Understanding and succeeding in shared living – the ToitChezMoi blog
Through this blog, ToitChezMoi shares content to help better understand shared and supportive living arrangements.
Practical articles, personal stories, key considerations and best practices: this blog is for anyone interested in living in, or offering, a more human and supportive housing solution, built on trust and mutual respect.
Do you have free time? Are you retired or on vacation? Consider Home Sitting!
Some families really cannot afford to go on vacation and the resources of retirees are sometimes no better. Between travel, accommodation, the cost of holiday outings; the budget whether you are a family or retirees is no longer enough to go away! House sitting, also called Home Sitting, is […]
05/12/2018
Companion lady: offer your services in exchange for accommodation
Offer your services as a Lady or Gentleman companion. The sense of connection, generosity, and listening skills have no age or gender and do not require any specific diploma. What to expect from this service? Your role will essentially be to enjoy exchanging and sharing moments with an elderly person and/or someone experiencing loss […]
04/12/2018
Do you need to have your house watched or looked after? Consider Home sitting
You have a large property and need to maintain or monitor it year-round or during vacations. Why not offer a family or a senior couple to take care of it? Home Sitting or house sitting is the solution: Offer to watch the house, maintain the outdoors, or take care […]
03/12/2018
Housing in exchange for services: a good deal?
Whether you are a student, looking for a job, or going through a divorce, budgets can sometimes be tight and the end of the month difficult. How then to find good housing conditions? There are several solutions to reduce this unavoidable cost that is housing, of course shared housing but unfortunately in big cities […]
19/11/2018
New increase in the cost of babysitting
Childcare costs keep rising, putting pressure on many families. Discover current babysitting rates, available financial support, and a smart alternative: housing in exchange for services to reduce your expenses.
23/08/2018
What should be known when moving?
Moving is an important step in everyone's life. And that's why it is crucial to prepare well, especially on the administrative side. Otherwise, you take risks. Especially since you will be required to complete these procedures no matter what. How to get organized? There are things to […]
12/07/2017
Collaborative consumption is no longer the preserve of young people or environmentalists!
The time when only young people and the penniless used and advocated so-called collaborative economy sites is over! Today, you and I, young and less young, are turning to this new mode. It allows everyone to save money or even increase their income. The social and solidarity economy is at the heart of the concerns of […]
22/08/2016
Alternative and free solutions to have your pet looked after during the holidays
Sometimes, it is impossible to take your pet with you on vacation. Your neighbors, family, or friends are not available to take care of him, do not panic. Above all, do not abandon your friend. Shelters are overwhelmed every summer. Every year in France, nearly 100,000 animals are abandoned. Of these statistics, 80% of them […]
03/08/2016
The 5 good deals for cheap holidays
In 2016, less than 60% of French people will go on vacation with an average summer vacation budget of 889 euros. The current socio-economic situation and declining purchasing power mean that many French people are increasingly planning their vacations. They plan them according to the budget.
22/05/2016
Issues faced by caregivers of elderly, disabled, or aging individuals.
Close caregivers are family members, friends, or neighbors. They represent 60% of caregivers and dedicate their time to performing a variety of tasks. Among these tasks, taking care of elderly people helps to facilitate the home life of dependent individuals following a disability, an illness […]
16/05/2016
How to provide concrete help to your parents?
Your parents are aging and you are looking for your alter ego to provide assistance with their new needs. For a few hours of gardening, cleaning, support or companionship during the day or night. Personal assistance is expensive for retirees Today, a retiree earns an average of 1,256 euros per month. However, they […]
10/06/2015
How to best publish your housing advertisement in exchange for services
Are you embarking on the adventure of housing in exchange for services? This type of exchange can be very rewarding for Host-hosts as well as for supportive Cohabitants. Follow our advice!
21/05/2015