(Community Growth Spurts)
Holidays 2010
As we wrap up the year, I am happy to present the going-ons of all of you, my friends, clients and colleagues. You are amazing and I am so lucky to know you all. Remember, all the items listed here are a courtesy to you, my community. These are not referrals or reviews, I am just providing a way for you all to connect with one another! If you would like to be included in the next installation, email me at rebecca@rodskog.com.
NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY
Music Classes for Children 4-18 (NY)
[Julie Hill]
For the kids ages 4-9 in groups, I do fun interactive music games and introduce them to the basics of playing music, reading music, active listening, and musicianship skills. I also teach basic music theory to children this age privately (which can be especially helpful for children studying private piano, violin, etc).
For the kids ages 10+, I teach private voice lessons and private musicianship lessons (sight-singing, dictation, theory and analysis). I help high school students prepare for their AP Music Theory Exams and I can help younger kids prepare for All-State examination. All of my teaching can be customized for students interested in either jazz/ popular styles or classical style. I can teach a children’s classical choir for ages 10+ as well.
I usually teach for $50/ hour, but I could do a Becky-Rodskog’s-friend’s-kids special for $40/ hour.
For more information, contact Julie at julie_hill2@yahoo.com.
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Parenthood NJ (NJ) Holiday Fun
[Sandra Koehler Lee]
Just wanted to let you know about some fun stuff on my website, www.parenthoodnj.com and thought you might want to share with friends or on your blog. I am running a family holiday contest with some great prizes and all you need to do is share your favorite holiday traditions. You can learn more about the contest, how to enter, how to vote here: http://www.parenthoodnj.com/holiday-2010-contest1.html Anyone over 18 can enter and the top prize is a birthday party for 8. You don’t have to be in NJ for some of the prizes but there are some that have geographic constraints (I’ll do my best to accommodate winners via geography).
I also put together a holiday toy/gift guide that might be of interest to you: http://www.parenthoodnj.com/holiday-2010-contest1.html And some fun holiday stuff (like ways to email or chat online with Santa, or track him online) and fun holiday polls: http://www.parenthoodnj.com/winter-holiday-fun-page.html and lastly some fun NJ holiday events: http://www.parenthoodnj.com/winter-holiday-fun-page.html
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babybites Brooklyn Events (NY)
[Chana Balk]
If you are a mom living in Brooklyn, know that babybites Brooklyn (an amazing resource for Brooklyn moms) is beginning its Facilitated Support Groups in early 2011 at venues throughout Brooklyn. There will be groups for: New Moms With Babies 0-5m, Moms With Babies 5-12m, 2nd Time Moms, Working Moms, & Toddler Moms. A group for dads will be starting in the Spring. For more information, visit http://brooklyn.babybites.com/ or contact chana@babybites.com
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Babysitter/Housekeeper Available (NY)
[Katie Danziger]
Kay is interested in finding a job as a babysitter or housekeeper. She is lovely, and I have known her for over 4.5 years. She has an almost 5 year old daughter, lives in Manhattan, is lovely, caring, responsible and caring. If interested, contact Katie at katie@nomiebaby.com.
EVERYWHERE
EcoBags 25% Off Entire Website
[Sharon Rowe]
The year’s winding down, the air is chilled and we’re drinking too much wine – time to heat up the celebrations….
AND,
Time to shop at www.ecobags.com.
We’re rolling out our end of year discount and hey, why not shop green!
Use code: 10HOL25 and get 25% off everything on our website. Pass it on.
(35.00 min order)
We’ve got String Bags ‘n Tote Bags ’n Chico Bags ’n Produce Bags ’n Water Bottles ‘n Loofahs ‘n…..
Have a wonderful holiday! (Hey all…I heard a rumor EcoBags might be hiring! Check it out…)
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Handcrafting Justice Gifts
[Aimee Stone Munsell]
Empower women. Give an e-gift of hope. Buy a cute bag. At HandCrafting Justice you can do all this and more. Cause marketing is like buying a woman a fish, while Fair Trade is about teaching her to fish — and paying her a fair price for her catch. So visit HandCrafting Justice to make a Fair Trade purchase from women around the world who need sorely need economic and social justice. Learn more about this fish analogy and why I got involved at my blog. Peace and happiness to you in 2011, Aimee Stone Munsell.
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Branding Basics for Small Business
[Maria Ross]
Business owners: Listen up. Wanna build a brand that gets people talking and puts money in your wallet? Then check out Maria Ross’ new book, Branding Basics for Small Business: How to Create an Irresistible Brand on Any Budget (Norlights Press, 2010). Check out the book that MarketingSherpa.com calls “a roadmap leading small businesses and entrepreneurs in the right direction. www.red-slice.com/branding-basics-book
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Free Guide: Investing for Income
[Bill Friese]
Grow your knowledge of investing for income. Click here to receive a free comprehensive guide to investing in corporate and municipal tax-free bonds. For more info http://fa.opco.com/billfriese/
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fear.less Online Magazine
[Ishita Gupta]
Ishita Gupta publishes fear.less online magazine, a digital magazine devoted to overcoming fears and obstacles in life.
http://fearlessstories.com/
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Loosecubes Shared Workspace
[Campbell McKellkar]
Loosecubes.com is a free marketplace for shared workspace.
Tis the season for giving, and since you’ve likely got everyone else on your list covered, consider gifting yourself a little something. Find a shared workspace on Loosecubes.com and give yourself an inspiring work environment, increased productivity, and greater job happiness in 2011.
Have an empty desk in your office or know someone who does? List your space on Loosecubes and bring fresh perspectives, connections and energy into your environment (not to mention rent checks).
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Cheaper Energy Delivery
[Shari Carlson]
This year I discovered an amazing network that delivers energy for less money. Currently in New York and Texas I can’t wait for it to come to California. www.shari.energy526.com
We can save a ton of money here.
