Mommy's little helper.
Ever wondered what the difference is between an au pair and a live-in nanny? They both live in the family's home and care for their children. So why different names? A French term, "au pair" is defined as: A usually young foreign person who cares for children and does domestic work for a family in return for room and board and the opportunity to learn the family's language. Based on my Read more
I have made a big mistake in hiring a good looking au pair. When we interviewed her she looked good, but she was wearing jeans and a T shirt. Now things have changed and she is plastering on the make-up and wearing short skirts. The problem is that my husband is clearly distracted by her. (the picture above is an exaggeration of course) Even worse, she washes and dries her underwear in our Read more
One Kings Lane cofounder Alison Pincus and her husband, Zynga CEO and founder Marc Pincus (you may recognize him if you're a Farmville fan), are selling their absolutely lovely home in San Francisco's Presidio Heights neighborhood for $8.9 million. As you may expect from a cofounder of One Kings Lane, the home is dressed impeccably in the real estate photos. According to Trulia: The grand, Read more
It's time to say au revoir to Fashion Month — Paris marks the end of the Spring 2012 collections and though we're sad to see it go, we're even more excited to add these gorgeous shoes to our Spring shopping lists. Metallic footwear proved to be a major designer trend, from the sleek silver booties at Chanel to the bright gold loafers at Chloé. As far as silhouette goes, we can definitely plan Read more
Editor’s note: The following is a guest post by Kimberly Palmer, the author of Generation Earn: The Young Professional’s Guide to Spending, Investing, and Giving Back, and personal finance columnist at US News & World Report. Take it away, Kimberly! Along with the cute outfits, nursery, and rocking chair, there’s one more thing to get ready for baby: Your bank account. Because along Read more
