Whether nannies are paid daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly it’s important for in-home caregivers to track the hours they work so they are paid the proper amount of overtime. Many nannies use a piece of notebook paper, daily log, or paper calendar to write down the hours worked. But in this technological-age there are easy […]
Chocolate Waffles
Cooking With Kids I made these chocolate waffles for my charge’s birthday dinner. They make a great breakfast for a special holiday or a dessert anytime. The kids will enjoy helping measure and mix the batter. The recipe shows how to make a delicious hard sauce, but the kids will love the waffles with just a little homemade or […]
Coffee Filter Butterflies
Creative Wednesdays Who doesn’t love butterflies? This is one of the easiest projects you can make with kids. The five-year-old I care for just loves making butterflies out of coffee filters. Plus, it is fascinating to learn how a worm-like caterpillar turn into a delicate creature with wings. Be sure to check out the link provided below […]
Gus Gets Scared and Activities
Summer Grilled Steak Salad
A Word a Week
Learning Activities I love visiting teacher’s blogs and getting ideas to find fun ways to teach the kids in my care. Last week we described how to have fun teaching preschool children letters doing projects with A Letter of the Week. This week we recommend teaching older children A Word a Week with a worksheet I found […]
The Baby Mop: Helpful or Hype?
Slow Cooked Boneless Beef Ribs
Cooking for Kids I serve the children I care for the same meal for dinner that I serve their parents. Nothing is easier then mixing ingredients in a slow cooker and letting the dish cook all day long. This super simple boneless rib recipe tastes delicious and the meat is tender and will melt in your […]