March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day –    In New York City, the St Patricks Parade starts at 44th Street at 11 am and is held every March 17th, except when March 17th falls on a Sunday, it is celebrated the day before, Saturday the 16th because of religious observances.
The parade marches up Fifth Avenue past St. Patrick’s Cathedral at 50th Street all the way up past the American Irish Historical Society at 83rd and the Metropolitan Museum of Art at 83rd Street to 86th Street, where the parade finishes around 4:30 – 5:00 pm

A multi-cultural holiday party here in America!    We shared each others holiday foods and traditions.  Surprise games, music and a  fun evening together!

Ecuador, Poland and the Netherlands along with Mexico, So Africa, Namibia Spain, England, Czech Republic and many more from around the globe enjoyed a fantastic tour of Yale University in New Haven.

Au Pair in America:   Au Pairs from the tri-state area gathered together for an amazing scavenger hunt in NYC!    Everyone broke up into groups and ventured around the city.    Prizes were awarded to the lucky winners of this fun filled event!

Au Pairs and families – do your kids return home from school starving and craving junk food?!!    Serve them healthy banana ice cream!!  Its so easy.   Cut a banana into slices, put into freezer bag, place in freezer minimum 2 hours.    Take  out, put into food processor or blender, pulse until smooth.   Tastes great alone OR Experiment by adding healthy items such as blueberries or pineapples.    Happy and healthy kids = happy parents!    Enjoy!!

A  fantastic evening of celebrating the holiday season!   The best time sharing International Foods and  being together from around the world!

Au Pairs from Germany, France, Panama, Poland, The Netherlands, Sweden, Mexico, Spain, Namibia, So Korea and So Africa all came together for an evening of food, fun and making new friends.  We talked about the upcoming July 4th holiday, where to see fireworks and reviewed summer safety tips .