Click Here to Shop my Favorite Nanny Essentials
As an Amazon Influencer, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Orange Cranberry Bread
November 13, 2026 Leave a Comment
Bring the flavors of autumn into the kitchen with homemade orange cranberry bread! Nannies can invite little helpers to measure ingredients, stir the batter, and discover how sweet oranges and tart cranberries come together in this delicious autumn treat.
You Will Need:
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup sugar
zest of 3 large oranges
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup oil
2 eggs
1 Tablespoon fresh orange juice fresh
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh cranberries chopped or halved
What to Do:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a loaf pan with parchment or grease it well.
2. Combine flour, salt, baking powder and sugar in a bowl. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together orange zest, buttermilk, oil, eggs, orange juice, and vanilla.
4. Slowly add the dry ingredients (flour mixture) into the wet ingredients and gently fold together. Just before it’s combined, add in cranberries and stir JUST until combined.
5. Pour into prepared pan and bake for about an hour, or until an inserted knife comes out clean.
References:
Recipe from Your Cup of Cake
Photo by Stephanie Felzenberg
As an Amazon Influencer, I earn on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.
Autumn Paper Weaving
November 11, 2026 Leave a Comment
Paper weaving is more than just a pretty fall craft! It encourages hand-eye coordination, fine motor development, concentration, sequencing, and pattern recognition. Have a pumpkin, maple leaf, acorn, and owl get a colorful makeover as little hands weave strips of colored paper in and out to create their own autumn masterpieces. Let the kiddos in […]
[Continue reading...]Nanny’s Favorite Alarm Clocks for Toddlers
November 8, 2026 Leave a Comment
Teaching a toddler time management sounds like an impossible task until you introduce a clock that speaks their language. Instead of just numbers, these kid-friendly alarm clocks use glowing lights, friendly faces, and gentle sounds to signal when to sleep and when to get out of bed. Don’t expect toddlers to understand the clock overnight! […]
[Continue reading...]Thanksgiving Rice Krispy Treats
November 6, 2026 Leave a Comment
Making Rice Krispies treats shaped and colored like autumn or Thanksgiving is the perfect way to create seasonal fun the kids can eat. This is a great kid-friendly autumn or Thanksgiving dessert you can make for, or with, the children well ahead of the holiday inspired by Two Sisters Crafting. Rice Krispies treats freeze great […]
[Continue reading...]Autumn Leaf Night Lights
November 4, 2026 Leave a Comment
Turn November’s colorful leaves into a little learning and a lot of fun! Pair autumn-themed storytime with a hands-on craft as children transform real fall leaves and glass jars into glowing night lights. I found this idea on the Fox Farm Home web site. LIt’s a creative way to explore nature, colors, textures, fine motor […]
[Continue reading...]Spooktacular Mummy, Ghost & Jack-O’-Lantern Quesadillas
October 30, 2026 Leave a Comment
Make lunchtime a little spooky with these cheesy Halloween quesadillas! With just tortillas and shredded cheese, kids can help create silly ghosts, wrapped-up mummies, and grinning jack-o’-lanterns. Invite children to invent their own spooky faces. We should always supervise little helpers in the kitchen., but for younger children, we should handle cutting and baking ourselves. […]
[Continue reading...]Lost & Found? Not on My Watch! Labels for Kids’ Clothes and Gear
October 25, 2026 Leave a Comment
We all lose things! The lost and found collection at every school and children’s activity proves it. Between school, playdates, sports, dance classes, and field trips, children’s belongings travel everywhere. Labeling clothes, shoes, backpacks, lunchboxes, water bottles, jackets, and spare outfits makes it easier for nannies, parents, teachers, and children to identify what belongs to […]
[Continue reading...]
