Monthly Archives: July 2010
Swedish Deliciousness – potato salad without the fuss and mess of mayonnaise!
A wonderful summer salad perfect for any BBQ. I call it Swedish Deliciousness but you can call it potato salad without the fuss and mess of mayonnaise. Continue reading
I Survived! A Chronicle of My ½ Marathon Training Program
I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor is my new theme song. And not because I have been jilted by my lover, but because I am training for a marathon and just hoping to survive it all! I “officially” began my … Continue reading
Summer on the Water: A Cultural Experience!
Enjoying a summer sail in New England and introducing our German au pair to a family passion is all part of the cultural exchange process. Continue reading
A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down…..
Tips for managing through sickness. Continue reading
Top 10 Tips for Welcoming Your Au Pair
Helping someone new adjust requires having a plan. Here are 10 tips we use when welcoming a new au pair to our home, family and community. Continue reading
I Can’t Put You Down – Yes, Kindle, I’m talking to You!
Feel the pull of an amazing book and dive into the fantastical world of Stieg Larsson and the Girl Who Kicked The Hornets’ Nest. Continue reading
According to kids…..sharing is caring. Even germs!
There are cultural differences when it comes to hygiene. My au pair learned why Americans obsess about washing hands during her week at the au pair training school. Continue reading
“Super Mom” I am not
Welcoming a new member to your family and putting your best foot forward requires planning. Get insight into the first three days orienting my new au pair to my family, community and home. Continue reading
A book that moves me….is a book worth sharing!
So, I’m paying it forward! Go out and get Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert. If you haven’t read it – it’s a must! When I started it, I couldn’t put it down. My husband would periodically check-in to make … Continue reading
