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11.05.2012

Show & Tell Monday. Careers.

1. Tell us what you studied in college. Is your job now related to what you studied?
I'm still in college. I attend school at night, after I get off work. My major is Child Development and I'm a Nanny, so yes it's very VERY related.

2. Tell us what your everyday job looks like.
Lots of diapers, bottles, and body functions. Working with kids, no two days are the same. My new charge is currently ten weeks old. Some days we will go out, some days we won't. Some days there is lots of crying, some days there isn't.

3. Do you have a picture of you at work? Show us.



These are from my job that ended in February. New job starts at the end of this month!
#nannylife, yo.

4. In 10 years, what do you see yourself doing? Same thing? More? Tell us. 
I definitely hope to be a mama in ten years. I definitely plan on caring for children in some way, shape or form. Whether it be a nanny like I am now, nannying in my home, or having a small licensed in-home day care. We shall see! 

5. Tell us what you've learned, and what recommendations you have for those looking into the field your going into.
What I've learned. That being a career Nanny is no joke. It's not easy and yes, it is a real job. YOU are solely responsible for someone else's most prized possession at least forty hours a week. Have an open line of communication with your bosses. If you're not a career nanny, or take it seriously, don't be here. 

My advice: Learn. Everything you can. Go to National Nanny Training Day, NannyPalooza, and the INA Conference. Get every single credential you can. Set yourself apart from the average. Have a contract before your first day. When in doubt, ASK. If you did something wrong, own up to it, even if they don't notice. Trust is, without a doubt, the most important quality in terms of nanny/ parent relationship. 

You can link up with Becky here! (:

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Hey, That's Pin-tastic!

This week's Pin-tastic project kind of happened by accident, as I had left over orzo from this meal. I hate when dried goods sit in the cupboard forever and don't end up getting used, plus I needed a side dish and was kind of winging the meal I was making for Joshua last week.

So, um. I wish I had a picture for you guys...
But that didn't happen. J was way late getting to my house and I was SO HUNGRY. So I ate it all up before I could get a picture. Anywho... I made Cheesy Broccoli Orzo. I paired it with Baked BBQ Chicken.

The verdict? It was good, but J couldn't taste the cheese and liked the Parmesan Orzo way better. I was having issues grating the parm for this recipe and eyeballed it, I think if I would've added more it would've turned out how I imagine it would taste, aka like macaroni and cheese.

I wouldn't say this was a total success but we didn't hate it and will probably make it again to see how it turns out. If we don't like it for a second time it will get nixed from our list of go-to meals.

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11.01.2012

October Favorites!


These products? Holy grail. Gotta have them. Have any questions about any of them? Think I should try something you use and love? Shoot me an email. (: 

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