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Wood Floor WondersFrom Holly Giovannetti: REPLY We are looking for a reliable company to refinish the wood floors in our home, and would appreciate your references. If you've had your wood floors refinished recently by a reputable company that did a beautiful job, please let me know!
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The Big TentWe may have to tent our house for termite fumigation. Do you have any advice on going through this? Thanks for sharing any tips or recommendations you've learned from this experience!
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Fatherly Bonds
JABBERS, you told us how much you loved our Mother Knows Best feature last month, and we promise not to disappoint this Father's Day! We want to know the best gift dearest dad ever gave to you, whether it's your baby blues, your love of basketball, your savvy negotiating skills, or your first car. Send us your fatherly favorites HERE and be on the lookout for the replies in this Friday's issue!
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School Me
I am looking for the right daycare or preschool in Coral Gables area to enroll my daughter in when she turns two. I prefer a non-religious, bilingual education and a structured environment. Please let me know if you have a recommendations, including why it is a good school. Thank you.
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A Musical MovementWe need to have a piano transported from Savannah, Georgia to our home in Miami Beach. Do you have a recommendation for a reliable company that could pack up and transport this one piece for us? Thank you.
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Silver LiningsFrom Michelle Rogers: REPLY Can you recommend vendor to re-silver a tea set? Thank you for your replies.
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Seeking Ceiling SolutionFrom Brittany Mullins: REPLY The headliner on my BMW needs replacing. Can anyone recommend a reasonable mechanic? Thanks for your referrals!
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15% Off Framing
 Give your art a facelift with a custom picture frame designed to enhance the art and the room! With over 4,000 frames to choose from, we are confident we have one to match your look. We are now offering 15% off to JAB clients so it is the perfect time to dig into your closet and frame all those buried treasures or your kids' new masterpiece! To print your very own framing coupon, click HERE. To find out more about Coconut Grove Gallery, please click HERE.* |
Keys to Happiness
My 37-year-old cousin and his girlfriend are visiting from London, and we would like to take them to the Keys for a day to get some fun in the sun. Does anyone have a great recommendation for a particular area or can't-miss places to see? We are also searching for favorite activities and great restaurants that are casual and laid back. Thanks.
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A Place of ChangeFrom Cristina Sullivan: REPLY Can you help me find the best place to exchange dollars for euros in Miami?
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College Cooking 101
From Erica Guzman : REPLY Put down the ramen noodles and step away from the vending machine! This college prep course will teach your recent grad how to handle their first kitchen and avoid the dreaded Freshman 15. Chef Maria will teach simple techniques to cook healthy meals in the dorm room. A perfect gift for any recent grad, this class is accompanied by a culinary starter kit stocked full of tools for healthy college cooking. Saturday, June 8 or Friday, June 14 (more dates to be added this summer - let us know what dates work for you!). Click HERE for more details.*
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Warning Signs
From Lissa Dorsey, JustAskBoo Palm Beach Editor
Summer vacation is here, JABBERS, and that means more time at the beach and the  pool. While we never like to alarm our readers, Team JAB is aware of the article, "Drowning Doesn't Look Like Drowning", circulating on social media, and I am compelled to share it again with you. I experienced a near-drowning incident with my son recently, and believe that if I had read this article prior to the incident, I would have been able to react faster.
During a recent swim lesson with an excellent instructor, my son's teacher and I were watching him practice swimming to the wall. He had done this hundreds of times. He was in the shallow part of the pool with his teacher about five feet behind him, and I was standing at the edge just inches away from him. In an instant, something went wrong. He wasn't flailing his arms around in the water, kicking his legs or making choking sounds. He wasn't exhibiting any of the signs of distress I assumed were present when someone was drowning. He just appeared to be standing still. But he was, in fact, drowning.
We were lucky that day, JABBERS. I've learned that the signs of drowning can be so subtle that even a parent and a swim instructor standing inches away can miss it. Please take a minute to read the article above, and educate yourself and your loved ones on the signs of drowning. Have a safe this summer and Happy JABBING!
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Turning Lemons Into Lemonade
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Joanna's Marketplace hosted a stand for two days in memory of Bella Rodriguez-Torres.
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From Team JAB
We want to thank all of the JABBERS who, after reading last week's newsletter, joined Team JAB in celebrating National Lemonade Days. We heard from JABBERS as far away as West Palm Beach, who braved this weekend's temperamental weather to set up a stand and raise funds for childhood cancer research, and shared their photos with us by email and social media. It's not too late to participate! Click HERE or text LEMONADE E113000 to 85944 to donate. And click HERE to see photos of JABBERS in action, on our Pinterest page.
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Historically Designated Treasure - Check Out the Property Video!
2411 SW 62 Avenue
$750,000
This historically designated 1923 bungalow has been carefully restored and seamlessly updated while preserving the original design and charm. The 1½ story, coral rock Craftsman delights with original details like open porches, wood-beams, Dade-county pine floors and gorgeous coral rock wood-burning fireplace. Updated kitchen with custom cabinetry, stainless appliances and bright breakfast nook enormous formal dining room and renovated master bathroom with double sinks, bidet and outdoor rain shower. Be transported upon entering the idyllic property set on two beautiful lots. Meander along stone pathways winding through magical gardens teeming with rare specimen trees, waterfalls and shade house. An outdoor Jacuzzi is perched atop a coral rock storage house camouflaged into its surroundings by flowing vines and tropical orchids. Recent updates include partial impact windows, new A/C, water heater, septic tank and drain field as well as buried telephone/power lines. A true one-of-a-kind an absolute treasure! For details, click HERE to view our video, visit the website HERE, or contact Ashley Cusack (by email HERE, 305.798.8685). EWM Realtors.*
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A Nest for NannyI am helping my nanny search for an efficiency or small apartment to rent by August, for $500-600 per month. She would like to find a place as far north as NW 7th Street and as far west as SW 57th Avenue. If you know of anything, I would to hear from you. Thanks!
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Garage Band
My 12-year-old son is looking for a drummer, bass player, and a pianist to join his rock band. If you know anyone who might be a fit, please contact me!
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Day Camp for Chico
From Florence Arguelles: REPLY I would like to find a one-week day camp for my five-year-old grandson, who arrives at the end of July to stay with me for 10 days. He only speaks Spanish. Please recommend any appropriate bilingual camps in the Sunset Elementary area. Thank you!
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Finally ... Camp for Children Who Fear Going to Camp!
From Jill Ehrenreich-May, Ph.D.: REPLY Is your daughter reluctant to attend camp because of fear or anxiety? Are you concerned about the transition back to school because of her separation fear, social anxiety or general worry? The Child and Adolescent Mood and Anxiety Treatment Program at the University of Miami announces our new Child Anxiety Multimodal Program (CAMP) for Girls. This one-week treatment camp, from August 5 to 11, provides effective cognitive behavioral treatment skills in a fun and exciting camp environment for girls, ages 7 to 12, on the campus of the Gordon Day School at Beth David Congregation. Please call 305.284.9852, ext. 1, or contact program coordinator, Dr. Erin Girio-Herrera HERE.*
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A Killian QuestionFrom Nicole Suarez: REPLY I have enrolled my boys at Killian Montessori for the 2013-2014 school year. I am impressed by what I see, but would like to know if anyone can share their experience with the school. So far, I have not been able to locate parent reviews! I appreciate your feedback.
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 Do You Have a Candidate for JAB Spotlight?
From Team JAB
Do you know a JABBER who has been honored with an award in their professional field, shown extraordinary dedication to help the less fortunate, or made a notable contribution to Miami-Dade? JABBERS, we want to know about it. Send us your nominations HERE, and let us shine a bright JAB Spotlight on their impact in a future issue of JustAskBoo.
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JABBERS in June: 20% Off Cosmetic Vein TreatmentFrom Albert Malvehy, M.D.: REPLY Need an excuse to finally get your legs treated? Miami Beach Vein Institute is offering JABBERS 20% off cosmetic treatments during the month of June. Why suffer the embarrassment of spider veins and varicose veins any longer? With effective treatments, a comfortable facility and a friendly staff, you're running out of excuses not to take care of yourself. Not sure if we can help? We offer free vein screenings where you can learn about the latest treatments, some of which may be covered by insurance. Click HERE for more information or call 305.417.VEIN [8346] today.*
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Replacing Your Refrigerator?
From Chelsea Edgington: REPLY I am searching for a used refrigerator for our school's kindergarten department, for class snacks, lunches and parties. If you have one to sell, please reply above. Thanks.
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Hoop DreamsMy boys need some outdoor play this summer! Do you have an outdoor basketball hoop that you don't use anymore? If you have one to sell, please contact me. I will gladly pick it up and get it out of your driveway. Thanks!
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Lose 10 lbs in 30 Days!
Imagine if you could lose 10 lbs in four weeks without crash dieting, starving yourself, or exercising for two hours a day. Well, you can! At Fitness Together, we have offered the best private, one-on-one personal training in Miami for six years. With our years of experience helping countless clients get into the best shape of their lives, we have created a special program to lose 10 lbs in 30 days! For a limited time, exclusive to JABBERS only, try our "Get Your Body Back Weight Loss" Program to lose 10 lbs in 30 days for 50% Off! Click HERE for more info.*
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Nursery Furniture for SaleBeautiful, natural wood, 3-in-1 convertible crib with storage drawer and including mattress, dresser and nightstand for sale. Crib gracefully matures with your child from infancy through childhood and beyond, converting to a toddler bed, a daybed, and a full size bed. Very easy to assemble. All pieces in mint condition. Priced to sell at $250 for the set.*
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Must Sell: Parker House Corner Entertainment Center
From Bobbie Fetherston: REPLY  Solid poplar with maple veneer and merlot cherry finish Parker House corner entertainment center for sale. Dimensions are 65-1/2"W x 23"D x 70-3/4"H. Wall space: 47". Holds up to a 55" flat screen television. Two glass stereo and panel doors, adjustable shelves and DVD pull out trays. Purchased for $1350, asking $500.*
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On the MoveFrom Melissa Tolmach: REPLY I'm looking for moving boxes. Please let me know if you have any to give away and I will pick them up! Thank you.
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Moving OnIt's time to start packing, and I need moving boxes. Please contact me if you have any. Thanks!
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Highlight Your Household Help Post!
Location is everything! We have added a new feature just for you, JABBERS. Just like a classified ad, we will now place your household help request or referral right here in our newsletter for a small fee so you can spread the word to our thousands of JABBERS. Click HERE to place your ad.
Not in a rush? Posts on our Household Help page are always free. Just click HERE.
Seeking Summer Assistant for Childcare and Projects
From Kaaren Finnieston: REPLY We are looking for a friendly, organized helper for eight hours on Mondays. The position starts immediately in Coconut Grove. Duties range from babysitting to organizational projects. Pay is $100/day. Potential to grow into personal assistant role after the summer.*
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