NannyQuest, Inc. Newsletter  

March, 2010

       "Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around."

 ~Leo F. Buscaglia~

IN THIS ISSUE:

• Elder Care Options from NannyQuest, Inc.
• Meet a few of our Current Nannies, Chefs, Caregivers and Housekeepers
• Special Offer to NannyQuest Clients: Publish your Memoirs!
• Tax News You can Use
• Kids in the Kitchen:  Spring Nest Recipe
• This Month is Brought to You by:  Claire and Natalie!

ELDER-CARE OPTIONS FROM NANNYQUEST, INC.

Many of our clients have reached that stage of life where they are becoming an overloaded caregiver.  While they are still raising their children, the health of their parents is failing, calling for increased care and sometimes stress beyond handling.

There is an affordable solution that can give you more time, relieve the stress, and provide loving, happy care for those you love.

We have been helping  families by providing pre-screened, capable, friendly elder-care companions and caregivers.  This is a special type of person who loves to help and has the energy to be actively involved in the older person's life, taking them shopping, visiting, to appointments,  keeping their minds active and engaged, and cooking healthy, nutritious meals.  One of our older clients even became computer-literate, thanks to her caregiver.  It's not surprising that NannyQuest, the nation's top provider of college-educated nannies, would branch out into other areas of family care.  We hope to use our life experience to help those who are traveling on the road behind us, and provide solutions to lighten their load.

For many families, the caregiver has become a part of the family and stays on board for many years.  Take a look at some of our current caregiver candidates below, and if you are feeling torn between two generations, call us for a consultation.  Help is out there. 

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I NEED HELP!  

No matter what you need, we can help you by finding the right  PEOPLE to make your life easier.  During the past year we have helped our clients with  NANNIES,  HOUSEKEEPERS, CHEFS, ELDER-CARE, OFFICE HELP and EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTS.  All of this can be less expensive than you might expect.  When you have the right help, it frees you to get more done, and you are able to get it all done more efficiently, giving you more time for what is really important...family.  "If we don't have it, we'll find it" has worked well for us AND for our clients! 

As always, if you are not in need of household help at this time, please forward this email to associates and friends who are looking for college-educated nannies, experienced housekeepers, personal assistants, baby specialists, or any other type of household help.

MEET A FEW OF OUR CURRENT NANNIES, CHEFS, CAREGIVERS AND HOUSEKEEPERS: 

*Lauren ~ Lauren is a nanny who received her Associates Degree in Elementary Education from Florida State College.  She also has a B.A. in Speech Pathology the University of South Florida.  She enjoys kayaking, swimming, dance and running.  She has worked as a nanny, a preschool teacher, a dance camp counselor, and has volunteered at Speech Therapy clinics.  Lauren is an excellent candidate who will be ready to work in May.

*Chris ~ Chris is one of our Colorado nannies who fits our NannyQuest profile perfectly.  She has a Masters' degree in Education from Mt. St. Mary College in New York.  She has taught school, nannied extensively with families from New York, Maine, Massachusetts and Colorado.  Chris has traveled with families, enjoys dance, and describes her strong suits as "organization and creativity."  If you know of someone in Vail, CO who is looking for a great nanny, give them our name!

*Mary ~ Mary has years of experience, with her most recent assignment being an elder-care companion AND nanny.  Mary was able to support the senior to live independently in the family home by providing restricted-diet meals and assisting with day-to-day needs.  She was able to create opportunities for the two-year-old and the great-grandmother to spend interactive time together.  Mary has been described by references as "Nurturing, kind, joyful, and top-notch."

*Christina ~ Christina is a chef with eight years of experience cooking in restaurants, hotels, private catering, corporate cooking and private events.  She has experience with special dietary needs for several of her clients.  Christina is passionate about her work and would like to work for a family full-time as a private chef.  References describe her as, "Great employee, hospitable, reliable, creative, and cool under pressure."

*Rhonda ~ Executive housekeeper/house manager/childcare assistant who loves multi-tasking.  Her past responsibilities have been housekeeping, home managing, organizing, doing laundry and ironing, running errands, cooking, assisting with homework and carpooling.  Previous employers describe her as, "Dedicated, hardworking, and caring, with high integrity."  They also said she has a special gift with children, and they respond to her in a very positive way.

A Very Special Offer from the Author of:

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Leigh McMillan, the newly popular author of IT ALL STARTED WITH A DOG, has a very special offer for our NannyQuest families.  Leigh will ghost-write your memoirs, or those of your parents, grandparents, or other loved ones.  Through a simple interview process, your life story can be lovingly preserved.  Family portraits have been treasured heirlooms for centuries. Add the stories to the pictures with a memoir that will preserve your family's history for generations to come. Leigh Somerville McMillan brings skillful writing and heartfelt insight to a process you will enjoy as much as the finished product. Leigh works with an artist who creates a cover that makes the book a piece of art you will be proud to display. For a quote, call 336.631.8571 or email Leigh at lsomervi@bellsouth.net.  And enjoy the book by clicking on the Amazon link!

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TAX NEWS FROM BREEDLOVE & ASSOCIATES 

HIRE Act

The HIRE Act (Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment) will reduce the cost for families who hire a qualified worker(s) after February 3, 2010 (a qualified worker is defined as anyone who has worked 40 hours or less in the 60 days preceding employment).

Those families who hire a qualified worker(s) will be entitled to an exemption on the employer portion of the Social Security tax.  The 6.2% exemption applies to all wages paid in 2010 between the dates of March 19 and December 31. 

Note: Employers will still be required to pay Medicare (1.45%) as well as Unemployment and any other applicable state taxes, but the HIRE Act will reduce the employer's payroll tax obligation by more than 60%.

Logistically, families will need to get their new employee to sign an affidavit stating that he/she has been unemployed or underemployed per the HIRE Act qualifications.  Families will then be required to report the New Hire and deduct the Employer Social Security Tax from their estimated federal payments throughout the rest of the year.  Obviously, those families who join our service can rest assured that we will take care of all these details on their behalf.

If you have any questions about the new law, please contact us.  In the meantime, we'll be updating our Payroll Calculator at www.breedlove-online.com in the coming days.  As always, we also stand ready to provide each of your families with a complimentary, no-obligation consultation to discuss this and other tax, legal and budgeting issues that may affect them. 
 
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For assistance and support, please contact (888) 273-3356 or clientservice@breedlove-online.com  
 

Jenny Fitzgerald, Domestic Placement Specialist, handles the placements of housekeepers and home managers. She has extensive experience with executive families in the Atlanta area, and is dedicated to providing trustworthy, dependable home managers, housekeepers, chefs, and more. Jenny has two sons, ages 32 and 29, and is the very proud (and young) grandmother of two grandsons, Zachary (14)  Landry (5), granddaughter Lily, who is 3, and another granddaughter due this summer.

We look forward to assisting you in your search for any type of household help.

Elizabeth Walsh

NannyQuest, Inc.

770-992-0575

beth@nannyquest.net

jenny@nannyquest.net

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