Loading ...Whether your an aupair from Brazil, Argentina or Colombia and have never seen snow up close, or if you’re from Sweden, Poland or Germany and have lived with it all your life…winter where you live now as an AuPair in America, is here! Being an AuPair in the USA, you should appreciate this as a […]
Thanksgiving is a National Holiday which is celebrated with lots of different and delicious foods.Some typical foods are: Turkey, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, creamed onions,squash,mashed potatoes and gravy.
Below is the true story of Thanksgiving:
All through the first summer and the early part of autumn the Pilgrims were busy and happy. They had planted and cared […]
The holiday season is quickly approaching. I hope that you have spoken to your Host Families to determine if you are working, taking vacation or joining your Host Family during the holidays. Please share your Thanksgiving Holiday traditions from your country on the blog.
My family utilizes the Thanksgiving holiday as a time to have a reunion. […]
With Thanksgiving around the corner many Connecticut Au pairs will be introduced to new Thanksgiving Day traditions. For many of us the day starts out by watching the Macy Day Parade. For 82 Years, Macy’s has given us a tradition which both celebrates America and Christmas. For those aupairs brave enough to endure the crowds and the cold weather New […]
Dear Au Pairs
With the Holiday Season approaching fast I wanted to address a few things so nobodies feelings get hurt or there is miscommunication between you and your host family. American Holidays are not necessarily work free days for Au pairs, so please check with host family if it is a free day for you.
I f […]
Hey Au pairs…I hope everyone had a great time at this months AuPairCare meeting at Lake Compounce Haunted Graveyard….I for one was scared!! Halloween is around the corner. I hear that New York City has an awesome Halloween Parade. Remember while you are out to be safe!! Is anyone dressing up this year??? I’d love to see […]
Hi Evereybody
I wanted to share the following link with you: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/27114813#27114813 23.6 million Americans suffer from Diabetes. 6 year old Harrison who has been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and lives in our community, came up with the idea to light luminaries on November 5 to increase Diabetes T1 Awareness Nationwide, I believe we should all […]
Where did trick or treating come from?
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The custom of ‘trick or treat’ probably has several origins. Again mostly Irish.An old Irish peasant practice called for going door to door to collect money, bread cake, cheese, eggs, butter, nuts, apples, etc., in preparation for the festival of St. Columbus Kill. Yet another custom was the begging […]
Fall Weather Driving Safety Tips:
“Fall weather can present challenges to drivers. Frost, Rain, sunshine, fog, wet leaves, sleet, school buses, kids playing on the way to school, and wet snow require a driver’s full attention. Please recognize the hazards and drive accordingly. Remember the “two-second rule” when following other drivers, and in severe weather increase your following distance. […]
Special Hollow’s Day Event for Kids at Westport Playhouse Westport, Oct 26th
At 1 PM, Westport Country Playhouse presents JuggleJoy and their bags of tickets and treats in a special Hollow’s Day Event including a costume parade for ages 2 - 7. Join Tobasco Peppar and Felicity Fussenbother in this fun-filled-not-too-scary special Halloween show. Spinning plates, […]
