Paying Your Nanny Legally

For years I have been sharing with parents the importance of paying your nanny legally, a.k.a "on-the-books." I refer our VIP families to Breedlove and Associates www.mybreedlove.com for multiple reasons:

1.  I personally know the Breedlove Family and they're great!
2.  I believe in their service and the feedback from our client's is, "It's so easy to use."
3.  They know what they are talking about- some business managers & accounts don't know, understand, or keep up-to-date on the ever changing household staffing industry.
4. There website is user friendly and their service is VERY affordable.

In 2012 I hired a nanny for my son so I could go back to work.  I immediately called Breedlove and asked them to walk me through the steps and educate me on "Nanny Payroll Tax," as they have been doing for our clients for years.  All my reasons (listed above) for using Breedlove and Associates were heightened.

Fast Forward to today, January 2013, tax season is around the corner.  I just received all the necessary documents, with an explanation for each document from Breedlove to give to my accountant.  Confirmation yet again- there service is PRICELESS.  I (and my accountant) thank you!

Must Read Book for Expecting Mommies

A MUST read book for pregnant mommies.

#1 Bump It Up, Transform your Pregnancy into the Ultimate Style Statement, by Amy Tara Koch

In May I was at the Pregnancy Awareness Month Expo in Santa Monica, CA and saw Amy's "Bump it Up" booth. I immediately picked up her book, read 1 page and was hooked (and I wasn't even pregnant). Amy is a fashion genius- something I know little about- but have learned since I started reading her book.

I enjoy being comfortable. I like to refer to myself as "Sporty Spice", from the 90's girl band The Spice Girls. If I could wear my tennis shoes and warm up pants everyday I would, but Amy won't let me- not with my daily growing bump. And she is sooo right! I'm officially in my second trimester and unlike many women my bump and I have already implemented many of Amy's tips. Here are a few:

1. I purged my closet of clothes of have not worn for months (and most likely will never wear)

2. The A-line dress (which I already had) I received so many compliments the day I wore it

3. Accessorize, I bought a few necklaces and earrings. (Thankfully my husband is reading a wonderful book- which I will review later- that told him to prepare financially for a new maternity wardrobe.)

If you are pregnant or know someone who is expecting, this is a MUST read book. Don't wait for the baby shower, purchase it for your friend or family member as a "Congratulations" gift.