  May's approach has us thinking about honoring and celebrating others. After all, May gives us many reasons to do so - Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day, Memorial Day. And, what better way to celebrate than to host a party? Whether you're an entertaining guru, an occasional host or an avid party-goer, check back with us each week as we share some of our favorite ideas, tips and recipes that will have you feeling festive. So, join us as we kick off our month-long celebration by lauding our nation's neighbor with a Cinco de Mayo recipe, below, that will have everyone asking for m ás! Happy JABBING! ~Team JAB
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Little SwimmersFrom Christine Gay: REPLY I am looking for someone to come to my home in Miami Shores and teach my twins, who are almost three years old, how to swim. Please let me know your recommendations. Thank you!
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Mom's the Word
From Team JAB
 Moms are on our mind here at JustAskBoo so we're celebrating with our Mad for Mom Special Edition - hitting your inbox on May 2. With Mother's Day around the corner, we'll have you covered with great gift ideas, creative ways to enjoy the day and other suggestions for ways to pamper the leading lady in your life. Happy JABBING!
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Just a TrimWe are looking for an arborist/tree trimmer to help us prepare for hurricane season. Do you know anyone who services the Miami Beach area? Thanks! |
May in MarcoFrom Giovanna Sosa: REPLY I will be visiting Marco Island next month and would like to rent a two bedroom apartment that is able to comfortably accommodate six people and two play yards. If you have any recommendations for places fitting this description, please contact me. Thank you!
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Raising the Bar
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Mary Leslie Smith
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We are thrilled to announce that JAB advisory board member, Mary Leslie Smith, partner with Foley & Lardner's Distribution Practice and chair of the Litigation Practice in the firm's Miami office, will be installed as the new Dade County Bar Association President on Saturday, June 1. An accomplished and nationally recognized attorney, Mary Leslie Smith is the perfect fit for this distinguished role. Congratulations from all of us at JustAskBoo! Find out more about Mary Leslie Smith HERE.
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Professionally Screened, Experienced, On-Call Nannies and Babysitters!
From Sharon Radell: REPLY  TLC For Kids is an invaluable resource for finding great nannies and babysitters who are qualified and professionally screened. We offer the highest level of personal and professional services to find you the right person at the right time, every time. We have on-call babysitters, household managers, full and part-time nannies and newborn nannies. Our sitters are ready to work with as little as three hours notice and include teachers, social workers, nursing and elementary education students, career nannies and more. We can also provide specialty nannies who are experienced at working with newborns and special needs children. For more information, click HERE.*
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Wining and DiningFrom Margaret Bichler: REPLY My girlfriends and I are traveling to California in a few weeks. I would love recommendations on places to wine and dine in Sonoma and San Francisco. If you have suggestions for wineries we should visit and fabulous restaurants, please contact me. Also, I would love to know your opinions on whether it is better to rent a car or bikes to get around. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks!
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In Need of Nesselrod!I've been listening to my grandmother talk about nesselrod pie for over twenty years. She is turning 98 years old and I'd love to surprise her with two pies for her birthday. I see numerous recipes online, but I am not very good at baking. Do you know of baker who can make this pie? Your replies are much appreciated!
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What a Trip!I am planning a trip to Steamboat Springs, Colorado with my family of 12 and need help! Do you know of an experienced travel agent who is familiar with Colorado? Your suggestions are appreciated.
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Real Estate Administrative Assistant NeededFrom Georgee Kluck: REPLY Growing real estate team is looking for an administrative assistant to work full time in Miami Shores. Applicant must have real estate, title or closing processor experience, strong written/verbal communication skills, service oriented attitude, exceptional follow through skills, be calm under pressure and speak Spanish. References required. Salary $30K-60K/year. Reply above to apply.*
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Traveling to TulumI will be taking a trip to Tulum, Mexico soon. If you have recommendations for things to do and places to visit while I am there, I would love to hear from you. Thanks!
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Parents Find Me Through JAB!
"JustAskBoo and word of mouth are THE reasons my business has grown and continued to flourish. There are many JABBERS out there who have sought educational alternatives for their children and found me here. I highly recommend this forum for anyone interested in reaching out to our community, for either personal or professional reasons!"
Christina Nobbe, Founder/Director, New Village Academy
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Looking for the Purr-fect PersonCan anyone recommend a wonderful pet sitter for my five felines? I live in mid Miami Beach. Thank you! |
Make Everyday Feel Like a Vacation!From Joelle Oiknine: REPLY  Canyon Ranch is the ultimate oceanfront spa lifestyle. This oasis offers an array of spa and fitness classes for the enthusiast or the novice. A 70,000 square foot spa and fitness center offers rain showers, sauna and a steam room. Specialty services include massages, facials and more exotic services aimed to relax and pamper. The property encompasses a wide range of beach services, four pools, a restaurant and bar. Concierge and valet are all part of the lifestyle. My team at One Sothebys Realty specializes in Canyon Ranch sales and rentals. Currently, several listings are for rent and sale. Click HERE for more information or call 305.491.1885.*
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Under Evaluation
I am interested in having my child tested to see how she is progressing in school. Has anybody had any positive personal experiences with an educational testing and evaluation professional in north Dade or Broward county? Your comments and recommendations are greatly appreciated!
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It's Time to Fiesta!
From Team JAB
Mexican food always hits the spot! These sweet and savory enchiladas will surely be a hit at your Cinco de Mayo fiesta. Many thanks to JABBER and Mexican foodie, Daisy Hill, for the delicious recipe.
 Black Bean and Corn Enchiladas
Ingredients:
1 can 15-ounce whole kernel sweet corn, drained
˝ red bell pepper, diced
˝ green bell pepper, diced
˝ cup yellow onion, chopped
1 16-ounce can black beans, drained
1 cup salsa
1 teaspoon ground cumin
20 corn tortillas
1 8-ounce bag Mexican cheese
2 cans enchilada sauce
cilantro
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350. Sauté corn, bell peppers and onion over medium-high heat for three minutes. Add black beans, salsa and cumin and cook for three additional minutes.
Fill each tortilla with black bean and corn mixture and sprinkle with cheese. Roll tortillas and place in a baking dish, seam-side down. Pour enchilada sauce evenly over tortillas. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and garnish with cilantro. Bake 30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Enjoy!
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Back to BasicsFrom Diana Gonzalez: REPLY I am in need of recommendations for the best back surgeon in Miami. Your replies and testimonials are much appreciated.
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Toddler in TowFrom Vanessa Santamaria: REPLY We're considering a summer vacation in Florida or Georgia with our two-year-old and would love some suggestions on family resorts with activities for toddlers. Ideally, we would like a destination en route to Savannah, but we are flexible and would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!
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Second NatureI am searching for a holistic or naturopathic doctor who treats thyroid issues, such as Hashimoto's disease, or a conventional physician who is knowledgeable about alternative therapies for thyroid disease and adrenal fatigue. I appreciate your referrals.
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Ease My EczemaI am looking for a low maintenance regimen for treating and controlling my eczema. If you have any recommendations, I would love to hear from you.
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Dignified Divorce
Divorce doesn't have to devastate a couple financially and emotionally. At Divorce Mediation Center of South Florida, we save our clients time, money and their family relationships. We help them identify their unique issues and decide for themselves how best to resolve them. By guiding our clients through the emotionally charged divorce process in an atmosphere of mutual respe ct and dignity, we teach them how to better communicate and negotiate with each other; a skill that serves them well long after the divorce is over. Click HERE to visit our website. For a short video about mediation, click HERE.*
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Seeking Listing AssistantFrom Georgee Kluck: REPLY Miami Shores real estate team seeks a showing/listing assistant to work five days a week, including Saturday. Applicant must have current real estate license and excellent customer service/communication skills. Responsibilities include showing and servicing listings, inputting new listings, creating activity reports for sellers and accompanying inspections. Salary $30K-$40K. To apply, reply above.*
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Read All About ItFrom Rosa Gonzalez: REPLY I am interested in enrolling my future third grade child into the Institute of Reading Development's summer reading program. If you can provide any first-hand feedback as to whether your child's reading ability improved and if you felt the classes were beneficial, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!
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Start Speading the News!
 From Team JAB
Congratulations to Boo on her front page feature as The Achiever in Miami Today! We are so thankful for our incredible JABBERS and everything they've done to help make this the best community resource in South Florida. So spread the word, JABBERS, because the bigger we are, the better we get! Check out the interview HERE and read the article HERE.
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Mom Wants in the PictureFrom Mariana Rodriguez: REPLY My mom usually takes all the pictures, yet she's hardly ever in them. Therefore, I'm looking for an amateur photographer to take pictures for approximately one hour at my son's First Communion celebration. It will be a small and intimate event and I would like a few candid pictures and the proofs on CD afterwards. If you know someone, please reply. Thanks!
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Barbie Dreams
From Jennifer Corzo: REPLY
My daughter is turning four and would like a Barbie birthday party - complete with a visit from Barbie herself. Do you know of an entertainment company that has a Barbie for hire who will play games and possibly sing with the girls? Your recommendations are appreciated!
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Dancing for Two-Year-Olds! And Everyone Else, Too!
When's the last time you really had fun dancing? Or learned something new in the process? Furia Flamenca is the only dance studio in Miami offering a unique flamenco dance curriculum for toddlers, kids and adults. Whether it's fitness, education or just learning a new way to move, we've got the right class for you. Spice things up in Flamenco for Couples or enjoy quality time at Mommy & Me (the only one in town for two-year-olds). Classes are offered in Coral Gables and Key Biscayne. Click HERE to learn more and to register for classes or call us at 305.298.4316. We're bringing the "wow" to Flamenco!*
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Sitting on Cloud NineFrom Anaely Suarez: REPLY I'm a first time mom in need of comfort while I nurse. If you have a rocker or glider from Pottery Barn the you would like to sell, please contact me.
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 JAB It and They Will Come
From Team JAB
Are you suffering from nightmares about your closet full of the latest As Seen on TV gadgets? Did you recently inherit your grandmother's china even though you dine out every night? Are you making room for Baby and getting rid of the bachelor pad furniture (finally!)? If so, advertise your items on JustAskBoo! For $15, we will showcase your goods to our trusted community of thousands of potential buyers and all you have to do is check your inbox for their emails. It's safe, simple and surprisingly liberating. Click HERE to post your classified ad today.
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Yard and Bake Sale Saturday to Support Pediatric Cancer ResearchLike-new and gently used baby gear, toys, clothes and books for girls and boys (newborn to age 5) for sale this Saturday, May 4! Items include Radio Flyer wagon, water and sand table, Fisher Price easel, stuffed animals, Baby Bjorn carrier, and more! Proceeds will go to Miami Children's Hospital Oncology team and St. Jude Children's Research. Sweet treats and lemonade will also be available! Sale is from 8 AM to 2 PM at 4205 Anderson Road.*
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Pretty PatioFrom Melanie Castro: REPLY I am looking for beautiful patio furniture. If you know someone who is selling gently used furniture or can recommend a great store in the area that sells outdoor funishings, please let me know. Thank you!
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Short-Term StayFrom Susan Schaffer: REPLY I'm looking for an apartment or small home near Midtown, Brickell or Coconut Grove to rent for six months. I would also be willing to watch your home for the summer. If you have a place that is available, please let me know.*
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Sleep on ItFrom Alexis Festino: REPLY I would like to purchase a used bassinet from a clean, smoke-free home. If you have one that you would like to sell, please let me know.
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High and DryFrom Veronica McNab: REPLY Where can I find high quality towels at the best prices? I love discount department store shopping, but I have no eye for value in the linens department. Thanks!
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Baby Items and Maternity Clothes for SaleFrom Silvina Marmolejo: REPLY Selling a white crib with changer and mattress ($200), an armoire ($150) and boys and girls baby clothes, all in very good condition ($1 each). Also selling size medium - large maternity pants, tops and suits ($10 each). Please reply above for more photos.*
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Fits Like a GloveFrom Sandra Speier-Roche: REPLY I am looking for a first baseman's mitt for a right handed thrower in a size 12-13. If you have one you would like to sell, please contact me!
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On the MoveFrom Adrianne Adam: REPLY We are looking for moving boxes. If you have any to give away, please let me know!
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