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5 Ways to Celebrate Your Nanny
September 20, 2026 Leave a Comment
This National Nanny Recognition Week (September 20–26, 2026), it doesn’t take much for parents to take just a moment to celebrate the incredible caregivers who give their children unconditional love, support, and guidance.
Whether the nanny has been working with the family for a few months or several years, a thoughtful gesture goes a long way in showing just how deeply their hard work is appreciated.
Here are five great ways to show nannies gratitude this week:
1. Financial bonus or pay raise: Money is already a direct, practical way to acknowledge their dedication and hard work.
2. Extra paid time off: Surprise rhe caregiver with an unexpected paid day off to rest and recharge.
3. Handwritten notes and kid craft cards: Heartfelt, personal messages from the family mean the world.
4. Targeted gift cards: Pick up a treat or a gift card from their favorite spot. Whether it’s a coffee shop, nail salon, spa, bookstore, or restaurant.
5. Memory book or photo scrapbook: Compile photos and keepsakes from the year to create a lasting keepsake.
Learn more about National Nanny Recognition week at https://nnrw.org
Apple Pie Bake
September 18, 2026 Leave a Comment
When looking for an easy treat to make for the kids this autumn this apple pie bake saves the day. Combining tart Granny Smith and sweet Gala apples wrapped in flaky pie crust, this toddler-approved recipe is basically apple pie in a baking dish instead of a pie plate. I hope your nanny kids like […]
[Continue reading...]Autumn Leaf Placemat Low-Mess Craft
September 16, 2026 Leave a Comment
The rule of autumn nannyhood is if you go for a walk, you will bring back half the forest. This week, I upgraded the kids from ‘leaf collectors’ to ‘interior designers.’ Check out this super simple, autumn leaf placemat craft that preserves their favorite outdoor finds and protects the kitchen table from the inevitable pumpkin […]
[Continue reading...]Parker House Rolls
September 11, 2026 Leave a Comment
For Rosh Hashanah, (the Jewish New Year), updating classic Parker House rolls with a sweet touch of honey perfectly symbolizes wishes for a sweet new year. You can adapt a standard recipe by swapping out white sugar for honey in the dough or by finishing the rolls with a generous brush of warm honey butter […]
[Continue reading...]Alphabet Scavenger Hunt and Matching Letters
September 9, 2026 Leave a Comment
Turn learning the alphabet into an adventure! In this simple scavenger hunt, children search for letters hidden around the house, backyard, or neighborhood. Or, play a game of matching letters where they find objects that start with the letter you give them. It keeps the kiddos moving while practicing letter recognition. It’s an easy, screen-free […]
[Continue reading...]Patriotic Vegetable Platter
September 4, 2026 Leave a Comment
Make Labor Day extra festive and delicious—with this fun American flag vegetable platter! Kids will love the bright colors, fun flag design, and having a healthy snack they can pick and choose from. It’s an easy, patriotic way for nannies to add a little holiday fun to snack time. You Will Need: 1 Large Cookie […]
[Continue reading...]Paint, Pattern & Pasta Fun!
September 2, 2026 Leave a Comment
Kids love turning ordinary pasta into colorful bracelets and necklaces. This simple craft packs in plenty of learning too! Whether they’re painting with brushes or shaking pasta and paint in a Ziploc bag, children can explore colors, practice fine-motor skills, and create patterns as they string their pasta into one-of-a-kind necklaces. It’s creativity they can […]
[Continue reading...]Boxed In? Bag Instead!
August 30, 2026 Leave a Comment
Say goodbye to crushed, ripped cardboard game, puzzle, and Lego boxes! Nannies know that sturdy, waterproof mesh bags are a simple storage game-changer. These bags are perfect for puzzles, LEGOs, card games, toys, and even those random household items that never seem to have a home. They are great to use in my diaper bag […]
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