Sitting Made Simple

Professional, Safe, and Reliable Childcare Local Experts

Sitting Made Simple® is a local babysitting service connecting area families with sitters since 2008. We have been servicing Indianapolis and Central Indiana since 2016. Whether you need a date night, last minute sitter, before & after school, part-time or full-time childcare - SMS® has you covered!
Our services include One Time sits for as needed basis, Consistent Care for an ongoing schedule, Local Partners who can offer childcare onsite, Event childcare, and Out of Town Guest services!
Our sitters are 18yo+, interviewed, screened for a driving record, background check and CPR certified.

"I joined as a sitter for the Indy location in 2018 while I was attending college, then worked as the full time office manager for 3 years, and  became the owner in 2023. Helping families secure reliable childcare is what I was put on this earth to do! Through SMS®, our families have access to book sitters on our platform and support from our office 24/7/365. Myself and our team of sitters are looking forward to helping families in the Central Indiana area for years to come!" - Maddie, SMS® Indy Owner

www.sittingmadesimple.com/ 

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317-358-3180

Crisp & Refreshing, Practical

Save-your-Sanity tips for this Fall!

I learned long ago, that I’m only as good as the resources, helpers, hacks & amazing people I outsource my BUSY to.

You can TRUST that I’ve tried and use all these tips for this Fall and they work!

* Schedule your family photos for holiday cards! And then get online & pick your design, quotes, # of cards ahead of time, so you can order quickly!  And buy stamps now.

* Auto ship.
Dog food? Furnace filters? Fridge filters? Face wash? That one thing you always forget @ the store? The craziness of school schedules, changing weather & the holidays will knock these important things down the list.

* Action Hour of Odd Tasks:  Order your yearbooks. School pictures. Pay school fees, your local PTO, lunch accounts & activity fees. Need a luau shirt for a fundraiser?  Do it then. PUT THIS HOUR IN YOUR CALENDAR. And do it with a friend! Knocking out several 2 minutes tasks @ once is a great dopamine boost!

* Cover your outdoor furniture.
Protect your investment. You can inexpensively buy covers online & in many colors.  

* Check fire extinguishers. They do expire!  

* Schedule your chimney sweep. This should absolutely be done every year if you have wood-burning fireplaces.

* Service your furnace! Most HVAC companies have an inexpensive maintenence plan that keeps you on a schedule.  

* Equip your vehicle/s for colder weather (ice scraper, tire inflator, car charger, winter jacket)

* Put a GOOD pair of tweezers in your car. You know why.

* Bday Party hack. Back to school schedule & upcoming holidays means parties! Buy a handful of gift cards (shop the grocery card mall if that is easier) in $10 increments. Have a stash of bday cards, bags & tissue paper. Five Below, Homegoods, the Dollar Store & Target have tons of inexpensive party prep supplies. Last minute invite? Gift is set. Need to drop by a pick me up? You're ready. And the smaller increments let you be flexible on $ given & offers a variety of choices.  It will also keep you from last-minute procrastination overspending.