Hi guys,
Thank you very much for taking part in the Instagram contest run by AuPairWorld and me. The contest is now over and we had a meeting yesterday to choose the winner, which was definitely not easy, because a lot of au pairs posted so many amazing photos to “My au pair stay in Ireland”.
The winners of the selfie sticks were informed yesterday, so have a look at your posted picture again to see if you’re one of them 
I’ll keep you updated!
Ellen
Hi guys,
I’m on holiday right now (in my hometown). That’s why you you haven’t been hearing much from me recently. I’m spending lots of time with my family, boyfriend and friends and I’m really enjoying it. It’s so nice to be at home and have a few days with the persons you love. On the other hand, it was pretty sad saying goodbye to my host kids. Yes, it’s only for a few days and then I will come back for the rest of my au pair stay, but it was still hard. My host kids have a big place in my heart now and when they hug you and say that they will miss you so much, it’s not easy not to cry. Continue reading
Hi guys,
Here’s a little reminder: Our Instagram contest (from AuPairWorld and me) is running. Now is your chance to win a high-quality selfie stick and in a second stage of the contest five participants will also win 35 EURO gift certificates from Amazon. Take a moment now and maybe you’ll be a winner! Continue reading
Hi guys,
When I talk to people about what I do here in Dublin and tell them that I’m an au pair, I find that they have all kinds of different ideas about what that really is. What is an au pair? It all depends who you ask. My new video shows different answers from different people and my own thoughts, too, after four months on the job.
What’s an au pair? Watch my new video and find out!
Talk to you soon!
Ellen:-)
Hi guys,
Ireland is famous for its pubs – and with good reason. They’re really great! Additionally to a little tour through the famous Irish Pubs I have some interesting background information for you.
Watch my video where I share some answers with you!
Talk to you soon,
Ellen
Hi guys,
Today I want to promote a cool Instagram contest from AuPairWorld that will take place in connection with my blog.
You (and 14 others) can win a high-quality selfie stick (one of the best gadgets for your au pair adventure I think). And in a second stage of the contest there’s also the chance for five participants to win 35 EURO gift certificates from Amazon. It’s not exactly the Lotto (I know), but it should be fun and the prizes are pretty nice. Continue reading
Hi guys,
I had a nice interview with another au pair blogger named Melanie Tadsen a few weeks ago. She asked me about differences that I’ve noticed between Germany and Ireland. Not so much occurred to me at that moment, but as I have thought about it more there are various things, which I want to write about today. Continue reading
Hi guys,
Last Saturday I arranged a little au pair meeting here in Dublin and that was the best idea I ever had! 😀 I thought it could be nice to meet some of the au pairs here in Dublin, because there are so many, just for chatting and to share some experiences. And it could also be a good opportunity to find some new friends. Continue reading
Hi guys,
My blogging colleague Melanie runs an interesting blog all about au pairing at the website everywheremel.com. Melanie was an au pair in the USA and Australia and now is working as a nanny in London. On a regular basis, Melanie interviews au pairs in different countries and other persons involved in au pairing and presents these interviews as part of her blog. Recently she’s had interviews with au pairs in Sydney and Paris as well as with an au pair counsellor working in the USA.
And I’ve been saving the best for last ;-)… Melanie’s latest interview was with me (!) and it’s been published now at her site. You can take a look here at Ellen’s Interview and see what I have to tell. (FYI: The interview is in German.)
Talk to you soon,
Ellen
Hi guys,
This Monday was my birthday. In the days leading up to it I was thinking that I might be a little bit sad because I couldn’t celebrate with my German family and my boyfriend and other friends in my home town. I really love to celebrate my birthday and it means a lot to me to be with the important people in my life. Continue reading