What do you need to pack for your au pair year in Germany? This packing list should help you bring the important things, and leave the rest at home.

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

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.

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.

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

"Your dresses should be tight enough to show you're a woman and loose enough to show you're a lady." ~ Edith Head

This article focuses on giving you the 7 ultimate personal hygiene tips for au pairs in Germany.

A bucketlist of stuff au pairs should do with kids this summer :)

Another long list of ideas of what do to with kids of different ages, indoors and outdoors