[Jen's List] Wed.

[Jennifer Levinson]

My hubby's book is finally out(just a little "self" promotion!!)
I am so excited to announce that Buff Dad (www.buffdads.com) is available for purchase! The site has all the info about the book & where it can be bought. Brought to you by the publisher of all the "Chicken Soup for the Soul"(HCI), this is a book for all dads to buy OR all woman to buy their hubby's! I am so proud of him, he worked very hard on this and it's written very well. Take a look at his website and remember...this is also a great purchase for Fathers Day coming up in June.  Also, if any of you have any media contacts, he would love to spread the word that way. Yes, there is a PR person, however personal contact is always best! The PR person at HCI is Kim Weiss 800-851-9100 x212 or kimw at hcibooks.com - in case this info is needed. Thanks for any help you all can give. It is truly appreciated! If you need any other info, email me - jlev at jenlevinson.com



 

CHIPS raises money for Childrens Institute International 
www.childrensinstitute.org is the largest nonprofit in Southern Calif. devoted to helping abused and neglected kids.  This Thursday (3/13) between 6 and 8 pm, CHIPs will be hosting a fun evening of cocktails and shopping at the Tory Burch boutique on Robertson.  Tory Burch's spring line is fantastic this year and is selling extremely well.  You can check it out at www.toryburch.com.  She also carries fabulous items for girls, ages 1-10.  Tory is generously donating 20% of the proceeds to Childrens Institute.  
142 S. Robertson Blvd
310-248-2612).


  
Exquisite confection arrangements for Purim and Easter & more
Pink Frosting is a new confections company based in Thousand Oaks. Started by Lisa Rubenstein and Wendy Einbund who were wanting more than " just an ordinary gift basket".  They specialize in delicious novelty confections that are holiday themed. The freshly baked and chocolate dipped goods are tastefully arranged and presented in a unique gift. Let them create a Shalach Manot Basket filled with homemade hamentaschen and rice krispy delights shaped like crowns and more.  Or an adorable Easter Basket filled with Easter themed  rice krispy delights, lolli cakes and chocolate truffle brownie bunnies and more!!  The line of chocolate dipped confections make delicious party favors for birthdays, bar/bat mitzvahs, baby showers etc. Place your chocolate matzo brittle orders now for your seder.  Also, makes a lovely hostess gift for Passover.  1/2 pound and 1 pound bags available.   For pricing and questions, contact them at pnkfrosting1 at aol.com


Live In Lead
I would love to help my live in nanny housekeeper find a great position . Irma is a mature women who I hired temporarily while I looked for  the right person and she ended up working for me for almost a year! Her work ethic is endless and she is absolutely WONDERFUL with babies, Ella adores her and will be heartbroken to see her leave so I will try to have her work for me some weekends if possible.... If you ask her to get up at 7 she is ready for you at 6 - she stays up till the dishes are clean in the kitchen and the kids are asleep. If I go out at night she stays upstairs the whole time outside the kids'rooms- even when I tell her not too! She is always available for extra work on the weekends and is legal so she can travel .There is no attitude with her and she is very loving to all children and very respectful of myself and my husband ..  Irma is a mature women age wise although I am not sure what her exact age is and she told me that she did do a red cross CPR training at her former job that she was at for 14 years. Irma does NOT speak English so she is best in a home with a little baby as it is hard for older children to connect with her . Irma does not drive and Her understanding of English is also quite limited so she would be best for a family that has a member that speaks some Spanish ... I pay her $450/ week which after working with many agencies is, I think, a great deal for someone who is legal and has experience....she will be available after the 20th of this month but available to interview as of this Friday ... I found Irma through my friend Sheri and you can also call her for  a reference ....818 222 1299 - my email address is hjten at sbcglobal.net. Thank you so much, Jodi


Randy Pausch reprising his Last Lecture
You may have already seen this video that was aired on Oprah, but I wanted to share it with you - it speaks so much to life, family, what we tend to forget about life. It is EXTREMELY moving. http://video.stumbleupon.com/#p=ithct48cqw


Email Marketing Solutions with Ron Cates of Constant Contact
Wednesday, Mar 19th from 9:30am - 11:30am
About SolNet: Whether you have an existing business or are looking to start one, SolNet offers you a new way to connect, network and create a much more collaborative community -- both online and in-person. Meet new people, share new ideas, new solutions and new sources to make each of our businesses more efficient, profitable and fun.  
Beverly Hills Country Club 
3084 Motor Avenue in Los Angeles
(310) 836-4400 
Cost: $35, advance-registration - Breakfast and Valet Parking included! Sorry, no refunds. Be sure to include your name and company name as you would like it to appear on your name badge.  Send your payment via paypal to Revi at SolNetOnline.com.   



Personal Trainer - Pre and Postnatal Fitness
Will go to you home or any outdoor location - will bring all of the equipment needed for an amazing workout. Contact Autumn Calabrese at autumn at mightymommies.com or 310.971.8299.  www.mightymommies.com


Babysitter Available
Will come babysit in the evenings or help you out if you just need an hour or two during the day. She is in school at the Fashion Institute and looking to do babysitting on the side. She charges $10 per hour.  If you are interested her name is Sara and she can be reached at (818)357-0197. For a reference, email cgahr at adelphia.net 


Hanky Panky Original Thongs and Low Rise Thongs 
They come in lots of really pretty colors.  They retail for $18.00 plus tax, however, Alison is selling them at the low cost of $13.00 tax free. Email her at DAISYNU at aol.com 


About Airborne
http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/?cl=6785169


Close to My Heart Scrapbooking and Stamping
Monthly workshops at Shemaine Smith's house. She has a website with great products and beautiful papers. Her artwork is also posted and there is a calendar of events under training and events! wwwshemainesmith.myctmh.com


New Moms Connect
It is a grant funded program by Jewish Family Service, to help new parents adjust to the challenges of parenting babies. They specialize in treatment of postpartum depression. The program has a warmline 323.761.8800 x1028 staffed by volunteers who can help new parents through a crisis by providing support, referrals, resources, home visits and follow up. They also offer support groups in both city and valley locations (free). This month, on March 18th, they have started a new parenting series for anyone with young children. It is called, "Adventures in Babyhood". The first class 3/18 from 11:00-12:30, will be taught by Farrah Zweig. It is a fitness class specially targeted at new moms. The classes are free and take place at Jewish Family Service Pico/Robertson storefront. Anyone interested can contact 310.247.0864 or gkaufman at jfsla.org. Adventures in Babyhood is on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. The series continues. Other topics include, Nanny Negotiating, Sex after baby, Nutrition, Keeping Young Children Safe, and more. 


KARATE FAMILIES
Scott Greenwood is the founder of Karate Families. He brings 15 years of study in the art of Shotokan Karate to the dojo. He was awarded his black belt by the founder of the United International Martial Arts Federation. Sensei Scott is well known in the San Fernando Valley from his many years as an instructor at Dawn Barnes's Karate Kids dojo in Encino and his workshops at area schools. He launched his own school, Karate Families, in Tarzana, in January 2008.  Karate Families is a dojo that's different. It's a warm and friendly place. Our students, both children and adults, learn in a clean, safe environment. Their family can watch the lessons in comfort, enjoying our free and secure Wi-Fi access to the Internet or saunter across the shopping center to Starbucks. Mention "Jen's List" and you will receive 2 weeks of free Karate Lessons. Karate Families: 19594 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91356. 818-881-7515 www.KarateFamiles.com


Yummy cookies 
Husband and wife run company...they deliver & they are packaged great. Check out www.luvbugcookies.com


Spanish Montessori Academy in Tarzana 
A full service "more than childcare" home with two credentialed teachers (both in Spanish Immersion and in Montessori) and a multi-age classroom (perfect for toddlers and homeschoolers alike).Jessica Jacobs has her three year old and eight year old there and could not be more pleased. They can't wait to go to school (and they are there from 7am to 6pm but hours are flexible) and are speaking spanish already. Please email her for more details - jspencerfam at yahoo.com


Bink-Tees
These are terrific! The design has been patented--the adorable shirts incorporate a pacifier holder into their designs so that those plastic clips are no longer necessary. The new spring line is currently being sold at Huckleberry Moon at 18541 Ventura Blvd. in Tarzana, as well as Burgundy Blue in Sherman Oaks, and Toluca Tots in Toluca Lake. binkteesonline.com


Temple Ahavat Shalom's Pre-School annual fundraiser 
A luncheon/fashion show on April 6th, with a big silent auction where people or businesses donate their services or merchandise. If you would like to help out or know any businesses who would be willing to make a donation, please email loriaglazer at yahoo.com. 


Friends of Valley Cities JCC Purim Carnival
March 16th from 11:00 am-4:00 pm
Live and Silent auction, chair swing, pony rides, dunk tank, game booths, bounce house, petting zoo, raffle, Kosher food, Bazaar, trackless train music, rides and much more!
13164 Burbank Blvd. in Sherman Oaks
818-786-6310



Human Trafficking Forum
Become better informed about the international and the domestic problem of human trafficking.  The forum will have two primary focuses of human trafficking: the sexual exploitation of children for commercial purposes that exists in the United States and the trafficking of women which account for 90% of all victims.  We can choose to ignore this problem or we can choose to recognize that it exists and figure out how we can each play a part no matter how small in stopping the trafficking of humans. This event is FREE. Cost of programming is underwritten by the Junior League.  Light refreshments will also be served. Please save this date so you can attend. You may register online at: www.jlla.org
Saturday, March 15, 2008 - Doors open at 10:30am - Official Program begins at 11:00am and ends at 2:30pm
Santa Monica Public Library
Key Note Speakers:  
Los Angeles City Councilmember Cardenas 
Karen Chan, Programs Coordinator, Polaris Project Los Angeles
Dr. Michael Smith, Salvation Army
Kellie Hawkins, Los Angeles City Commission on the Status of Women



European children's clothing store
Jen's List gets 10% off total purchase - www.heygorgeousLA.com


Earth Hour 2008
March 29th at 8pm. Sydney, Chicago, Tel Aviv, Manila, Copenhagen, Melbourne, Brisbane and Toronto are all turning off their lights for an hour in the name of fighting global warming. And I'm sure there'll be more cities by March. Sign up for Earth Hour at http://www.earthhour.org/sign-up 


April and May Shows for The Jumbo Shrimp Circus! 
One of the LA area's most fun family show will be appearing in several public venues this March, April and May!
March 14, Epoxie will be performing his elementary school Math show in Santa Ynez.  For booking and info for your school call Open Window Entertainment at (877) 906-6736.  
March 15, Epoxie's Stilt Band Lou Wow and the Poi Boys help celebrate Spring with the city of Lake Forest for the third year.  From 11 Am to 3 PM at Serrano Creek Park - 25101 Serrano Rd. Lake Forest CA.  
March 17 - 30 Epoxie will be performing in Moscow (Russia) in the critically acclaimed show Aga-Boom!
April 26 and 27, Moxie and Epoxie will be performing together at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at the UCLA Campus for the 5th year.  They will be the hosts of Clown Alley, an interactive circus space set aside by the Festival through generous Funding from Target!  The Jumbo Shrimp Circus Clown alley will present three full shows each day including guest performances by some very talented local circus folk. They will also lead workshops in juggling, plate spinning, hula-hoop and tight wire!  Let us be your family's break in what can be a very long day! Sit down and enjoy a picnic and  a show!
May 3 The jumbo Shrimp Circus is producing the entertainment for the CHIME Arnold Schwartzenegger Elementary School (19722 Collier St. Woodland Hills, CA 91364.)  The event times are 11 AM to 4 PM.  There will be extra-ordinary face painters, Stilt-walkers, Jugglers, Mimes and other circus types. At 2 PM the big show will commence with cirque du soliel performers joining the Jumbo Shrimp Circus regulars for aerial acts, juggling and hand balancing.  Come join the fun and support a great Elementary School. For more information about these and other upcoming events visit www.jumboshrimpcircus.com


Important warning to all DOG OWNERS
Xylitol (an ingredient in gum and mints) can kill dogs. I am copying the e-mail that was sent to me from someone whose dog died after eating mints from her purse. I checked snopes and there is nothing there, BUT on the ASPCA website it does confirm the following:
 http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pro_apcc_news082106
Dear Family and Friends:
I am sending out this email in the hopes that the information I am about to give will help many people.
On Sunday night John & I had to put down our beloved Chocolate Lab mix, Tara, as she suddenly for no apparent reason started to have seizures and then became comatose.    It was not until the next evening during a conversation with our own vet that I mentioned to her that I found a empty container of Xylitol breath mints in the back yard which she had chewed into and eaten all the mints, our vet gasped and said that Xylitol is deadly for animals.  Apparently, it causes their blood sugar level to drop rapidly, they become hypoglycemic, liver failure and various other symptoms among which were the ones I just mentioned.  She told us that they have been seeing this over the past year when Xylitol started showing up in our foods it was in Europe before this.  It is a sugarless substitute, which normally I never use, but it is supposedly good for humans protecting teeth (it is in toothpaste) lowering glucose all sorts of things, it is used for cooking, one dog died after eating 4 cupcakes that had icing on them containing Xylitol.  Unfortunately, labeling cannot read dangerous for animals...it can say \'not recommended for animals' which was not on this packaging but is going to be in the future (I spoke with the company that makes the mints).  I do not know if it is on all products containing Xylitol.  If you need confirmation on this check with your vet.
The purpose of this email is to send it on to as many people as possible so that the word is out as to the danger of the drug.   Other foods that are deadly to animals are:  chocolate; grapes; raisins; macadamia nuts; onions; garlic and alcohol (some people actually give their dogs beer). Thank you, everyone for doing this, maybe our loss will help others. 
Luv & hugs,
Pamla & John Abramson
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
760-832-0387
www.pamandjohn.com


Two-bedroom villa available at Esperanza in Cabo San Lucas 
Available from Sunday, May 25 to Sunday, June 1.http://www.esperanzaresort.com/html/rc_villas.shtml
The villa sleeps 6 people, having 2 master bedroom suites with accommodations for 2 guests in the living room. Full access to the hotel facilities and the spa is available. http://www.esperanzaresort.com/ - The usual cost of a 2 bedroom villa rental is over $2000 per night but the price is negotiable. This is a wonderful get-a-way for two couples or a family get-together at a highly rated property in Cabo. If you are interested, please contact Jane Rosenkrantz at jane at chayettravel.com


Contractor Leads
 Eddie Naim is based out of the West Hills area and is a General Construction company working in the Los Angeles County.  Been in the Construction business for more than 12 years.  For free estimates please call Eddie at 818-708-8931. For a reference, email ayelet16 at aol.com
AND
Tasia just used the contractor - Neri Chai- 818)894-7502 and 818)335-6157. She wanted to pass along his info. She said he was honest, reliable and showed up every day. He's also meticulous and really good with details. He does small jobs to big. Email Tasia for a reference - tgv4567 at mac.com


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