Henry in Hawaii
January 8, 2014When your parents offer to take you to Maui, you don’t turn it down, even if it you have to travel all that way with a very energetic 14-month old! Bob and I thought long and hard about how we were going to keep Henry happy, comfortable, and entertained for a 15 hour travel day. Read more (…)
To Swaddle, or Not To Swaddle
March 13, 2013With two new nieces, my mind has been completely taken over by all things BABY. One thing in particular that I have been obsessed with is swaddling. The twins were literally taken from the womb & placed immediately into a swaddle. This simple technique mastered by many hospitals to comfort a newborns is preached to Read more (…)
Diaper Diaries Week # 2
March 11, 2013Oh, those sleepless nights as I sit here writing this with heavy eyelids.My days are filled with diaper changes,every three hours feedings,swaddling, bathing, all those innate behaviors that have come back with a vengeance.The inside of my daughter’s house is a cross between a florist and Babies R Us. I’ve definitely been getting my exercise waiting on Read more (…)
September is National Literacy Month
August 21, 2012Did you know according to the National Center for Family Literacy, more than 30 million Americans have reading skills below basic literacy levels? Mom, Dads & Sitters let’s get the kids reading! Check out this FREE READING EVENT in honor of literacy month September 8th and 9th at Theater 80 in NYC. It’s called Boogaloo! Read more (…)
5 Easy Activites to cure “I’m bored…”
August 17, 2012Who’s sick of summer? I know how could we possibly feel this way? But we do… When you feel at a creative loss during these dog days pull out our go-to list of five activities sure to engage, inspire & create laughter. 1. Host a Hoola Hoop & Limbo contest with the Read more (…)
Make Travel Easier for the Family with a Routine!
August 14, 2012This July I spent two full weeks in gorgeous Martha’s Vineyard babysitting for a family I’ve known for nearly six years. I cared for two young girls in the small village of Edgartown, MA. Each day was a new adventure, but each was carefully mapped out to make sure we got everything we wanted accomplished. Read more (…)
LLD Sitters Participate in our Quarterly CPR Training
August 8, 2012We wanted to give a shout out to all our sitters that attended the Lucky Lil’ Darlings quarterly CPR & First Aid Training seminar hosted by the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) & sponsored by Pure Yoga NYC. The FDNY has been educating our troupe of sitters & staff for over three years Read more (…)
Sanity in the City: End of the Summer Treat
July 31, 2012I can’t believe July just flew by and as always it is tough to say goodbye. It has been a joy and an honor to write for Lucky Lil’ Darlings Blog. My best tips for good-byes are preparation and to leave lasting memories. So as the summer comes to a close. I wanted to leave you with a treat Read more (…)
Happy Chaos Friday’s:Top 5 Bedtime Stories
July 27, 2012In our house we are firm believers in routines and our nighttime routine is one of my favorites that I do not like to break. We call it the “3 B’s”…BATH, BOTTLE, and BEDTIME STORY!!!! I started this routine with my daughter when she was very little and it has paid off for a very Read more (…)
Sane in the City: MORE Tips & Tricks to Keep Your Child Busy this Summer
July 18, 2012Last week, I had the pleasure of sharing some online sources with activities to keep you and your child connect with one another this summer. Today, I would like to share one word that would help you stay sane in this heat. The word is routine. I know it seems counter Read more (…)
Family Vacation: Atlantic City, NJ Take 3
July 16, 2012Let me share a very special anniversary family vacation we took to Atlantic City. We stayed at a Ramada on the boardwalk so we would be close to all the action. I got a decent price on a “luxury suite” that all of us could share (remember I have 7 people in tow). The first Read more (…)
Dessert Only Cafe!
July 13, 2012It’s after dinner & you need one last activity for the kids to wear them out just a bit more before bedtime. To sleep extra soundly of course. Time to get creative. I always like cooking or baking. It’s educational, interactive & challenges the kids creativity. I was babysitting last night Read more (…)
Sane in the City: Tips & Tricks to Keep Your Child Busy
July 11, 2012If you missed the last few weeks posts from Renee, she is a Parent & Child Educator through and through (7+ years of education/family industry knowledge!) She becomes a sounding board for overwhelmed working parents to help guide them toward creative parenting solutions. Here are her tips to stay sane in the summer… The Read more (…)
What’s a Pop-up Childcare Center?
July 5, 2012Imagine you are at a wedding, baby shower, blowout birthday party, corporate event or family reunion & there is an area that you can drop off your children when they get bored, fussy or just want to be engaged in something new? Yes I said…Drop. Them. Off. Enter LLD Kid’s Zone our version Read more (…)
It’s so HOT! Part 2: It’s like Walking over Hot Coals Out There
July 3, 2012If you missed last weeks post from Renee, she is a Parent & Child Educator through and through (7+ years of education/family industry knowledge!) She becomes a sounding board for overwhelmed working parents to help guide them toward creative parenting solutions. Here is her take 2 on what she has to say about getting creative Read more (…)
Tried & Tested: LLD Focus Group
June 28, 2012Last night LLD hosted an introductory focus group with 8 of our NYC sitters where we informed, tested & discussed some local products & services. The sitters were introduced to VMV Hypoallergenics Mommycoddling All-Over Lotion, CleanWell’s Nature’s AntiBac Liquid Soap & Disinfectant spray, Sunology Sunscreen for Skin that prefers NO chemicals, Snikiddy Cheese Fries, MyGym Read more (…)
It’s so HOT! Part I: We’ve got Cabin Fever!
June 26, 2012I recently met Renee, who is a Parent & Child Educator through and through (7+ years of education/family industry knowledge!) She becomes a sounding board for overwhelmed working parents to help guide them toward creative parenting solutions. Here is what she has to say about getting creative in this heat… It’s so hot! Read more (…)
go-to network for recent female grads
June 21, 2012I got a call a few weeks ago from a cheerful woman that works at Her Campus the #1 online community for college women. She just so happens to be BFF with a few of my NYC sitters. Her Campus…what a novel idea. Founded by three students while they were undergraduates at Harvard—Stephanie Read more (…)
Happy Father’s Day from our sitters!
June 15, 2012Our fathers are so important us sitters. Even though we are now in big cities across the US, we always look up to our dads. To honor the # 1 guy in our life our sitters want to share what their father’s mean to them this Father’s Day weekend… I feel very close to Read more (…)
College graduates are out & on the prowl for work!
June 8, 2012By the reports on the news it does not look like an easy ride. Our words of wisdom for recent grads is to not get discouraged, but find things that you enjoy doing for the time being that pay the bills & just keep working hard. What is that one thing you love to do Read more (…)
LLD Sitters meet Lil’ Chef Sensation Jack Witherspoon!
May 14, 2012Jack Witherspoon, 11 year old cancer survivor & author of “Twist It Up” attends book signing in Grand Central on his first visit to NYC! Our LLD sitters had to meet this kid. Laura, Bridget & I (in photo above with Jack) stopped by the book signing to ask him questions about his recipes, learned Read more (…)
Did you know National Babysitters Day is this Saturday, May 12th?
May 11, 2012To celebrate our hard working sitters we thought to carry on posting the adorable photos of our troupe with their mothers. Thanks to all our sitters across the US & thank you to all the mamas that brought them to us! She’s the best because she’s there for me through the good and the bad Read more (…)
Our Sitters & their Mamas!
May 10, 2012In appreciation of the #1 woman in our lives this Mother’s Day we are highlighting our hardworking sitters & their mamas. Hear what some of our sitters have to say about their favorite person: My mom has given me everything, and I try all the time to give just as much back-Laura W. & her Read more (…)
Lesson from the Playground
April 6, 2012I decided to mix up my normal routine of writing in a local coffee shop, and instead took to the park. There I started to observe childcare providers and their interactions with children. Honestly, I want to make this a regular job, it is so interesting people watching! I learned new techniques, ran into a Read more (…)
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