Au Pairs enjoy the Eastern Market and the Cherry Blossoms in DC

On Saturday, April 11, au pairs from our three clusters met together in the Eastern Market neighborhood of Washington, DC. We took a private walking tour with Free Tours By Foot http://www.freetoursbyfoot.com/washington-dc-tours/food-tours/eastern-marketbarracks-row-walking-tour/. Surrounded by the beauty of cherry blossom trees, we not Read More

Observing Passover

Passover begins at sundown tomorrow, Friday April 3rd . Passover is an eight day celebration observed each year in the Jewish religion. It commemorates the freedom of Jewish slaves from Egypt during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II. Families celebrate Passover by having a seder. With special foods, songs, and customs, the Seder is Read More

Trek America Adventures geared towards Au Pair Travel

Thanks so much to Brian Egger of Trek America (www.trekamerica.com/aupairinamerica) for braving the winter storm today to meet with us and let us know about the wonderful travel opportunities for our au pairs.  Tours range from as little as 3 to 4 days to 4 weeks long depending on how much Read More

So What is Presidents Day Anyway?

Presidents’ Day is an American holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February. Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, it is still officially called “Washington’s Birthday” by the federal government. Traditionally celebrated on February 22 ~ Washington’s actual day of birth ~ the holiday became popularly known as Presidents’ Day Read More

Peace in My World by Syeda Mleeha Shah

I found this on Linked In and had to share as it has such a wonderful message for everyone!  Peace in My World is a delightful story for young children told in rhyme. It tells of a place where peace flourishes. Each page is accompanied by full color illustrations depicting children from all over the Read More