Baby sitters?

Hi moms! I am new to town and am getting to the point with my daughter, who is almost one, where I need a baby sitter!!! I am a single mom, so dad isn't on hand and the grandparents don't do evenings well....

Does anyone have someone they could share?
How much do you pay your baby sitter?

Thank you,
Sara

Stranger Danger....ect

This is a random post...sorry! But I was wondering if anyone has good tips or sites to teach our little boys about Strangers and what's appropriate behavior and things like that. Thanks for your help.

baby hiking carrier

Does anyone have a kids hiking carrier that they are no longer using that we can buy or have or do you know of a cheap place to get a good one? I'm wanting one for our 9 month old so we can go on little hikes. thanks

Child Care

We have a Firefighter friend who is in need of child care for his daughter who is under 1 year. He is looking in the Red Rock/Gladden Farms area. Please contact me for more information if you are interested. Renee seadving@gmail.com

Air Conditioner Repair

Does anyone have any suggestions as to a good home air conditioner repair service?

camping

We want to attempt camping this summer with our boys(5,3 and 6mths) so I was wondering what your favorite spots are here in Arizona that are fun for the kids. And any tips you have for camping with an infant would love it. Thanks

House Cleaning

Does anyone know of someone who cleans homes in this area? Thanks

Stinky countertops

Okay ladies- I need some help. My granite countertops have started to stink like mildew or something. We have been in this house for 9 months and it has never happened before. I just use soap and water to clean them and a clean rag. Does anyone have any ideas to get them to stop stinking? I have also tried the Clorox anywhere spray and Clorox wipes but they dont work. Any ideas? Anyone?

Dishwasher distress!

Anyone else notice that lately their dishwasher is leaving a
chalky film all over their dishes? I don't know if the water
company is using harder water, but for several months
now my dishes don't look clean when they come out of
the dishwasher. I was talking with Autumn and Alisa
about this a few weeks ago, and Alisa told me about this
product called Lemi Shine. I ran out and bought it the
next day.You have to run it through your empty
diswasher first, and then after several uses I noticed
a big difference. I've used it for a few weeks now,
along with dish detergent, and my dishes are now
coming out clean! Yea! It's not cheap- I think it was
about $4 at Walmart for a small container that lasts
a couple weeks. It was worth it to me. Check out their
website for details
www.envirocontech.com/products/Learn-More-about-Lemi-Shine.html
Thanks for the great tip Alisa! Just thought I'd pass it along!

Looking for a Babysitter??

This is an email I received and thought some might be interested. Jen??? :)

Hello. I came across your blog - and I thought I'd send you a quick e-mail to let you know I'm a babysitter in the area. I live in Continental Ranch and Nanny for a family in the neighborhood and also for a family in Continental Reserve. I also occasionally watch a family Gladden Farms. I'm 24, and a graduate of the University of Cincinnati (Criminal Justice). While in school I was a nanny for a family of two boys, 3 days a week. I also helped out at an in home childcare for about a year. I have been CPR certified (Infant, Child & Adult) many times in the past, but that needs to be renewed. I also took a class on Allergies(form the Red Cross I believe) while working at the in-home childcare.

I have a ton of experience, references and a resume upon request. I love crafts, baking, and being outside - I usually try to incorporate these activities while I'm babysitting.

While I have a regular babysitting job, I'm always looking for extra hours here or there. Whether you need me to get the kids out of the house for a couple hours, watch them while you do some shopping, or watch them while you go out for the evenings...

(I have her info... send me an email if you are interested)
-Cherise