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FAMILY FUN & CHILD CARE

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011 | Our Best Advice | Comments Off

Family Fun - photo courtesy of National Gallery of The Arts

ISA staffing has clients in Washington DC, and we love taking care of their domestic help staffing needs. From our Clients Gallery (see past clients here), you will note that several of them served our country as Presidents and Vice-Presidents, Ambassadors, or elected and appointed officials, among other duties of public service. Working under public pressure is always stressful demand, the right staff is critical to maintaining interface between a private and public life in so many ways. Including taking care of high profile children who by extension need specialized care and protection.

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photo: courtesy of National Gallery of The Arts

Most celebrities try to live as ‘normal’ a life as possible by taking their children to public outings to experience what other kids are doing. Parents and their childcare staff members make an effort to give them a diverse childhood that’s culturally enriched. TIP – for a great family outing the National Gallery of Art is holding a children’s live animation and short films program for ages 5 and up, running February 5-6th. See more on Glorious Foods and browse family programs or sign up for their newsletter notices.

Our own LACMA has diverse family programs well worth attending. See their schedule at Next Gen for arts and education programs and projects you can become involved with supporting the museum. I’ve borrowed some of their sage advice and added my own. Someone you know may love getting Our Best Advice on expanding childcare skills.

TIPS for visiting museums with kids:

Don’t try to see everything – 20 minutes to one hour is plenty of time in the galleries. With NexGen you can come back as often as you like.
Let your child decide what to see. Ideas may come from their favorite things, hobbies, or a school project.
Not sure where to start? Ask the welcoming volunteers and information desk who are eager to help. The Andersen Building is always a great place to begin.
Have a seat, you can sit on the floor! Just don’t block any doorways. Some galleries also have benches.
Start with, “What do you see?” Children are very observant and wonderful storytellers. Let them tell you what is going on. If you bring a mini-recorder you can have them speak into it and playback later.
Photos are not allowed in some areas but kids can make drawings in sketch books.
Burn off some wiggly energy in outdoor gardens and park spaces, don’t stay indoors.
Find events that allow kids to paint and participate in art projects, read books, and hang out.
Many facilities have Family Sundays so check them out, tell others for a fun group outing.
Have plenty of water on hand, children get thirsty and water fountains sometimes too far away.
Be sure to know where all the emergency exits are located. We never know when they’re necessary.
Know how to reach security and emergency medical treatment on premises ahead of time.

Take your children to Museums often. You set an early tone of excitement for the Arts, along with teaching them how much good dedicated philanthropy does for our communities. Those memories become part of our childhood dreams carried with us throughout life. Please support museums everywhere, and write us about your adventurous outings with kids to include.

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FOURTH OF JULY – Desserts

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 | Our Best Advice | Comments Off

Pinkcakebox Fourth Of July Birthday Cake

If you’re celebrating The Fourth Of July and also happen to be born on the same day, here’s an idea for a great birthday cake by Pinkcakebox combining the two. Or how about firecracker cupcakes with Pop Rocks by Noble Pigs that give you the recipe? TIP – The trick is to pour the Pop Rocks just before serving, or better yet, give each person their own pack to load it on for full effect of this yummy dessert. Fun eating cupcakes and have tiny explosions go off in the mouth and throat. Not dangerous according to manufacturer, and a great reminder of childhood. Below is the cupcake recipe to make yourself or share with others:

Meanwhile, you can also sing Happy Birthday U.S.A. “You’re a grand old flag, you’re a high flying flag, and forever in peace may you wave.”

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Happy Fourth Pop Rocks Cupcakes

FIRECRACKER CUPCAKES INGREDIENTS
adapted from Patrick Decker

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 sticks unsalted butter
1-1/4 cups sugar
8 egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla, divided
1 cup milk
1/2 cup rainbow candy sprinkles
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
About 3/4 cup blueberries, to garnish
About 3/4 cup raspberries, to garnish
Lots of Pop Rocks

FIRECRACKER CUPCAKES DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Line 12 muffin tins with paper baking cups

In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl, use electric mixer to cream together the butter and sugar until mixture is fluffy, substantially increased in volume and lightened in color. About 3 minutes.

In another large bowl, use electric mixer with clean beaters, to beat the egg yolks and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla until thickened and pale in color. About four minutes.

Add the beaten egg yolks to the butter-sugar mixture and mix to combine.
With the mixer on low, add a third of the sifted dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
Once mixed, add half of the milk, followed by another third of the flour.

When well mixed, add the remaining milk, mix, then add the remaining flour.

Use a silicon spatula to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are mixed in.

Gently fold in the sprinkles.

Fill the prepared muffin tins with batter.

Cook until a skewer inserted at the center comes out clean, about 22-25 minutes. Do not over bake.

Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.

Just before serving, in a large bowl combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar and remaining vanilla. Use an electric mixer to beat until thick. Dollop or pipe whipped cream over each cupcake, then garnish with blueberries and raspberries. Sprinkle each cupcake GENEROUSLY with POP ROCKS. Or serve each cupcake with it’s very own pack of POP ROCKS which is what I would do! Have fun with these!

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