Do you need a cover letter when applying for a job? At Nannies on Call we have all our nanny write a “Letter to the Family” which is our version of a cover letter. It is a great way to introduce yourself to the family and show a little bit of your personality other than… Read more »
8 Simple Relaxation Techniques
8 effective ways to help you get rid of stress. You can do these steps easily whether you are at home, at work or on the move. Breathe – Slow, deep breaths can greatly decrease blood pressure and heart rate. This diversion also gives your mind something to focus on. Let the breaths to enter… Read more »
50 Ideas For When The Weather Is Lousy
Psssst! Nannies! Here are 50 fun activities that can be organized with minimal preparation using items found in the home. Keep this list handy for rainy days, snow days or extreme temperatures! 1-Finger paint on tinfoil 2-Paper Airplanes 3- Play in the bath with kitchen items and make ‘bubblechinos’! 4- Have a tea party with stuffies on… Read more »
Guarantee of Hours vs Banking Nanny Hours
In the Nanny industry it is standard practice to guarantee a certain number of hours to your nanny per week (or month). This guarantee of hours is a standard term used in the nanny industry which states the number of hours per week (or month) that the nanny will be available for work and is… Read more »
Searching for Faeries in East Vancouver
While Downtown Vancouver seems to get the most of the love, East Vancouver will always be my favourite part of town. Sure, Downtown has Science World, all the big name stores, and not one but two stadiums — but East Van is full of all sorts of hidden treasures of the smaller-scale variety. It’s a… Read more »
Visit and Animal Sanctuary
Looking for a weekend activity that’s truly memorable? Plan a day trip to visit a local animal sanctuary! Sanctuaries are unique, special places where children and adults of all ages can interact with and learn more about the animals that we don’t usually get a chance to know firsthand and up close. There are many… Read more »
How to be a super popular, highly-requested babysitter
Here at Nannies On Call, we speak with dozens of clients about childcare and babysitting on a daily basis. Hundreds of clients per month. Thousands of clients in a year. What this means is that we have a very clear idea of the types of babysitters our clients are looking for, and we know exactly… Read more »
When A Nanny Uses Her Own Car To Drive The Children
Nannies who have their own cars are high in demand! When a Nanny uses his/her own car for work purposes, here are a few items to keep in mind: The Nanny should keep a detailed log of the kilometres used for work and submit that log regularly (once a week, or once a month) to… Read more »
Baking with Suzie’s Sourdough Circus
Sourdough is no ordinary bread! We got to talking all things sourdough with Kathy Sager, author of Suzie’s Sourdough Circus. The book is a delightful rhyming story about a little girl, named Suzie, who lovingly prepares sourdough bread with the help of her dad. As she works, the sourdough “creatures” begin to stir and come… Read more »
Mango Float Recipe
Mango Float is a delicious dessert that is quick and easy to prepare. Learn how to make this amazing dessert for parties and gatherings.. You can also try to freeze your mango float to make it more like an ice cream cake texture. Ingredients: 5 ripe mangoes, thinly sliced. 1 box of Graham crackers 1… Read more »