[Jen's List] Wed. - May 21

[Jennifer Levinson]

Decisions, decisions
Living a healthy, happy life is all about the choices you make. But sometimes the healthiest option isn't that obvious. If you want to lose 10 pounds, is it better to eat low carb or low fat? If you want to have a drink, and you don't want wine, is it better to have a beer or a Cosmo? If you want to tone up your waistline, is it better to do cardio or crunches? If you want to beat a cold, is it better to take vitamin C or echinacea? Pop a pill or take a relaxing bath to cure insomnia? Try meditation or get a massage to de-stress? Do any of these questions resonate with you? Do you have questions of your own? Do you have real mommy friends who might have questions? The Health editors at www.losethatbabyfat.com
would like the questions to come from real women with real issues. So if you're wondering about ANYTHING, they are  looking for you...
Email lchabut at gmail.com and put "This or That?" in the subject line (be sure to include your name, age, and location). You could have a chance to be featured in an upcoming Health story!


Today is Fun 
Dedicated to helping adults entertain the kids in their lives. The ideas here will keep kids happy and occupied for hours on end, without you having to spend money or buy more stuff. The tips are always entertaining, often educational and developmentally appropriate. They are there to help parents, home schoolers, teachers, and more. Click http://todayisfun.com/blog  to receive an idea each day. 


Eligible Single Men and their Moms for NEW Prime-time reality dating show on NBC!
Coming soon from Executive Producer Ryan Seacrest and the producers of Average Joe - "MOMMA'S BOYS"
Looking for eligible single guys ready to find love & their moms that are actively vocal about the women they date. Mom should give tons of advice on how to pick the right mate (whether needed or not)?  Does mom loves to play MATCHMAKER? If so, this show is for you!  Producers are currently seeking eligible men and their moms to star in this new NBC primetime dating show.  If interested, please contact Michael Dietz or Paige Rowland-Dietz asap at 310-849-1097 or nbcdating12 at gmail.com. Time is of the essence - show will shoot month of July.  For more info from Ryan Seacrest, check out www.nbcdatingshow.com



Huddy Buddy T-Shirts 
The designs are clean and modern, the colors are bold and inviting, and the messages are downright cute. Everything is hand-screened in ink on high quality cotton. A percentage of every sale goes directly to Canada's renown SickKids Foundation. Get 15% off on all orders with code CMP15 through 8/31/08 


Full time office management position in a health care facility
No previous health care experience necessary, on job training.  Computer competency and excellent people skills a MUST.  In Tarzana. Please email resumes to MrsG707 at aol.com



EXPECTANT MOMMIES NEED A PARTY TOO!  
We've all given our pregnant friends baby showers - so how about giving them a "Mommy to Be" shower??  As a Passion Party consultants, they offer a "romantic" line of yummy bath products, candles, etc. so a mommy can pamper herself before her little one arrives!  Of course they also offer awesome adult toys  for a sexier party (great for bachleorette parties).  Party presentations can range from "tame" to "racy" - it's whatever you want.  No matter what type of party you have, they promise that you and your guests will have a great time!  The guest of honor will receive free goodies, and you will also get free products as a hostess. Call 818-343-4841 or e-mail niffery at hotmail.com for more info.


101 Things To Do With Your Toddler
http://www.arkcity.com:80/pat/101things.html


Focus Group
In Sherman Oaks. Looking for females ages  35-54 and over to participate in an interview that will be held May 27th and will last 2 hrs and pays $100.  Click on the following link, fill out all questions and if you qualify one of our staff will call for further information.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=dep3JO3MceJTy2h2xMfFXw_3d_3d


Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey - OVER THE TOP 
JULY 16-20  
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is taking you OVER THE TOP in an all-new live spectacular brimming with high-flying thrills, magnificent animals and side-splitting laughs! Purchase before tickets go on sale to the public and SAVE 20% on tickets! Tickets go on sale to the general public Sunday, June 15th but you have access to the best available seats right now. Savings offer does not apply to Circus CelebritySM, Front Row and VIP seats. Use password 'STAPLES' at www.ticketmaster.com or call (805) 583-8700, (714) 740-2000 or (213) 480-3232. 



Members Need Leads - Can you help?
Looking for a good pediatrician that takes Blue Cross HMO - Woodland Hills to Glendale to Beverly Hills. Email irepowsurv at aol.com
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Looking for in-home day care in Studio City, Sherman Oaks or surrounding area for an infant. Email kristih73 at yahoo.com
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Looking for childcare in Culver City, Marina Del Rey or West L.A., as well as any insight on the Home Sweet Home Childcare facility on Lucerne in Culver City. Email greatscot1964 at yahoo.com
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Looking for a gardner who can service the Beverly Hills area? Email melissa1194 at sbcglobal.net 
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Looking for a periodontist (anywhere from encino to calabasas). Email apark at alum.mit.edu
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Looking for a gently used pop up tent trailer, preferably less than 10yrs old. Or reasonably priced new one.  Would pick up, up to 500 miles from LA area. Email tzavalaspcs at sbcglobal.net
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Looking for handyman named Fransisco Cruz - Did work for Mandy and now she can not find his number - Any info - please email mandyloo at aol.com
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Looking for an Orthodontist  in the SFV area to Calabasas.  Email SRB1154 at aol.com 
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Looking for a make-up artist in the Woodland Hills area - Email pwrfwdssc at aol.com


Tatoos with your phone number on it in case your child wanders off at a theme park
http://www.safetytat.com/


BPA items
http://safemama.com/2007/11/22/bpa-free-bottle-and-sippy-cup-cheat-sheet/

Get PFCs (carcinogens) out of your family's food packaging and BPA (a hormone distruptor) out of baby bottles.
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/yourleg.html

Are BPA plastic's claims shatterproof?
http://www.latimes.com/features/health/la-he-closer19-2008may19,0,5827044.story 


"Brunch with a Princess" 
Saturday May 31st 10am-12:30pm at Burgundy Blue!
Come for a morning of goodies! Serving warm crossiants, muffins, petit sandwiches, cookies, lemonade, coffee and lots of more! $16 Family. Please RSVP at 818-981-7446
4818 Fulton Avenue in Sherman Oaks
www.burgundyblueoutlet.com


Adorable and functional luxury wearable blankets for babies 
Unlike sleep sacks used only at bedtime, Bundle Up Joy's wearable blankets are designed to be worn anytime, indoors or outdoors.  They have a smart seat belt buckle hole so you can strap your baby in a car seat or stroller without taking off the blanket.  The blankets also have a wrap-around zipper that makes diaper changing easy.  They come in gorgeous Asian brocades, luxurious chenille, and 100% cotton designs.  The best part is that Jen's list members get 20% off any item and free shipping!  Just e-mail terry at bundleupjoy.com and let her know you are a Jen's list member. www.bundleupjoy.com 


Beverly Hills MannersT presents "MANNERS CAMP" 
McCormick & Schmick's - Beverly Hills
June 23-25, 2008  11:00am to 2:00pm
Friday, June 27th 10:00am - 1:00pm 
Ages 6-12 
Beverly Hills MannersT is pleased to offer "MANNERS CAMP" the final week in June.  The summer camp program runs approximately three hours long.  Children participate in a comprehensive and fun-filled class incorporating culture and etiquette.  In addition to the cultural component and etiquette lesson, each session will emphasize children's table and dining skills during their class lunch. 
Camp Program Description:
Monday, June 23 - One hour of theatre instruction and improvisation by Kids on Stage.  Etiquette lesson includes stage presence, vocal exercises, projection, voice and communication skills, the art of introductions, speech presentation, style and audience recognition.
Tuesday, June 24 - One hour of ballroom dance instruction by Anisa School of Dance.  Etiquette lesson focuses on dance protocols, poise, posture, walking, sitting, standing, good grooming, proper dress, eye contact, personal space, and body language.
Wednesday, June 25 - One hour of art appreciation with visual aids by Quick Culture.  Etiquette instruction includes museum, concert and theatre etiquette, attending cultural events, applause, compliments, the art of conversation, listening skills, going places, movies, malls, sleepovers and public transportation.  
Friday, June 27 - One hour of stationery and party demonstration by Soolip Paperie & Press.   Etiquette lesson includes letter writing, thank you notes, invitations, RSVP, punchbowl etiquette, party behavior, appropriate dress, gift-giving and receiving, and how to be a gracious guest and host .http://www.beverlyhillsmanners.com/pdf/mannerscamp.pdf


Parents CPR at Froggy's!  
It's time to get serious about CPR and First Aid before you head into the summer months.  Ultimate CPR has a class "Health Saver First Aid Pediatric" and its coming to Froggy's to share these many life saving procedures.  Our children are around  swimming pools, beaches and amusement parks over these hot summer months. Unfortunately, accidents do happen, but, we can prepare you, grandparents, nannies, babysitters and become trained in CPR, First Aid for adults, infants and children. After completing this class you will be Certified for 2 Years!
$45 per Person. Refreshments and lunch included
SUNDAY June 1st from 9:00am-1:00pm
11332 Camarillo Street in Toluca Lake (North Hollywood) 
This one time class will teach: Adult, Child and Infant CPR, Adult, Child and Infant Choking, Asthma Care & Pediatric First Aid
Please call 818-980-3764 or Email to reserve your spot. info at froggysartsandcrafts.com


Nanny/Sitter Leads
My nanny's aunt is looking for a full time job. She lives in Los Angeles and has to take the bus, so would like to work in the city. Available to clean and/or nanny. Aida Martines can be reached at 310-419-4215 or 310-938-7210. Thanks, Jen - jlev at jenlevinson.com
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Great FT nanny available.  She was with my family for 6 years.  She is hardworking, trustworthy and intelligent. Great with kids starting as newborns and can really grow with a family. Originally from El Salvadore, but speaks English very well. Drives and has her own new reliable car. Can do light housekeeping, laundry, cooking and is nurturing and caring with the children - all full charge nanny duties. Open to working in Los Feliz, Silverlake, Hollywood and surrounding areas as well as the East San Fernando Valley (Studio City, Sherman Oaks, etc.).  Call Ana at 323-662-4304. Her rate is $15.00/hr. and comes with great references and experience. Thanks,  jill.brody at brodyconsulting.net
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Fantastic, experienced nanny available in SFV-We are moving out of town and with much sadness will be leaving our nanny. She is now looking for a new full-time job in the Valley (she lives in Van Nuys) and is available to start as soon as mid-June. Astrid has been a nanny for nearly 20 years and is a mother of three (her youngest is in high school). She's from Guatamala where she was a school teacher so she has great experience and great credentials. She speaks perfect English and drives her own car. She's incredibly reliable - ALWAYS gets to work on time and rarely calls in sick (in fact, we've had to send her home before when she came to work sick because she didn't want to leave us in a bind). She's also almost always available to babysit on the weekends if we need her. Both of our children adore her. One she cared for from when he was a baby and the other since he was three. She's definitely good with a variety of ages and knows how to engage them differently. Twice we've left her with the kids when we've gone away for the weekend and never worried about them - they actually look forward to spending these "special weekends" with her and we trust her implicitly. Although she's primarily a nanny, she is willing to do light housekeeping, especially when she's caring for little kids who take naps. Even on busy days when our 5-yr-old is home all day with our toddler, in addition to keeping the kids fully engaged (we don't usually watch TV during the week) she still finds time to clean up the kitchen, unload the dishwasher, do a load or two of laundry, help me start dinner AND pick up all the toys before we get home. Although it's not why we hired her and we don't insist that she do these things, it is REALLY helpful! When we hired her, all of her references were glowing and I'm sure she'd be more than happy to provide that information to anyone who's interested. If you're interested, please email mcandsg at sbcglobal.net - include where you live, what you're looking for, and your telephone number. I'll then forward your information along to her so she can call you. Thanks, Sarah Galusha - 818.590.4932 (cell)
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Extremely reliable, wonderful college student (she will be a senior this year) babysitter is available.  Drives, speaks english (she is american) and will have cpr certification by the end of the week.  Caty lives in Santa Monica and is looking for work within a 20 minute or so drive.   $15 an hour. catherineouzounian at sprint.blackberry.net and her phone # is  310-466-9331. she is also available during the days as she is on summer vacation. Thanks, danaklein at mac.com
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Tracy Sway is looking for babysitting and childcare work during her summer break and beyond. She is a 29-year old graduate student getting her master's degree in Art Therapy and Marriage and Family Therapy at Loyola Marymount. She has an undergraduate degree in Psychology from U.C. Berkeley and years of experience working in children's art studios, summer camps, and babysitting for families. She can be
reached by email at tracysway at gmail.com. Reference available from Gerard Choucroun at gjchou at comcast.net
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Reina is a great housekeeper!!  She is wonderful with kids, has an amazing attitude and is trustworthy and reliable.  She drives, watches kids, does laundry and cleans.  She has been with us for 6 years and is great.  She is looking for work on Mondays and Wednesdays.  She prefers the east valley, but works in the west valley too.  You can call her at (818) 400-1931.  Please email me at sgshanfeld at yahoo.com for a reference.
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One of a kind nanny available.  Speaks English and Spanish, drives a reliable car, CPR certified and is a US citizen.  If you are as paranoid about leaving your child with someone outside of your family as I am,  you can relax. Dina has worked with us for 19 months.  Before she worked with our family she worked for a friend of mine for 5 years until their son started Kindergarten. It breaks our hearts to let her go, but we don't have a choice.  I've made a job change that will be great for our family, but it's less money.  Our decision is strictly financial. We decided to put our youngest in preschool. Dina is now a permanent member of our family.  She loves our entire family as much as we love her.  It's very important to us that she finds a family that treats her as well as we do. We pay her $15 per hour.  She does light cleaning...picking up toys, washing dishes, making the beds and the kids laundry.  Her primary responsibility has always been to keep a close eye on the kids.  She's done an amazing job of it. Dina takes our son to the park everyday and sits on the floor playing puzzles and games with him.  She always feeds him healthy food and has never called in sick. Most importantly she respects all of my paranoid parenting quirks. She will be available June 16th.  For more information please contact JoAnne:  edittv at aol.com
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If you're looking for help a few days a week call Graciela. She has great references, speaks english, drives and has her own child. Call her at 323-734-1922.


Thought-provoking discussion about raising our children in today's society lead 
Led by longtime childhood educator Tami Weiser, new head of school for Heschel West Day School and Lee Hausner, author of the acclaimed book, "Children of Paradise": Raising Kids with Grounded Values in Today's Society. The discussion and wine & cheese will be hosted by Kim and Jeff Appelbaum at their home in Calabasas on Tuesday, May 27th at 7:30pm at 3915 Prado de Verde in Calabasas,. There is no cost. Please r.s.v.p. to jeff.appelbaum at alumni.usc.edu. 



Peterson Automotive Museum
The third floor is all for kids! http://www.petersen.org/


Calling all wildlife lovers 
Please donate for the 10th Annual California Wildlife Center's "Way Wild" silent/live auction fundraiser August 10, 2008.  Expecting over 400 people this year. It is being held at Gull's Way Estate in Malibu overlooking the ocean.  You can contact Jennifer Sherman at 818.430.2130. Their website is www.californiawildlifecenter.org. Or if you would like to be on the mailing list for the event, email Jennifer at jps213 at roadrunner.com your address. This year children 10 and under get in free. 


Father's Day is just around the corner - Photography Opportunity
Saturday May 31st - 4 openings left
Sunday June 1st- 3 openings left
www.bethmoserphotography.com



Office suite space available in Sherman Oaks 
Rent includes use of office, waiting room (equip with call light system and capability to be used for classes/groups), and all utilities. Ideal match would be a psychologist, ST, OT, behaviorist, MSW, LCSW, or other allied health professional. Please contact Nicole Meadow at (818) 304-1876 or nicole at nicolemeadow.com for more info.
 

Arranger/jazz pianist/ composer/conductor needs work 
2 time GRAMMY winning (and many more nominations) looking to be employed under one (1) Motion Picture Industry Pension and Health Plan contract to keep our family's health insurance.  Alan Broadbent is open to Independent projects, etc. If you're interested, email Alison Broadbent at abzb at earthlink.net
 

Huge Furniture Sale
Final Mark Downs!  Everthing Must Go!!! REZON8LIVING Modern Furnitre. Final Days don\'t miss out. 7900 Haskell Avenue, Van Nuys
(818) 728-1800 Store Closing come in by 5/22 or while supplies last....
 
 
Houses For Sale/Lease
1114 S. Ogden Drive - Wilshire Vista 
. Beautifully restored, lovingly maintained 1932 Spanish home. 
. 3BR+2BA 
. Great family layout. Fireplace, picture window in big beamed living room. 
. Huge, re-done cook's kitchen with all-new stainless appliances, granite counters, oak cabinets and ceramic-tile floor, laundry room/pantry. 
. Soaring entry and center hall w/skylights. 
. Details galore: arches, built-ins, inlays, niches. Ample storage and natural light. 
. Hardwood floors throughout, dbl-paned windows, central hvac, alarm, new wiring. 
. Lush backyard with fresh oranges year round. 
. Walk to LACMA, Grove. 
Listed at: $1,089,000 
WWW.1114SOGDENDR.COM 
Contact Kim Brown for more info at kbbrown at gmail.com 
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Beautiful 2 bedroom 1 1/2 bathroom in Beverly Hills adjacent.  It's a two story very large apartment with hardwood floors and high ceilings.  The washer/dryer is in the unit and it is extremely bright.  Looking for someone to take over the whole apartment or rent one of the rooms - open to either.  The rent is $2,200 for the entire apartment or $1,100 for one of the rooms.  The apartment is furnished and one of the bedrooms is furnished.  Please call 310/913-0444 if you have more questions.  For short term or long term.  It's available immediately.  

 
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