Click here to see the article on LAtimes.com today explaining it’s hard for parents to find nannies that have had the H1N1 flu vaccination. Just a portion of the article is sampled below. Many refuse — some out of fear — and that can cause a rift between caregivers and the families that employ them.By […]
[Continue reading...]latimes.com says nannies who get flu shots may have an edge in the job market
January 3, 2010 17 Comments
Financial Planning for Nannies
January 3, 2010 8 Comments
A New Year, A New Financial Plan Let’s Get Started! On New Year’s Day we discussed how to spend your holiday bonus. The same priorities apply to your financial plan, whether you received a bonus or not. First, you should pay off you debts. Once debts are under control create a savings account or emergency […]
[Continue reading...]Weekly Trip to the Library for Nannies & Au Pairs
January 2, 2010 Leave a Comment
Happy New Year Everywhere! by Arlene Erlbach The author shares traditional customs and traditions of celebrating the New Year from 20 different countries. Different cultures may celebrate the New Year using different calendars and holiday names. Each section highlights a different county, the date(s) of their New Year observance, the name of their New Year holiday […]
[Continue reading...]A New Year, A New Financial Beginning for Nannies
January 1, 2010 10 Comments
The start of a new year is a great time to take control of your financial life. The Wall Street Journal quoted us on the topic as holiday bonuses. If you were fortunate to receive a holiday bonus, don’t spend the extra income frivolously. Use the extra money to pay-off debt, build an emergency fund, […]
[Continue reading...]Ringing in the New Year with Kids
December 31, 2009 3 Comments
This week we discussed what to charge on New Year’s Eve, kid-friendly cocktails to serve, and arts n’ crafts to do with children on New Year’s Eve. Here are more ideas to use with children as midnight approaches. If possible, rent some holiday movies such as How the Grinch Stole Christmasor The Polar Express [Blu-ray] […]
[Continue reading...]New Year’s Eve Party Ideas for Sitters
December 30, 2009 4 Comments
Kid Friendly Cocktails to Toast in the New Year Drink # 1 Kid Friendly Pink Champagne Punch 1 12-ounce bottle white grape juice 1 6-ounce can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed 1 16-ounce pkg. frozen whole strawberries, thawed 1 12-ounce can lemon-lime soda, chilled 8 cherries (optional) Combine 1/2 of the grape juice, lemonade, and strawberries […]
[Continue reading...]Children’s Arts N’ Crafts for New Year’s Eve Party
December 29, 2009 2 Comments
On Sunday we discussed that nannies and au pairs should charge more when working on New Year’s Eve. Click here to see article or to let us know how much you charge on New Year’s Eve. In preparation for New Year’s Eve let the children that are hosting the party help you decorate their playroom […]
[Continue reading...]Are You Working New Year’s Eve?
December 27, 2009 29 Comments
What Nannies and Au Pairs Should Charge for New Year’s Eve A nanny can charge more when her services are likely to be in higher demand, such as on holidays. We recommend you charge more than your usual rate if asked to work on New Year’s Eve. First, check your work agreement to see […]
[Continue reading...]Kwanzaa for Nannies and Au Pairs
December 26, 2009 1 Comment
Weekly Trip to the LibraryThe Black CandleDVDBy M.K. AsanteNarrated by Maya Angelou Written and directed by M.K. Asante, the movie is narrated by former U.S. Poet Laureate Maya Angelou and features contemporary interviews with Karenga, rapper Chuck D, pro football Hall of Famer Jim Brown and numerous other luminaries who weigh in on the value […]
[Continue reading...]Christmas Books for Children
December 25, 2009 3 Comments
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (Classic Seuss) By Dr. Seuss Everyone’s favorite Christmas story. Mr. Grinch is a grouch. He tries to ruin Christmas for the happy Whovilles in Whoville. But is he rotten enough to ruin Whoville’s Christmas Whobilation this year? Based on Dr. Seuss’s wacky and wonderful classic picture book, How the Grinch […]
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