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Hello! We are very excited to welcome a helper into our home for childcare and some light housekeeping. We live in a lovely little town called Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada. We live walking distance to restaurants, shops, and nature. We live one our to the capital city of Nova Scotia, Halifax.
Our daughter, Greta, is three. She loves to look at books and to dance! She attends a local preschool Monday-Thursdays. Our son, Oggie, is six. He is in grade primary at the local school, Monday-Friday. He loves lego and biking :)
I am and osteopath and massage therapist and own a health clinic. Brian is an artist; working mostly in dance, theatre and puppetry.
Our third child is expected to arrive around Sept 22nd, 2021
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
Interests
Performing arts
Art & design
Books
Gardening
Cooking & food
Winter sports
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Camping
Beach
Dancing
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Nova Scotia is a peninsula and we live driving distance to many beautiful beaches, both rocky and sandy. The Bay of Fundy, where we live, has some of the highest tides in the world! There is a university in our town, and when it is not Covid times there is lots to see and do. We also live one hour to Halifax which is the capital city of Nova Scotia.
In our family we love music, the arts, staying active through walking, biking, skating and yoga, and we love to cook and share yummy, healthy food! If you have an interest in cooking, we would love for you to help out in this way as well.
We have a garden that we are continuing to expand each year we are in this house.
Projects involving children
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Help
Our children are aged 3, 6 and a new baby expected in later September, 2021. Our main expectation with our helper will be to help out with childcare and a little housekeeping. Both of the older children go to school or preschool so the bulk of the help needed will be with the new born. However, helping out after school with the older children and around supper time will be a blessing!
My spouse, Brian and I are both self employed and run our own businesses. I will be heading back to work (very part-time at first) when the baby is still young and will need childcare during these part time hours.
The amount of childcare needed will go up as the baby gets older and my work hours increase. So I estimate between 15-25 hours a week.
A minimum amount of light house work would be a nice asset...mainly dishes around the kitchen and tidying children's toys.
A non-smoker is a must. And I am quite sensitive to scents so I will ask that you refrain from scented products (perfumes, etc). Thank you!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We live in a three bedroom bungalow with another bedroom and bathroom in the basement. The helper will have this bedroom and bathroom in the basement. There are windows for natural light.
What else ...
We are a very open family and value open, honest communication. We want you to feel like a part of our family and a love for children is a must! We also want to get to know you and your passions and hope to learn new things from YOU! :)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have good wifi in our home
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
Potentially
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
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