Meet Lauren!

Name: Lauren Szabo
Age: 20
Major: Business specializing in marketing

Favorite Color: Coral
Favorite Candy: Snickers Peanut Butter Squared

One interesting fact about yourself:

I have two mini lop bunnies named Snacks and Simba

If you could have dinner with one person, alive or dead, who would it be and why?

I would choose to have dinner with my sister, Hilary.  My older sister is one of my best friends, but she lives in Boston now, where she goes to school, and I live here in Columbus, so we hardly ever get to see each other anymore.  If I could have just one extra night with her a year, I would be very happy!

It is a lazy Sunday, how would you spend your day?

On a lazy Sunday, I would spend the day watching movies in bed with all my roommates, who are also my best friends.  We could spend all day watching movies on Netflix, especially if it is rainy or cold out.  If it is a very lazy Sunday and no one feels like cooking, we will also often take a break during our movie marathon to go to our favorite restaurant, Chipotle.

What is the funniest comment you have heard from a child while working for SMS?

The little girl I am currently babysitting will often say really funny and cute comments.  Just today, we were driving home from school when we saw a cute, little dog, which she thought "definitely looked like a honey dog".  When I asked her what a "honey dog" was, she casually remarked that "oh, it's a dog filled with honey!" like it was a common type of animal.  I'm not sure where she came up with that, but it definitely made me laugh. 

When you were a kid growing up, what did you want to be?  

When I was growing up I always wanted to be a Chef.  I would even attempt to make "dinners", that were actually just a bunch of different sauces mixed together.  Now, I don't want to be a professional Chef anymore, but I still love to cook and I'm actually able to make real dinners.

If you were stranded on a desert island, and could pick three items, what would they be?  

I would pick a beach umbrella, so that I would always have shade; matches, so that I could build a fire; and a LifeStraw, so that I could always have clean water.

What is the funniest memory from your childhood babysitter?

My favorite memory from a childhood babysitter was when our summer nanny, Megan, took me, my sister and my cousin to SeaWorld.  While at SeaWorld we saw all different types of animals, ate some good junk food, and saw a dog show.  Then on the way back to the car we ran in between the yellow poles, pretended like we were the dogs from the show.  It's one of my favorite memories from when Megan babysat us, and I even still have a picture of my cousin and sister next to the SeaWorld mascot, which was a walrus, and I'm standing about three feet away from them all because I was so afraid of the mascot!

What has been your most memorable experience while working with SMS?

My most memorable experiences with SMS have been when the families I babysit for make me feel like more than just a babysitter.  It can be something as little as some candy on Valentine's Day or Halloween, but little things like that really make you feel like part of the family are always great!

Meet Kandace!

Name: Kandace Eichenauer

Hometown: Celina, Ohio
Age: 19
Major: Agriculture Business and Agricultural Communications

Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Candy:  Sour Patch Kids

One interesting fact about yourself:

I grew up on a farm and I used to show pigs and sheep.

If you could have dinner with one person, alive or dead, who
would it be and why?
 
Carrie Underwood, because she's my all time favorite female country singer and it would be so neat to be able to meet her and chat.

It is a lazy Sunday, how would you spend your day?

Going to church, watching football, and going shopping.

When you were a kid growing up, what did you want to be?

A "pony rider" and a lifeguard

If you were stranded on a desert island, and could pick three
items, what would they be?

My phone (has a bunch of pictures to remind me of all my family and friends), a lifetime supply of food and water, and clothes.

What is the funniest memory from your childhood babysitter?

My Grandma would come and pick me up from the babysitter and I would cry because I was scared of her and wanting to keep playing at the babysitters. This didn't last long before my grandma and I became really really close.

Meet Veronica!

Name: Veronica Bruns
Hometown: Coldwater, OH
Age: 21
Major: Biology
   
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Candy: Reese's Cups

One interesting fact about yourself:

I'm an avid runner. I started running in the 7th grade and got hooked!

If you could have dinner with one person, alive or dead, who
would it be and why?

If I could have dinner with anyone, I would chose Luke Bryan, the country singer. 
Not only does he have some great songs and relatable lyrics, he has built his career
from the ground up and has faced some tough hardships, so I'd love to hear his story
from himself personally.

It is a lazy Sunday, how would you spend your day?

I'm not much of a person who likes to sit around and read a book or watch TV, so you
would probably find me outside.

When you were a kid growing up, what did you want to be?

Growing up as a kid I always wanted to be a Doctor, and now currently in the application
process for dental school!

If you were stranded on a desert island, and could pick three
items, what would they be?

My cell phone to call for help, my swimsuit so I can enjoy myself while I'm stranded
& of course chocolate to satisfy my appetite!

What is the funniest memory from your childhood babysitter?

As a kid, my favorite place to hang out was at the public pool. One summer day, me and
my siblings made our sitter go down the kiddie slide, and of course her crush was the one
life guarding at that time. Needless to say, she was a bit embarrassed.

What has been your most memorable experience while
working with SMS?

It has been great building relationships with the kids I babysit for regularly. I also love that this job makes me feel like a kid all over again at times!

Meet Moira!

Name:  Moira McGlynn

Hometown: Cleveland, OH

Age: 21

Major: Economics

Favorite Color: Pink

Favorite Candy:  Anything chocolate

One interesting fact about yourself:

I know how to play the xylophone and ride a unicycle (but not at the same time)

If you could have dinner with one person, alive or dead, who

would it be and why?

John Krasinski or Mindy Kaling….I’m obsessed with The Office and think they would 
both be hilarious to have a conversation with

It is a lazy Sunday, how would you spend your day?

Sleeping in, cooking a big brunch for me and my roommates, watching Netflix, calling 
my parents to say hi…and also to ask them to send me some home cooked meals

What is the funniest comment you have heard from a child

while working for SMS?

One girl I was babysitting was making the transition from bubblegum flavored 
toothpaste to mint toothpaste and told me that she didn’t like the new “spicy” 
toothpaste she had to use

When you were a kid growing up, what did you want to be?

A famous singer

If you were stranded on a desert island, and could pick three

items, what would they be?

Sunscreen, my dog, and the Harry Potter books (if I had to choose only one of 
them it would be the Goblet of Fire)

What is the funniest memory from your childhood babysitter?

My older siblings would always babysit me, so whenever my parents would be 
gone, my brother would dress me up in his hockey gear and practice his slap shots 
in our back yard with me as the goalie…..that stopped after my parents came home 
early one day…..

What has been your most memorable experience while

working with SMS?

I have really enjoyed getting to see the kids grow up so fast…. It always amazes me when I visit a family after a few months of not babysitting them and the kid has a new loose tooth or is able to read a book or any sort of change that happened since the last time I was there.

Meet Gayle!

Name: Gayle Bryan

Hometown: Monroe, OH

Age: 19

Major: Nursing

Favorite Color: Yellow

Favorite Candy: Twizzlers

One interesting fact about yourself:

I LOVE gnomes! They are so cute!

If you could have dinner with one person, alive or dead, who would it be and why?

Meryl Streep, because she is all around amazing!

It is a lazy Sunday, how would you spend your day?

Watching all the Harry Potter movies in order!

What is the funniest comment you have heard from a child while working for SMS? 

“Why is there an avocado in the toaster oven and how long is it going to stay there?”

 When you were a kid growing up, what did you want to be? 

I wanted to be an actress!

If you were stranded on a desert island, and could pick three items, what would they be? 

I would bring a beach umbrella, a swimsuit, and a book on how to build a raft for when I was ready to go home!

What is the funniest memory from your childhood babysitter?

Having a water balloon fight outside and her letting me win!

What has been your most memorable experience while working with SMS?

Getting ready to leave a sit and hearing the little girl tell her dad that she really liked me!

Meet Colleen!

Name: Colleen Hall       

Hometown: Blacklick   

Age: 20

Major: Health and Human Kinetics

Favorite Color: Blue    

Favorite Candy: None!

One interesting fact about yourself:

I spent last summer in Southeast Asia!

If you could have dinner with one person, alive or dead, who would it be and
why?

If I could have dinner with one person, I would probably want to have dinner with 
David Platt. He is a pastor and author that I respect and I have seen talk and read his
books. I would love to be able to sit down and talk to him.

It is a lazy Sunday, how would you spend your day?

On a lazy Sunday, I would go to church, then go out to eat with my friends afterward. 

We would hang out, maybe play a game outside, and end the day watching a movie.

What is the funniest comment you have heard from a child while working for 
SMS?

The funniest comment I have heard from a child was when we were playing a game 
and when her “pets” were misbehaving she said she had to give them their 
“punctuation” instead of punishment.

When you were a kid growing up, what did you want to be?

When I was a kid growing up I wanted to be an author, because I loved to read.

If you were stranded on a desert island, and could pick three items, what would

they be?

If I were stranded on a desert island I would want flint stones to start a fire, rope, and 
a knife.

What is the funniest memory from your childhood babysitter?

The funniest memory from my childhood babysitter is when I would push around 
my baby doll stroller and wear old cool-whip containers on my head for a hat. 

What has been your most memorable experience while working with SMS?

My most memorable experience was babysitting the same child two days in a row because she was really fun and it was nice to get to know her. 

Meet our Intern Cassie!

What were you expecting on your first day interning and how was it different?

I was expecting it to be a lot more serious in the office but I was surprised at how much fun we can have in there!

What is your favorite part about interning for SMS?

I love the homemade chicken noodle soup! But I also really enjoy seeing what goes on behind the scenes of just babysitting and how everything works in the office!

What is your favorite quote?

“Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.” – Marilyn Monroe

What is the furthest you have ever been from home?

Denver, Colorado!

What is your TV or movie guilty pleasure?

I love the show Friends! I’ve seen every episode at least once but I still laugh every time I watch it

What are three things that you can’t live without?

My family, my friends, and music

Which would you prefer as a second home: A mountain cabin, beach house or big city condo?

A mountain cabin!

What do you see yourself doing in 10 years?

In ten years, I see myself being married, maybe having kids and hopefully living in Columbus working as a buyer for Victoria’s Secret!

Meet Madison!

Name: Madison Carr 
Hometown: Mansfield, Ohio 
Age: 21

Major: Cosmetology 
Favorite Color : Periwinkle 
Favorite Candy: Reese's

One interesting fact about yourself: 

I have lived in 3 different countries. Born in Toronto, CA then moved to Colombia, South America for 5 years and now America.

If you could have dinner with one person, alive or dead, who would it be and why?

It would be my great grandmother, Reba because she died when I was very young and I never got to know her very well.

It is a lazy Sunday, how would you spend your day? 

I stay in my pj’s and clean my apartment and do laundry with my music playing loud.

What is the funniest comment you have heard from a child while working for SMS? 

I was being introduced to one of the kids who was 3 and his mom told him my name was Madison Carr. He looked up at me in amazement with a big smile on his face and said, “Car? What kind of car? A twuck? I wuv cars!” It was so cute! Kids always think my last name is cool. 

When you were a kid growing up, what did you want to be? 

Every time I fell and got hurt I would run to our first aid kit and put on gloves to disinfect the cut, put ointment on and patch it up with gauze and tape. It didn’t matter what size the cut was. I thought I wanted to be a pediatric doctor.

If you were stranded on a desert island, and could pick three items, what would they be?  

A tent, blanket, and a Jeanie in a bottle so that I could make a wish to get off of the island! ;)

What is the funniest memory from your childhood babysitter? 

When my brother took his snake out of the cage and went up behind her with it in his hands. She was terrified of snakes and needless to say, she freaked out.

What has been your most memorable experience while working with SMS? 

I have had so many good experiences with SMS because all of the children are so well behaved! My favorite experience was with a young girl who thought that I was a professional cosmetologist even though I told her I was in school. She made me pamper her the entire time I was there. We had a lot I common and it was so much fun to say the least!

Meet Sarah!

Name: Sarah Tortorella

Hometown: Hudson, OH

Age: 21

Major: Marketing

Favorite Color: turquoise

Favorite Candy: gummies!

One interesting fact about yourself:

A jellyfish stung me three days in a row on vacation 3 summers ago.

If you could have dinner with one person, alive or dead, who

would it be and why?

Taylor Swift because I adore her and she likes to bake… I have a sweet tooth.

It is a lazy Sunday, how would you spend your day?

Going for a run in the morning then hanging out with my roommates outside on

our porch.

What is the funniest comment you have heard from a child

while working for SMS?

“How come you are 21 and don’t have a boyfriend?!?” 

When you were a kid growing up, what did you want to be?

A veterinarian

If you were stranded on a desert island, and could pick three

items, what would they be?

Cell phone, a bathing suit to enjoy the beach, and a freezer filled with popsicles

What has been your most memorable experience while

working with SMS?

Meeting families all over the Columbus area and having a blast doing something I love!

Meet Paige!

 

Name: Paige Ellacott    

Hometown: Cleveland, OH              

Age: 21

Major: Early Childhood Special Education

Favorite Color: Pink!

Favorite Candy: Sour Patch Watermelon

 
One interesting fact about yourself:

In high school I received the opportunity to travel to Hawaii with my family to play in a volleyball tournament. 

Volleyball is my one true love.

If you could have dinner with one person, alive or dead, who would it be and why?

My dad. He passed away from Pancreatic Cancer my freshman year of high school and I wish I had just one

more opportunity to talk to him, gain his advice, and tell him I love him.

It is a lazy Sunday, how would you spend your day?

Camped out in front of the TV with my friends watching movies.

What is the funniest comment you have heard from a child while working for SMS?

When my hair desperately needed to be highlighted, one of the little girls I babysat asked me why my hair was

two different colors. Oops.

When you were a kid growing up, what did you want to be?

A Princess (lol…)

  

If you were stranded on a desert island, and could pick three items, what would they be?

1. Trail mix (I could easily live off that stuff for the rest of my life)

2. Water

3. My blankey 

What is the funniest memory from your childhood babysitter?

Probably me pretending to be asleep until I heard my mom and dad come home.

  

What has been your most memorable experience while working with SMS?

I would have to say that there are many memorable experiences, but in general my favorite thing is making the kiddos smile. There’s nothing that makes me happier than seeing a child happy. This past summer I babysat for one family in particular consistently for about a month and a half. You really get to know the kids and the families and miss them when the summer ends!