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Jennifer Levinson

http://www.jenlevinson.com
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You always hear people saying: you can’t have it all. But one Valley mom has totally changed that worn-out expression. Jennifer Levinson created JEN'S LIST a free daily e-mail newsletter and website - the mom's guide to what's hot, new, and undiscovered - from baby products to nannies to fun family stuff to do.

What started as something she did when bored during five months on bed rest while awaiting the birth of her first set of twins, has since turned into a subscription email service with over 9,000 members. Wowza!

Jen was born and raised in Encino, CA. She attended Birmingham High School and graduated college from San Diego State. Before becoming a wife and mother Jen worked as a Fraud Investigator – way to go 007 Jen!! She met her husband Mike on JDate (yeah, I love hearing stories like this!) in 2000 and got married in 2002. Their first son was born 9 months later. In July 2005, they had identical twin boys and then another set of identical twin boys were born in May 2008. (Holy cannoli – that’s a lot of kids!)

In addition to organizing and writing the Jen’s List newsletter, Jen is a stay-at-home mom for her five boys. They are very family-oriented and love being together on the weekends. They have a chocolate lab named Daisy and a kitty named Ralphy, along with two fish! Not only does Jen love her life, but she still loves helping others – especially moms all around the Los Angeles area. Way to go, Jen! We’re not worthy…we’re not worthy!!!

Your favorite place in LA to have a cocktail?
I don’t drink, but love a good sushi dinner from Little Brothers Sushi in Woodland Hills or tasty frozen yogurt from Menchies in Calabasas Sagebrush or Moz Buddha Bar with the girls (even though I don't drink!).

Your favorite LA place for bargain shopping?
Any of the sample sales on Jen's List.

You could change one thing about LA - what would it be?
Traffic…less of it!

You’ve always wanted to go to this LA spot – but just haven’t made it there yet?
Getty Museum

Your favorite LA extravagance?
Everything I could ever want all in one place.

Your favorite neighborhood haunt?
The Calabasas Commons

Your favorite local getaway?
Santa Barbara and Laguna

Your favorite place for cheap eats?
Kids Eat Free at Island's

You always take out of town guests to this spot?
Malibu Country Mart, Zuma Beach, The Grove

You're most connected to this charity or your last volunteer experience?
Oscar Litwak Foundation