New Year, New Household: Goal-Setting Strategies for 2025
New Year, New You: Goal-Setting Strategies for 2025 The start of a new year is often a time for reflection and renewal. It’s a chance to set fresh goals, dream big, and strive for personal and professional growth. However, with busy schedules and countless responsibilities, it can be challenging to maintain focus and achieve these […]
Thanksgiving Dinner Decor: DIY w/ Your Kids!
Thanksgiving Decor Activities for Kids: A Festive Family Fun Nanny away this week? Kids out of school? You’ve come to the right blog! Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and gratitude. Why not make it even more special by creating festive decorations with your little ones? These simple yet adorable crafts are perfect for […]
Holiday Prep: A Nanny’s Guide
A Nanny’s Guide to Holiday Prep: Creating a Seamless Season The holiday season is a time of joy, cheer, and, let’s be honest, a whole lot of hustle and bustle. As a nanny, you play a crucial role in ensuring that the holiday season runs smoothly for your work family. By taking the initiative to […]
Halloween is Near but Don’t Worry, Here’s Some Last Minute Halloween Crafts for Kids
Calling all grandparents, guardians, caretakers, and nannies! Need to make something quick for the kids to show their parents? We’ve got you covered. Halloween is just around the corner. If you’re a nanny or parent looking for some quick and easy Halloween crafts to do with the kids, you’ve come to the right place. These […]
Holidays: Your Domestic Employee Deserves Time Off Too
Let us set the scene: You just finished up Labor Day Weekend. This morning it felt cool outside and soon the leaves will start to fall. Autumn is here and you know what that means! It’s the holiday season. Halloween decorations are already out in stores, relatives are going to be reaching out to make […]
School is Back and Teachers Are Ready- Are You?
It’s August! It’s time to head to Target, get all your school supplies organized and practice the morning routine because summer is almost over. One thing you may need to add to your list this year? Help around the house! But don’t worry- Nanny Poppins can tick that box off for you. This is our […]
How Do the Real Housewives Staff Their Homes?
If you have watched any of the Real Housewives franchise on Bravo, you know that some of these women are seriously wealthy, which means we get a peek at their wonderful homes and their awesome domestic staff members! The first show, The Real Housewives of Orange County, premiered in 2006 and presently there have been […]
What Staff Have Thee in the Ton?
Dearest Gentle Reader, Have you binged both parts of season 3 of the hit Netflix show, Bridgerton? We definitely have! If you have not watched yet- don’t worry about any spoilers today. Instead- we want to give a shoutout to the most featured household staff in the ton on the show: Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Varley, […]
The Rise of the Housekeeper
Ask any of our team here at Nanny Poppins, and they’ll tell you- the most coveted candidates to find are qualified housekeepers. Executive housekeepers with private home experience stay in their positions much longer than a career nanny would, on average. Why is that? Well, think of it this way- your kids won’t always need […]
Nanny Poppins is Back in Town!
Nanny Poppins is back in the building! Jennifer Bouchard, founding owner, has moved her official headquarters back to the 01945 after a decade. The Nanny Poppins Agency was founded in 1995 in Marblehead, MA, and for nearly 3 decades Jennifer’s team has been placing estate and household positions from New England to California. Nanny Poppins […]