Glow in the Dark No-Carve Pumpkin We kicked off the Halloween season with the easiest no-carve pumpkin ever. Enjoy! We used: 1 Small-ish pumpkin 1 pack of stick-on googly eyes 1 pack of large glow-in-the-dark googly eyes (found at Joann’s) Glue gun Directions: Let toddler go bananas with the stick-on googly eyes Fill in the […]
Yoga for Pirates Musical and Book Release Party Get ready to shake your sillies out with Mr. Ryan Our friend, Mr. Ryan, is about to release his second children’s book, Yoga for Pirates! Join the celebration with a live show on March 4th! There will be craft tables, dancing, sing alongs, story time, and a […]
How to Hire a Nanny in Seattle The only tip you need when hiring a nanny in the Seattle area: Look for the APNA logo! The Association of Premier Nanny Agencies, established in 1993, promotes best business practices in all areas of the nanny placement and household staffing industries. Member placement agencies adhere to APNA’s […]
What Children Have Taught Me Follow the adventures of Starling Agency’s Placement Director! Excerpt from kikicares.com I never thought I would see the day where my daily 9 to 5 job doesn’t include working with children. As I transition to being a full time Placement Director at Starling Agency, I can’t help but think about […]
HOW TO SCREEN YOUR NANNY WITH A PROFESSIONAL NANNY BACKGROUND REPORT Private Investigator tells why it is crucial to choose a credible nanny background report service! When speaking with families about how to hire a nanny in Seattle, the conversation naturally turns to the process of screening candidates. At Starling Agency, due-diligence is the heart of […]
SEATTLE NANNY TAX QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY EXPERT, JJ HORNER Nanny Tax and Payroll CPA answers your frequently asked questions! As the best boutique nanny agency in Seattle, families often turn to us to answer household employer questions. We love to share expert information from the best in the field! One of the more common inquires […]
From Kiki Cares: What’s In My Nanny Bag? No, I do not carry lamps, plants, and mirrors in my nanny bag like Mary Poppins. But everything I carry in my nanny bag is the key to a successful day. Here are the items that I can’t survive without: My Calendar. I have been using this same […]
No need to listen to the same kids songs over and over! Thankfully, our very own Kiki is here to share her favorite jams for getting the wiggles out. Stay tuned for more adventures with Kiki Cares! Happy dance party, everyone! I couldn’t get through a single day without music. It’s constantly playing in my car, […]
I want nothing more than for my daughter to grow up strong and kind! So far, in her first 13 months, we are on track. One of her fiercest moments thus far happened during a recent trip to Top Ten Toys. My babe proceeded to fill her toy stroller with dragons, until the seat reached capacity. Then she growled […]
We are such fans of My Nanny Planner over here! Not only do they create pre-planned theme-based activities for nannies and parents, but they also honor the most creative and talented nannies around! In fact, we are giddy they did a feature on our Placement Director / Nanny extraordinaire, Kiki! Preview: Tell us a little bit about […]