22 Spring 2017 mattersmagazine.com 23 “a gift card to a restaurant and movie, so these parents can have a night out once they find a sitter.” Besides being a sponsor, Pollock was also instrumental in bringing Sitterfied to our area, convincing Nanscawen and Lewisohn at a Clinton School Trivia Night that their business was perfect for the Maplewood/South Orange area. “Maplewood and South Orange really are the perfect towns for Sitterfied,” says Andy Lewisohn. “We have young families, plenty of sitters from places like Seton Hall, and that creates a great buzz for us.” But don’t despair if you live in an area without Sitterfied. “Sitterfied can be applied pretty much anywhere,” says Nanscawen. “You just need a few parents and sitters to spark the network and that’s what these meetups do. In fact, we’re forming a partnership to help us replicate these meetups in every corner of the country.” Like many entrepreneurs with startups, Nanscawen and Lewisohn still have day jobs, but are looking for Sitterfied to become a full-time venture. Talking to new parents like Sheila Kelso grounds this vision. “We just moved from New York City and had a baby,” she explains. “I’m still trying to navigate this new world.” By the end of the hour, she was all smiles as she put her new Sitterfied team in place. If only more parenting challenges had solutions this simple! Parents and sitters can sign up for Sitterfied at: Sitterfied.com, and if you want to register for the next meetup, check out soma.splashthat.com. Adrianna Donat is a freelance writer with kids who weren’t nappers. She plans to buy stock when Sitterfied goes public. Below: Adrienne MacWhannell was among the parents and said, “The “speed dating” evening was a great way to quickly meet many sitters face to face.” Second Generation Family Owned and Operated for 20 Years. Michael’s Chimney Service LLC & Masonry Contractors 973-271-0026 www.michaelschimneynj.com Chimneys cleaned, repaired, rebuilt, relined. Fireplace & Furnace Sweeps. Keep Your Family and Home Safe this Spring. Time for your Chimney Clean Up. Free check of your heating system flue for carbon monoxide leakage. Free Estimates - Fully Insured 24-hour Emergency Service PSE&G violations corrected. All types of masonry work: Sidewalks, Steps, Patios 10% OFF any job over $1500 Coupon must be presented at time of contract. Expires July 1, 2017. License #13VH07937500 160 Millburn Avenue Millburn www.cbi-nj.org A Warm, Nurturing Neighborhood Preschool Toddlers to Pre-K Enrichment and After School Programs “Together Time” and Transitional Twos Summer Camp Register Now for 2017-18! Open to the Community! Conveniently Located on the Maplewood-Millburn Border Come Visit Us! Rochelle Baron, Director 973-379-4040 or hgecc@cbi-nj.org Fine dining...featuring a fusion of French, Italian, Caribbean & American Cuisine Your host and chef, Yanick Ranieri 25 Valley Street South Orange Open 7 Days www.papillon25.com 973-761-5299 Happy Hour 7 days a week with $5 Martinis from 3 - 7 pm (and during televised sporting events) LIVE MUSIC Wednesdays R&B after 7:30 Thursdays Jazz after 8:30 Saturdays after 10 pm. Private Wine Cellar for all your celebrations. Join us for Mother’s Day May 14th