Helpful Links
Child Care
baby daze – the ultimate organizer for new and expectant parents
Birth and Beyond.net – Santa Monica’s Childbirth Education Center
The Family Groove – The first-of-its kind national, online magazine for parents (even grandparents or godparents or anyone else who has kids in their life). We will keep you on the beat with hip tips, top trends and everything else you need for living high style with kiddies in tow.
Bohemian Baby – Delivers the freshest, most nutritious, delicious and healthy food for your baby during the critical period where life-long eating habits are being developed
The Mommy Outlet – The place for moms to share, learn and even make a deal. Sell your used baby things for free and find out about the latest products for kids.
Sink or Swim Academy – The Sink or Swim Academy encourages your child to have fun while learning in the privacy and comfort of your own pool. We proudly serve the LA area – from West Hollywood to the beach. Each of our experienced instructors is WSI (Water Safety Instruction), CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard certified.
Save a Little Life – CPR & First-Aid Training for Parents and caregivers
Parentwood – Parentwood provides an extended network of support, education and training for families throughout all phases of the parenting experience
Great Web Sites for Kids – List of educational websites compiled by the American Library Association
Twins Club – Support for Southern California parents of twins and multiples
Resources for expctant mothers
The Baby Planners – Here to help guide you through the overwhelming maze of baby products and services available to expectant parents. Take the labor out of your delivery
Long Distance Baby Showers – The fun and easy way to have a baby shower online
Household:
Better Homes & Gardens – From Better Homes and Gardens, ideas and improvement projects for your home and garden plus recipes and entertaining ideas
Fine Living – Fine Living offers ideas and inspiration to plan travel, throw a party, explore your favorite city, and buy the perfect gift. Learn about all of this through product suggestions, vacation ideas and videos
How to Clean Anything – A resource for information on how to clean anything and everything. There are more than 1300 free cleaning tips on this site, and growing every day. Howtocleananything.com is THE online authority for free cleaning related information, links to service providers, and products reviews.
Culinary Arts:
ChefTalk – The Internet’s best resource for cooking information from professional chefs!
The James Beard Foundation – Recognizes culinary excellence through awards, scholarships, guest chef events, educational programs, and gourmet dinners served in James Beard’s house
Patricia Clark Catering – Beautiful Menus for a Healthier World
Safari Chefs – Chef services on the Big Island of Hawaii
Relaxation Resourcs:
Le Petite Retreat Day Spa – Award-winning luxury day spa in Los Angeles – escape the ordinary in their garden island spa setting
Tax and payroll information:
Nanny Tax – Nanny Payroll Service! Household employment tax compliance services by HomeWork Solutions
Legally Nanny – All the legal and tax advice you need to hire nannies and other household employees legally
Breedlove &Associates – Founded by household employers for household employers in order to help families with payroll and tax compliance for their domestic staff
Stay-at-Home Mom’s work worth $138,095 – Interesting article from MSNBC about the value of childcare
Shopping:
Tiffany’s – Baby gifts from the world renowned jewelry company
New For Baby – Exclusive access to the hip baby’s first wardrobe, designed specifically for newborns in modern colors and sweet mix and match designs. The perfect new baby gift
Modern Crib Bedding at Huckleberry Moon – Your online source for modern baby crib bedding, hip toddler and child clothing, personalized artwork, gifts, nursery decor and more! Online Gift registry and phone orders available too
The Elegant Child – Personalized baby gifts and baby gift baskets from this Beverly Hills boutique
Bub Snug -Stylish baby slings for parents on the move. Easy to use providing safety and comfort anywhere.
Also provides great resource information for new parents – see Resource page
Baby Dish – BabyBeReady Diaper Bag Survival Kits – the trendiest way to tote your baby’s 1st year essentials
Go-Baby – Find products, information and advice to make travel with kids easier and more enjoyable. Go-Baby sell gear such as Baby B’Air, stroller travel bags, car seat carriers, booster seat, Kipiis bib clips, Samsonite Baby Travel Beds, diaper bags and car seat accessories
Due Maternity Clothes – Stylish Maternity Clothing for the Fashionable Mom
Stroller Strides – Total Fitness Programs Available for Moms with their Babies
Elsie’s Original – All Natural Baby Products
