[Jen's List] Monday, June 9

[Jennifer Levinson]

Hope everyone had a great weekend. I came home from the hospital to over 1000+ emails and did my best last week to go thru them all. I will get back into the swing of things soon - its going to take me a while to make heads or tails out of all the wonderful info I rec'd. Please be patient as Jens List gets back underway. Matthew and Joey came home yesterday, they are doing well and we are so happy to have them with us. 
Jen

Scribble Press is a fun, new place to take the kids in West LA!
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT FOR FATHER'S DAY?  Scribble Press, L.A.'s first make-your-own-book store, is the perfect place to make the perfect gift for Dad.  Create an original book, or use one of Scribble's "Happy Father's Day" or "I Love My Dad" Cueprints (fill-in-the-blank books with space to illustrate).  It's a one-of-a-kind, personalized gift that Dad will treasure forever!  Scribble Press is also a great place to make a year-end gift for that special teacher.  Scribble Press in located in the Westside Pavilion, second floor and at www.scribblepress.com. Scribble Press is a place where kids (and their parents) can write, illustrate and publish their own books. At Scribble Press we have all the materials you need to let your imagination soar and an in-store bindery to turn your creations into beautiful, professionally bound books.  You can write a book from scratch, or use one of our 100+ Cueprints (fill-in-the-blank templates) for inspiration.  Topics include a range of special interests (pirates, fairies, animals, dinosaurs, etc.) and address various developmental issues to help children work through their emotions about situations including starting a new school, welcoming a new sibling and other childhood situations.  And if you want to do something with all the artwork and school projects shoved in the back of your closet...Scribble Press To Go allows you to bring (or send) in artwork from home and turn it into a custom book. Scribble Press is a great new venue for parties and a special place to find or create the perfect gift! Scribble Press is located in the Westside Pavilion in West Los Angeles, and at www.scribblepress.com.  




"Empowering women/self defense" 
This Tuesday, June 10th at 7:30 p.m.
Guest speaker, Jodie King. She is the founder of The Women's Self-Defense and Empowerment Group. Jodie will be discussing risk reduction, risk avoidance, risk recognition, and empowerment. She will also give helpful hints for teaching these to our children. She is a Retired State Police Officer whose experience exposed her to many different disciplines of self-defense and techniques. From this she was able to create a program applicable to a woman's everyday life. For more information you can check out her website at http://www.wsdaegroup.com. The public is encouraged to attend free of charge. This event will be held at the Westlake Village Civic Center located at 31200 East Oak Crest Drive in Westlake Village.  Call Maria (805.418.0126) to RSVP. 




Green and Greener Store grand opening
Tues., June 10th from 10:00am - 6:00pm
Eco-living general store and design center, Green and Greener opens its first retail location. There will be a grand opening eco-living inspired art show (sold pieces will hang through the 17th, available pieces through July 10th), free gift with every purchase on the 10th and an on-going 10% off discount if you don't drive to the store.






Looking for a freelance writer or PR and marketing person?
Are you in need of a freelance writer to help you with research, ad copy, to edit and write newsletters, articles for feature stories, interviews, press releases, general correspondence, media kits, surveys, brochures, and more? Do you need someone to help you with a media campaign? Marketing? Public Relations? Gretchen is an accomplished writer in all of the above genres and have an extensive PR and marketing background. She currently is a freelance writer and PR professional who is looking for more work. She has had her own freelance company for eight years and have worked with clients like Colors by Design, Canon Communications, Richmond American Homes, Tomorrow's Event Productions, MOPS, and many more. She attended both writing and public relations programs at UCLA to further my skills and techniques. If words aren't your thing, or you need an extra hand with any of the above, please call (818) 203-6060 or email ghydo at earthlink.net

  
 
NannyBabysitter/Housekeeper Leads
My grandparents have had a temporary housekeeper for the past few weeks (their housekeeper has been on vacation). Her name is Leticia Pizana and she is looking  for a full time job (5 days a week, m-f, 9:00-5:00). She would be open to 2-3 work days during the week if she can find 2 part time jobs. She lives in Los Angeles and doesn't drive (she takes the bus). She is currently working on the westside but, is open to other areas that are accessible via public transportation. She speaks little English but, can communicate with no problem. She is very smart, sweet, responsible, trustworthy, friendly, neat, timely, cleans great, doesn't rush out at the end of the day, aims to please, is great at organizing closets, and knows her way around the kitchen i.e. can make a beautiful fruit plate and can do basic things in the kitchen. She is really a housekeeper and not a nanny although she has 2 young children who are both in school so, she might be open to helping with kids. Prospective employer would have to ask her. She is looking for a cleaning job and can possibly do some light cooking upon further training as well. I mean this in the nicest way but, my grandma is very picky and has had help in her house for over 45 years (both live-in and live-out). So, if this woman impressed her, she  must have done something  right. Plus, my grandparents don't speak Spanish at all and they have been able to communicate with Leticia (once their current housekeeper trained her for this temporary job). They have been paying her $100 a day and cannot say enough good things about her. She could work for a family with kids (as most Jen's list members have kids) but, 1) you would have to ask her if she is open to that and 2) she would also be great for your parents, grandparents, etc... My grandma said she is really a doll and we would love to find her a job. If you are interested (and can speak Spanish), Leticia's number is 323.369.3843 (home). For a reference, call Greta Kibrick at 310.470.4346, best times to call are between 8am and 10am and 4pm to 6pm (please do not call past 7:30pm). If you have any other questions, please email me at dlgarfin at gmail.com. 
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Our Nanny of 10 years is leaving...She has been with us since the birth of our first child. She stayed even after I had twins 6 years ago! Her English is very good, she drives and has a reliable car.  She has also done housekeeping (I paid her extra) and made the kids dinner when we weren't there.  She has one of the most amazing work ethics I have ever seen.  I think I could count the times she was late or sick in 10 years.  I had to practically push her out the door when it was time to leave...My husband and I helped her get her green card and she became an American citizen about a year ago.  Both my husband and I work and I have been able to leave the house knowing our children were happy and extremely well-cared for.  We trust her implicitly. I cannot speak highly enough about her. She is truly a part of our family.  She is married and has a young child of her own now, and with my children finally all in school, we didn't need full-time help any longer and she needs to work full time.  She lives near USC but commuted to our home in Tarzana...Lucky is the family that hires SILVIA IBARRA. Her number is 323-528-7684. You can also contact Debi Maslansky 818-758-9999 for a reference or more info.
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Just wanted to put the word out there. My wonderful Nanny and house keeper of 4 years, needs to fill up her work week with an extra day to support her family. If you need help cleaning your house, or need help with the children and around the house, she is the perfect person to have in your home. Her schedule is flexible now, so she is available either Wed. Thurs. or Fridays. She is an amazing soul, WONDERFUL with children, and an EXCELLENT cleaner! My two boys are IN LOVE with her. She is very loyal, and a good friend as well.  Please e-mail me if you or someone you know needs someone to help once a week. Preferably in the Valley area. Thanks, Kia at meandminime 
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Our nanny, Margarita, has been with us for almost 2 years, watching our two boys full-time. We are moving out of town - sad to lose her - and want to find a great family for her to keep working with. She's got tons of experience with kids of all ages (she started when our youngest was 2 months old), she drives, speaks English well and is fully documented. She may be willing to do some light housework, cleaning and laundry. She's got a wonderful teenage son of her own and they have both become like family. We live in Sherman Oaks, but she is willing to work in a number of locations. We\'ll be moving around July 1. If you are interested, please call me at 818.216.4004.
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Josefina is looking for full time nanny/housekeeper work for $12-15/hr.  She has worked for the same family for 6 years, but their children are now both in school.  She is an excellent house cleaner and the children absolutely love her like a grandma.  She has a "magic way" about her with babies.   She speaks only Spanish and does not drive. She lives in the Van Nuys area and takes the bus so would ideally like work in the east valley.  References are available.  For any questions, please phone Karen at 818.671.7454.
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Temp Nanny Available - June & July - Allison is taking maternity leave from her work starting next week through August 11th. She is looking for someone who needs a nanny during this time anywhere from 1-4 days/week. Again, this is just until August 1 and then she will have her back full time. Her nanny has been with her over a year. She drives (not her kids) and is extremely trustworthy and caring. She also does housekeeping. She cares for her 2 year old and newborn. If you are interested, please contact her at alkrum at sbcglobal.net.
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Sweet, responsible babysitter/nanny with years of experience working with children of all ages. Loves kids, and has been working with children in a variety of facets for 10+ years.  Currently babysitting regularly for several Pacific Palisades families.  Reference: Wendy Leshgold, 310-386-7770.  E-mail: kathryndiaz at gmail.com
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Alexis Cooperman is a college graduate from Cal State Northridge with Child Development, and a minor in Psychology first aid, and CPR certified, and has worked with kids/babysit for the last ten years. She is 23 years old, and looking for any kind of babysitting between camarillo to Woodland Hills. She has experience with infants through teenagers. Email - alexis.cooperman at gmail.com

 
Come to Mommy Mixer & find your next sitter
The hot new service that connects college students looking for fun babysitting jobs with busy families that need occasional help. All this, while shopping at hip boutiques around town. There's no better way to get hooked up with the SUMMER babysitter of your dreams! Come to the PREMIERE LOS ANGELES MOMMYMIXER! Sign up quickly, ONLY 20 slots Available!  Put Whitney in the event field and get $25 off and only need to pay $75! Space is limited.
Thursday, June 12th from 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Bliss Spa @ The W Westwood
If you can make it . . .
1) Go to the Los Angeles link at www.mommymixer.com.
2) Fill out the form & make your payment to register.
3) Come to the mixer and find great babysitters!


 
New Shane's Inspiration Park opening at Lake Balboa - Today, June 9th
http://shanesinspiration.org/content/view/59/


Kid Friendly Show
A lot of fun and great reviews. The Boychick Affair - The Bar Mitzvah of Harry Boychick
Sundays at 2 pm
Hayworth Theater 
2511 Wilshire Blvd in Los Angeles
www.boychickaffair.com



Members NEED Leads - Can you help?
Looking for coach to come after school/camp to teach a few kids BASKETBALL basics.  He/she does not need to be a pro, but excellent with kids (4 -7 years old) and good at teaching sports. Please contact: meghan_bishop at sbcglobal.net.
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Looking for a good, reliable CLEANING CREW (of more than 1 person) in the Calabasas area.  Please email elenasiu at hotmail.com.


"DecorATE"
Put a smile on your child's face as they create and "DECORATE" their own fun desserts- cookies, cupcakes, fruit, pretzels and more! The party and ingredients are brought to you! This unique party concept eliminates the hard work and stress of planning your own event. Please email Jen for questions and details.
JWIN1021 at AOL.COM





DriveWise: Charity Driven Auto-Buying & Leasing

DriveWise Auto is a Charity Driven Auto-Buying and Leasing Service that gives you the ability to buy or lease your next vehicle and to be socially responsible at the same time.  Using DriveWise Auto the next time you, or anyone you know wants to buy or lease a vehicle means that we will do all the work, guarantee competitive pricing, a hassle-free experience, AND provide added-value by making a charitable donation as part of every purchase or lease.  DriveWise Auto is an organization whose focus, goal and purpose are to help the organizations that are addressing the needs of society and the world.  At DriveWise Auto, we put our clients and charity first, and are committed to delivering 5-star service.  Across all makes and models, the extensive concierge services offered by DriveWise Auto include assistance with trade-ins, aftermarket products, financing, and more.  We'll research availability, locate the vehicle, add any accessories, deliver it, and then make a donation to the charity of your choice!  To date, DriveWise Auto has made contributions in excess of $10,000 to organizations like the American Cancer Society, Tree People, the Salvation Army, 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.  We want to make a difference, and by choosing DriveWise Auto or referring people to DriveWise Auto, you can too!  We look forward to hearing from you and hope that when you, your family or friends are ready to purchase or lease a vehicle, that DriveWise Auto will have an opportunity to serve your needs, and those of your favorite charity. For additional information, please call 818.345.5555, e-mail info at drivewiseauto.com, or visit www.drivewiseauto.com.





LA Mama - By Barbara Correa
SUMMER MOVIE CAMP: This just in from one of my local Moms clubs: AMC theaters are showing $1 movies every Wednesday at 10 am starting June 25, through August 6. Movies will include Shrek the Third, Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium and Bee Movie, among others. Proceeds go to charity. For movie schedules and locations, check http://www.amctheatres.com/smc/movies.html

CPR EN ESPAÑOL: Northridge Hospital is offering CPR classes in Spanish, for you or your nanny. Taught in Spanish by an American Heart Association (AHA) trained instructor, participants will learn lifesaving CPR techniques for infants, children and adults. Participants will receive one Spanish language AHA textbook per family and everyone receives a certification card. Check for dates at http://www.northridgehospital.org/Medical_Services/073835

POPCORN ADVENTURES: This weekly e-newsletter for cultural types pairs films with activities around L.A., like watching My Fair Lady and then visiting the flower market downtown. For your junior soccer player, watch Bend It Like Beckham, then tour Artesia's Little India. Have a budding Republican? Watch Yankee Doodle Dandy and go see the Reagan Library in Simi Valley.  http://www.kidsoffthecouch.com/splash.php 

SCHOOL FUNDING: Persistent parents are keeping the pressure on the Governor to preserve school funding at current levels. Here's the latest on what's going on in the effort, with photos from the most recent rallies and events: http://4lakidsnews.blogspot.com; http://www.capta.org/

FIND A CO-OP: One way to cut the cost of preschool and get involved is through co-operative schools. This Web site lists co-operatives for preschool and elementary school level. http://www.ccppns.org/index.html
THE VACCINE DEBATE: Dr. Gary S. Goldman, a resident of Pearblossom, a city in the Antelope Valley, is the author of a new book, "The Chickenpox Vaccine: A New Epidemic of Disease and Corruption,'' a 2008 Mom's Choice Awards winner. The book examines the universal varicella vaccination program, arguing that the vaccines actually leave the population more vulnerable to disease.

http://www.insidesocal.com/lamama/





Designer Sale

Tues., June 10th from 9:00am-8:00pm     
3842 Abbey ct. Newbury Park ca 91320
Questions??? call Ashley Mayer (805) 657-1548 or (805) 499-3037           
Come by and bring your friends and shop for the cutest clothes for the summer! I have all new "True Religion" in all sizes and all the new styles They are so cute Big T and more!!! All new "Juicy Couture"  Terry sweats, cute tops, dresses and more We got a huge hipment of Juicy the biggest Ever and some mens too!!! so cute!!! . Some new"Hudson Jeans", "Oronomi tops" so cute!!! Also new Park and Vogul tops, dresses, and more Aude t-shirts. Last but not least some "T-Bags" and "Roxywear and NU" tops, and Splendid and Ella Moss. There is alot of great new stuff so come check it out!!!






2008 Summer Programs - The Treehouse Social Club
For Kids Ages 2.5 - 10 years (plus Rock Toddler begins for Ages 9 months - 3 years!)
Summer Starts June 21 - Sign Up Today!
Also, they have a Father's Day Brunch on June 15 at 9am-noon
Adults: $25 and Children $15. Reservations suggested.
Top 10 reasons to join The Treehouse Social Club now!
1. Because it's the coolest, chicest, cleanest, most welcoming and original place for kids in LA!
2. Most of your friends will want to be or already members, so now you can meet there for breakfast or lunch or just to hang out.
3. Members are invited to special events like... The Barenaked Ladies concert on June 10th for the release of their first kids CD!!!
4. There is a summer membership special right now of 2 for 1 when you join with a friend for the whole summer. That's $52.50 each for 3 months! You cannot beat that even if you take several vacations.
5. Priority placement for all summer camps and fall classes... And the $25 registration fee is waived.
6. The Treehouse has been nominated for 2008 Nickelodeon's Parentsconnect Parents Picks Awards for Best Family Restaurant.
7. We carry the best toys so you can pick up those last minute birthday gifts instead of driving all the way to toys r us and have them wrapped while your kid plays or you get your nails done.
8. You can be eating a cobb salad with turkey bacon while sipping an iced soy vanilla latte and return the pile of e-mails on our free wireless network while your child creates a masterpiece in the art room.
9. Starting June 1st we will have revolving activities such as story time, recycled art projects, freeze dance, imagination play, dress-up, beading, book clubs and much more.
10. We need you to help continue this amazing haven, this little community for parents and children that we have created and strive to make better on a daily basis.
www.thetreehousesocialclub.com
The Treehouse Social Club
426 South Robertson Boulevard in Los Angeles 



Lego Camps

Paintbox Kids in  Pasadena.  Play-Well TEknologies offers Pre- Engineering for ages 5-7  
and Engineering Fundamaentals for ages 7-12.  Call 626-808-0330 or go  to www.paintboxkids.com






Beach Houses Available!

OXNARD OCEAN FRONT BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT-Great area, closeby for a get-a- way week with family. 3 bedrooms, two bathrooms. Large patio facing ocean. ONLY ONE week left June 12 - 19 for $2600 or the weekend June 13- 17 for $375 a night - 4 night minimum + cleaning. email requests.

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Carpinteria one block from a great kids beach is available this summer...pretty much anytime from June 15th through the beginning of Labor Day ....apart from August 4th through the 10th and July 21st through the 27th. The rent is $1500.00 for the week plus a $100.00 cleaning fee and a $500.00 security deposit refundable once they check everything is OK. Also because they are going to be gone a lot this summer they are also wanting to put the word out that the4ir house is available for short term rentals....no doubt this would be good for people who are here and are visiting relatives........bedding, towels etc all available. 

Beach City Rental Property: Carpenteria - 50 feet from beach
Refundable security deposit: $500  *Once everything is checked out.
Cities near by: Santa Barbara & Montecito 10 - 15 minutes away
Town: 5 minutes walking
Train track nearby
La Cabana Complex
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 1
Swimming pool in complex
Bike lock up, laundry on site
Apt: 900 sq. ft.
Furnished
Price to be negotiated. Email Sarah at levittfamily at sbcglobal.net for more info. 





Do you need some pampering? 
Are you and your friends dying for a Mom's Night Out/Mom's Night Off? Are you looking older than you really are? Are you fighting your child's eczema or acne? Do you need a tear free sunscreen okay for even the youngest of children that really doesn't sting? Do you demand pure, safe, beneficial products for your family? ARBONNE INTERNATIONAL is a pure Swiss skin care company that's been in business for 28 years. We have health and wellness products for everyone-- from newborns and toddlers up to great-grandparents and we only put things on the market that actually do what they say they will do. Email me for a FREE pampering party or a consult on your family's skin care needs... and ask me how you can save 35-80% off your ARBONNE order! And... if you need an extra $100 a week (gas fill up for your SUV?)I teach and train other moms how to fit this simple business in around naps, playdates and errands. Email me at nicolekblack628 at hotmail.com!    

 
 
Take Shape for Life 
A permanent solution to weight loss and weight management that can reduce or eliminate most maintenance medications. Clinically proven at Johns Hopkins University and the National Institute of Health, TSFL is a non drug therapy, non surgical program recommended by over 15,000 doctors.  If you are seeking a home based business opportunity we are looking for health coaches right now.  Our goal is to get America healthy one person at a time.  Call Isabelle Muller-Gupta,  Independent Health Advisor at: 818-597-9819 for more info. www.healthybodyandmind.tsfl.com
 

Nutritional Cleansing takes your health to a higher level!
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