[Jen's List] Friday, June 27

Fri Jun 27 10:17:40 EDT 2008

Have a wonderful weekend!

Help Kick Cancer!  
20% of proceeds from SarahBear's Hope Tins will be donated to the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation. More than 180,000 new cases of Breast Cancer are expected to affect women in the US in 2008. Like so many others, Sarah Barrett has had family and friends affected by Breast Cancer. SarahBear's Hope Tins are designed to provide strength and support to those living with the disease as well as the important people who make up their inner circle. By purchasing SarahBear's Hope Tins, customers can not only provide a unique gift for family, friends and co-workers affected by Beast Cancer, but also help contribute to Cancer research. Support those who have the courage, love, strength and hope to meet this awesome challenge with one of these lovely tins. Established in 2006, SarahBear's Cards & Creations is the brainchild of designer/artist/mom Sarah Barrett. Barrett wanted to find a way to marry her love of scrapbooking with her desire to showcase favorite photos in a simple, elegant, and portable way. Thus the establishment of SarahBear's Cards & Creations which allows anyone to choose specially designed tins to serve as one-of-a-kind keepsakes filled with photos highlighting life's greatest moments. Customers can also select other exceptional mementos customized to meet their desired specifications. SarahBear's Cards & Creations celebrate the seminal moments in our lives: from birthdays to holidays, first day of school to retirement and first loves to 50th anniversaries. Sarah Barrett's unique creations include:  brushed metal tins which hold nine photos on cardstock delicately strung together with beautiful ribbon; individually made cards that can be adjusted according to preferred colors, styles and themes; unique albums that open into a three-dimensional six-point star display for up to 12 photos; 5x7 photo books which have 6 display pages perfect for those on the go; and finally, Barrett's innovative fold out origami book which holds 10 large or up to 20 small photos and can be customized using up to four colors. http://www.sarahbeargifts.com/index.htm

Southern California Super Lawyers & Rising Stars 
Nikki Mehrpoo Jacobson is an Immigration Attorney is Los Angeles & would REALLY appreciate it if you could take a few minutes out of your busy day and consider nominating her for Southern California Super Lawyers & Rising Stars (Immigration Law).   For more information visit www.greencard4you.com. You can nominate via fax by downloading the nomination form (form also attached to this e-mail):  http://superlawyers.com/pdf/ballot/LXSL09_ComboBLT.pdf
You can do it online:   https://my.superlawyers.com/

Send your kids to Willow Elementary School in Agoura Hills
The Las Virgenes Unified School District (LVUSD) currently has low in enrollment in the upper grades (4th and 5th). The school district officials would welcome new students from other districts if they applied for an interdistrict transfer. In the past, it's always been difficult to get into the LVUSD and you had to show proof that you lived in the area. Now, if there are parents who work in Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Westlake, or nearby areas who live in the Valley and would like to have their children go to school near where they work, they can apply for a transfer. The district needs kids...housing prices in the area are so high that young families can't afford to move there and the school district enrollment is dwindling. Once a child has been accepted to the LVUSD they can not be kicked out. For more info, please email deanna-g at sbcglobal.net

Referral Service
Find nannies,housekeepers,day workers,on call nannies, live in/live out, caregivers for the elderly, companions, and part time and weekend help. Finger printing(with a notary public) provided and background check included in fee. Please contact mothersrealhelp at gmail.com for more info.

CHUBBY DELICIOUS SUMMER SALE!!!
LAST SALE OF THE SEASON - GREAT PRICES ON SUMMER TANKS, TEES, SKIRTS AND BABY SETS
MONDAY, JUNE 30TH  from 9:30 - 11:30 
2525 30TH STREET (between pico & ocean park)
Check out all the styles at www.chubbydelicious.com

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Over twenty years experience. Will manage any asset, any size, anywhere!  Fees are always tailored to fit your management needs and budget.  Please call Perry Property Management at 818-344-0356 or Ken Perry at 818-355-8481

Flute & Piano Teacher Available
Scott Friedman is a credentialed music teacher in the San Fernando Valley teaching flute and piano privately for 14 years. He can teach all ages, all levels, and am very good with children. He is a member of MTAC and can have students participate in the Certificate of Merit music program, if you wish. He is a positive, energetic teacher who loves to teach. You can go to him, or he can come to your home. Excellent references available upon request. Please email saf976 at gmail.com. 

Professor Pocket
Bilingual (Spanish/English) audio CDs for children (and their parents!) to encourage kids to learn a second language at an early age. The CDs are based around the adventures of our three main characters, Professor Pocket, Chico the Chicken and Desi the Dinosaur. They include not only funny and entertaining storytelling, but also songs that kids can easily learn and sing along with. The best thing about the CD is that the parents enjoy it too! Receive 10% off entire purchase with promo code: jenslist. www.professorpocket.com 

Great Wallpaper Hanger
I just had wallpaper put in the 2 older boys rooms and had a very nice man install it. He is on time, responsible, and very reasonable. He did a great job and I would recommend him. You can reach Max at 310-202-7155

Tastybaby
Look out for a Tasty tasting near you! 100% Organic Frozen Food for babies, toddlers & even parents! Tastybaby is holding tastings of its line of frozen, organic baby food all over southern California at Whole Foods Markets. Founded by two savvy moms with a passion for cooking, kids, the environment and healthy living, Tastybaby offers a full line of frozen organic baby food. The nationwide line is available in Southern California at Bristol Farms, Whole Foods, Erewhon health food markets and online at www.tastybaby.com. Feel free to drop by, but when you RSVP for a tasting at info at tastybaby.com you'll receive a free Tastybaby eco-tote for environmentally friendly grocery shopping or to use as a beach tote, your choice! Tastybaby wants to double your money: Buy One, Get One Free coupons are given at every tasting.
Stage 1: Life's a Peach, Squash 'Em, Hip 2B Pear, Corn in the USA
Stage 2: Peas on Earth, Bangos (Banana Mango), Bollywood Baby, Sweetie Pie
Stage 3: Kickin Chicken, Mama Mia
Tastybaby.com offers an online community-based forum for parents to connect and share. Read blogs by moms, dads, foodies,..even kids! Tastybaby is a socially responsible company, committed to using the most planet-friendly packaging alternatives, including recyclable and biodegradable materials. Tastybaby LLC, founded in 2007, is a privately owned company with offices in Malibu, California. For more information, please visit www.tastybaby.com.
6/26: Whole Foods Sherman Oaks East
    12905 Riverside Dr
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
    (818) 762-5548
6/27: Whole Foods Sherman Oaks West
    4520 N. Sepulveda Blvd
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
    (818) 382-3700
6/28: Whole Foods Valencia (special kids event at the store that day too)
    24130 Valencia Blvd
    Santa Clarita, CA 91355
    (661) 260-2377
KidsFaire - Oct 4&5 - Orange County Fairgrounds, Costa Mesa

Places for Rent/Sale
Remodeled bathrooms and kitchen, Gated pool, Gardener and pool service included. In Welby Way , Hale and El Camino District.
$2555 per month and $3200 Security deposit. Good credit a must, no evicitions or bankrupties. Serious inquires only.
818 439 6260
6901 Bobbyboyar Avenue-Drive by the house before making an appt. Please do not distrurb the tenants.
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Share a 4-bedroom flat in Duboce Triangle/Castro for $1,100/month - looking for someone to share a great 4-bedroom flat. It's very close to the Castro Safeway and right on all of the MUNI lines. have two cats so would prefer not to add to the menagerie but could consider a small to medium sized cat-and-person-friendly dog. The targeted move-in date is July 15.
About me: I'm a 34-year-old professional woman. Most weeknights, you'll find me at home cooking a meal, watching a movie, reading a book or catching up on the magazines and editions of the Sunday NYT that tend to pile up on the coffee table. I'd like to find someone who is looking for a warm and friendly living environment, not just a place to crash.
About you: A male or female preferably 30 or older. I note age only because I'm looking for someone who is more settled and less likely to come crashing home from the bar at two o'clock in the morning. If this describes you and you're in your 20's, by all means get in touch. I'd prefer someone who works regular hours so we don't have to tiptoe around each other's schedules. We have a great housekeeper who comes twice a month (your share for the service would be $90/month) and I try to keep things pretty clean in the in-between weeks, so looking for someone who is conscientious about putting dishes in the dishwasher, etc.
About the apartment: I've spent the past year upgrading with new carpet, paint and grown-up furniture. The layout is a traditional Victorian railroad -- long and narrow. There are two bedrooms, an office, a guest room, one bathroom a sunny living room and kitchen toward the back of the apartment with access to a shared backyard. The kitchen has a dishwasher but there's no on-site laundry. I use the wash and fold place next door or a laundromat across the street. Closets are small-ish but there is one in each bedroom including the guest room, and there is a big coat/linen/sports equipment closet in the hallway.
Monthly bills are AT&T/Yahoo DSL, Comcast digital cable and PG&E. Would be happy to provide a monthly bill estimate. Email Alisa Weinstein at alisaweinstein at gmail.com
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Woodland Hills Cul-de-sac Home for Rent.  $2500/month, 3 bdrm, 1 3/4 bath unfurnished home, cul-de-sac, walking distance to Warner Center, two parks, & Westfield Promenade shopping mall.  Closest mjr cross sts Topanga & Oxnard.  Central AC and heat.  Washer, dryer & fridge incld. Gardener incld. Will consider dog. 5911 Nevada Ave. Email or call Christine & Jim with questions:  keatman888 at sbcglobal.net (818) 716-1254
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We would like to take this opportunity to offer you our home at a discounted price, before we sign up with a real estate agent. We are going to be putting our house back on the market on July 15th.  Our house was on the market last year and we received a full price offer, but unfortunately the timing was not right for us.  With the change in market conditions and our need to sell, we are reducing the offer price by over $100,000.  The house was listed last year at $819,950.  Today we are willing to sell at $695,000 without a broker and $729,000 with a broker. Please visit our website at www.7160gateshead.com to view our home.  Please do NOT contact the broker listed on the site as this will not allow us to sell at the reduced price. We hope you love our home as much as we do.  It is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2000+ sq. ft, newly updated and remodeled home on the top of a cul de sac in a very quiet and private neighborhood.  The local schools for the area are Pomelo Elementary, Hale Junior High and El Camino High School. If you are interested in our home, please contact us by phone at 818-704-7655 or via email at kelncraig at sbcglobal.net.  In order for us to sell at the $695,000 we need to know that you are interested so that we can notify the realtor and have your name placed on an exclusion list that will not subject us to the standard commission fees, therefore keeping the price at a discount. Thank you for viewing our home and we hope to hear from you soon.  We are very flexible in regard to escrow dates and times.
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3 + 2 Miracle Mile/Wilshire Vista - OPEN HOUSE Sunday, June 29 - Mid-block 1933 Spanish Colonial on pretty tree-lined street in Wilshire Vista. 3 bedrooms / 2 baths, terrific foyer with magnesite floor and unique deco plasterwork, dramatic beamed/corbeled ceiling living room with leaded glass window and fireplace, formal dining room with coffered ceiling, remodeled kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, new baths with frameless shower doors. Additional details include center hall with coved ceiling and skylight, hardwood floors, recessed lighting, new double-paned windows throughout, central heat and air, updated plumbing and electric in addition to many other upgrades, great natural daylight and beautifully landscaped grassy back yard with mature fruit trees. Walking distance to LACMA and The Grove. www.1114ogden.com. Or contact kbbrown at gmail.com - Open Sunday - June 29th, 2-5pm and Tuesday - July 1st, 11am-2pm.

POPDANCE SUMMER CAMP
Hip Hop and Jazz Instruction for Kids - Held at the Madilyn Clark Studios on Burbank Blvd. in North Hollywood
July 7th - August 29th.  Pay by the day or week or get a discount for multi-week session. Mon-Fri 10-3.
Go to www.popdance.us or call 818-645-0895 for more info.

Not Just Any Old Day
The perfect way to remember Your very special day!  The unique Calendar keepsake has been designed to identify a very significant month and day in the life of the person who wears it.  Marked with a genuine Swarovski crystal, on the date in the month that holds a special meaning, these UNIQUE pieces are the perfect gift to yourself or someone else  -  it never loses the special meaning to the person who wears it. Available in solid Sterling Silver, your calendar piece ( approximately ¾ inches wide by ¾ inches tall) can be used to mark a Birthday, Anniversary, Recovery Birthday, Communion Date, Bar/Bat Mitzvah or to remember any other important date in one's life.  Admired by both men and women, it is a piece that makes the recipient proud to own. Take a look at the complete line at:  www.notjustanyoldday.com

Nanny Leads
Prefers Westchester, but is available for anywhere on west side. Nanny with over 25 years experience, loving, caring, works full time but her family she works for is moving to San Francisco next week. Speaks both English and Spanish - Is looking for full time. Drives a car, CPR trained. For more info contact Ellen and EReissRD at aol.com
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Letty Armstrong is a WONDERFUL nanny.  She is currently in between nanny jobs since her family moved.  She filled in for my nanny when she was out of town and she made it a flawless transition.  Letty was not only an amazing caretaker of my 22 month old daughter, but she was a great caretaker of our family.  This was not part of the job, but by her own accord when my daughter was sleeping, she did laundry and kept the house spotless.  She can cook and is capable of running the house.  She speaks fluent English, drives a safe car and is really a lovely soul.  She kept my daughter busy by taking walks, playing with play-doh, singing and dancing - you name it, they did it.  She is near the south bay, so prefers work on the Westside - preferably between Marina del Rey  and Hermosa Beach.  She is also up for babysitting and housecleaning until she finds a full-time nanny job again.  I can't recommend her enough.  Please contact her on her cell phone, 323-493-9656.  If you want a referral you can call Joy at 310-487-7489.
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I don't need my nanny 5 days a week anymore, and that I am missing some good quality time with my 16 month old daughter.  SO, I am trying to help Gladis find a family that needs help 2 days a week.  Gladis is amazing!  She drives, is legal, speaks English (can have a conversation in English, not broken English), has a loving/kind/gentle way about her and even tidies the house.  I trust her enough that I recently left her alone in my home with my 2 kids and 2 dogs for a week!  She is a true gem and any family would be blessed to have her in their home.  I am planning on keeping Gladis 3 days a week, but can be flexible with the other 2 days. If you are interested, or know someone who may be, please call Ronda at 818-448-2305.
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There is a woman at my daughter's "school" that is looking for work from June 28th through the beg of August because the owner of the
school closes for a month. Her name is Hadas, she is fluent in English and Hebrew is around 40, has children of her own and is absolutely
wonderful. She is available days or nights and would be a good solution for those of you who have schools/day cares that are also closing for
some time during the summer. I trust her 100% and my daughter runs to her every morning and jumps into her arms. She lives in Reseda/Northridge and can also babysit at night. She can be reached at 818668-7112. Thanks! Sara sbrooks7 at socal.rr.com
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I have an amazing nanny who is living with me and helps me out a little bit in the afternoons with my 3 children...she is very sweet, wonderful with my children, is extremely trustworthy and a great cleaner! Her name is Lettie and she is looking for work during the day, Monday through Friday. If interested, please call me at 310 429-9935 and I can give you more information. Thanks, Carly Friedberg - speech.pathology at verizon.net
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My nanny is currently available on Fridays and weekends and will be available 4 days a week beginning in Sept.  My daughter is starting preschool and I will no longer need Carmen. She has been with us for 1 1/2 years and is great.  We will miss her...  She speaks English, has a car, and is very reliable.  She is interested in the San Fernando Valley only.  Please call Carmen at 818-904-9934. Thanks, Ali - spencerandali at sbcglobal.net
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My amazing nanny, Ana, will be available starting July 21st, 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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Looking to share my amazing nanny with someone.  My nanny has been working for me for over 2 years and has taken care of my 3 children while I was working.  Two of children are starting Kinder in the Fall, so I will not need her as much.  She is so amazing and my children just adore her.  She drives, speaks great English, and is incredibly dependable.   I am looking to find work for her on Mondays and Wednesdays for at least 7 hours a day.  I will have her on Tuesday, Thursdays and Fridays.  She would like to work with someone that lives between Encino and Studio City.   If you would like more details, please email me at daisynu at aol.com and I can answer any questions.

The Gift Whiz
Personalized Gifts for All Ages and Stages. They offer a full line of coordinating bags, blankies, backpacks, laundry
bags, lunch boxes,art smocks and more.  Personalized just for you!  They also added a full line of clothing and accessories, including Mommy Bracelets designed by MJennings Designs.  Monogramming Available.  Free Shipping when you spend $50 or more. Exclusive offer for Jen's List subscribers: A free monogrammed Cosmo Bag with your first purchase. [$12 value] Just enter "JENSLIST" in the Customer Comments section and your top three color choices and name you want monogrammed on the Cosmo Bag.  They will choose the cosmo bag based on your color choices and our stock on hand. This offer expires July 31, 2008.  Offer redeemable on first purchase-one time use only. All Jen's List Customers who purchase between now and July 31, 2008 will also be entered into a drawing for a FREE Personalized Laundry Bag. [Limited to stock on hand. Winner may choose boy or girl preference.]

Nomie baby seat cover 
The nomie baby car seat cover is an easily removable, waterproof, washable cover for your infant or toddler/convertible car seat. It has elastic edges allowing it to fit most standard car seats, such as the Britax Roundabout and the Graco brands. No need to cry over spilled milk, or worse! When the nomie babyT car seat cover gets dirty, and it will, simply take it off your car seat leaving the existing one in place, throw it in the washing machine then dryer, and slip it back on your seat! www.nomiebaby.com

Miffy and Friends
Debuting on KLCS Los Angeles on July 5th at 6:30am.  
The program will continue to air at the same time on all Saturday mornings following the launch date.  Miffy and her friends are a favorite among the pre-school crowd and their educational program is a great way to keep your child's mind active during the Summer.  The premiere episode, "Introducing Miffy and Friends," will feature:
. Miffy's Musical Day - Miffy learns to play the recorder. 
. Miffy's Colorful World - Miffy and Melanie discover different colors. 
. Miffy and the Seasons - Miffy and her class learn about the seasons of the year. 
. Miffy and the Great Summer Picnic - Boris throws a surprise picnic for Barbara. 
. Miffy's Three Wishes - Miffy wonders what she would do if a fairy granted her three wishes. 

Mamma Mia: A Mommy & Me group for New Moms 
At The Pump Connection in Woodland Hills 
This is an incredible group where lifetime friendships are formed.  It is a 10 week support group for moms with infants 0-5 mos old.  The next session begins Saturday, July 19th.  We discuss developmental milestones, sleep issues, nursing, bottle feeding, bonding with baby, scheduling, pumping, naps, fussiness, teething, and so much more!  Call The Pump Connection to sign up (818) 225-8822   Lead by Dr. Amy Clayton, a psychotherapist specializing in individual, couple and family therapy with a focus on postpartum issues and their effect on depression, relationships, and family.  For more info: http://www.dramyclayton.com/groups.html

Young Attitudes
A children's hair salon that has in business since 1990. Specialize in kids but we do adults as well. All of the stylists have many years of experience working with kids. they have free video games, balloons,cookies and treats. They give a free video tape and certificate of baby's first haircut. Ask for Denise or Pam and get $3.00 off
15053 Ventura Bl. in Sherman Oaks
818-788-2887 

Clean your clutter
Are you tired of procrastinating about your closets or your garage? Are you missing bills that are buried under your desk? Well you are not alone. Sometimes it's hard to figure out where to start so you don't start at all. I can help you get on your path to less stress and more time to spend your family and friends without the worry of your house or your office.
No job to big or small...
Contact: Pam Kissel
PK Organizing Solutions
818 822-7848

Practice good sun safety habits
UV protective swim shirts and accessories for babies through adults - special promo - FREE swimshirt with any purchase.  (The special is in honor of the owners late husband who passed away from skin cancer at the age of 32.  He is the reason she started UV Skinz.)  www.uvskinz.com
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grUVywear is offering 30% OFF all of its UV baby swimwear. Why slather toxic chemicals on your babies bodies when you can put them in fashionable AND comfortable UV protective swimwear? Protect your babies sensitive skin both in and out of the water with our UPF 50+ baby sets that block out 98% of the sun's harmful UV rays.  Also a great idea for a baby shower or baby gift.  Go to www.gruvywear.com and enter code JENLEV30 when checking out to receive 30% off. Coupon expires June 27th.

Free online stuff for kids

>From grades pre-k through 6th, www.iknowthat.com offers subjects ranging from science to social studies to math to the arts. While online, kids can actively enjoy the thousands of games, quizzes, and activities while the parent can be assured the information is safe and educational.

Don't spend $4-$5 for a greeting card again!

How would you like to spend half that amount and get something totally unique? Now you can buy top quality designs for all occasions at below store prices. Feel good about purchasing products printed on chlorine free paper, using vegetable based inks, from  fully managed sustainable forest sources. Call or email your request for a free catalogue showing the complete line of imported European greeting cards, gift wrap, tags, invitations and stationery. 661-618-1845 or gaynorg at pacbell.net

BODY USA 
Makes it easy to stay in shape by removing the obstacles that Make people avoid exercise. Exlusive use of MedX Rehabilitayion Exercise equipment makes training at BODY USA Safe, Effective & Efficent for all age groups & Fitness Levels in just 30-Minutes, once or twice a week. BODY USA has been in the Sherman Oaks area for over 14 years. Come in and see our new Studio facilities at 14340 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks (818) 640-5324

Melange Apothecary Discount
Enter code: WELL MOM for 15% discount online. Or present this email and receive a 15% discount when you visit the store in person. http://www.melangeapothecary.com/

West Valley Girls Softball (WVGS) is in eminent danger of losing their "Home" field at Hughes Middle School in Woodland Hills.
This is a LAUSD school that is also an adult learning center (no longer an actual middle school). The girls have been playing at that field for many years since they had to leave their previous fields at Canoga Park High school after a gang gunfight left the girls lying face down on the field in fear for their lives.  A lot of money has been invested in the improvement of the fields at Hughes, including backstops, fan benches, dugouts, snack shack and cutting the infield. Hundreds of girls have grown up playing softball in this league and gone on to play for El Camino High School and on to college scholarships!  Please keep in mind that the boys baseball has a beautiful sports complex on Valley Circle in Woodland Hills, and the girl's facilities are absolutely NOTHING in comparison! Here's the issue:  Apparently, a local soccer club has been going around and leasing all of the available field space in the area and is now after the WVGS fields.  It appears they placed a bid and LAUSD are doing everything they can to allow the soccer club to take over the facility - all over a measly couple hundred dollars!!!!!!  What they need:  An attorney, public official or someone in the capacity to help STOP LAUSD from giving away the fields the girls of the West Valley so desperately need - and deserve.  This is completely WRONG in so many ways.  LAUSD and WVGS have had a working partnership for many years and there is no reason to make any changes, least of all for minuscule monetary considerations. WVGS needs someone to help them take action NOW.  They have until MONDAY to stop this action.  Call Nicole at 310-780-4177 for more info. If the league loses the fields, they will have no choice but to fold the league.  

THREE FAMILY GARAGE SALE!!
Saturday, June 28th
7:00 am- 1:00 pm
22606 Clarendon Street Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Children's  books, toys, clothes,  dishes, glassware , housewares and much more!

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