FAVORITE THINGS

Here is a list of some our favorite things. If you would like to add to this list, please send an email to: Marcia@themcnannyagency.com

http://littleladylane.com/
**adorable series for young girls, I love this!

www.onebrowngirl.com/index.html
**also another adorable series for little girls

www.playgroundforparents.com/
www.jonnybennett.com
**photographer who took the most amazing photos of my daughter, he did an awesome job!

www.BellaBluMaternity.com
*super cute maternity clothes that I of course found out about after I had my daughter

www.tastyframe.com
**editor, graphic designer, corporate videos! He does AMAZING work.

www.firsttuesdayla.com/
Great Group of ladies and I LOVE WHAT THEY DO!

www.froggysartsandcrafts.com
www.thesinglemom.tv
www.playgroundforparents.com/
www.pic.tv
http://sanfernandovalley.macaronikid.com/
www.icovetonline.com
www.theheartlinknetwork.com/
**another great group!

www.aquaticsafetyinstruction.org

Website:

www.ladieswholaunch.com
www.mompack.com
www.ourmilkmoney.com
www.zoomars.com
www.naturallysavvy.com
www.BabyIam.com
www.bettyconfidential.com
www.momsnextmove.com
www.julielenzkirk.com
www.lifemeetswork.com
www.suwn.org

www.everex.com
Small, inexpensive laptops that use less energy, and are more durable that regular laptops but offer what regular laptops do, for under $500. Perfect for school age kids!

www.bulanthai.com
Bulan Thai: Whether you are a vegetarian or not, this is a great restaurant with really great food! Its one of my new favorite places. They are at the corner of Melrose and La Brea.

Premier Pool Plastering: 818-362-2228 Cell Daniel Preciado 818-335-4288-the most professional group of contractors I have ever worked with, professional on time (usually early) they get the job done well, in the time promised and no hidden charges. Please send me an email if you want to see some of the before and after photos.

www.Caring.com is a site about caring for our parents. There comes a time in all of our lives where we need to be more hands on with our parents and offer them more support. I found this site very useful when dealing with my grandmothers Alzheimer’s.

www.hulu.com
As long as you have wi-fi you will have content on your laptop for your kids. I don’t know about you but somehow I never seem to get the videos for the road trip. As long as you have a signal you will have a movie or tv show for the kids. It’s all free streaming video that you do not have to load up your lap top with.

www.Ticketmaster.com
I know it sounds silly to remind anyone about ticket master. It is summer and we all need to get out more and enjoy this California sunshine. What better way to enjoy the summer, than a concert at the Hollywood Bowl or Greek Theatre, or even get dressed up and head out to the Walt Disney center downtown. Fun is NOT just for the kids!

www.danylcook.com
Wonderful artist whose work I absolutely adore.

www.kiva.org & www.donorschoose.org
Next time you are looking to make a donation to a worthy cause these sites may help.

www.popcap.com
Free on line video games for the kids

www.domuswap.com
Swapping houses instead of selling them, interesting idea in a challenging market.

www.thelittlespa.com
www.goswap.org
www.onlinehousetrading.com
www.swankymoms.com
www.nonchalantmom.com

Car Seat Installation:

If you need to have a car seat installed or checked go to www.seatcheck.org this was one of the most comforting things my hubby and I did. We went and had our infant seat installed, as first time parents we had no idea how to install one. You can also call the companies below and they will install your seat for a fee:
Children's Orchard-818-884-6446
Wonder Years 818-503-7227
Tiny Wonders 310-444-9763

Doggie Day Care:

Before I had a child I lavished all of my attention and need for nuturing on my dog. Well now I don't have as much time for my doggie, but at least she has a wonderful daycare and boarding resort to go. They are a really wonderful group and your dog will be well cared for. There are rooms, a pool, webcam and they send you photos throughout the day. www.bowwowbungalow.com or call 818-565-3555. The owners name is Marci Campbell (no relation) and she is a true animal lover.

Designer:

If you have a need for an invitation, interior design, set design, party planning, logo design and almost anything else you can think of contact Amina Dieye. I have worked with her for years, her work is amazing and unique. Everything that she does is one of kind and she can work with any budget, her phone number is 323-855-5479.

Handyman:

This one is a little different for me, but working with Lee has been so easy. First off he always shows up when he is supposed to, he has experience in most areas, (plumbing, electric, woodwork, fence installation, painting and the list goes on) he can do the job most times by himself and very quickly. His prices are fair and very reasonable, but it does cost $25.00 to get him to come out and give you a quote but its well worth it. Lee 818-573-7928.

Reading Material:

LA Parent Magazine is a favorite, along with TIME and THE WEEK. I have also discovered a few blogs: www.mommywood.com.
www.mommychat.com,
www.cafemom.com,
www.truemomconfessions.com.
Happy Reading!

One of my most favorite places to go is Walter Zimmer and Company in downtown Los Angeles. If you have a love of jewelry, you have to go and see them. www.walterzimmerjewelers.com they can custom make anything. Its where I sent my husband to have my engagement ring made.

Hair:

My newest favorite hair product is called Wen by Chaz Dean. His system of cleansing conditioning is something that I have been doing for a long while on my own but his products bring a softness to my hair that I did not know was possible. His site is www.chazdean.com.

Food:

One of my favorite subjects-Derek Blair can supply you and your family or business with the highest quality of meats, seafood,or produce. You name it and he has it visit www.threekingsfood.com or you can call him at 818-281-7277.

Homes:

Are you looking to purchase property? Are you looking for more space because you have a baby on the way or are you looking to make an investment I have two wonderful people I work with. Maliaka Whittaker is a fantastic agent, she is precise. Give her a call at 310-428-3903. Josie Rodis is a mortgage broker, she always gives me a straight and honest answer and always finds me the best deal. You can visit her site at www.josieloans.com.

Helping Children:

If you have wondered how to help those less fortunate but you do not know where to start I have come across a very useful site, www.50ways.org.

Skin Care:

Gabi is a magician and works wonders, www.gabiskinstudios.com I have referred quite a few friends to her and everyone has been very happy with her work.

Personal Trainer:

Ok I know we have all heard stories, but let me say I had a ridiculous amount of weight to loose after I had my daughter. I have been a runner and a work out junkie most of my adult life and I thought I could do it on my own. Not the case. This woman is AMAZING. I will not say her program is easy, because it's not, but if you are ready to WORK to get those pounds off Hany is the woman to call, 818-517-8181

www.whitecarrot.com
- the place to find daycares, childcare, preschools, nannies, sitters, tutors, learning centers and much more!

LocalWin.com has posted our listing, so if you get a moment check it out. They have an extensive database.

Cute, Cute, Cute everything baby. I just wish I would have found them sooner. Some of the most adorable kids furniture! All of it very affordable and you can have shipped directly to you! www.a1pilates.comwww.a1pilates.com

I am trying to get a few things in order physically and Dr. Venita Mishra has done a great job helping me get there in a more holistic fashion.

Graphic Designer: Damani Magnum
Love his work and he is very intuitive and fast! Give him a call 323-864-3109.

Web Designer: Omar Nolan
Love his work! He had a lot of really helpful ideas in putting this site together because I have NO experience whatsoever his input was priceless! Email: omar.nolan@fitchnolan.com or call 973-714-8830

www.myhomeideas.com
Once you have taken care of the kids room you can get help for the rest of the house. I always need help and this site is really easy to use!

www.Ebates.com
Before you make any purchase on line, go here and see if there is purchase discount code. You will most often save a few dollars with some of the bigger retailers.

www.priceprotectr.com
I should really use this site more than I do. You can register your purchase and they will track it and let you know if there is a better deal during the price protection guarantee period.

www.yapta.com
This does exactly what price protector does for airline tickets, once again I should be using this more.

www.realsimple.com
One of my favorite magazines, because they always have easy and quick ideas and motherhood demands that its all easy and quick!

www.Littleninjaskarate.com
www.freecycle.org
www.wallpops.com

www.burbankdance.com
My daughter takes dance classes here and she loves it the teachers are super nice, she really loves it!

www.wearitoncewearittwice.com
Great little second hand store in Burbank, very clean, well organized and its mommy owned. You can also drop off some things that your child has outgrown for store credit. They have new and used items.

www.stuckonyou.biz
you can create labels for everything and place it on sippy’s back packs, dance bags so there is no more confusions since everyone has the same Dora sippy!

www.childrensbookradio.com
www.projectnightnight.org
www.mommyplace.com
www.BAcatalog.com
www.cherubs-n-chocolate.com
www.childrenskeepsake.com
www.littlelavender.com
www.childrensorchard.com
www.imaternity.com
www.apeainthepod.com
www.maternitymall.com
www.motherhoodplus.com
www.motherhoodnursing.com
www.mimimaternity.com

www.primaphotostudio.com Janeen Jackson-Photographer, mention The Mc Nanny Agency and get 20% off

www.heatherbrookes.org interior organization, including homes and businesses, who doesn’t need a little or a lot of organization in their life???!!!! They are an eco friendly company.

Swim teacher referral-Erin had my daughter swimming in 4 lessons, no floaties just swimming around the pool it was amazing. By the end of summer my daughter dove into the deep end and swam to the shallow end with Erin swimming right next to her for safety. It was amazing and as a mommy with a pool I am sure you can understand my relief that my daughter can swim now. I cant wait until next summer and Zoes next set of swim lessons! Marcia, The Mc Nanny Agency. Please call me at 818-232-7688 if you want to know more. You can reach Erin at 908-420-9495.

www.womenforwomen.org - wonderful organization

www.thebabyplanners.com/index.html

www.zassie.com - cute kids shoes!

www.Lilboyblu.com,just for the boys and extra adorable

www.askbabyworld.com/ www.thecradle.com

www.dluxelist.com

toiletpaperentrepreneur.com/blog/163-ways-how-to-become-an-entrepreneur

www.greatgirltrips.com - as mommies we ALL need a girls trip

www.yourfamilyguru.com - Lori is an amazing woman with a passion for life and for family. You will adore her!

www.momcentral.com

www.wilife.com/Customer-Stories.aspx - You can use these hidden cameras at home or at work. Good for watching the nanny! Up to 6 cameras - wireless. Work even in very large homes since the wireless is used via your home electrical system. Very easy to install, just put the software in your pc and plug in the cameras and it does not cost a fortune! It gives mommies peace of mind and it helps when returning to work you can log in and see your baby during the day.