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 Dear JABBERS: Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I love it because it's not about gifts, but about simply appreciating what we have.
More than any other holiday, Thanksgiving is about enjoying the simple pleasures: time with the people we love, delicious food (lots of it!), football, and most importantly, celebrating the good things in our lives. And isn't that just the perfect way to start a season of festivities?
This year my extended family will visit us from Texas. In our family we love an excuse to pull out the fine china, and I know I can count on my mother and my aunt to create a beautiful, magazine-quality dining table with silver, crystal, candles and fresh flowers that will rival the flavor of the feast they will prepare. (My sister and I have big shoes to fill someday.) And as we do every year, we will all gather around the table holding hands before dinner to reflect on all we have to be thankful for. JABBERS, I am thankful for you, and for all you do to connect with each other and help build this wonderful community. Without you, JAB would not be here.
I hope you each enjoy a peaceful and memorable Thanksgiving holiday, spent with people you love and filled with friendship and laughter. Thank you for all you do, JABBERS.
Happy Thanksgiving and Happy JABBING!
-Boo
P.S. We will not be circulating an edition of JustAskBoo Miami South this Friday as we will be enjoying time with friends and family, but we will be back on Monday!
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Nail FilesJABBERS, I am searching for a great manicurist who makes house calls in the Gables. Thanks in advance for your recommendations.
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Places to Get PamperedI have been given some SpaFinder gift cards but can't seem to find spas or salons that honor them. Do you know of places that do? Thanks for your suggestions!
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Nutritionist NeededI suffer from an anxiety and panic disorder and I'm looking for a nutritionist who can help me with an alternative, holistic solution to cope with my problems. If you know of anyone who can help, or have advice on herbs/remedies that have worked for you, I would greatly appreciate your replies.
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Make it a December to Remember With JustAskBoo!
From Team JAB 
South Florida is heating up this holiday season so you can count on JustAskBoo to bring you the best ideas to fill your days and nights. Whether you're looking for a night on the town or a kids' program while school is out, our Holiday Break Happenings Special Edition, hitting your inbox on Thursday, December 13th, will be your guide to a holly jolly holiday. If you're interested in advertising in this special edition, email us HERE by Wednesday, December 5th.
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Propane ProposalJABBERS, do you know of a company that can seal off a propane line and take away the remaining tank? I look forward to hearing from you.
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A Winter Wonderland with 46 Nights of Lights From Cary Martinez : REPLY  Visit Pinecrest Gardens for a brilliant and beautiful festival featuring over 60 glittering and larger than life light installations. They'll light up the night tomorrow (Thanksgiving evening from 6 -10 pm) and continue for 46 consecutive nights through January 6th. Many of the evenings will feature entertainment for children including storytelling, puppetry, Miami Children's Theater and choirs. Macy's Catering will be providing sweet treats and snacks including delicious eggnog and hot cocoa. Celebrate the season at the Pinecrest Gardens magical light show. General Admission is $5, children under 2 enter free. Click HERE for more information. Become a fan on Facebook.*
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Window to the WorldFrom Valentina Pena-Estopinan: REPLY I would like to dress up my windows with roll-up vinyl shades. Do you know of a reliable company in the Kendall area that installs shades? Thanks!
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Get the Facts About Fibroids Having fibroids can be painful enough. Deciding what you should do about them shouldn't be. If you, or your doctor, suspect you have uterine fibroids, specialists from South Miami Hospital's Fibroid Center can help. After meeting with a group of experienced physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of fibroids, you'll leave with specific treatment recommendations. On the same day as your consultation, you can also schedule diagnostic and other tests you may need. One of our Patient Care Navigators can set up and coordinate all of this for you for free. For more information, click HERE.*
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A Leg UpFrom Stephanie Dreibelbis: REPLY My right knee has seen better days and is getting more painful as time goes by. JABBERS, do you know of a good orthopedist who will make me feel my age again? I would especially appreciate recommendations for doctors who are understanding of patients without insurance. Thank you.
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Shop Small This Saturday!
From Team JAB 
It's the most wonderful time of the year ... to help our local businesses! JABBERS, we know how much you love helping others so this Saturday, between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, take advantage of Small Business Saturday. Sponsored by American Express, Small Business Saturday is a way to help local businesses invigorate the economy and keep our community thriving. Be among the more than 100 million people who shop at locally-owned establishments throughout the nation on Small Business Saturday! Join in on the fun by learning more HERE.
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Puppy LoveOur family is headed to Boston in December and are looking for an individual or family to watch our yellow Labrador Retriever, Brady, for three days. He just lost his best buddy and brother, so we don't want to board him. If you or someone you know loves Labs, and is available and willing to dog sit (either at our house of yours), please contact me. Thanks!
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Need Help Finding a Safe, Reliable Babysitter? We Do All the Work for You.From Carmen Narvaez: REPLY  SeekingSitters is a babysitting referral company that helps you find the right sitter for you children. We do all the work so you don't have to worry or stress. We prescreen and reference check all applicants, conduct in-person interviews, as well as perform an intense background investigation conducted by our team of live, in-house private investigators. Our sitters are professional, CPR and First Aid certified, over 18 years old and have reliable transportation. We choose to work with only the most engaging sitters and select sitters that we would have in our own home, with our own children. For more information click HERE.*
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Great Rental in North Grove 2462 Inagua Avenue
$3,800/month This wonderful and charming 3 bedroom/2 bath home on a great North Grove street has been beautifully updated and features wood and tile floors throughout, spacious formal living room, large kitchen with stainless appliances and granite countertops opening to oversized family and dining rooms with pretty wood beamed ceilings. The spacious master suite offers a beautiful renovated bathroom, wood floors and a gracious closet. Two additional bedrooms share a bath that has also been tastefully updated. Enjoy wonderful outdoor spaces with a large screened in patio, lush yard and brick driveway. For details, contact Ashley Cusack at 305-798-8685 or via email HERE. EWM Realtors.* |
Home and AwayWe have a guest coming in from overseas who would like to rent a cottage or apartment for two months starting in mid-December. She prefers Coconut Grove or Coral Gables and must have a kitchen. Do you know where she can find a place? Thanks, JABBERS!
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 Thank You JustAskBoo!
From Gloria Waugh Gomez
Wow, JABBERS. When my daughter suggested I post about a piano that I had available, I never imagined how many responses I would receive. It was out of my house almost immediately! What a great experience. Thank you! |
Facts on Fairchild ElementaryFrom Mari Fernandez: REPLY I am planning on moving and the nearby school is Fairchild Elementary. I would greatly appreciate feedback from parents who have their child in school there. Your insight will be very helpful!
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If You Currently Homeschool or Are Considering it...From Christina Nobbe: REPLY  We can help! Not only do we school grades 2-12 in our Miami classrooms, we assist parents schooling at home. Our teachers have the tools, knowledge and experience to help you successfully homeschool your child. We provide advice, testing, programming, lesson plans, curriculum, tutoring and evaluations. You want to be sure that your child receives the very best, most complete education at home, and we can help! "You have taken all of the guesswork out of homeschooling! I would be lost without New Village Academy," says S.R. For more information call Christina at (305) 321-0031 or click HERE.*
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Roll the Dice on DecorationsFrom Alexis Betancourt: REPLY I am working on a James Bond/Casino Royale-themed fundraising event but am having problems finding decorations. Do you know where I can find this type of decor? Or, are you selling casino items that can work as decorations? Thanks!
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KPM Neurosier Dinner Plates for Sale
I am selling 24 KPM (Koenigliche Porzellan Manufaktur, Berlin) 11" dinner plates. The pattern is Neurosier, an all white bone china with scalloped basket weave and no trim. The china is in excellent, like new condition. Asking $480. Reply above if interested.*
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Computers for SaleFrom Amber Antonelli: REPLY I have two laptop computers in great shape that I am selling. One is an Acer Netbook in dark blue - selling for $100. The other is a MacBook 4.1 with 1GB memory and Intel Core 2 Duo processor - asking $250. Please Reply above or call 707.776.7035 if interested.*
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Selling Riedel Sommelier Crystal Glasses
I am selling 12 Riedel #4400 Sommelier Bordeaux Grand Cru, height 10 5/8" and 12 Riedel Sommelier Chardonnay, height 8 3/4" All glasses are in excellent condition. Retails for $2,200, asking $500.*
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Fish FindFrom Sandra Speier-Roche: REPLY We won a pet fish and now need a home for it. If you have a gently used small tank with a working filter that you are selling, please let us know. Thanks!
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Oeuf Crib for Sale
From Mary Mizerany: REPLY
Selling an Oeuf Classic Crib, purchased one year ago. It's one of the best cribs you can buy and is in almost perfect condition! Crib is charcoal gray and includes the mattress, also in excellent condition. Purchased for $940, selling for $390. Please Reply above if interested.*
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JAB's Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes
From Team JAB 
Our final Thanksgiving recipe is a sweet addition to your turkey day spread. Happy cooking!
Victoria Assa, JAB Editorial Director
I love this recipe because it's easy, absolutely delicious and tastes like dessert!
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
5 medium sweet potatoes
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
¼ cup maple syrup
¼ lb. (1 stick) butter
1 tsp. Cinnamon
1 tsp. Vanilla extract
Directions
Boil the sweet potatoes until tender. Cool and peel. Cut lengthwise. Place in buttered baking dish. Put the butter, sugars, and syrup in a saucepan and cook on a low heat until thick. Add vanilla extract and cinnamon to the sauce when you remove it from the heat. Pour this sauce over the sweet potatoes. Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees. Freezes well.
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