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 Pair of Staiger Ruege Musical Alarm Clocks Maytime  US $21.56
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 NEW PAIR OF CUCKOO CLOCK BELLOWS REPLACEMENT TOPS US $4.26
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 OGEE CLOCK WEIGHTS 3 1 2 LBS EACH US $20.00
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 New Handmade Handpainted Countryside Cock Hen Chick Wooden Cuckoo Wall Clock u US $39.99
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 CLOCK HANDS BRASS NOS BATTERY HANDS US $9.95
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 LARGE AND HEAVY ANTIQUE ART DECO MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK WITH PAIR OF GARNITURES US $1,410.00
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 PR MID CENTURY RECAST AMERICAN EAGLE ON CANNONBALL MANTLE CLOCK SET GARNITURES US $149.99
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 Battery Clock Movement Quartz Kit 4 types of hands to choose from 9 16 shaft US $7.99
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 Matched Pair of Western Union Self Winding Clock Co Wall Clocks US $725.00
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 Battery Clock Movement Quartz Kit 4 types of hands to choose from 11 16 shaft US $7.99
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 New Handmade Handpainted Countryside Cock Hen Chick Wooden Cuckoo Wall Clock m US $39.99
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 PR ANTIQUE 1900 ANSONIA BRONZE ROUND TOP MANTEL CLOCK US $600.00
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 Pair Vintage Goldtone Clock Pins Brooch Lapel Jewelry Alarm Cuckoo Tiny US $3.00
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 Black Americana RARE Alarm Clock 2 Negro in stripes Vtg Brass copyright 1935 US $102.50
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 E N Welch Time Strike Clock Movements1G US $9.99
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 CUCKOO CHAINS 30 HR US $9.99
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 Pair of Antique LORD BALTIMORE Alarm Clocks AS IS For Parts Or Decorating Props US $9.99
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 Pair of Antique WESTCLOCK Alarm Clocks AS IS For Parts Or Decorating Props US $9.99
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 Pair of Vintage Waterbury Clock Keys US $9.99
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 New Handmade Handpainted Countryside Cock Hen Chick Wooden Cuckoo Wall Clock t US $39.99
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 One Pair of 1 1 4 x 1 3 4 Cuckoo Clock Bellow Tops US $12.99
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 Vintage Lot of 9 Made in Japan Pottery Figurine Dove Frog NOS Exc Cond US $6.95
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 One pair of EXTRA LARGE cuckoo clock bellows 1 1 2 x 2 1 4 new US $9.00
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 Original Pair of Woodworks Brass Works Cast iron Clock Weights Parts US $2.75
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 Battery Clock Movement Quartz Kit 4 types of hands to choose from 11 16 shaft US $7.99
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 Two Unusual Art Deco Telechron Wall Clocks Copper 2H101 White 2H107 US $34.99
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 4 1 2 NEW CUCKOO CLOCK DEER ELK STAG ANTLERS movements repair parts coo coo US $16.99
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 Battery Clock Movement Quartz Kit 4 types of hands to choose from 15 16 shaft US $7.99
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 Cuckoo Clock Pine Cones 2 325 lb 2 1 lb weights Cast Iron Parts US $12.99
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 Two Master Crafters Swinging Girl Clocks 1 Mantle mount1 Wall Mount US $165.00
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 3 NEW CUCKOO CLOCK DEER ELK STAG ANTLERS movements parts coo coo repair US $13.99
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 One pair of new cuckoo clock bellows 1 1 4 x 1 3 4 US $9.00
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 Vintage Phinney Walker PW 26 Red Traveling Alarm Clock in Original Box US $8.99
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 One pair of large cuckoo clock bellows 1 1 4 x 2 1 4 new US $9.00
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 2 Vienna Regulator Brass Weights US $9.99
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 New Handmade Handpainted Countryside Cock Hen Chick Wooden Cuckoo Wall Clock h US $49.99
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 2 1 2 NEW CUCKOO CLOCK DEER ELK STAG ANTLERS movements parts coo coo repair US $13.99
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 1925 Westclox Ben Hur Nickle Case Alarm Clock US $9.99
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 New Hermle Clock Hands Pick a Size H304 309 US $5.75
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 NEW QUARTZ BIM BAM STRIKE CHIME PENDULUM CLOCK MOVEMENT KIT repair service parts US $79.99
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 Handmade Countryside Cuckoo Clock Cock Hen Chick Handcrafted Wooden Wall Clock US $59.99
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 BRAND NEW PAIR OF HOWARD MILLER OR RIDGEWAY GRANDFATHER CLOCK WINDER CRANK KEYS US $42.00
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 Pair of Vintage Art Deco Westclox Spur Alarm Clocks Wind up Square Clocks US $9.95
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 VINTAGE CLOCK LOT WESTCLOX TRAVEL ALARMS US $10.00
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 New Extra Large Clock Hands Spade Style 10 to 17 US $10.95
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 New Wood Cuckoo Clock Antlers German Made Size 75mm 2 15 16 CC 270 US $10.95
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 New 8 day antique clock hands 5 Dial Square Hole US $5.99
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 One Pair of 1 1 4 x 2 1 4 Cuckoo Clock Bellow Tops US $12.99
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 3 1 2 NEW CUCKOO CLOCK DEER ELK STAG ANTLERS movements repair parts coo coo US $13.99
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 Cuckoo clock chain set for 30 hour Regula 25 movment US $16.99
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 New Spade Hermle Ships Bell Clock Hands H 310 US $5.75
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 Charming VTG 3 Horse Drawn Carriage Mantle United Clock So Cinderella US $74.00
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 Clock Finial 3 1 2 tall One Pair New Parts US $9.99
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 NEW 24Hr Military Time Movement and Dial MTW 24 US $11.95
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 RARE ANTIQUE ORIGINAL BLACK AMERICANA CAST IRON BLINKING EYE MECHANICAL CLOCK US $405.00
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 New American Clock Hands Spade Style H101 104 US $3.95
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 New 3 7 8 Fancy Hands for Battery Clock Movements Limited Quantity US $.99
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 Urgos Grandfather Clock Hands NEW For Older Movements US $10.95
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 Moon Style American Clock Hands Square Hole H 340S US $3.95
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 Lot of 2 Anniversary Clocks Pendulums Parts Repair Welby Kundo German F72 US $38.96
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 Lux Rudolph Red Nosed Reindeer Pendulette Clock RARE US $181.99
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 COWBOY CLOCKNEW NO BOX US $20.00
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 NEW Snap In Clock Movement w Press on Hands MTW 40 US $9.95
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 Clock Finial 2 3 4 tall One Pair New Parts US $9.99
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 Clock Plate Spreader Gear Puller Clock Repair Tool NEW US $8.99
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 NEW CUCKOO CLOCK BELLOW TOPS 1 1 8 x 1 1 2 COOKOO coo coo service repair parts US $12.98
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 Fancy English Battery Movement Hands 2 1 2 H 78 US $3.95
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 NEW JW4103 Optical Talk Set with Red Light Source 60KM US $968.00
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 8 day antique clock reproduced hands 7 Dial New Parts US $6.99
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 Clock Finial 3 1 4 tall One Pair New Parts US $9.99
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 Joyful Encore Small World Rhythm Clock 18 Melodies 4MH847WD06 US $469.00
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 ANTIQUE ENGLISH MOONROLLER LONGCASE GRANDFATHER CLOCK US $8,270.00
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 Antique or Vintage Victorian Eastlake Carved Clock Shelf with Drawer US $100.00
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 Vntg Shabby Wedgwood Blue Country Electric Alarm Cock US $22.33
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 Vintage Lot Black Metal Clock Hands Assorted Sizes Lot 4912 US $29.95
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 1 Pair Cuckoo Clock Replacements Bellows 1 3 4 x 1 1 8 US $12.95
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 1 Pair Cuckoo Clock Replacements Bellows 2 1 4 x 1 5 16 US $11.95
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 Seth Thomas No 2 Regulator Clock Complete Repro Kit US $579.00
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 1 Pair of Cuckoo Clock Replacement Bellows Size is 1 9 16 X 2 3 8 US $12.95
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 1 Pair of Cuckoo Clock Replacement Bellows 1 1 2 x 1 1 4 US $11.95
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5 Top Reasons NOT to Hire An Au Pair!
by Edina Stone (www.aupairclearinghouse.com)
Not all parents and families are suitable for the au pair program. Hosting an au pair is very different than hiring a local college student to baby-sit or even hiring a nanny. These childcare choices are dictated by the employee-employer relationship. The childcare giver gets "paid" every week and may or may not live-in. You do not have to give the childcare giver a car, a cell phone or a computer to use! You will not be eating dinner with your babysitter and you certainly will not be sharing holidays with your nanny.
Au pairs are young women (or young men) who are between the ages of 18-26 who expect to become part of the family, audit college courses (that you pay for) and drive your car, live with your family and take care of your children like an older sister - compared to a salaried nanny or babysitter.
If you cannot meet the basic requirements outlined below, your family should reconsider hosting an au pair:
#1. You Need More than 45 Hours of Childcare a Week: if you work long hours and need more than 8-10 hours a day from your childcare giver, au pairs are not for you! There are two main reasons for this. One, the majority of au pairs are young, in the 18-20 year-old age group. Young people are not able to care for children, especially younger children, for long, extended periods of time. They become tired, irritable and their judgment can deteriorate quickly. They need a well-deserved break after 8 hours! Secondly, the United States government has made working au pairs over 45 hours a week illegal. They understand au pairs are young and not fully mature to care for children for long periods of time – the Dept. of State makes it their business to ensure no overworked au pair compromises a child's safety and well being.
#2. You Need Overnight Childcare: Au pairs are not allowed to work over 10 hours in a given 24 hour period – so if they worked during the day, they cannot cover for you during the evening hours. Many parents assume that since everyone will be sleeping, au pairs can be used to supervise the night hours – not so! If you are a pilot with staggered flights or work a night shift, do not hire an au pair.
"My host mom was a stewardess for Jet Blue and stayed overnight in Florida, etc., 3 or 4 times a week. I cared for her twins, age 3 well over the 10-hour limit. Finally, I complained to the agency and they rematched me with another family and this host mom was dropped from the program. Apparently, the host mom didn't tell the agency what her work was because she knew that au pairs could not watch the kids overnight."
Katie, Swedish au pair in Maryland
#3. You Don't Have a Suitable Bedroom: Au pairs must have their own bedroom – they can share a bathroom with the kids, but they must have their own space. Their room should contain a bed, dresser, a closet, a chair and a table where she can write or work on a laptop. The space must not contain family articles or storage. The room also must be "suitable" and your counselor will check the room for: exit in case of fire (think basements), a solid door that locks from the inside and at least one window. If you do not have an extra room that has all of these requirements, you should not hire an au pair.
#4. You Don't Like Sharing Your Home with a Stranger: If you or your spouse will feel uncomfortable with another person living under the same roof, reconsider hiring an au pair! Au pairs should feel welcome at all times and they should not have to walk on eggs every time you are home. Hire a nanny or use daycare.
"I lived with a family where the host mom hated having me around – I felt it, she didn't have to say anything. I always felt timid around her and also unwelcome. The host dad wasn't much better and I stayed in my room when they were both home. I was not happy there!"
Ana, German au pair in NJ
#5. You Don't Have a Car for the Au Pair: Au pairs need to get around! They will have to attend college classes, attend cluster meetings, and go to the malls, movies, etc., with their friends. They want to visit other au pairs they have met and, more importantly, they need to get out of the house and be independent! An au pair who works all day caring for your children should have the option of getting in a car and driving to a place she chooses. Au pairs need to recharge and they have a hard time doing this if the only way to get personal space is to close the door to their bedroom! If you are not willing to share your car, or buy a second hand car just for the au pair, do not hire an au pair!
"I thought I could share my car with the au pair. My counselor told me this probably wouldn't work, but I am a stubborn person. The au pair arrived and it was very inconvenient for me to lend her my car every other day and sometimes every evening! When my husband traveled, I never let her borrow the car, since I did not want to be home with no transportation. Our au pair, who was wonderful, asked for a rematch and left us – all over the car issue! Second time around, we bought a used, banged up car and all of our new au pairs get to use this car anytime they want."
Sara H., Host Mom, Virginia
If you have questions about hosting an au pair, please visit www.aupairclearinghouse.com and read our advice, top tips, reviews and ratings on all things au pairs.
About the Author
Edina Stone's Bio: Founder & CEO of www.aupairclearinghouse.com. I have worked in the au pair industry for over 10 years. When I retired, I left with many years of experience working with au pairs from over 70 countries and with over 2000 host families. As an au pair expert, I decided to start a website to help host families find the best agency and the best au pair for their families. I know all the mistakes host families can make and these mistakes can be costly, time consuming and most importantly, harmful to their children. Our mission at www.AuPairClearinghouse.com is to help families avoid these mistakes so they can have the best au pair experience. We are the only national consumer based information site that reports on the au pair industry. We rate and review all au pair agencies in the United States. www.aupairclearinghouse.com
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