Yearly Archives: 2013

FLAG DAY AND FACEBOOK PHOTO COMPETITION

AuPair have the opportunity to win a gift certificate for the Flag Day competion and an Au Pair in America Hoodie for the Photo  Competition.

Global Awareness is sponsoring its second annual Flag Day Contest.  In a flyer send on May 6, APs were asked to submit a creative expression of their own country’s flag.  They can use any materials.  For ideas see the Photos and Essays section of www.globalawareness.com Counselors are invited to participate too by sending in entries for the US flag! All entries must be received by June 5th and will be announced on Flag Day, June 14.  Please participate and please encourage your APs to participate!

Win an Au Pair in America hoodie ~ (see below modelled by Melisha who works in our London office). We are looking for great photographs of au pairs enjoying school life in the USA or participating in community events.  Photos can be sent directly to info@aupairamerica.co.uk Remember to include ID numbers.  All entries must be received by May 24th.

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MOTHERS DAY – MAY 12, 2013

Mothers Day is celebrated MAY 12, 2013

You can celebrate your Host Mom by presenting her with some flowers (even from the grocery store)

You can help your kids make mothers day cards for their Mom

Also – prepare a beautiful breakfast for your Host Mom to show your appreciation for her on her Special Day

Transferring drivers license from another state

Already have a driver’s license from another state? Here’s how to transfer to a Pennsylvania Driver’s License

Bring current State Driver’s License to DMV with Social Security card and Passport.  Bring two proofs of residency (bank, credit card statements; any mail delivered to host family address); a letter of participation from me; and a check or money order for $29.50.  You must go to an office that offers an eye exam.  You will receive a temporary driver’s license; and a permanent license will be mailed to you at your home address.

TIME TO TALK TAXES

Why do we pay taxes? Everyone pays taxes – they can be in the form of sales taxes (on clothes, gasoline, food in restaurants, to name few) and income taxes. Tax dollars are used to keep many services running that all citizens need. They also pay for Social Security, health care, national defense and social programs such as food stamps and public housing.

As a temporary member of the community of the USA, au pairs are potentially required to pay income taxes. They use the 1080-EZ NR form (for non-residents).

We discussed this at our February Coffee Meeting at Starbucks.  If you did not attend and have questions, please contact Shelley

HEALTHY EATING

Your orientation trainer probably spoke of the 5 kilos au pairs typically gain during the year.  If you feel your jeans are getting too tight, try these simple tips

*  Eat breakfast – its the best way to start the day

*  Drink water – 4 glasses or more a day, more when it is hot or when you are active

*  Downsize your portions – how much you eat is as important as what you eat.  Use a smaller plate to help you.

Join one of the local gyms.  If you need a letter from me to show your income (to get a lower rate) please contact me.