by Emily McCay | May 6, 2019 | All Blog Posts, Holiday Fun
Make mom feel special with these 7 Mother’s Day gift ideas for kids. Every mom loves surprises on Mother’s Day. Now is an excellent time for kids (of all ages) to get creative with special DIY craft projects, gift ideas, and fun activities for mom to enjoy. Handmade gifts are always a favorite, but moms also LOVE spending quality time. So, don’t worry if you’re not crafty. To help kids shower their moms with love, here are some fun Mother’s Day gift ideas for kids! Nannies can spend time helping the children prepare for mom’s special day. 1. Handmade coupon book that never expires Create a coupon book with no expiration dates. We put this idea first because it is our favorite and is entirely free. All you need is paper and crayons and you can create a gift that keeps on giving. Mom will love it and be able to use them whenever she wants. Remember, get creative and customize the coupon book to things mom would want! Some fun ideas for coupons include One free backrub for 10 minutes One free car wash 30 minutes of quiet time 2. Set up a Mother’s Day at-home spa Every mom wants to get pampered! Make Mother’s Day special for mom by finding stuff around the house to use. Pull up a chair and plan a relaxing spa day at home that she deserves. Some ideas for a spa day are Manicure and pedicures (paint her nails!) Hair and makeup makeover Calming bath Facial mask 3. Handmade crafts are a favorite Handmade Mother’s Day card. Construction paper is always a go-to. If you’re not sure what to make pop-up cards are...
by Wendy P | May 3, 2019 | Advice, All Blog Posts, Guides, Nannies, Our Services, Parents
Not sure how much to pay your new nanny? Lots of things go into factoring nanny pay rates including the number of children, duties, experience, and hours. Whether you need help deciding pay or if you are a nanny and not sure your worth, we’re here to help. Here are some fine-tuned details about San Diego nanny pay rates to help you get started! On average On average, a nanny with 3 years experience makes a minimum of $16-18 per hour for 1 child and $18-$20 for 2 children. This usually occurs weekly or biweekly. If you do decide to go this route, make sure to detail specific hours in your contract. Nanny pay rates depend on what the job entails Depending on what the job duties and responsibilities entail, the pay rate average can change. This should come at no surprise. For instance, some tasks include housekeeping or driving. These extra duties can make the pay rate go up to $23 per hour. Also, most nannies will expect gas reimbursements or a gas allowance if their job entails driving the kids around. Other pay rate specifics to consider Hiring a nanny, especially a full-time nanny, is like hiring an employee for your family. This means that most will expect certain benefits. Most nannies also have a minimum one week paid vacation per year with 3-5 sick days and some paid holidays off. However, all this should be discussed prior to employment and while creating a nanny contract. Fortunately, there is a 3-month “probation” period, where families can test drive their new nanny. We also provide our families with a one-year satisfaction guarantee. Keep in mind...
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