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 Dear JABBERS: December in Miami is my favorite time of the year. Not just because of the holidays and our incredible weather, but because of the art, culture and exciting people who visit our great city for Art Basel - the most prestigious art show in the Americas. Running through the 9th, Miami will be alive with people, parties, pop-ups and best of all - world class art - all in our backyard! 
There really is something for everyone during Art Basel week. So whether you want to attend one of the 22 art shows, sip champagne at a Wynwood gallery, dance the night away in South Beach or watch the muses stroll along on Lincoln Road, you can find an activity that's just right for you HERE . Happy Art Baseling and Happy JABBING!
-Boo
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Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel ...
From Team JAB
The Festival of Lights begins this Saturday evening and lasts eight nights. We wish our Jewish JABBERS a very happy Hanukkah! May your homes be filled with light and laughter (and, of course, latkes). |
Extreme Shoe MakeoverFrom Kathleen Kauffman: REPLY Some of my favorite heels are starting to look, well, past their prime. Do you know of a good cobbler/shoe repair shop in the Gables/South Miami area? Thank you! |
Spa SearchDo you know where I can use Spa Finder gift cards? I can't seem to find a local spa that honors them. If you know of a place, please let me know! |
The Brothers are Back! From Cary Martinez : REPLY  This Saturday, December 8, Jazz at Pinecrest Gardens welcomes back the incredible Rodriguez Brothers Jazz Quintet direct from NYC. Recently off an international tour that included the opening of the new Jazz at Lincoln Center Club Dohain in Qatar, the Taiwan Jazz Festival and their newly released album, Mood Swing ... these masters of Afro-Cuban jazz tempered with traditional jazz elements continue to garner critical acclaim for their recordings and live performances. Recently hailed by The New York Times as "sophisticated ... incredibly gifted players" you can see them in concert, for one night only. For tickets click HERE. For more information call (305) 669-6990 or visit our Facebook page HERE.* |
Ready to RemodelI would love to find a person to remodel my bathroom who can give me good ideas for the space and provide quality work. Is there anyone you have been happy with? Thanks for your input. |
Light Up My Life!From Team JAB  JABBERS, we'd like to know the best places in town to see holiday decorations. Whether it's a beautifully decorated house or an impressive store front, we want to hear from you! Please send us your favorite spots HERE (with an address if it's a home). Thanks and Merry JABBING! |
Plumber, Pronto!From Aylee Quezada: REPLY I need to find a plumber who works in Hialeah. Is there anyone you recommend? Many thanks. |
What's Your New Year's Resolution?From Scott Baumann: REPLY  Every year losing weight and getting fit are the number one and two resolutions. But how many people are actually following through and doing it? Very few. Why? Because as we know, saying it and doing it are two very different things, but this year Fitness Together's personal trainers are here to help you make your resolution a reality! Lose weight, get fit and be healthy! Check out our Jumpstart Your Resolution program HERE.* |
Memory KeeperFrom Angie Puentes-Leon: REPLY JABBERS, I need your advice. I want to preserve my daughter's baptism gown and other family heirlooms, but I don't want to do it the way wedding gowns are saved. A number of people have suggested that I wrap the clothing in blue tissue paper, however, all archival boxes I have found contain white, acid-free tissue paper. Can you recommend how to store these type of items to prevent yellowing? Your feedback is much appreciated! |
Joy to the Cookie! 'Tis the Season for Homemade Goodness.Thin and buttery, Cookies for Jani delivers homemade joy in every bite. Flavors like chocolate chip, white chocolate chip, coconut, dulce de leche and peanut butter chocolate please every palate and are also available gluten-free. So, if you thought you didn't have time for old-fashioned homemade goodness, think again! Make your holidays extra special and order a box or tray for your family and guests. Beautifully packaged they also make wonderful gifts. Click HERE to order or call 305-668-0055 (delivery available). And remember, Cookies for Jani donates a portion of all profits to University of Miami cancer research.* |
A Warm DonationFrom Elisha Kairalla: REPLY JABBERS, do you know of any organizations that are still collecting coats for victims of Superstorm Sandy? Thanks for your suggestions. |
Surviving Your Office Holiday PartyFrom Stewart Timothy Carrell: REPLY  'Tis the season for the annual office holiday party! Get out your holiday attire and dust off that mistletoe and don't miss out on the night of fun that your employer planned just for you! Email yourself a reminder to book a babysitter and where will you find that babysitter? SitterCentralMiami has you covered! As a SCM member, you can search and request a sitter with our online system that offers access to Miami's best babysitters; experienced, background/reference checked, CPR/First Aid Certified, and individually screened by our trained team. Our site offers freedom and flexibility at your fingertips, 24/7. Take advantage of a special promotion just for JABBERS HERE!* |
A Very Beary ChristmasWe purchased a six foot teddy bear to give to a child who could use a little holiday cheer. Do you know of an organization and/or child who would be thrilled to give this adorable bear a permanent home? If two teenage girls can personally deliver it, that's a plus! Your ideas will be very helpful. |
Santa's Little HelperDo you know of a handyman who can assemble a playset in my backyard? All the boxes for the set have arrived and now it just needs to be put together before Christmas. Thanks! |
There is Still Time to Bring Cheer to Children in Need!
From Team JAB 
Last week, we launched our JustAsk campaign, in partnership with United Way of Miami-Dade County, to collect holiday gifts for children in need. We told you about Luis, a single father who, with the help of United Way, is making the world a better place for his two children, despite his unfortunate circumstances. The response to Luis' compelling story was overwhelming and as usual, JABBERS were there to help Luis and all the other families getting assistance from United Way. If you would like to support the campaign, there is still time! Click HERE to view and purchase toys online so the children will have a present to unwrap and treasure this holiday season. To read more about the campaign, click HERE. Thank you and Happy JABBING!
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Elementary Reading and Language Arts Teacher WantedFrom Christine Pavlou REPLY Elementary Reading and Language Arts Teaching position available for a degreed, certified, experienced, and caring candidate at a Kendall area Charter School. Competitive salary and benefits available. Interested applicants should email their resume HERE.* |
Where Rainbow Afro-Wigs are Welcomed!From Cary Martinez: REPLY  Family Fridays continue tonight with Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted. Colin Covert of the Minneapolis Star Tribune calls Madagascar 3 the kind of fantasy where "your brain goes breathless and giddy struggling to keep up." Flashlight Tours start at 7 and 7:30 pm, the movie begins at 8 pm and we serve the best hot dogs and popcorn in town! General admission $5 and children under 2 enter free. For more information call (305) 669-6990 or visit our Facebook page HERE.* |
A Place to ShareFrom Mady Gonzalez: REPLY I am looking for a roommate, preferably a female, to live with in the South Miami/Dadeland area. I am a professional and quiet woman with a cat, so if you know of someone who is in need of a roomate, please contact me! |
Miami Beach Condo Market Update
By Ashley Cusack, EWM Realtors: REPLY 
With Art Basel going on this week, I thought it would be fun to talk about the Miami Beach condo market today. I was with some buyers out there earlier this week and really felt the comeback that has occurred since the real estate crash. Condo inventory is way down - at the height of the market in 2007, there were 351 condos on the market and right now there are only 142 units available, a 60% decrease! Prices are on the rise - the average selling price per square foot is $1,033 which is an all time high (see attached chart showing average $/Sq Ft since 2002) - what an achievement! Another staggering statistic about Miami Beach sales? 70% of EWM's sales on the Beach are cash transactions, which is certainly a driving force behind the recovery. It's definitely a fun time to be on Miami Beach - get out there and enjoy it! To visit my website, click HERE.* |
Can You Help Send Our Youth to Santa's Enchanted Forest?
From Mary Andrews: REPLY
The kids at Miami Bridge (Miami's only emergency shelter for youth, ages 10-17) would really love to go to Santa's Enchanted Forest. Does anyone have ideas on whom we might approach to request donated tickets for this? It would be a very special, memorable experience for them. Thank you for any help you can provide!*
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Ring In the New Year With a Ring!My boyfriend and I are planning on getting engaged soon and I want to make the process as easy as possible for him. He is not from this country so the American custom of buying rings from a jeweler is unfamiliar to him. He would love to be able to buy just the diamond or the entire set (engagement ring and wedding band) from someone, rather than a store or dealer. If you are selling a ring, stone or set, I would love to hear from you! I really have no preference in style or cut. Thank you! |
We Heard You've Been Spending Time in Aventura
From Team JAB 
If you live in Coral Gables, work in Sunny Isles, have friends in Miami Shores, like to shop in Bal Harbour and have a favorite restaurant in Miami Beach, then JAB Miami North is for you! It's easy, safe and FREE. Sign up HERE!
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Nuts About Notre DameI'm looking to buy eight tickets to the championship Notre Dame football game. I would like club seats or better. Please contact me if you have tickets to sell. Go Irish! |
Oh Baby Gimme One More Night with Maroon 5From Heather Reffaie: REPLY JABBERS, I would like nothing more than to spoil my daughter with tickets to see her favorite band, Maroon 5, in March. She developed a medical condition a few months back and is undergoing treatment so this concert would mean the world to her. If you are selling tickets, please let me know! Thank you so much! |
Bundle Up!I am collecting blankets for local pet shelters and I need your advice. Do you know where I can find gently used blankets to keep animals warm in the winter? Or, if you have some to sell, I would love to hear from you.
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Selling Dining Room Table and Chairs
From Melinda Gonzalez: REPLY
I am selling an imported Italian extendable dining room table and 10 chairs. The table seats 8-10 people and is pictured fully extended. Asking $2,000 with pick up in Coconut Grove. Please Reply above for more details.* |
Multi-Household Moving Sale This Weekend!From Chalece Erixon: REPLY Join us for a multi-household sale with items like furniture, antiques, collectibles, decorative accessories, housewares, clothing, toys, games, books, music and more! This Saturday and Sunday, December 8 and 9 from 9 am to 1 pm at 3701 Solana Road (between Douglas and LeJeune on the corner of Crawford Avenue) in South Grove.* |
Office Downsizing Sale!From Gina Guilford: REPLY Selling chairs, side/coffee tables, stainless steel baker's rack, file cabinets, couch, framed paintings and knick knacks tomorrow, December 8 from 9 am to noon! Sale is at 2222 Ponce de Leon Blvd in Coral Gables. Park on street, enter building through garage, Call (305) 446-8411 for more info.* |
Bedroom Furniture for Sale
From Melinda Gonzalez: REPLY
I am selling one large dresser and two matching nightstands from the Humphrey Bogart Collection at Thomasville. These items are available for $1,800 and can be picked up in Coconut Grove. Reply above if interested.* |
A Yard Sale with a Side of LemonadeMulti-family yard sale and lemonade stand this Saturday, December 8, 8 am - 1 pm. Come out for fun and fantastic finds. Furniture, bric-a-brac, kids stuff and more! 625 Puerta Avenue, Coral Gables (off Old Cutler near Davis Road). See you there!*
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Behind the WheelFrom Elaine Goncalves: REPLY We are looking for a reliable, fuel efficient, used car for my son to travel to and from college in Sarasota. The car must be automatic, have a clean title (no rebuilt titles), no previous accidents or mechanical problems and reasonable mileage for the model year. If you are selling a car in the $7,000 range that fits the bill, let me know! Thanks. |
Bicycle BabyFrom Gloria Barragan: REPLY I am interested in a children's bike carrier and helmet for a three-year-old child to use this month. If you are selling these items or know of a place where I can rent them, please reply above. Thank you! |
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