How to get as many babysitting jobs as possible

Running out of tots to care for? Ever since that family down the street hired a full-time nanny, you’ve been looking for a new way to score some cash. Hitting up your ‘rents for extra allowance just won’t cut it...

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Babysitting bucks: Make money, hunnie!

You’re ready to get this sitting thing started…but how do you do that, exactly? Word-of-mouth is a good bet. Start here Let relatives, neighbors, church members, even teachers know you’re open for business. Next, throw together a brief resume with your background. Since you...

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What to do right now to be a super sitter this summer

It takes a certain gal to get this job done (if the thought of screaming children and late hours has you running for the hills, reconsider). Babysitting isn’t just work—it’s a relationship. As one super sitter puts it, “I love to watch the...

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Make big bucks while rocking GL's babysitting playlist

Annoying kiddy tunes making you go cuckoo? Never fear! We’re bringing you out of the babysitting blues with this great—and super appropriate—playlist with a summery twist! Rock these while racking up the dough at your next sitting gig. “Under the...

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Build your babysitting kit

A great babysitter always arrives to sitting jobs on time, smiling and 100-percent prepared. And for my super-sitter sweeties—that’s you!—that means toting along a DIY babysitting kit sure to wow your teeny charges…and their ‘rents. It’s time to get creative...

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3 dress-up crafts make babysitting a breeze

Got a sitting gig coming up? Instead of wracking your brain coming up with fun activities to amuse the kids, try crafting up some easy-breezy ways to bring dress-up games and make-believe romps to life. We’ve got three so-easy tutorials for kid-wowing accessories. Calling all...

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Take your sitting job outside

After being cooped up for months on end, we’re betting your babysitting charges are ready to hit the grass. We bet you probably wouldn’t mind a couple of hours soaking up the sunshine, either. Why don’t ya file away our five favorite outdoors...

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10 great babysitting books

After running around with those kids all day, it’s time for bed…or at least a break. Not sure how to get them settled down? Don’t worry, bedtime (or daytime) can be a dream come true with our all time fave childhood stories...

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Are you a super sitter? Share your tips!

Whether you’ve been babysitting for six months or six years, we know you’ve got a some terrific tricks up your sleeve. Wanna be in an upcoming issue of GL? Send us your best advice for landing a job, impressing the parents, getting...

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Fun Fluff Dip!

It's always a challenge to get the kids to eat fruit. Try dipping their after-school apples and bananas in this sweet fluff dip. It'll be their fave snack in no time, plus you'll score points with the parents! What You'll Need: 4...

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