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Low Income Housing in Ventura County Area
Asked by A.N. from Los Angeles
on July 1, 2008
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Need some information on finding low income housing. I looking for a place for my childeren and i to live. 3 bed or two. I have my things in storage in oxnard and righ...
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- A. ~ Go to the Ventura County Housing Authority. Ask them for help. I think there is a wait list but when you have children I think the list is shorter. There are many...
- Hi A., I don't know what your price range is, but there is a new development in Oxnard (Riverpark) that has lower income housing (there are criterias, ie. can't own...
- A.~ Don't be shy to ask for help! That is what we are here for. As moms, we are always worried about what people will think if we ask for help because we are supposed...
Looking for Great Place to Raise Kids in La/ventura County!
Asked by N.T. from Los Angeles
on March 13, 2010
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My husband and I are on a mission to find a great area/neighborhood to raise our 2 daughters. A great school district, larger lots, and walking distance to, well, ANY...
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- I love the area that we live in. We are in Moorpark but Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Westlake and Camarillo are all fantastic areas... (I also grew up her...
- You said you'd consider Ventura County, so what about Thousand Oaks? They have a great school system, and a more family friendly enviroment. Other great places to loo...
- My husband and I also currently live in Glendale, and I agree with you on all points. Our son is just about two, so we have a bit of time. But, we both want to be in...
Seeking Children's Consignment Shop
Asked by M.R. from Los Angeles
on April 14, 2008
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Does anyone out there know of a consignment shop for children in Ventura county?
Thanks!
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- M., have you been to "blooms" on main street? there are also some WONDERFUL thrift stores on oxnard blvd--super thrift and the arc foundation. hope this helps! H.
- Hi, we have a great one in Thousand Oaks- The Children's Orchard. I think they have other locations, too. It's on Thousand Oaks Blvd.
- M., I take my girls' "stuff" to Childrens Orchard in Thousand Oaks...the other closest would be Simi Valley or Woodland Hills. It is even better than consignment! ...
Dentist Advice and Recommendations for a 28 Mo Old in Camarillo, CA
Asked by D.L. from Los Angeles
on January 8, 2009
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My son is 28 months old and has not been to a dentist yet. I tried searching for a local dentist that will see a child at such a young age but I continue to come acro...
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- Hi D., We love our children's dentist. He is great with kids! His name is Dr. Sunny. The following is his information. Sunny Smiles 789 S Victoria Ave Ste 204, V...
- If you are willing to go to Oxnard, go to the Oxnard Children's Dental Group - 451 W Gonzales - 805/983-0100. They are geared for children and my daughter loved them....
- D.~ I live in Camarillo and we took our kids to Camarillo Dental in the same shopping center as McDonald's on Santa Rosa. My kids seemed to enjoy it. My husband took ...
Relocating to Calabasas/ Westlake Village / Thousand Oaks / Camarillo Area
Asked by N.R. from Los Angeles
on February 26, 2011
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Hello! My husband's job is moving us to the Calabasas area. Trying to find the best place to live within a 20-35 minute commute to Calabasas. Want a family friendly, s...
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- N.: i've not lived in CA since 1989. When I did - Thousand Oaks was a VERY expensive neighborhood.... My nephew lives in Camarillo and loves it. He rents so I do...
- Camarllo is quite a bit further out. and traffic is really bad.
- I live in Thousand Oaks and love it. All of the areas you are thinking about are great places to live. There is a website called great schools.org where you can chec...
In Search of a Hopital with Excellent Birth Facilities
Asked by H.K. from Los Angeles
on June 30, 2009
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Hi there. I'm currently in the very early stages of pregnancy(3rd). I delivered both of my children in other counties and not familiar with the hospitals in Ventura ...
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- I had my son at Community Memorial Hospital. I had Pacificare HMO Insurance and I never saw a bill, everything was paid in full. I would deffinately suggest this hos...
- I'm going to be wondering the EXACT SAME THING in a couple of years! Are you familiar with The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative? Here's more info: http://www.babyfr...
- St. John's Oxnard is a great facility. Great sized labor rooms, has a NICU if there are any complications with the baby and the OB dept. feels clean, new and state of...
Where to find prenatal yoga classes in Thousand Oaks Ventura, CA
Asked by M.C. from Los Angeles
on November 22, 2008
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Hi moms,
Do any of you know of a good yoga studio/class that offers prenatal classes for expecting moms, in Ventura County (Thousand Oaks area)?
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- No, I bought some dvd's and swear by them. I had no pg. symptoms, didn't need any drugs in delivery... recovered back to my regular body SO quickly after birth... Good...
- I'm new to the area so I can't recommend specific classes. I can, however, give another bit of advice. There are a few stretches that you should do EVERY day. The firs...
- Absolutely!! Robin Gruver teaches at True Yoga in Westlake Village.She's the best and the studio is beautiuful!! I practiced with her the second I knew I was pregnant...
Friendly Family Camping Grounds
Asked by C.A. from Los Angeles
on November 16, 2008
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hi i'm looking for a family friendly camping ground for a weekend, my kids love to camp but i'm noy familiar with any around L.A., orange county or san bernardino woul...
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- We LOVE Hurkey Creek Campground. It is in Mountain Center CA, Riverside County. Easy to get to, right outside Idyllwild. The rangers are nice, there is a playground, c...
- Be sure to do some research about the campground that you choose since many may have burned in the last few days of fires.
- Hi C., Try looking into: http://www.koa.com/where/ca/index.htm
Clogged Tear Ducts???
Asked by K.T. from Los Angeles
on January 13, 2008
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My daughters pediatrician keeps informing me that it is just a clogged tear duct. She is 7-months old and I swear it is getting worse. Poor thing can't even open her...
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- Hi K. ,my daughter was born with a clogged tear duct.It went away at about ayear old,to keep her comfy I put Vaseline around her eye it helped alot.Poor thing I know...
- The drops are to prevent infection probably- but do not help to drain the tear duct. A warm compress for 3-5 minutes and then press on the area below it 4 times a day ...
- Hi K. How long has the tear duct been clogged? Did your pediatrician say this is something that over time would take care of it's self?..Me Personally I'd go over h...
Seeking Local Mom's Blogs or Newsletters in the Conejo Valley
Asked by K.V. from Los Angeles
on April 7, 2010
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Hello all - can anyone recommend local blogs or newsletters in the San Fernando or Conejo
Valley for mom, pregnant moms, families or pets?
Thanks!
K.
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- I ususually seek areas for local kid activities, but they may also have some links to other resources you may be interested in. Conejo Valley Guide : http://www.conej...
- There is an entertaining one called LA Housewife at www.lahousewife.com, you can subscribe to Jen's list at www.jenslist.com and there is a local encino website called...
- There is a site that I know of: http://www.805moms.com/ I am also a part of a parent group that is awesome, but most playdates are in Simi: http://svmhmp.ning.com/.
