Supermarkets in Germany
Generally we are very privileged in Germany, as we can buy just about anything in a supermarket. Food can be incredibly cheap here, but also very expensive. Discount supermarket chains like Aldi and Lidl are selling food at incredibly low
7 Handbag essentials
Until children are close to their teens, it makes sense to carry around some essentials in your bag, to make sure you are quipped for all eventualities. These essentials go beyond the usual diapers bag you need when you still
Top 5 games for kids
In Germany, due to the bad weather, we spend a lot of times indoors. As a result, we have become accustomed to finding games which keep our kids busy. We have compiled the top 5 games for kids in Germany.
Your guide to winter safety for kids
We would like to remind you of some basic rules and guidelines to ensure that all kids and grownups are safe to enjoy the outside in the winter season.
Mobile phones when working
It is a common complaint from host families that au pairs are playing with their mobile phone when working, instead of playing with the children they are tending to. Please put down your phone and concentrate on what you are
Au Pair Dresscode
"Your dresses should be tight enough to show you're a woman and loose enough to show you're a lady." ~ Edith Head
7 ultimate personal hygiene tips for au pairs in Germany
This article focuses on giving you the 7 ultimate personal hygiene tips for au pairs in Germany.
Summer 2019 Au Pair Bucketlist
A bucketlist of stuff au pairs should do with kids this summer :)
60+ Awesome Activities to Do With Your Kids
Another long list of ideas of what do to with kids of different ages, indoors and outdoors
1st host family interview
We get a lot of questions from au pairs on what to ask during the first video call with the host family. Here is an overview of what you might ask.