I don’t know how often you would need to use a service like this, but this could be a lifesaver.  Your voucher to Sittercity.com provides the following benefits:

• 1 month membership for $17 ($35 value)
• Over two million caregivers listed nationwide
• Detailed profiles, references, background checks, and review
• Sittercity.com is the country’s largest and most trusted online source for child care
• Sittercity membership also includes access to tutors, pet sitters and dog walkers, and senior care providers.

Deets:  Limit of one voucher per person, but may purchase additional as gifts. Promo code and credit card must be entered at checkout on sittercity.com to redeem. New customers only. No cash value. May not be combined with other offers. Voucher must be redeemed by April 18, 2012.