Meet Emily!

Welcome to week 6! of "Meet the Sitters"
Meet Emily Y!

Week 6



                                                         

Name: Emily Yedica 

Hometown: Oregon, Ohio
Age: 21
Major: Special Education

Favorite Color : Turquoise
Favorite Candy: Swedish Fish

One interesting fact about yourself: 

As a child, I learned to say the alphabet backwards before I learned to say it correctly.


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

I would love to have dinner with Sutton Foster. For those of you who have no clue who this is, Sutton has been in countless Broadway plays and musicals, including Annie, Shrek, and most recently, Anything Goes. She is someone who has earned her success and I think it would be great to just hear her whole story.


It is a lazy Sunday, how would you spend your day?
Napping, enjoying a good book, or watching countless hours of HGTV (I am in love with that channel!)


What is the funniest comment you have heard from a child
while working for SMS?
“Will you come to Never Never Land with me and be like Wendy?”- Anonymous


When you were a kid growing up, what did you want to be?
As I was growing up, I have always wanted to be a teacher. The specific grade level and content area has changed over the years, but the career itself has stuck!

If you were stranded on a desert island, and could pick three
items, what would they be?
A book to pass the time, my planner because I would go crazy without it, and a raft so I could float around in the water


What is the funniest memory from your childhood babysitter?
When I was 7 my sister and I did my babysitter’s hair and make-up. Looking back we did a horrible job, but she left our house with her hair and make-up done by us. She was so nice to have not made us feel like we did a bad job!

What has been your most memorable experience while
working with SMS?
Every experience is memorable, but the one I love the most is a time when I was sitting for a family all day, so we spent the day at the park, getting ice cream, and at the pool. That night we came home, built a pillow fort and had a movie night. It was not only a great day for the kids but for me too :)

Meet Hannah!

This is week 5! of "Meet the Sitters"
Meet Hannah V!

Week 5

Name: Hannah Vozar

Hometown: Hinckley Ohio

Age: 19

Major: Nursing

Favorite Color : Yellow

Favorite Candy: Reese’s Pieces

One interesting fact about yourself: 

I was the first freshman at my high school to ever make varsity cheerleading.

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

would it be and why?

This is easy…JUSTIN BIEBER!! I seriously have an obsession with this kid. I have all his music on my itunes, and a wall in my room dedicated to posters of him. I even went to his concert with my little sister, and cried (Kind of pathetic, I know). He is such an inspiration to people all over, I would love to just meet him, get to know him and of course sing one of his songs with him.

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

I absolutely love my sleep, so spending a lazy Sunday would consist of staying in my bed all day not having to worry about anything!

What is the funniest comment you have heard from a child

while working for SMS?

“Hannah you have a BIG booty” –Anonymous

I could not stop laughing!

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

I have always had this dream of becoming a nurse one day, because I have always had such a caring personality. But on the other hand I always wanted to be famous and sing on a stage with millions of people watching me.  I was always singing and dancing as a child! I cannot tell you how many videos my family has of me jamming out to some song.

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




iPhone

Kindle Fire

Tanning Oil (I mean if I’m going to be stranded on a desert island, I mind as well get tan doing it)

What is the funniest memory from your childhood babysitter?

When I was a little bit older and knew Santa wasn’t real my brother and I would always convince our babysitter to help us look for the presents our parents would hide in one closet in the basement.  We would search forever for the key that kept the door locked.  I feel bad because our babysitter didn’t want to do it, but we made her feel obligated to help us search.

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

One family I have babysat for, their dad graduated from the same high school that I and also my mom graduated from. My mom actually knows the girls fathers brother, and after telling the girls they both proceeded to say that I was basically a part of their family. It was absolutely adorable, and I felt so welcomed and loved!

Meet Danielle!

We are in our fourth week doing the "Meet the Sitters" feature on our blog.

Meet Danielle!

Week 3

Name: Danielle Frederick

Hometown: Alexandria, Ohio.

Age: 21.

Major: Exercise Science.

Favorite Color : Green.

Favorite Candy: Peanut M&M's.

One interesting fact about yourself: 

I once won a 60 second Shopping Spree through Build-a-Bear Workshop up at Easton Town Center. It was when the store first opened  and I'll never forget getting to run through the store for 60 seconds grabbing as many stuffed animals as I could!

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

That's a tough one, but I would probably say Corrie Ten Boom. Her story  amazes me and “The Hiding Place” has always been one of my favorite books about her life story. Her and her families perseverance, bravery and faith inspire me.

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

Relaxing, football, family, maybe a nap and a good book :)
 

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

There are so many! But one of the sweetest was when a 3 year old boy asked me while we were watching a movie if he could hold my hand , just like a perfect little gentleman. It was so cute and sweet.
 

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

I wanted to be a lot of things, but one thing was I wanted to be a Veterinarian because I thought it just meant I could play with animals all day long. Once I found out you had to give the animals shots, and other things I quickly changed my mind! 

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

Kindle, Sunscreen, and chapstick. 

What is the funniest memory from your childhood babysitter? 

My older brothers were watching me one day and I was getting in the middle of a basketball game they were playing with each other. So, they “tied” me to the basketball pole with  a jump rope and convinced me it was some kind of game. When my parents came home my brothers were playing basketball uninterrupted and I was having a blast too thinking I was a part of their game.

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

There are so many! But I would say it's probably a toss up between doing a part of the workout DVD “Insanity” with two kids I was babysitting (definitely a memorable moment and good workout!) or when a little girl I was babysitting asked for “one-thousand” kisses on the cheek before going to sleep. (She was probably just stalling her bedtime, but it was sweet!).

Meet the Sitters!

This is our third week doing the "Meet the Sitters" feature on our blog, we hope you are enjoying it as much as we are in the office!

Meet Zayna!

Week 3

Name: Zayna Ibrahim

Hometown: Latham, New York

Age: 20

Major: Business

Favorite Color : Pink

Favorite Candy: York Peppermint Patties

One interesting fact about yourself:

When I was 6 or 7, I played soccer. I think it took me 3 or 4 games to finally get the ball, and when I did I stopped to jump up and down and yell to my mom “look I got the ball”. Needless to say, it got stolen from me right away.

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

would it be and why?

Michael Jordan. I remember staying up late on school nights just to watch him play. He was an amazing basketball player and I would love to hear about his experiences first hand. Of course, playing basketball in Space Jam is the first experience I would ask to hear about.

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

Watching the New York Giants! Unless football season is over, then cuddling up in bed with a cup of tea and reading or watching TV.

What is the funniest comment you have heard from a child

while working for SMS?

“Do you know what a baby is? Because a baby, a baaaby, and a babyyyyy, are three different things.” – Anonymous

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

I wanted to be a singer. I used to drive my parents crazy by singing the same song over and over again on my karaoke machine.

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

items, what would they be?

I would bring a really long book to kill time, a phone to call for help, and a flotation device so I could float around in the ocean while I read.

What is the funniest memory from your childhood babysitter?

Two of my neighbors, my brother, my babysitter, and I were building a soccer net in my backyard. I stepped on glass and got a piece caught in my foot. My babysitter and her brother immediately brought a first aid kit and 10 pillows outside for me to lay on while they “performed surgery” on my foot. Her brother actually ended up becoming a doctor! I guess I was good practice.

  

What has been your most memorable experience while

working with SMS?

I had an overnight with one of my regulars. I had babysat them so much that having an overnight was just like having a sleepover with two of my family members! It was so fun, they invented a game that we played and they made me feel like a kid all over again.

Meet the Sitters!

Week 2!
Meet Maggie! 

Name: Maggie Berry
Hometown: Green, Ohio
Age: 22
Major: Human Development and Family Sciences/Pre-Nursing

Favorite Color : Yellow
Favorite Candy: Kit Kat

One interesting fact about yourself:

When I was 8, I was entered into an Oreo stacking contest and
became the fastest Oreo stacker in Ohio!

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


I love Ellen Degeneres, she is the funniest person on TV, so having
dinner with her would be one hilarious experience.

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

Reading a good book and drinking Starbucks or catching up on my
guilty pleasure- Law and Order.

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

“You know Maggie, Smurfs are real, some people think I’m crazy,
but I know they’re out there.” –anonymous.

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

I wanted to be an Oceanographer because I thought it just meant
I’d get to swim with dolphins all day!

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


My dog Teddy, a really good book, and my cell phone to call for
help!

What is the funniest memory from your childhood babysitter?

When I was 8, my siblings and I convinced our babysitter that
before eating dinner, our mom always danced around the kitchen
to some goofy song we had on a children’s cd. The babysitter was
such a good sport she played along every time she came over to
sit. Looking back, I know she knew we were making it up, but her
going along with it made me realize it is the small things that really
matter.

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

When I had gone back to a house to sit several times, the mom told
me her daughter was so excited for me to be coming back because
I was “fun and nice”. To know that a three year old remembered
me in that way couldn’t have made me happier!

New Year, New look!

Over the weekend, the SMS office got a bit of a makeover.  Although it is still a work in progress, we are so excited about some of the new touches.  Being in a space that is well organized and aesthetically pleasing makes working so much more enjoyable.  Here is a sneak peak at one of our favorite new design elements, chalk board paint.  Stay tuned for more pictures as we finish the space!

 

Meet the Sitters!

Hello! SMS had decided to add a new feature to the Intern Blog.  Each week we will feature a sitter  and have them answer a few fun questions to help us get to know them better. If you are a sitter, and would like to be featured in the coming weeks, be sure to email [email@sittingmadesimple.com]

WEEK 1!

Meet Morgan! 

Name: Morgan C.

Hometown: St. Louis, MO. (Go Cards!)

Age: 22

Major: Communications, Fashion Merchandising

Favorite Color: Indigo Blue
Favorite Candy: Twix

One interesting fact about yourself: I have an obsession with avocados. 

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

I had to think about this, but I would choose twiggy.  She was an english, model and actress for those of you who are like, "who is that?" 

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

I would sleep in with no alarm, wake up and grab my computer, spend the day lounging with my puppy surfing the internet. 

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

I wont say who, but a little girl about 5 years old, asked me.. "why is your stomach so big, do you have a baby in there" That boosted my self esteem. And no, I was not pregnant. 

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

Growing up i changed my mind 100x but i remember wanting to be a marine biologist.  I think it was because I loved the movie flipper. 

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

I would chose, bottled water, endless avocados, and yacht to come pick me up.


What is the funniest memory from your childhood babysitter?
Growing up my parents went out every saturday, which means we had a babysitter.  This is terrible to admit, but we used to play pranks on all the sitters.  Looking back, Im sure we drove them absolutely crazy.  

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

It is hard to chose one moment, but,  I was sitting for a family and as I was getting ready to leave the client asked if I would like to stay for dinner, off the clock.  I stayed and enjoyed a home cooked meal while sitting at their kitchen table and talking to the kids about their days at school.  It was great to have a home cooked meal, and to get to know the family I was sitting for!