Posted by bherzog on November 21st, 2008 in Fairfield County
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 […]
Posted by sstansbury on November 17th, 2008 in Fairfield County, Uncategorized
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 […]
Posted by awilliams on November 16th, 2008 in Fairfield County, Litchfield County
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. […]
Posted by Claudia on November 4th, 2008 in Connecticut, Fairfield County
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 […]
Posted by Claudia on October 17th, 2008 in Connecticut, Fairfield County
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 […]
Posted by sstansbury on October 14th, 2008 in Fairfield County
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 […]
Posted by Claudia on October 6th, 2008 in Connecticut, Fairfield County
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. […]
Posted by sstansbury on September 22nd, 2008 in Fairfield County
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, […]
Posted by awilliams on September 17th, 2008 in Connecticut, Fairfield County, Litchfield County
Did you know that if everyone would walk or bike 30 minutes a day it would reduce carbon emissions into the air by 64 million tons and shed more than three billion pounds? Encourage your Host Family to use compact flourescent bulbs (the ones’s that look like a soft serve ice cream cone), cut your […]
Posted by bherzog on September 16th, 2008 in Fairfield County
Welcome to all new AuPairCare au pairs to Fairfield County, including Malin, Helene, Kristina, Renate, Erika, Isabella and Shannon! Please all reach out and give them a call welcoming them to our area.
Does anybody have fall travel plans? There are plenty of fabulous places to visit over the weekend on the East Coast, and there […]