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Hiring a Nanny=Balance and Serenity

In today’s fast paced world, there never seems like there is enough time to do everything. Between husband, kids, school, birthday parties, classes and work (phew), moms today are expected to be Super-Mom. With the increasing workload, wouldn't it be amazing if Mary Poppins or Nanny Mcphee could appear at our door and whisk all of our workload and worry away? Well, I cannot guarantee that a nanny will take all of your workload away, but another careful eye and set of hands to help with the kids would definitely lighten the load.

There are many reasons why parents choose to hire a nanny. Wouldn’t it be nice to have an extra set of hands to get through that to-do-list? Someone that can help pick up the kids from their increasing amount of activities and classes? A nanny in your life can provide more quality time for you and more importantly your family by alleviating the stress of so much to do. By alleviating your workload of groceries, helping the kids with homework, running errands, you are more likely to live a more balanced life where you can spend more of your free time with your children. Less stress can lead to happier families. A nanny can help with light housekeeping, balance a busy schedule, and most importantly ensure that your child has consistent care from someone that you trust. Hiring a nanny can ensure that your little loved one is in good hands. A nanny you can trust guarantees that you and your little one feel safe when you can’t be there.

Choosing to hire a nanny is a sign that you are making a promise to ensure that your family lives a more balanced and happier life. Adding another person into your family that you can trust is a delicate matter and should never be taken lightly. At Perfect Nanny Match we want to make sure that promise is fulfilled by finding you a nanny that will contribute to the lives of you and your family. Let Perfect Nanny Match be apart of that process to ensure that promise to your family is all that you want it to be!

Spring Break Activities

Spring break is coming! As you travel the web in search of new and exciting ideas to have fun with your children you’ll occasionally come across a gem! We happened to do just that when we found Activity Mom today. Maybe you’re...

Writing a Thank You Card

Recently, one of my clients sent me an excited email because one of my nanny candidates sent them a thank you card after her interview. They were extremely impressed by the gesture! They told me that out of at least 10+ candidates that they had...

Adorable Halloween Costumes for the Whole Family

Halloween is Coming! Halloween is a little over a month away. Where is the time going!? That means that families in the Metro Detroit area are going to be scurrying to the store (or to be safe, online) to find their family a proper Halloween...

Cheap Way to Make Laundry Detergent!

Even if you don't use cloth diapers in your house, this recipe from my good friend Brandi Hohner will work for your family! Check out her price breakdown at the end, it's a staggering difference from store-bought detergents. Thanks Brandi...

Nannies Know How to Have Fun!

Ever wonder what nannies do when they aren't wiping snot off of a child's nose? Well, we like to have fun. We like to go out, we like to tell jokes, we like to have a glass (or two) of wine, and we like to share our stories. Take a look at...

Fun Halloween Recipes for Children!

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Time Outs: What Do You Think?

All my life I was out in time outs. I was told to stand in the corner, go to your room and 'think about what you did' and told to 'sit quietly, and tell me in 5 minutes what you did wrong'. This was how I grew up, so I hardly know...

Why Some Nannies are Hired, and Others are Not

Many of my nannies and sitters lately have been confused as to why they are not getting jobs quicker, or are not getting called back after interviews. The main reason for this, is because many nannies/sitters come to Perfect Nanny Match unprepared....

Peanut Butter Caterpillar

Check out this fun, easy way to make a caterpillar out of a banana, and some peanut butter! Add celery/carrots to make it cute! http://www.peanutbutter.com/recipes/detail/9929/1/peanut-butter-caterpillar Ingredients 1 banana 2 Tbsp....

If You Give a Nanny a Naptime...

This poem was written by a few nanny friends of mine. Based off the book 'If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" If you give a nanny a naptime… She’ll finally get to go to the bathroom in peace. While she’s washing her...

Spring Break Ideas for Kids!

Spring break is fast approaching for many families. That means that unless you are going on vacation, you will have some very bored kiddos here in Michigan! I have compiled a list of some really fun, inexpensive (and some for FREE) activities to do...

When Your Job Description Keeps Growing

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11 Step Program for Those Thinking of Having Kids

11 Step Program for those thinking of Having Kids: (from a good friend...had to share!) Lesson 1 1. Go to the grocery store. 2. Arrange to have your salary paid directly to their head office. 3. Go home. 4. Pick up the paper. 5....

Two Ingredient Slime!

I love ideas for easy crafts, don't you? This idea takes only two main ingredients (and food coloring if you want to make it pretty) There are a few ways to make slime, however I found this recipe works best ~ 1 1/2 cups of CLEAR glue...

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Making Rules, and Breaking Rules

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