Hellenika and APIA – Cultures Blend and It’s Delicious – August 2026

Au pairs from Peru, Colombia, Panama, Brazil, Slovakia, and France sampled gelato made in the Greek tradition from a family raised in Australia, who found their home in Seattle. It doesn’t get more global than this! Since it’s opening, I have been an uber fan of the original Ellenos yogurt to this Hellenika Read More

Exchange Day – Inside Warmth! – July 2026

The au pairs who came out on a cold, rainy night were warm and welcoming. They bonded over foosball and ping pong and too much ice cream with chocolate sauce. We did a touch of line dancing, played our Spotify tunes of the summer and got to chat just a little bit more. Thanks to Read More

Camp Au Pair – Art Experiences

Next week’s Camp Au Pair theme is Art Experiences. Crafts, recipes, activities, and games related to art can all be found here on the Camp Au Pair – Art Experiences pinboard. Culture Sharing – Share any specific forms of art that are popular in your home country (mosaics, origami, murals, fabric dying, etc.) Are there any famous Read More

Camp Au Pair – Bugs & Butterflies

Next week’s Camp Au Pair theme will be Bugs & Butterflies. More than 100 crafts, recipes, and activities related to all kinds of bugs, insects, butterflies, and spiders can be found here on the Camp Au Pair – Bugs & Butterflies  pinboard. Field Trips can be an excellent way for kids to learn and have new experiences. Get permission Read More

Play Ball! – June 2026

Au Pair’s cheered on our favorite local baseball team, the beloved Mariners. Taking a break from World Cup and the soccer season, they learned the rules of a new game. We played a half time quiz, took pictures in the sun and enjoyed a general lovely day at the ball park. Screenshot Read More

Camp Au Pair – Science (STEM)

Next week’s Camp Au Pair theme is Science (STEM). This includes science, technology, engineering, and math. Crafts, recipes, activities, and games related to all things science, technology, engineering, and math can be found here on the Camp Au Pair – Science (STEM) pinboard. Field Trips can be a great way for kids to learn and have new experiences. Get permission Read More

Camp Au Pair – Nature Exploration

Our next Camp Au Pair theme is Nature Exploration. Crafts, recipes, activities, and games can all be found here on the Camp Au Pair – Nature Exploration pinboard. Field Trips can be a great way for kids to learn and have new experiences. You can start observing nature at any local park or in your own backyard. If Read More