 We love local at JustAskBoo. Each week, JABBERS are tasked with sharing the best of the best in Broward ... and each week we learn something new. This week, while you connected others to a delightful daycare in Weston and a prized hair removal professional in Pompano, we discovered a lively Lauderdale-By-The-Sea celebrating lobster mini-season. Keep reading to find out what we learned about their unique coral reef project, while JABBERS across the county share neighborly concerns, South American travel plans and their summer reading recommendations. So get comfortable, and enjoy a little local flavor in your morning coffee.
Have a great week and Happy JABBING!
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Neighbor to Neighbor
My neighbors' 40-something-year-old daughter is lifelong a drug addict, presently abusing pills and crack cocaine. She has brought so much pain and chaos to her family, and they are spent emotionally and financially. Nothing has worked. I would like to offer my neighbor help, beyond being a should to cry on. Can any recommend a support group or counselor for parents coping with an adult child's drug addiction? Would AL-ANON be a good fit? They are Catholic and are open to faith-based services. We are located north of Ft. Lauderdale. Thank you.
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Sofa So Good!From Jennifer Brafman: REPLY We are moving into a new home, and are adopting a new design scheme. Rather than buy new furniture, we would like to have our sofas reupholstered. Can anyone recommend a skilled professional with a quick turnaround in Broward?
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Leaky SituationWe have discovered a leak in a wall under or behind our kitchen cabinets. Does anyone know a knowledgeable plumber who can help?
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First Aide
From Lisa Moses: REPLY
I am seeking an experienced and reliable home health aide. She should be gentle and trustworthy, licensed to drive and capable of communicating in English. We are located in Aventura. Thank you for your referrals.
Never is a trusted recommendation more necessary than when it involves the hands-on care of that which is most precious to you: your family and home. Turn to our community of JABBERS and their personal referrals next time you need to hire household help, including a babysitter, mother's helper, nanny or cleaning lady. Or post your own recommendation for help you no longer need, right here in our newsletter! This service is free in Ft. Lauderdale. Click HERE to get started.
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Room for OneOur 21-year-old son is moving to Boca to study and work at Lynn University. We are looking to rent a garage apartment, studio or one bedroom apartment for him in the Boca/Delray area. He is a non-smoker, has no pets and is very responsible. If you have any leads on available places, I would love to hear from you. Thanks!
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Movin' on Up!From Dana Facella : REPLY I am looking for a reputable moving company to help us relocate from North Miami to Palm Beach. If you have any suggestions for movers you have used and been happy with, please contact me. Thanks!
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Going the DistanceCan anyone recommend an honest and reliable mover who can assist us with our move from New Jersey? Thanks for your help!
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 "Save" the Date
From Team JAB
Florida's Sales Tax Holiday is back! From August 2 - 4, Florida residents can stock up on tax-free clothes, hangbags, wallets, backpacks, shoes and other items up to $75, and school supplies up to $15. This is the first year that the offer also applies to computers, tablets, computer accessories and non-recreational software valued at $750 or less. For details on which items the sales tax savings applies to, click HERE. Happy savings! |
Help the Homeless Animals in Our CommunitiesFrom Maria Papazian: REPLY  The "Omega Dog" 3rd Annual Animal Adoption Fair and silent auction was created to aid the homeless and helpless animals in our community. Join us Sunday, August 25, at the War Memorial Auditorium in Ft. Lauderdale, to commemorate "National Homeless Animals Day." On behalf of homeless animals in our community, please help us secure tax-deductible donations for the silent auction. We need gift certificates to pet-related businesses, restaurants, hotel stays, time-shares, local attractions and goods. We hope the homeless animals in our community can count on your help. Together we can make a difference! Click HERE to visit the event's Facebook page.*
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An Altered State
From Caroline Allison: REPLY I purchased my wedding gown from Kleinfeld in New York, but would prefer to have it altered in Florida rather than travel back. If you have recommendations for an excellent seamstress that you have had personal experience with, I would love to hear from you. Thank you!
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An Up-Do for I Do
From Caroline Allison: REPLY I would love to receive recommendations for a hair stylist and make-up artist who will come to my location in Delray to do hair and make-up for me and my six bridesmaids. If you know and trust someone who offers these services, please contact me. Thank you!
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Reefer Madness
 | A presentation on Biorock at last week's BugFest-By-The-Sea
Photo credit: The Town of LBTS |
From Team JAB
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Extra! Extra!
By the time I find out about locally-filmed television series searching for extras, it's too late to actually participate. Any advice on staying on top of these notices? I am not an actor, just a woman with a bucket list. Thanks!
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Congratulations to JustAskBoo Summer Dreamin' Sweeps Winners!
From Team JAB JABBERS, thank you for participating in our Summer Dreamin' Sweeps by forwarding our newsletter to your friends. We are thrilled at how many of you jumped at the chance to share the JAB love and are excited to announce that Bianca Cruzeta, Maria Otero and Jessica Vega each won four tickets to Barbie™ The Dreamhouse Experience™! Stay tuned for more great sweepstakes in upcoming newsletters. Happy JABBING!
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Organic OverstockI am looking for someone to take over purchasing my shares from my organic buying club. I have been traveling a lot for work lately and the produce is going to waste. If you are interested, please contact me. Thanks!*
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Devoted to Your Dojo?From Mayuli Betancourt: REPLY I am searching for a reputable martial arts studio in west Pembroke Pines, Southwest Ranches or Weston. If you have any studio to recommend, please let me know! I appreciate your referrals!
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In the Swim of ThingsWe are looking for a swim instructor for our little one. We are located in Weston, and would prefer to hire someone willing to conduct lessons in our own pool. Extensive experience with young children is a must. Thank you!
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The Danger of Drowning Doesn't End with Summer
 Keep your child's swimming skills sharp all year long with Jackie Nelson Doyle! Jackie has taught private and group lessons for over 30 years, and guarantees that your little one (12 months and older) will learn to swim in five lessons - or you can return for free. Come to the heated pool at Westminster Academy in Fort Lauderdale, or learn privately in your own home. Mommy and Me classes are held Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Group classes are held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The cost is $12.50 per class, eight classes for $100. To learn more, click HERE or email HERE.*
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Partial to PatagoniaI am planning a trip to Argentina/Chile to visit Buenos Aires and Patagonia (El Calafate, Torres Del Paine, Chiloe Island/Port Montt and lake crossing to Bariloche). I have never been and would like to know whether this is feasible in two to three weeks, how to orchestrate the travel between areas and which hotels to book. If you have any guidance, recommendations or know of a travel agent you would recommend for travel to Patagonia, I would appreciate it. Thank you!
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A Real Page-Turner: JABBER Picks
 Throughout July we featured top reads from literary expert, Mitchell Kaplan, founder of South Florida independent book stores Books & Books. This week we bring you book recommendations sent in by JABBERS to close out those lazy days of summer!
Close to Shore by Michael Cappuzzoo
Recommended By: Kelly Mallette This book details the 1916 shark attacks off the New Jersey shore and blends historical detail with the most recent updates in science. The result is a real page-turner!
Eaarth: Making a Life in a Tough New Planet by Bill McKibben
Recommended By: Lourdes Naranjo McKibben discusses wildfires, tornadoes, hurricanes and the record breaking heat index and what we can do to improve our planet for generations to come. "A must-read for every mother and person who cares about the health and well-being of our planet," says Lourdes.
Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter
Recommended By: Ashley Schutz This book will be loved by readers of both literary and historical fiction. The story is about an almost-love affair that begins on the Italian coast in 1962 and is rekindled in Hollywood fifty years later.
Come Home by Lisa Scottoline
Recommended By: Rebecca Vargas This New York Times bestselling author delivers another suspense-filled story about a mother who sacrifices her future for a child from her past. Come Home reads like a thriller while also exploring the definition of motherhood.
The Shoemaker's Wife by Adriana Trigiani
Recommended By: Carolina Sempere This beautifully written love story sends you on an epic journey as star-crossed lovers attempt to reunite, spanning two continents, two World Wars and multiple generations.
The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker
Recommended By: Jennifer Rodrick A New York Times bestseller and named one of the best books of the year by O: The Oprah Magazine and The Financial Times, The Age of Miracles is a moving novel of catastrophe and survival, of growth and change. It is the story of a young girl and her family whose lives are thrown into upheaval when it is discovered that the Earth's rotation has suddenly begun to slow, posing a catastrophic threat to all life.
The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
Recommended By: Valerie Menos Told from a dog's point of view, The Art of Racing in the Rain is a heart-wrenching, but funny and uplifting, story of family, love, loyalty and hope. Having spent more than 156 weeks on New York Times bestsellers list, this book will make you laugh and cry at the wonders and absurdities of human life.
Defending Jacob by William Landay
Recommended By: Claudia Jolivert A legal thriller, this book centers around a respected and successful assistant district attorney whose son is accused of a horrific crime. Defending Jacob examines how far a parent would go to protect their child.
The Memory of Love by Linda Olsson
Recommended By: Lissa Dorsey A beautifully written novel about a woman who has spent fifteen years living a quiet life on the coast of New Zealand where the door to her past remains firmly shut. A chance meeting with a young boy forces her to open the Pandora's box of her memory. Seized by a sudden urgency to make sense of her past, she examines the images of the central people in her life in hope that her memories will be easier to live with.
Amazonia by James Rollins
Recommended By: Kate Kyle Kate almost missed her train stop thanks to this action-packed read. The story follows an expedition as they try to piece together the mysterious death of a U.S. Special Forces agent who entered the jungle five years earlier. Rollins brings the reader into a fantastic world of giant caimans, jaguars and mutant amphibians, and a story full of suspense.
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Tile FileFrom Virginie Lasnier: REPLY My bathroom tiles are modern, but the colors are awful ~ yellow and black. Should I remove and re-tile or refinish/paint the tiles? I have never refinished/painted so I don't know if it lasts, how it looks or how much it costs. I'd love to hear your advice!
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Keep HouseFrom Joanne Ciminero: REPLY Do you have a recommendation for a good clothes dryer? I haven't replaced one in decades! Also, what's the best vacuum for wool carpets? All suggestions welcome!
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I'm Floored
From Bruce Robinson: REPLY My patio is bare concrete and I want to resurface it with tile or stamped concrete. It has cracks, so I want something that will stand up to the underling shifts. Is there a product you recommend? Thanks for your suggestions.
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Under the Rug
From Lisseth Aguilera: REPLY What is the best method to deep clean our floor rugs (wool and silk)? I have a little dog who has accidents on the rugs during thunderstorms so I'd like to find a good method that doesn't use chemicals but gets rid of the smell and bacteria. Is this something that needs to be done by a professional or can I spot-clean at home? Thanks for your insight!
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Social calendars are filling up quickly. Mark off October 3, to join us in Wynwood for JAB's fifth anniversary cocktail reception. We'll bring the culinary talents of Bill Hansen Catering and the impressive, contemporary setting of the Zadok Gallery. You bring your love to JAB. Click HERE to download this event to your calendar.
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Form FittingFrom Rachael Hodyno: REPLY I have several designer dresses and suits to sell and I'm confident I will get a better price if they are photographed on a dress form or mannequin. Does anyone know where I can rent one? I am also open to working with a local eBay Powerseller who specializes in designer apparel to photograph and sell the pieces for me.
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Ping Pong PursuitFrom Elayne Simione: REPLY My children have developed a passion for playing ping pong. I would love to buy them a gently used table so that I don't have to keep taking them to the recreation center to play. If you or someone you know is selling a ping pong table, please contact me. Thanks!
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Sleep on ItFrom Margaret Chatham: REPLY I am looking to transition our toddler into a twin bed. If you or someone you know is selling one, please contact me. I would prefer to buy a Pottery Barn bed or one of similar quality so that he can keep it for several years. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks!
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