  Subterranean parking with tandem parking spots.  Sparkling pool and workout room.  Paid water, trash, gardener and pool service.  One year minimum lease with option to go month to month. Rent is $2500 per month.  Available August 1, 2008.
Please contact Alison at 818-590-7332 or email daisynu at aol.com with any questions.

 
Custom Kitchen Cabinets, Furniture & Much More
Serrao Cabinets & Design is a "handmade" Italian custom cabinetry company in the SF Valley. Federico Serrao brought his craftsmanship, skills & passion from Italy to you. Reasonable prices with quality materials & craftsmanship. www.serraocabinets.com. Free estimates! 818-599-5363 or email Federico at serraocabinets.com



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