11 Outdoor Date Ideas!
Keeping Date Night Alive During Covid Raise your hand if you could use a date with your spouse! You too? We've had just about enough of being cooped up, but are still wanting to stay safe during COVID, so we…
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National Nanny Recognition Week
Photo from The Scout Guide Austin This week kicks off National Nanny Recognition Week! If you are looking for ways to show your nanny you appreciate them, we put a list together of 10 of our favorite picks! 1. Surprise…
So We Aren't Supposed to Learn in Pajamas??
Setting up a Successful Environment for Virtual Learning After last spring's abrupt transition, we know many families could benefit from a new routine this fall. We have asked Stacy Vinciguerra, M.Ed and Anna Webber of Thrive Homeschool Consulting to describe…
Children Thrive with In-Home Learning
We have spoken to a growing number of families that are inquiring about our Child Educator services. With the uncertainty of schools starting, the oh-too-recent memories of trying to parent + teach + work this past spring, and COVID-19 cases…
Navigating Working from Home with a Nanny
The COVID situation has made families working from home the new normal. This new dynamic has presented unique challenges to both parents and nannies, so we want to share nanny employer best practices for success. Please remember this is a…
Customized Meal Prep
For busy families, sometimes cooking meals can be the most challenging part of the day. When you hire a professional, you can rest assured knowing delicious breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and/or dinners can be prepared to your family’s liking. Typical…
We can help you hire a Personal Assistant
The most popular services for busy households is a personal assistant that makes day-to-day life easier. The scope of duties is extremely customized by household, but may include: Personal Errands / Shopping Inventory / Restocking household items Administrative duties: fielding calls, texts…
Save numerous hours with one call
Families sometimes ask how we are different than online databases such as Care.com or Sittercity.com. The truth is that we probably come across some of the same people - we cast a wide net across many mediums, including print, web,…
Household Staffing Services
In 2004, Mom’s Best Friend began offering non-childcare placement services. For 15 years, we have been the experts in the household staffing industry, and members of the Domestic Estate Management Association (DEMA). Clients turn to us for our tried and…
Household Employee Appreciation and Retention Trend: Benefits
The unemployment rate has been at or below 4% for more than a year¹, so in order to retain the most talented household staff, families should strongly consider being as competitive as corporate employers. As you approach anniversaries and…