Visit and Shop my Storefront
“Don’t Forget Our Troops” by Jill Biden

“Don’t Forget Our Troops” by Jill Biden beautiful book for children who’s loved one is serving in the military and a perfect read for any child during Memorial Day weekend.
When a family member is serving in the military, it can be really difficult for children to understand and cope with the loss of a loved one when they must go overseas.
In this story, when five-year-old Natalie’s father departs for a year of military service overseas, although she is very proud of her father, she is upset and knows that she will miss him very much.
Natalie finds support and friendship in her school, church, neighborhood, and family that helps her cope with this difficult time. Working with her Nana, they send out cookies to her father and other service members. The neighbors show Natalie and her family kindness, from yard work to baking dinner. Her teacher talks about the military and how important they are. At church everyone prays for the service members. Natalie and her family even get to speak with her Dad through the computer.
Natalie learns that her father is not the only person in the military that is missed by his family, and that her grandmother, mother, and younger brother also are experiencing loss. The greatest help for Natalie is the constant voice of her father reminding her to “Be Brave,” and that helps her get through the year. Although it was hard, when her father finally returns home, there could not be a greater joyous occasion.
Inspired by the experiences of her granddaughter Natalie during her father deployment to Iraq, Jill Biden has created a truly touching and beautiful book. Both in writing and in the amazing artwork of Juan Colon, “Don’t Forget, God Bless Our Troops” perfectly illustrates the emotions that children and their families face when military service separates them for a period of time.
Recommended for readers age 3 to 7, “Don’t Forget, God Bless Our Troops” is a perfect addition to the libraries of all families — military and civilian alike.
Included at the end of the book are some references for organizations that support the military and their families as well as resources for children on how to connect with military children in their communities. Additionally, Jill Biden donates all net author proceeds to charities that support military families and children, and publisher Simon & Schuster will make a contribution to a charity that supports military families and children.
You can purchase your own copy of “Don’t Forget Our Troops” by Jill Biden by tapping the title of the book in this review or by visiting my Amazon storefront by clicking here.
Banana Split Breakfast

This is a healthy, quick, and easy breakfast for the kids anytime of the year. Using plain or vanilla Greek yogurt and blueberries and raspberries also makes it a patriotic breakfast for Memorial Day weekend as well. You Will Need: Banana 1/2 Cup to 1 Cup Plain or Vanilla Greek Yogurt 1/4 Cup to 1/2 […]
[Continue reading...]Hot Glue Tin Foil Painting

For a Memorial Day craft project I had a 5-year-old paint an abstract American flag on tin foil. I used hot glue to make a box and lines on the tin foil for the child to paint inside the lines. Be sure to read children’s books about Memorial Day while doing this project. We recommend, […]
[Continue reading...]Laundry Detergent Slime

For kids that like using their hands to make projects, this is such a simple slime recipe to make at home. The 7-year-olds I care for are addicted to making this slime. I never measure the glue and laundry detergent precisely but mixing the two ingredients together always works. I bought a bunch of glue […]
[Continue reading...]Crepes for Mother’s Day Breakfast

Crepes make a fancy breakfast for Mother’s Day. Prepare the batter the day before making the crepes and let the batter sit in the fridge overnight. Whisk it again really well right before making the crepes. You can make them in a skillet but it’s even easier using a crepe maker. You can purchase a […]
[Continue reading...]Happy Mother’s Day Maaa…

I found this adorable Mother’s Day card idea to make with my Nanny Kids at the craftymorning blog. It would be perfect to make with white paint on dark paper like the project on the blog. But we used white paper with my nanny kid’s mother’s and grandparents’ favorite color paint instead. You can purchase […]
[Continue reading...]Parmesan Spaghetti Squash and Spinach

This is an easy and delicious vegetable dish to serve to your Nanny Family. Sweet squash and garlic taste great juxtaposed with salty cheese and crunchy nuts. I hope you and your Nanny Family love it is much as I do. You Will Need: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 spaghetti squash medium size 1 tablespoon […]
[Continue reading...]Itsy Bitsy Spider Characters

One of the most popular finger plays is the “Itsy Bitsy Spider.” It’s fun using props to act out the story while singing the song. I had my school-aged Nanny Kid help make the characters in the song for her younger sibling. Click here to learn how to use other finger plays with the children […]
[Continue reading...]One Skillet Ground Turkey and Veggies

I love making one skillet meals. I found this easy recipe on the Skinny Taste web site. I am allergic to tomatoes so I replaced the tomatoes with chopped red peppers. When making this for children I don’t use the jalapeño. I add guacamole and sour cream on the side to serve with this meal. […]
[Continue reading...]