Spring Break Fun!
March 7, 2014Spring break is a much anticipated time in school…. and can be a stressful week for parents having their kiddies home for an entire week! Especially when it is colder out, it may be hard to find activities to do; Luckily, we have a great idea for each day of break! Day 1) Mini food Read more (…)
Back to the Babies
February 10, 2014With all the adult plans and excitements, I can’t forget to mention spending time with the grandbabies! At eleven months they are the most fun. They walk around objects holding on for dear life, squeezing through nooks and crannies all the while watching to see if you were going to chase after them. Crawling around Read more (…)
Global Sitters come to NYC
October 7, 2013Two of LLD’s current sitters were Au Pairs in Germany for the same family of four kids, one year after the other. The best souvenir they brought home- was one of the lil’ blondies for a week! The girls each interviewed with LLD to be sitters soon after their German babies flew back home, and Read more (…)
Just a Spoonful of Sugar
September 16, 2013WANTED: LOVING NANNIES! Recipe for your perfect nanny! Lucky Lil’ Darlings has acquired New York Nanny Center (NYNC) and is pleased to be offering the service of nanny placements… now you too can have a Mary Poppins! Ingredients needed: 1 cup of responsibility 3/4 cup each of love and care 2/3 cup intelligence 1/2 cup creativity Read more (…)
The Bell Family Nanny
September 9, 2013When I went back to work after having my last baby there was a big problem. I had five kids, one going to part time kindergarten, and no babysitter or nanny. So I enlisted the help of a newspaper, friends and family to help with the search. Unfortunately, I did not find anyone I felt Read more (…)
Quick Swim Tips for a Safe Summer
June 21, 2013Swimming has always been a popular summer activity. However, it is also a dangerous one. According to Parents Magazine, drownings are still the leading cause of accidental death for kids ages 1 to 4, so you can’t be too vigilant when it comes to water safety. There a few recommendations we have to help make Read more (…)
Best Burping Methods
March 29, 2013Dear Ask-A-Sitter, What are the best burping techniques? I have heard so many. I just want to communicate the best one to my sitter when I leave her with my infant. What do you recommend? -Tooty Twins Dear Tooty Twins, Yes that is true, everyone seems to have their own method, which makes sense because 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 (…)
How to Find a Sitter for your Newborn
February 22, 2013Dear #AskaLLDSitter, As a new mom, I’m wondering what type of questions I should ask my potential new sitter. Do you have any suggestions or a checklist for effective methods of interviewing new sitters to ensure I find the best fit for my family and newborn? What are your top must-ask questions? Best, Question Block Read more (…)
Under the Weather?
January 25, 2013Dear Ask A Sitter, You did an informative post last week on how to prevent our lil’ ones from catching the flu, but I’m wondering what kind of care LLD sitters can provide if my lil’ darling gets sick and I’m away. Yours Truly, Under The Weather Dear Under The Weather, One important thing LLD Read more (…)
Books, books, and more books!
January 24, 2013One of the best parts of babysitting isn’t the fun toys or the television shows or the catchy music. . . it’s the books (though we do like those other things too)! Kids books are AMAZING. From color and number primers to The Berenstein Bears to The Hunger Games series, I find myself wondering why they are called Read more (…)
Got a Question? Ask a Sitter!
January 11, 2013Every Friday LLD and Renee Eva Pena are teaming up to answer some of our families’ questions about sitters! These are some common questions that we frequently get regarding expenses, duties, communication, etc. that every family has probably come across at some point. If you have a question… Ask a sitter expert! Question of the Read more (…)
Ode to Autumn: Painted Paper Collage project
November 2, 2012I sincerely love this time of year: cozy sweaters, apple cider, and pumpkin picking. Of course, my favorite part of autumn is how the leaves change colors! Here is a project that you can do at home. It is an ode to the beauty of trees. It can be completed in one day with small Read more (…)
Snowcial: Snowy, Special & well…Social
September 17, 2012Snowcial, a children’s book written by Chelsea Prince, another former LLD sitter doing great things, who puts a whole new spin on “social network” in her newly-released book, Snowcial: An Antarctic Social Network Story. Based on the real life adventures of a family vacationing on a cruise in Antarctica, the book explores how Rory and 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 (…)
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 (…)
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 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 (…)
Sleepless Nights? Try PillowMob
June 22, 2012Up all night listening to your lil’ one yell “mommy! mommy!”? Exhausted & looking for a new savvy way to comfort your child when you can’t be right next to them? Try PillowMob. What is this creation? Basically it is a pillow with your face on it. So when your lil’ one finally goes down 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 (…)
What’s a Family Rule Sheet?
June 14, 2012Every family has different rules. Wouldn’t it be nice to simply communicate what your family follows to your sitter? In comes the family rule sheet. Take 10 minutes & list out what you prefer. For example: Bell Family Rules Sheet 1. No shoes in the house 2. No food outside the kitchen 3. Homework must Read more (…)
Need a Nanny Referral?
May 24, 2012Need a nanny referral-come to us! Over the years we have had many families come to us looking for a trustworthy, loving nanny for their child (ren). As our service only provides on-demand, occasional & temporary sitters we knew we had to find a few hand-selected agencies to refer to our wonderful families. In comes 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 (…)
LLD Kids Zone @QueensMamas Expo
May 7, 2012Last Saturday, May 5th at the Queens Mamas Expo was a day to remember! The organic snacks from Plum Organics were delicious and you wouldn’t believe the incredible giveaways from vendors like Giggle and The Children’s Place. Even the venue was totally out of this world. New York Hall of Science has over 450 interactive exhibits and one of the Read more (…)
The Queens Mamas Expo is going to be FAB!
April 30, 2012Grab your kids (ages 0-5)! You’ll never believe what the Queens Mamas Expo this Saturday, May 5th, has to offer! While you learn about new baby products, shop the day away, get tons of free giveaways, and participate in workshops on parenting, your kids will have the opportunity to play with LLD Sitters in our Read more (…)
Book Your Summer Sitters Today!
April 14, 2012Ready for summer?! We are! Email us TODAY to get your summer sitters booked! Get a sneak peek of our stellar sitters ready to serve for the summer. Our summer sitters are available in NYC, Brooklyn, Long Island, The Hamptons & Westchester for the summer (May-August). Check out a few highlighted bios of available sitters Read more (…)
Bedtime Routine Tips from the Experts!
January 10, 2012Big City Moms always supporting LLD, invited us to their Sleep Experts Lunch to speak about the importance of communicating bedtime routines to your sitter. Here are a few important tips! 1. Give your sitter a tour of your home. Show your sitter the kids rooms, point out dangerous areas you want the kids to Read more (…)
How young is too young for a babysitter?
October 26, 2011As the oldest of five girls, yes five! I have spent much of my life as a mother’s helper for my own mom. That background and experience is without a doubt what led me to run Lucky Lil’ Darlings (LLD). My mother always believed (and I now agree) that a 12 year-old is too young Read more (…)
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