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We are a small family in Chicago with big hearts. We are a working mom with 1 tween child. We often host international exchange students. Although we are in a big city, we have backyard chickens, one medium sized dog. We have a variety of plants inside and out. Our dog is a friendly, so anyone who stays should be comfortable with a 20 lb dog who wants to be your friend. You must like dogs and be willing to walk the dog/ pick up the dog poop each day.
My daughter and I are fully vaccinated for COVID and will only accept fully vaccinated guests who take precautions.
Note: we only intend to host a few workawayers a year (not back to back) because we like to travel ourselves.
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Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Chicago is a world class city with great architecture, interesting museums including the Art Institute of Chicago, restaurants, nightlife, and so much to see and do. If you're an active person, during warmer months our lakefront is amazing (it's a 3 mile bike or run from our home to Foster Beach and a 19 mile lakefront trail).
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
I would ask for general house help: cooking, cleaning, watering plants, light yard work (it's a very small yard and a small back patio) such as raking leaves, sweeping the patio, feeding chickens and bringing in eggs, hamster care, and walking the our dog. Also help with other homeowner maintenance projects (sanding old wooden windowsills, washing windows, sweeping garage, etc).
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
We live in a "2 flat" in a quiet neighborhood of Chicago. You will have a private bedroom and bathroom on a separate level of the house. Queen size bed (new mattress), dresser, night tables and lamp, small closet. Towels and bedding provided. Heat and fan (no A/C).
There great restaurants in our neighborhood and Chicago is a fantastic food city!
What else ...
Chicago is a great city with public transportation. Our home is about 40-45 minutes from downtown by bus/ train. Near our home are running and bike paths (we can lend you various bikes). We are an early to bed/ early to rise family and our days revolve around school schedules.
- Explore local restaurants and coffee shops.
- Downtown Chicago architecture
- Evanston, IL is the nearest suburb and is a fun walking downtown to explore
- Lakefront path for running and biking
- Chicago beaches
- Chicago Museums
- Millenium Park, Grant Park
- Summer Events and Festivals
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 2-4 hours a day, 5 days a week
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Heather were always very attentive, and takes time to explain you all you want to know.
With Heather and Kiran you can discover a real routine and enjoy ice cream from time to time at the end of the day.
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Heather were always very attentive, and takes time to explain you all you want to know.
With Heather and Kiran you can discover a real routine and enjoy ice cream from time to time at the end of the day.
Thank you… read more
The house is spacious and cozy, in a quiet neighborhood and close to public transport. Heather and her daughter Kiran are very sweet and were very patient with us as we don't speak English very well. We participate in Christmas parties together with your whole… read more
You will definitely feel like you're a part of the family. she only gives you small tasks you… read more
She is very adaptable, happy to both engage or leave you your space. You will have the whole basement with a nice bedroom and bathroom and she is also a great chef.
Her daughter Kiran is really mature for her age and you will… read more
