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Weekend Roundup October 25 to 29, 2010
October is coming to a close so fast. Less than 61 days till 2011 arrives, it just seemed like beginning of the summer the other day. Schedules are starting to get busy with the upcoming holidays, plays, parties and family commitments be sure to take time to sit and enjoy those around you so they [...]
Kids, Halloween Candy, Dentists and the Troops
by Alice Shaffer Financial Friday You may be asking yourself what do “Kds, Halloween Candy, Dentists and the Troops” have to do with one another? Well they all involve money specifically ONE DOLLAR PER POUND of CANDY! The name of the program is Halloween Candy Buy Back. The program encourages kids to “give back” and get money for [...]
Kids are Funny! by Glenda Propst with contributions from a few of our readers.
Kids are funny! Kids are funny, there is no doubt about that. As professional nannies we are often privy to some of their funniest moments. It’s a good idea to keep a journal or even a notebook to write down some of the funny things kids say so that you can share it with the [...]
Halloween Lights by Glenda Propst
My sister pj is an artist. When I say she is an artist, I don’t mean that she paints, I mean that she can take a piece of copper and create beautiful jewelry. She can take a rubber stamp and make it look like a painting, she creates everywhere in her home. Her walls, windows, [...]
Tuesday Tips: My Favorite Things, October 2010
My Favorite Things – October 2010 By: Greta Schraer I have to admit, I have really been enjoying October: travel, wonderful weather, time off, new professional adventures, and projects completed. While I always think that spring is my favorite season, I am beginning to change my mind. Our home has large Oak trees in the [...]
Growing as a Professional by Glenda Propst
Growing as a Professional by: Glenda Propst How do you feel about what you do? Do you see yourself as a professional? How do your employers treat you? How do your employers’ friends and family treat you? Many of our feelings of self worth come from our employers. How you see yourself has a lot [...]
Weekend Roundup October 18 to 22, 2010
It’s another week closer to the end of 2010! Can you believe that we are almost in November? The month of October has just flown by. The leaves in the New England area should be reaching its peak colors right about now. Which means it is time to start turning on the heat and breaking [...]
Looking For A “Free” Airline Ticket?
by Alice Shaffer As professional nannies, we often live in other states from our families, so traveling home can be costly. I have had many frequent flyer mile accounts and credit card deals for acquiring the miles, but have in the past three years converted to a cash back credit card. I have been looking [...]
Legislative News You Can Use
by Kellie Geres, Regarding Nannies Development Team Member Recently, two pieces of information came my way that I wanted to share. The first is from GTM Payroll Services. They have put together a great piece that outlines the NYS Domestic Workers Bill of Rights. Important Update for NYS Household Employers ~ NYS Domestic Workers’ Bill [...]
Creative Nanny Wednesday: Ghost Dolls
Creative Nanny Wedensday: Ghost Dolls By: Greta Schraer Today I have a very simple craft for Halloween. I admit that I am not much of a Halloween fan; I have never been about being scared or all the characters that come out on Oct. 31st. That personal preference is set aside for children, as this [...]
