Tuesday 31 December 2013

What our clients say already...

We would like to share our first feedback from our families who have already used our nannies during Christmas
 
"I just wanted to drop you a line to say how fantastic we found your service. From initial contact and communication with you through to our fantastic nanny Sam. We thought Sam was tremendous, she made us feel as ease straight away and most importantly was wonderful with our daughter Evie. Nothing was too much for Sam and she obviously loves what she does.  It meant I could really enjoy skiing and have a break. I would most definitely recommend Merinannies."  Thanks again 
Polly (Miles and Evie)! ST ANTON
 
Klara was absolutely fantastic & I would happily recommend her to anyone.  She was lovely with the children, trustworthy, polite & took the initiative when needed.
Jemima M ST ANTON

Thank you so much Busia is lovely and very accommodating .
Girls are well behaved around her .
Malak M Chamonix
 
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR FAMILIES AND ALL OUR GREAT NANNIES!
Katia

 
 
 

    

 

Friday 20 December 2013

Samoens Nannies

With the run up to Christmas, our Nannies are busy exploring their new surroundings and making them self familiar with the town. Finding out all about what to do in the area, along with essential knowledge of emergency contacts, hopefully not to be needed, but being prepared all the same.
 "The locals and seasonnaires have been very welcoming and are happy to help where necessary. The tourist information office has also been visited regularly where we have taken many leaflets to give us an insight to happenings in and around Samoens."
 The Christmas spirit is definable in the town, with the lights, that look beautiful in the evening and the increasing presence of families, the town is starting to come alive. Not to mention the snowfall too, it will definitely be a picture perfect White Christmas for all of us out in resort. In the evenings the bars and cafés are starting to get busier and teamed with music it is evident that the atmosphere is something to be enjoyed.
 "In my spare time I am busy planning activities to do with the children and collecting junk from cardboard boxes to yoghurt pots and anything that we can get creative with. Making play dough is on my imminent agenda too as this can be fun for all ages. Salt dough too will be used a lot as then when it dries the children can decorate and take home as a reminder/souvenir of their time here. The activity I am most looking forward to is making giant marbles. By adding food colouring and water in to balloons and placing them outside over night, the next day with the children you can take them into the garden and use them as marbles as they will have frozen...great fun!"

From all at Merinannies we wish you a lovely Festive break and a very Happy New Year.


Kind regards
Katia
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Tuesday 10 December 2013

St Anton latest news

Tonight during the Tourist Board meeting we found out some exciting news about St Anton's new developments for the season 2013-14.

St Anton am Arlberg is kicking off the season with music and extensive ski testing.
On the 13th and 14 December when TV will be filming on the Mooserwirt's outdoor stage  the best party hits for the season.
There will be ski show every Wednesday on big screen with 3D effects and admission is free.

Even more safety for the little ones this season with updated design of the Galzig lift to prevent kids from slipping off the 6 seater chair.

New packages offer Wedel weeks from 7 to 21 December to start the season with a discounted price.
Powder snow weeks from the 4 to 25th January for deep snow enthusiasts, this is to experience the true powder and make first tracks on virgin snow.
Ladies first feel good weeks 4 to 25th January where ladies can collect a book from the Tourist Office which includes vouchers for free drinks, ski hire, relaxation and pampering.
Sun ski weeks from 15 March to 5th April for perfect conditions and sun melting hotel rates.
Snow crystal days 22 to 27 April with half price lift pass and hotel prices too.
This year there is also the downhill Thrill on the 19th April and before that the Snow volleyball world tour from 5 to 6 April too.
There is of course a climbing and ice climbing centre and wellness centres too, heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, ice-skating, tobogganing, a leisure centre, bowling, walking, special runs for snowboarding and cross country skiing.

So St Anton is not just about exploring its 340 km runs and 200 km back country terrain ...there's so much more to it , and on top of this all, they have teamed up with Vail and will be
sharing use of ski passes too!
St Anton Nannies , part of Meriannies private nanny service, can offer quality childcare for any duration, a day or whole week/s, and flexible packages to suit everyone.
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Thursday 28 November 2013

Extra treats before Christmas!


Let Merinannies add some extra sparkle to your Christmas break

We have some tempting offers for you to make the most of your holiday and help to make it a little more special. Due to demand we have taken on more nannies this year, so make the most of our expanding portfolio by taking a 10% discount on the following dates for full time bookings and 5% for part time.

Samoens- week from 21st December

Megeve, Samoens, St Anton and Lech- week 11th January and week 18th January.


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Wednesday 27 November 2013

Thursday 21 November 2013

Fun pampering for kids!

Strictly for kids ...pampering at Le Grand Bornand !

The Ô Des Cimes Spas d'Altitude at  Village de Lessy, in Le Grand-Bornand offers a Kids Spa where children aged between 6 and 12 years old can experience the a little pampering, just like their parents. Five indulgent and fun treatments are on offer: "Sandman" (massage), "Chocolate wrap" (wrap), "1,2,3 Sun" (mother-daughter manicure), "Softly, Softly" (soft sugar scrub), and "Twinkling Star"(facial). Prices start at 30€ for 30 mins. There's also a treatment specially for teenagers (€45) and an introdution to applying natural makeup at €35 for 45 minutes.
The products used are specially conceived for young skins

Le Grand Bornand area offer a Mini-domaine skipass which will give access to all the easy slopes at the top of the Joyère and Rosay cable cars and key lifts from Le Chinaillon for €17 (under 8 years old) or €20 (under 15 years old) per day.

It is hard to imagine a more relaxed and traditional setting in which to ski, and the ease of accessibilty is another plus factor for skiers from the UK. The terrain accommodates just about everyone from first-timers up to freeriders and freestyle skiers, while the Famille Plus label underlines a continuing commitment to family skiers. Add nearby La Clusaz (included on the Aravis lift-pass) for mile hungry family members would keep everyone happy.

Team this with an excellent private nanny service and you have the recipe for a dream winter family holiday.
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Friday 8 November 2013

Monty goes skiing


This book had us smiling from beginning to end, it is very true and correct to what we see daily on the slopes. Hats off to Richard Liddle who wrote the story, it is evident form the book that his experience shines through. Monty is a curious Marmot who is keen to not only see and explore the mountains but to do it on ski's. After seeing everyone else having fun he wants to see what he is missing out on. With the help of his new friend Mortimer, that's exactly what he does. With some ups and downs on his way Monty is eager to head back for more.

The story incorporates terminology that children will hear in lessons, so introducing them to this through a fun story is a great way to start them off. I would read this to children before they go on holiday, especially to apprehensive children, to show them what fun can be had.

 
By Nicola ...one of our wonderful nannies to be in Samoens
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Sunday 3 November 2013

Ski show celebrations

London Ski and Snowboard show celebrated 40 years this week with fine wine, indoor ski slope, ice ring, lessons, shops and music. We were thrilled to meet some old friends and make new ones too.
Little Skiers stand was delightful with some excellent child friendly products and we managed to get lots of copies of MONTY GOES SKIING, by Richard Liddle,  the BASI instructor and author of this book. Our nannies will love to share this book with our little clients and talk about the excitement of  skiing. 
We met the huskies in the Tirol stand and enjoyed some lovely raclette and proper French produce.
There was a wonderful winter atmosphere and lots of children around having fun on the slides and the bouncy castle.
Many booked their holidays and many are still planning.
If you are one of the ones who cannot decide where to go to please the whole family, give us a call . We will be delighted to hear from you .
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07860925055

Monday 21 October 2013

Half term blues?

No need to spend a fortune on a family break this half term or stick the kids in front of the TV.
There are many in house boredom busters as well as the usual Autumn garden ideas from wildlife spotting, picking and printing leaves and nuts for collage and painting. Potion making ready for Halloween, junk modelling, secret art, imaginative and scary play, face painting, baking Halloween cats, mobile hangings, shadow play, bats and cats garlands and more....


And of course with all that saving you can plan your snow holiday when the kids have gone back to school!
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Tuesday 15 October 2013

Good location and new nannies

We have now added some new lovely nannies in St Anton, Megeve and Samoens for this season and our accommodations are central so we can move around well.

Planning fun activities and can't wait for the snow!!



Wishing for a sparkly and busy winter!

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Monday 7 October 2013

Ski holidays with kids




If you are planning a ski holiday not just for yourself, but for the whole family, it is not a joke! Think of self drive or fly, airports, transfers, equipment, ski schools, accommodation, activities, snow conditions...not to mention costs.
We have picked our resorts with the family in mind and added some great childcare so you can just think of your skiing.
   

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Wednesday 25 September 2013

A new season ahead

Our new team of excellent nannies is nearly ready and with a trip to our French resorts next week we will have sorted our nannies accommodation too.
The resorts are still covered in green and autumn is in the air...but not for long.


Who can wait?! We count down like some of our clients who booked their nanny early to avoid disappointment.
Family ski holiday with kids+good childcare =success.

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Now in the 3 Valleys, Chamonix, Samoens,Les Carroz, Morillon, Megeve, Grand Bornand, La Clusaz, St Anton, Ischgl, Verbier, Arosa, Davos/Klosters.



Tuesday 3 September 2013

Chamonix summer and more

We had a great summer working in Chamonix and Megeve.
Lots of walking, cycling and climbing too. Taking the kids to outdoor activities in the sun was amazing!
It feels that summer never ends in Chamonix, a buzzing place full of life....! but we are now dreaming of the snow...not long!
Check out our new resorts this winter and give us a call

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Tuesday 27 August 2013

Fun in the sun...and winter dreams!

August bank holiday is gone and the schools are about to start...Autumn is in the air and we can't but think of the first snow.
What's new with us?
New nannies and new resorts...Davos/Klosters in Switzerland and La Clusaz in France are  our new venues for this season and we are looking forward to exploring the ski areas and rubbing shoulders with the famous.
Of course we are still nannying in the glorious 3 Valleys (feels like home after eleven seasons), gorgeous Chamonix, rustic Samoens, elegant Megeve, playful St Anton, spectacular Ischgl and bumpy Verbier.
We are still having great fun in the Greek islands this summer but have now extended our service to cover Athens and some small but lovely Greek ski resorts too!

For more information and advice call our experts today
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Tuesday 30 July 2013

Winter and summer

Although we are very busy with our families in Greece we are still working hard on our winter destinations and recruitment is nearly finished.
The peak weeks are filling fast so if you have not booked your nanny yet, now it is the time to do it!
A family ski holiday with a Merinanny on your side will be unforgettable!
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Monday 15 July 2013

New summer website

With the sunny days, holiday mood, happy clients and a brand new website we are over the moon!
Check out our summer testimonials in http://www.kidsingreece.com/index.php/testimonials to see how we are doing and look no further.

BUT we have a long love affair with the Alps...
Our recruitment is nearly finished for the winter and we only have two spaces to fill in France.

Peak weeks go very quickly so if you want to ski kid and care free fill in a booking form before you book your chalet!

We look forward to seeing you in the Alps with us this winter.

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0044 786925055

Saturday 15 June 2013

Amazing Greece!


Have you not decided where to go for your family holiday? We have the knowledge and the answers...we have the nannies too.
So we have picked the best family destinations in stunning Greek islands and the best nannies so you can just relax.
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Friday 14 June 2013

June delights

Here we are again with more nannies in amazing hot spots!
Check out www.kidsingreece.com for our most desirable destinations in the Greek Islands and Athens
Our rates are frozen and the service is top class
Call today for a hot deal
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Monday 13 May 2013

Nannies in Greece

 Nannies,nursery nurses, teachers needed with experience and intrest in children,to work during the summer in Santorini and Kefaloniakatia@kidsingreece.com 00447860925055
Τηλέφωνο: 00447860925055
. Fluent in english, clean police check and driving licence. good rates.Please sent cv with photo to

Friday 5 April 2013

Summer nannies!!

Our new teams are nearly ready for the summer
We are meeting to plan fun activities soon.
Greek islands are as always the best destinations for the summer sun

For more info please see www.kidsingreece.com
www.merisunnannies.com
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Last of the season snow and summer nannies

Blue skies, fluffy snow and t-shirts, longer days and après ski – this is all about spring  skiing! And our nannies are having fun with tots on the slopes and in soft play areas, in the trees, long picnics and strolls in town. Everyone wants to get the most of the warm sunny days now and chill out with a book to relax.

Just last chance for a quiet and fabulous end of season
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Sunday 31 March 2013

A cracking Easter

And what our clients say

Kelly looked after our daughter Amélie whilst we were in St Anton and I wanted to let you know that we were very pleased with the service that she provided and we would definitely use you and her again if we find ourselves in the resort in the future.
 
I just wanted to thank you for organising a nanny to look after our twins. Rebecca was great, the twins took to her immediately. She brought toys for the twins to play with and took them out each day. She was very flexible towards our requirements, even when we were late off the slopes! I would not hesitate to recommend Rebecca, she was terrific and we were very comfortable to leave the twins in her care.

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Wednesday 13 March 2013

What our families say

 
Many thanks for providing such great childcare and we will certainly be in touch next year."
 
"The kids took to her straight away and she made each day fun and interesting. She definitely made an impact as now we are home they keep asking about her."

"Pamela's experience with children shines through. When we returned the chalet it was always an oasis of calm. This is something we are not used to especially with our youngest son who is somewhat challenging."

"Both Sian In Megeve and Marie in La Tania were really good with the children and looked confident and in control (which is always a good thing when dealing with 2 year olds). Little Christina is still asking about where Marie is!"

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Tuesday 5 March 2013

Safe hands

“I felt very happy to leave such a young baby in such a safe and caring pair of hands.”
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Perfect nannies

"She was amazingly capable & sussed our 2 year old boy out in seconds, we basically never gave the child care a 2nd thought which really reflects how fantastic she was."
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Wednesday 20 February 2013

CHILDCARE BEST






There is enough snow to last till the season ends but there are not many childcare places left.
Our season has been fantastic so far and with feedback like the one below we only have some little gaps to fill in late March and April.

They went swimming, ten pin bowling and tobogganing as well as going for lunch on a number of days. Well done Rosie it made a potentially difficult week due to ill health as good a week as possible and my husband and I managed to have some much needed time together skiing  on the slopes of Meribel. Would recommend Merinannies and Rosie to any other Mums and Dads. S.H
 


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Wednesday 13 February 2013

Meri romantic

This week is mixing pancakes and romance...Love in food and love in games with our lovely nannies
More offers are going for Easter week and the snow keeps falling!
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Thursday 7 February 2013

Fantastic nannies





Fresh news from a client in Chamonix

We were so happy with Elyse, she was absolutely fantastic. Stella took to her right away and loved the time they spent together. She is clearly very good with children with such a warm caring approach, while ensuring Stella was safe, happy and entertained all day. She texted us updates throughout the day which made us even more comfortable. She made our first babysitter experience so easy (almost too much as it will be so hard to replecate!). Thanks so much for your help and for sending us such a wonderful nanny.
Heather

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Sunday 27 January 2013

Craving a trip to the best snow

With piles of fresh powder in the mountains we all crave a ski holiday and if you have not yet booked yours, it is time to act. Don't leave your nanny reservation late!
Merinannies offer from a day to a whole week childcare with excellent nannies, check our latest testimonials from this season.
call Katia on 07860925055
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Saturday 19 January 2013

More Snow!
No need to get stuck indoors watching the snow falling, get to the Alps to see the real thing!
Be smart ,start your booking of your ski holiday with childcare first.
Make sure everyone is having fun!

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Check out our resorts, you can go far with us!

Thursday 17 January 2013

Snow forecast

No more January blues for the ones who have not booked a ski holiday yet. A new impressive front of snow is forecast for next week and conditions couldn't get any better bringing more powder and superb pistes across the Alps, so there is much to dream about with four months of the season ahead of us.

Our handpicked family resorts cater for powder hounds to easy cruisers, party lovers, children and grandparents as well as the non- skier.

If you are looking for a stylish hotel or a cosy chalet with rustic feel, or simply a family apartment, our French, Austrian and Swiss resorts have it all.

Call today 0044 7860925055
email katia.merinannies@gmail.com
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Thursday 10 January 2013

spaces available in January with offers

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Check out our spare places in January with latest offers
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Monday 7 January 2013

MERINANNIES happy start of the year

We have had a great start of the season and our new year families' feedback are full of praise, the nannies and children are having fun and the snow is falling...
For our January offers we are open 7 days a week
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07860925055