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Americans love to celebrate America, and the Fourth of July is by far the biggest celebration of all.
Au Pair in America’s Summer Holidays pinboard is chock full of fun crafts, activities, and food guaranteed to bring out the patriotic spirit in au pairs and host kids alike!
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Father’s Day is coming up on Sunday, June 19th. Au Pair in America’s Father’s Day pinboard has loads of gift ideas your host children can make for their fathers.
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Mother’s Day is coming up on Sunday, May 8th. Au Pair in America’s Mother’s Day pinboard has loads of gift ideas your host children can make for their mothers.
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March 20th is the first official day of Spring, and the city is alive with so much to do. Take advantage of longer days and warmer temperatures to get outside and explore the city with your host kids. From cherry blossoms on the Potomac to Easter egg hunts at Hillwood or even Madame Tussauds, there truly is something for children of all ages. Continue reading
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St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17th. St. Patrick is said to have given a sermon from a hilltop that drove all the snakes from Ireland. St. Patrick’s Day has been celebrated in the US since 1737. Traditional icons of the day are the shamrock, leprechaun, the color green and the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Continue reading
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Looking for fun Spring craft ideas? APIA’s Spring Holidays Pinterest Board has lots of creative ways to celebrate the return of warmer weather and many of the Spring holidays.
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Presidents Day is a Federal holiday created to commemorate the births of former Presidents George Washington (Feb. 22) and Abraham Lincoln (Feb. 12). Continue reading
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Valentine’s Day is a time of love, friendship, giving, and caring. Americans use Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to tell friends and family how much they care. Celebrated on February 14th, children usually exchange cards at school on that day or one close to the holiday. Continue reading
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The thought of having the kids home for two weeks during the winter can send even the most seasoned childcare giver into a panic. Cold weather, shorter days, extra sugar, later bedtimes, and visiting relatives can be a challenge. But with a little pre-planning, you can provide your host kids with a vacation to remember. Continue reading
In need of some ideas to keep the kids entertained this winter? Here’s a roundup of several great local blogs. Continue reading
