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 Summer Edition 2010
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| Message From Kathy
Spring has been ushered out and summer welcomed in; the lazy days of summer are here...or so I thought! However, as each week holds different activities all their own (and sometimes all over town!), I am finding myself constantly readjusting each week with new pick up and drop off times for each camp (for each child, in some instances), all fun and wonderful opportunities which we wait all year to enjoy once school lets out.
One constant which we all appreciate is the support of our precious nanny, Katie. Each night before we turn out the lights for bed, my youngest daughter asks, "Is tomorrow a Katie day?" and her eyes light up and a huge smile widens her sweet little face when I can answer in the affirmative. Our kids have gotten a little older, with my eldest a teenager and now able to help with some more short-term babysitting. Our needs for full-time help have scaled down to part-time, thus a "Katie day" is even more appreciated and eagerly anticipated.
At Mom's Best Friend, we want to make that type of connection for you with a great position and kids who, even after four years, will develop a big smile and usher a cry of delight from at the mere mention of your name! Whatever type of placement you are seeking, we can find that position which is the perfect fit for you- call an MBF placement counselor today!
Kathy Dupuy |
| MBF Superstars | | |
Featured Houston Long-term Nanny: Libbi W.
 Libbi is originally from Galveston and currently attends Texas A&M University where she is studying Elementary Education. Libbi has worked as a nanny for three families with children ranging in ages of 9mn - 6 years. Her references state that she is mature, punctual, loving and warm, very bubbly and very much a leader! One stated "Libbi is extremely patient with the children, and takes time and effort to learn and respond to them in a way that is individually effective." She went on to say "She (Libbi) has a heart of gold and a passion for working with children." Libbi will be a wonderful addition to any family.
Featured Houston Temporary Nanny: Rebecca W.
 We are so lucky at MBF to have Rebecca as a caregiver. Rebecca has done extensive training and work with children at every level, from in-home personal nanny to government training with special needs families. She is trained as a compassionate leader in the field of nurturing and fostering growth for children in an environment of acceptance and care. She has a Master's Degree from the University of Houston with an emphasis in Children and Family Services. Rebecca's references say that there is not a more seasoned or experienced childcare specialist. Rebecca has made child welfare her life. She absolutely loves children and her references vouche for that on every level. They say she was compassionate, caring, and extremely reliable. "She will be the most caring, helping hand that any family could have...there is no limit to what Rebecca will do to help!"
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| Summer Craft | | |
Pet Rocks
Pet rocks are a fun way to express your creativity and your  own personal style. Whether it's a cute animal or a creepy creature, this pet rocks craft for kids is lots of fun and has no limits! What you'll need: Rock
Acrylic craft paint
Suggestion decorations: yarn, wiggle eyes, markers, glitter glue, sequins, beads, pom poms, etc
White craft glue
How to make it:
Start by washing your rock with warm soapy water. If your rock is jagged or has nooks and crannies, use a scrub brush to get all the dirt out.
Decorate your rocks however you like using just about anything. If it will stick, use it!
To make our Pet Rock Piggie, paint a smooth oval shaped stone with pink acrylic paint and let dry.
Glue a pink button to the center of the rock and two miniature pink pom poms toward the top for ears.
Use the handle end of a paintbrush dipped in white paint to create the whites of the eyes. After that dries repeat the process with black paint to add the blacks of the eyes.
Add a little red paint to the pink paint in your palette and dip your finger in. Dab off excess and put a spot on either side of the "nose" as the rosy cheeks.
Use a black fine tipped marker to dot on freckles.
Tips:
Use your imagination; match your pet rock colors to your room or school colors.
Cut ears out of felt to make a floppy eared puppy dog!
Pet rocks are great for paperweights, so these make a great addition to your homework desk.
Find this craft and others at www.kaboose.com! |
| Fun Recipes | |
When is a watermelon not a watermelon? When it's a refreshing frozen confection combining tangy raspberry sorbet, sweet honeydew, and chocolaty chips.
 Ingredients - 1 honeydew
- Raspberry sorbet
- Chocolate chips
Instructions
- Halve the honeydew, discard the seeds, and chill it overnight in the fridge.
- The next day, put the halves in the freezer for 15 minutes, pull them out, and pack them with sorbet, gently evening off the top.
- Using a chilled knife, slice each half into halves again (make sure the melon is sorbet side up).
- Finally, insert a row of chocolate chip seeds and serve immediately.
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| Job Openings at MBF | | |
Summer is here and we are beginning to fill positions for the fall. Remember that if you refer someone who fills one of these positions, you could receive $200!
Family looking for reliable, energetic, organized and fun caregiver to care for children after school during the school year and full days in the summer. Hours will be 35 (M-F 7 hrs/days) in the school year and 40 in the summer (M-F 8 hr/days.) Daily activities include: picking up from school, driving to activities, helping with homework, snacks. There will be lots of driving and cooking/prepping for dinner would be a plus! Will also need to tidy up after the children and do their laundry. Flexible with the hours. Parents will help drive kids to activities. Must be comfortable with pets-family has one Basset hound who is very sweet!Three children:10, 12, and 15 years old; zip code 77584. If you are interested in this position, please email Pamela Dean at pamela.dean@mfagency.com. |
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- Pay all of your bills on time, every time. One missed payment can have a strong adverse effect of your credit score.
- Keep your revolving balances below 10% of the credit limit. Balances above 10% can lower your credit scores
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| Message from Veteran Nanny | | |
Twelve years ago MBF Agency connected me with a wonderful family. Thanks to the thorough application process it was a perfect match.
Well, its the end of an era for me. My final day was last Wednesday as the Brown family nanny! They took me and my family out to dinner at Eddie V's on Friday night for a "Farewell Party" It was very nice!
I don't think it has hit home with me yet that this time has come. They usually leave for summer camp this time every year, so that is what it feels like. I might be a complete basket case in a month :) Although, I do have to say, I am TOTALLY excited about the future. I had 12 FUN years with the Brown's and I have made friends for life, for sure. There are not words to describe how they changed my life. Thank you.
Over the years and still to this day MBF has been there for me. Thank you MBF Agency for jump starting my career as a nanny and always being there for me! I just want to take this opportunity to thank you again for bringing the Brown's into my life, it was truly a blessing.
Ashly Dunn |
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