Category: Our Best Advice

FOOD TO GO – Events & Parties

Dining On The Go is becoming a staple in most cities in areas ISAstaffing clients travel to, including locally in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles. Peter Terzian at Elle Decor tells us FOOD TO GO trucks running around the urban landscape are serving wonderful alternatives to indoor dining. You can enjoy Dining On The Go…




TEA PARTY – Events and Parties

At ISA staffing we often deal with food preparation because we place TOP CHEFS in our Clients homes. This means we see sample menus as part of their chef resume portfolios. ( submit an application here). Rarely is there Tea featured in a meal any longer, though it used to be part of all menus…




FOURTH OF JULY – Desserts

If you’re celebrating The Fourth Of July and also happen to be born on the same day, here’s an idea for a great birthday cake by Pinkcakebox combining the two. Or how about firecracker cupcakes with Pop Rocks by Noble Pigs that give you the recipe? TIP – The trick is to pour the Pop…




SUMMER SOLSTICE – Celebrations

For those who follow the change of seasons here is a link to Newgrange website, where celebration of the Summer Solstice happens today. You’ll learn about Stonehenge and much more of the world heritage we all share. There are articles, photos, free wallpaper downloads, and updates for your enjoyment, or to teach kids more about…




NICE CREAM ICE CREAM

We love finding JOBS for Cooks and Chefs who also trick kids into eating healthy. Kids can be fussy eaters and a promise of ice cream always helps. (see our other great TIPS here). We know that despite being able to make delicious sweets, sometimes Chefs simply don’t have enough time and need backup for…




KIDS ART – Childcare

ISA has clients in Washington D.C. who also have homes in other states. For years we’ve provided household work staff to take care of them, including JOB ORDERS for Personal Assistants, Estate Managers, Majordomos, Butlers, Couples, Nannies, Governesses, Chefs, Housemen, Housekeepers, and more. Applicants register here. TIP – Among other great places to visit, The National…




KIDS EVENTS & LEARNING

Regardless of which JOB you’re looking for or what JOB DESCRIPTION an Employer offers, there are some things that overwhelm all our work concerns, namely, unexpected life events. Children and their inheritance today involves huge survival resource challenges. I was heartened to see James Cameron bring a group of diverse experts on Larry King Live…




BABY AND CHILDCARE – more green trends

Increasingly Personal Assistants, Nannies, and those doing Housekeeper-Childcare have expertise with GREEN care for babies, toddlers, and children of all ages. We’ve posted great TIPS in Our Best Advice you can find on our SITEMAP. I’m a firm believer that less is more for childcare. When I lived in Bali I quickly learned that cotton sarongs…




VIP Clients – A Tribute To Lena Horne

LENA HORNE – A Tribute TIP – Before anything else today, see Lena Horne singing Stormy Weather. The performance from the 1943 film starring Lena Horne, which is her signature song from a career that spanned decades through what we now call ‘extreme weather’, must be listened to, heard fully, and played again to appreciate…




Major Domo – Estate Manager – Butler

Perfection seeking Majordomo – Estate Manager, Head Butler-Valet, “Jack of all trades”, does little to describe the excellent top skills of Michael Kelly, who takes care of the fashion designer icon Valentino and his several Luxury Homes. Although recently retired from the grueling demands of Couture, Mr. Valentino still lives his everlasting high-profile VIP lifestyle…