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Ft. Lauderdale Newsletter
09.26.13
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 JABBERS, I am beside myself over the reservations that have been pouring in for our Five Years of JABBING Anniversary Party on October 3rd! All proceeds from your RSVP's go straight to United Way of Miami-Dade. As usual, you are making a difference.
 I am as excited to gather with all of you {our JABBERS, our clients, our board members, our friends and our community} as I am to celebrate the milestone of our five year anniversary.
Many of you have powerful stories to share about the connections you have made with each other through JAB over the past five years. JABBERS, you have taken on many roles in our community: information swappers, supporters, friends, confidantes, advisors, helpers, guides, do-gooders, philanthropists and in some cases, life changers. This is a community that we have built together and one that I am proud of everyday. I cannot wait to see you, thank you, and commend you all in person.
If you haven't made your reservation yet, click HERE. But please hurry! Zadok Gallery is gorgeous, but space is limited and it's filling up fast! {Remember, your $40 contribution goes to United Way of Miami-Dade!}
We look forward to raising a glass with you on Thursday, October 3rd.
Now on to the really important things ... what to wear?!
Happy JABBING!
~ Boo
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Three's a CrowdI am not happy about the dynamic my fiancé has created between his ex-wife and me regarding their teenage children. I've somehow become the "bad guy", although I am actively avoiding involvement in their parenting. I would like for all of us to speak to a counselor together. This is not a conversation I look forward to having, and I would like to come prepared with a short list of professionals who can get our new, multi-parent family on a good track. We are located in Ft. Lauderdale and she is located in Miami Shores. Thanks for your help.
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Lawyer Up!I need a family attorney to assist in a situation with my ex-husband, who is not fulfilling his part of the divorce agreement when it comes to our son. Your referrals would be much appreciated.
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Local JABBER Goes to Hollywood!
 From Team JAB
Congratulations to JABBER Marilyn Blosser, local insurance and financial advisor extraordinaire, native Miamian, and now, best-selling author, on receiving a Quilly Award, given at a reception in Hollywood, California. Marilyn has joined an exclusive group of North America's financial advisors to co-author The Secret to Lifetime Financial Security: The Nation's Leading Financial Advisors Reveal How to Turn Your Back on Banks and Wall Street and Take Control of Your Financial Future Today. For those of you who know Marilyn and her husband Bob (of Bob's Plumbing), you know that this newest achievement is well-deserved. We are so thrilled for you, Marilyn! |
Treed Up
From Stacey Gonzalez: REPLY I would like to hire a gardener to trim trees in the Pompano Beach area. Your recommendations are greatly appreciated!
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I Need a Nanny!I am looking for an English speaking nanny for my 16-month-old in Weston, beginning in December. Please let me know if you have anyone to recommend. Thanks a bunch!
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 A Fresh Face at Five
From Team JAB
As Mom liked to say, "Nothing looks better on the outside than being good on the inside ... And a make-over never hurt either." JABBERS, we've taken those words to heart. In upcoming weeks, we will be unveiling the fresh face of JustAskBoo, as beautiful and as functional as the community we have created over the past five years, and guaranteed to connect you in ways you never before imagined. It's a shade more chic, a sliver more sophisticated and a mite more mature ... just like all of us! |
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Not in the ClearAfter enjoying relatively clear skin all of my life, I am now suffering from adult acne. If you had experience with this and were successful with a particular skin regimen, please contact me. Thank you!
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Happy Birthday, Chae Haile!
 From Team JAB
Ever notice that warm and fuzzy feeling you get from reading the latest issue of JAB? You have a hard working woman like Miami North Newsletter Ace Chae Haile to thank! With over 10 years of experience in the non-profit sector (including the United Way of Miami Dade), and armed with a Masters in Public Administration from NYU, Chae brings compassion and creativity to our pages week after week. We wish her and hers the best for the year ahead! To learn more about Chae, including her deep dark secret, click HERE. |
Picture This!
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Sandra strikes
the perfect pose.
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Style mission accomplished: stunning dress, fabulous shoes, impeccable hair and make-up, and a swanky backdrop ... JAB's Fifth Anniversary Party on October 3! You are already fantasizing about the pictures you will be uploading, sharing and tagging #5YJABBING at the end of the evening. To ensure all goes according to plan, we consulted former high fashion model and JABBER Sandra Saladrigas for tips on posing for pictures. With over 25 years of representing designers such as Chanel, Valentino and Calvin Klein, Sandra knows what the camera likes and is sharing her secrets here with her fellow JABBERS.
- A swipe of petroleum jelly on your teeth lets them shine, and keeps your lips from sticking to your smile.
- Everyone has a better side. Take time to practice posing in front of a mirror, and commit to one. Now throw that hand on your hip for a better silhouette, and to appear thinner.
- Posing for full length photos? Avoid exposing the inside of your thigh. Face forward and turn your body slightly to one side. Your outer thigh looks much better on film.
- Here's a fresh face trick: Look down, and then look up at the camera immediately before your picture is taken.
- Deny the dreaded double chin! Drop your shoulders, keep your head up and push your chin out when having your photo taken.
- Powder is your friend. Glowing skin looks great in person, but in photos your skin appears oily.
Happy posing and Happy JABBING!
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Collect Your ThoughtsFrom Mayra Martinez: REPLY I just inherited a large number of Lladro figurines. Is there a good place to sell this type of collectible? Many thanks.
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Raise Your GlassI inherited carnival glass from my late father's collection that I would like to sell. Do you know of antique dealers or other places that specialize in buying/selling this type of collectible? I appreciate your help.
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 Jet-setting JABBERS
From Team JAB
JABBERS, you sent us some great photos this summer from your travels all over the globe. Are you jet-setting this fall? Send us images of you climbing Mount Kilimanjaro! Shoot us a snapshot of you and your family picnicking at the Grand Canyon! Heading to the Swiss Alps? Don't forget to share your pictures with us so we can share them with your fellow JABBERS! Send your photos HERE. |
Sitting PrettyLooking for a reliable person to stay in my Miami Beach cottage and care for my cats while I'm on an extended vacation. If you know someone who has experience and verifiable references, please contact me. Thank you!
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This is it. We're down to one week before our fabulous fête, those precious final days to prepare and primp. But this party isn't {just} about a JABBIN' good time! Did you know that 100 percent of ticket sales for our Fifth Anniversary Party go to United Way of Miami-Dade? That's right, JABBERS, it's a celebration with a cause, which is cause for celebration! It will be a night to remember on October 3, filled with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, music, art, and plenty of JABBING at Wynwood's Zadok Gallery. Click HERE to reserve your spot now. A special thanks to our generous sponsors: Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables and Mercedes-Benz of Cutler Bay, Durée & Company, Shops at Midtown Miami and Ashley Cusack Real Estate. #5YJABBING |
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'Dress for Vets' and Teach Kids About Veteran's Day!We are looking for local schools and businesses to do a Dress for Vets day where the students or employees dress in red, white and blue and bring a donation to benefit our troops. This is a great opportunity to teach our kids about Veteran's Day. Ours is a grass-roots 501(c)3 which supplies iPads to troops on the front lines as well as gravely injured soldiers in our nation's military hospitals, and every penny raised is used solely for this purpose! If you have a group that is willing to help this Veteran's Day, please reply above. We have flyers, photos, even banners you can use.*
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Take a Quick ScanI have a powerful Fujitsu scanner and boxes of old paper documents that I'd like to make paperless, but I don't know how to use all the features of the scanner to make the process as efficient as possible. I'd like to figure out how to organize and store the documents electronically. Do you know someone who can help with both the technical and practical side of making my office paperless? Perhaps even someone who can help with the actual scanning? Your feedback is much appreciated.
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 Woven Dining Chairs and Farm Table For Sale
From Joslyn Cassano: REPLY We're moving! We have a beautiful hand-scraped dining table and six woven dining chairs purchased from CARGO in Ft. Lauderdale to sell. Asking $1,100 for the set. Other items for sale include a jute rug (shown in photo), a wine fridge, a 5'x8' rug, and more. Please reply above for additional information.*
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What's Your Projection?From Stephanie Aring: REPLY I am looking for an old-school overhead projector (the kind you put transparencies on) for my preschool classroom. If you have one that you are selling, please let me know!
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Seuss SuppliesFrom Kathleen Kauffman: REPLY Are you throwing a Dr. Seuss party soon? I have leftover decor and supplies that I am giving away. Just let me know!
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Flamenco FancyFrom Soledad Space: REPLY I'm looking for flamenco clothes for a little girl, age 4, in XS or S and flamenco shoes size 9-10. If there is anything you would like to sell, I would really appreciate hearing from you. Muchas gracias!
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Shoot Some Hoops!From Ximena Del Marmol: REPLY My daughters are eager to teach their dad some basketball moves. If you are selling a free-standing basketball hoop, please let me know!
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Looking for Little EinsteinI would like to buy a previously owned Little Einstein Pat Pat Red Rocket for my nephew. If you have one to sell, please contact me. Thanks!
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