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 […]
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 […]
Household Employee Taxes- Tips & Guidance
Most of our clients work for companies, businesses, and corporations. Therefore, hiring a nanny or housekeeper may be their first time and/or only experience with having an employee. This can be overwhelming and confusing when tax season rolls around. Anyone working in your home based on a schedule you set and how you want […]
Hiring Your Summer Nanny: 101
It’s that time of year. We are still in the thick of spring and are already making decisions for childcare in the quickly approaching summer. April is when we receive our biggest influx of inquiries specifically looking to hire a Summer Nanny, and June is when most hired Summer Nannies will start their positions. So, […]
Nanny Poppins is Springing into Spring!: Why You Should Hire Early for Summer or Fall Positions
Spring has sprung, which means Summer will be heating up soon. Don’t Fall behind! We find that our busiest times of the year are January and September. January is the first month of the year, and often contracts will be up here. Many candidates who have been thinking about leaving their current position will contact […]
Benefits for Your Domestic Employee: What to Offer and What Nanny PoppinsTM Recommends
How many paid sick or personal days should I give my nanny? Should I offer my housekeeper a healthcare stipend? It can be overwhelming just to find the right nanny, housekeeper, butler, chef, assistant, household manager, tutor, etc. If you’ve been lucky enough before to find a candidate that is a great long term […]
