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Featured Nannies | |
Candace B, Babysitter
Candace is a native of Dallas, and is currently, a Senior Dental Student at the Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas. She has been with Mom's Best Friend since 2007 and is requested by families all over the Dallas area. She is patient, kind, and full of good energy.
Candace also holds her Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Family Consumer Sciences from Baylor University.
Amy H, Nanny
Amy is a creative, playful, energetic, and fun caregiver. She is great about getting on the child's level, engaging them, and building a relationship. Amy grew up in Kansas City, and has been a nanny since she was 18. She has spent her adult life moving around the country for different nanny jobs. "I feel incredibly blessed by my experiences with one amazing family after another." |
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Upcoming Training: | |
The Ultimate
Baby Basics Class
Sat., June 7, 10am-5pm
Everything you need to know to care for babies newborn through one year! This class is for ALL Nannies and Sitters that care for infants. During this class we will cover: Feedings, Bathing, Diapering, Cord/Circumcision Care, Soothing, Development, Age Appropriate Activities, Household Safety, Solid Food Introduction, Common Medical Issues, Routines and Car Seat Safety!
Night Nanny Training
Sat., June 14, 10am-5pm (11:30am-5pm for those who are taking the Baby Basics Class)
Interested in working with newborns overnight? During this class we will cover all aspects of newborn care (diapering, feedings, cord/circumscision care, soothing, bathing), newborn related feeding issues, reflux/colic, working with new parents, post-partum depression, night nanny responsibilities and sleep training.
Classes are $30 each ($50 for both classes) Space is limited! Secure your spot! Both classes will be held at the Carrollton Library. To register, email Angel Crow. Payment must be made in advance via PayPal or by dropping cash/check off at the MBF Office. |
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Summer Craft | | |
Yarn Octopus
The finished craft makes a great source of inspiration for young imaginations to make up stories about their octopus.
 What You'll Need:
- Yarn in two different colors
- 2-3 cotton balls
- Glue
- 2 medium wiggle eyes
- Ruler
- Scissors
- White craft glue
How To Make It:
- Choose one of the yarn colors and cut into 24 pieces that are 12" long each.
- Lay pieces of yarn on a flat surface in the shape of a wheel so that each piece intersects with the others in the center of the wheel.
- Hold 2-3 cotton balls (2 if large, 3 if small) and roll them in your hands to create a ball about the size of a ping pong ball. Place the cotton in the center of the wheel.
- Gather all the ends of the yarn wheel snugly up around the cotton to form the head of your octopus.
- Using a piece of the second color yarn, tie a knot around the yarn gathered around the cotton ball. Tie in a knot to secure and then tie a bow and trim the ends.
- Turn the octopus right side up. Separate the yarn into groups of six strands. Braid each group of six (in each group of six you should be braiding three sets of two strands)--you should have 8 braids when you are finished. Tie each braid with a piece of the second color yarn. Trim the edges of the tied yarn and the ends of the braids.
- Glue two wiggle eyes on to the head above the bow tie.
- Glue a piece of second color yarn for the smile.
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Babysitter T-Shirts | |
 It's great to see our sitters wearing this fun new Mom's Best Friend babysitter t-shirt! If you haven't already picked one up, we have all sizes still available! Remember, these shirts should be worn at all hotel jobs, special events, church jobs, corporate jobs, and ideally all family jobs as well! Shirts are only $5 each!! |
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Summer Recipe | | |
 Strawberry-Orange Popsicle
These frozen treats are sweet, delicious and full of real fruit!
Ingredients:
- 1 pint (1 pound) strawberries
- 1/2 cup orange juice concentrate
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
Instructions:
- In a blender combine strawberries, concentrate and sugar; puree to combine.
- Divide among nine 3-ounce plastic cups. Place a stick in the center of each cup; place in freezer. After 4-6 hours adjust stick to make sure it is upright in the center of the pop.
- To remove the popsicle, run hot water over the cup; twist gently to remove.
This recipe and more everyday and seasonal recipes can be found at: http://recipes.kaboose.com. |
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Quick Staff Updates: | |
- After 6 great years, Courtney Causey has moved on to finish her Master's degree in Counseling. We will miss her! Our permanent division can now be reached at permteam@mbfagency.com and 972.446.0500 x223. Holly Kehlenbeck will be leaving us at the end of the summer after 5 years! Remember to join us as we wish them both farewell with a come and go reception!
 Quesadilla Bar Happy Hour
May 25, 2011, 5:30 - 7:30pm
Location: Blue Mesa
5100 Belt Line, Addison, TX 75254
- Introducing two staff members - Stephanie Carenza and Ashton Smith. We are excited to welcome them to the team!
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