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Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 9

May 4, 2010 – 11:17 am

Many countries celebrate a special day for mothers. In the U.S, it started as a day of peace; now it is more a day to celebrate and pamper Mom. Help the children make cards or gifts or plan a special meal or other surprise for Mom. Read picture books to young children about mothers such as Are You My Mother by PD Eastman, Little Bear (an I Can Read Book) by Else Holmelund Minarik, or Just Me and My Mom by Mercer Mayer. You’ll find many other choices in your local library. For ideas of activities and surprises, visit www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/mom/.

What would make a host mom happiest? YOU — thanking her for any or all that she has done to make this a special year for you!

Scavenger Hunt in Washington DC

April 21, 2010 – 12:24 pm

Here is the team finishing the Scavenger Hunt

2010 Cultural Fair

April 8, 2010 – 9:22 am

2010 Cultural Fair

April 8, 2010 – 9:19 am

Thailand Au Pairs Perform at the Cultural Fair

April 8, 2010 – 9:16 am

Scenes from the Cultural Fair

April 8, 2010 – 9:09 am

Virginia Culture Fair

April 7, 2010 – 1:22 pm

Ukraine's Cultural Fair Display China's Cultural Fair Display

On March 21, ten clusters from Northern Virginia gathered at Northern Virginia Community College in Annandale for the 2010 Cultural Fair. Over 350 guests attended to see displays by 22 countries and performances by the au pairs from Bolivia, South Africa, Ukraine, and Thailand — yes! we represented four different continents with our talented au pairs. Host parents, their children and guests loved the opportunity to add stickers to their passports as they traveled the globe, and also to try out new foods, hear songs, and enjoy dances that represent our au pair’s diverse cultures.

White House and U.S. Capitol

February 26, 2010 – 1:59 pm

White House Capitol

Here we are at our most recent cluster meeting visiting the White House (top photo) and having a tour of the United States Capitol. Virginia is a great place to be an au pair!

Welcome Au Pairs and Host Families

February 26, 2010 – 10:48 am

This is our new website for the cluster — I have added information about school, fitness, and other local information for au pairs and host families in Vienna, Annandale, and parts of Falls Church. You will also find some links to Au Pair in America information on the aupairinamerica.com website. I hope that you will bookmark this page and refer to if often. Send me your photos of the cluster so we can post them, and tell me what other information would be useful to you!