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 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 awilliams on August 18th, 2008 in Connecticut, Fairfield County, Litchfield County
Fall is quickly approaching and with the change in seasons brings the onset of another school year. With your Host Families and children preparing for their new school year you will also prepare to either start or complete your edcuational requirements. Let this be an excellent time for you to register for your college credit requirement. Please post your […]
Posted by awilliams on July 17th, 2008 in Connecticut, Fairfield County, Litchfield County
Are you ready for a reasonable weekend vacation? Several of the aupairs in our cluster have recently traveled to Niagara Falls, Boston and Washington D.C. There are many local or not too far away places within the Tri-State area to travel. Check out www.suntrek.com and www.cheaptrip.com to see some exciting sites in the United States. For […]
Posted by awilliams on March 31st, 2008 in Fairfield County, Litchfield County
Sending a warm welcome to Ida, Myrna, Ellen and Riikka. Don’t you remember when you first arrived - the new environment? Take the time to reach out to the new aupairs in our cluster and make them feel welcome. Let me know if you need updated contact information. How do you like the new aupair […]