Triple Berry Pie

When I accidentally keep berries too long and they look wrinkled and old, they still can be used and be very tasty in a pie. Homemade pies always taste better than store bought. Using store bought pie crust helps make an easy pie. This triple berry pie from Pillsbury makes the perfect dessert for the […]

July 4th Paper Plate Hats

Uncoated white paper plates can be used in so many inexpensive crafts with kids. For the Fourth of July I used paper plates to make silly hats for the kids to wear for the federal holiday. You can purchase the supplies needed for these projects by tapping the links below or by visiting my Amazon […]

Nannies’ 10 Favorite Beach Products

The best part of going to the beach with children is playing in the sun, sand, and water. But, the worst part of the beach can be the damage caused by the sun, sand, and water. We asked over 315 American career nannies for their favorite products to protect both children and adults from the […]

Pineapple Shrimp Stir Fry

I found this healthy shrimp stir fry recipe on the endless meal web site. An easy to make stir fry sauce coats the tender shrimp, sweet pineapple chunks, and my Nanny Kids’ favorite veggies. I added zucchini and green pepper to the recipe. It’s quick to make and so much better than takeout. You Will […]

Tissue Paper Flowers

My youngest Nanny Kid and I are making flower crafts this summer and reading our favorite children’s books about flowers. This is a super simple arts and craft flower activity to make with kids preschool-aged and up. See how to make beautiful flowers with coffee filters, flowers out of paper plates, cupcake liner flowers, paint […]

Nannies’ 10 Favorite Sunscreens

Nannies spend their days caring for babies and children. They have the opportunity to try various baby products that different families, with distinctive needs, use. Getting to try out different baby and children’s products helps career nannies form their expert opinions on the products that work best when caring for little ones. Be the Best […]

Parmesan Crunchy Carrots

My nanny kids love Parmesan cheese so I tried adding lots of the hard cheese to sweet carrots and the kids loved them. The salty, crunchy cheese, makes a great complement to sweet and tender carrots. The honey mustard dip is optional. You Will Need: 1 pound carrots olive oil spray 1/2 cup grated Parmesan […]

Paper Plate Flowers

Uncoated white paper plates can be used in many easy, inexpensive crafts with kids. Making flowers with paper plates is fun for children of all skill levels and any age group. Be sure to read these great children’s books about flowers while the kids make flowers out of paper plates. You can purchase the supplies […]

Fish Taco Bowl

I found this recipe on the skinnytaste web site. No air fryer, no problem! Just heat a skillet on high heat, spray with oil, and cook 5 to 6 minutes. I also roll the fish and veggies into a tortilla wrap or into a taco shell for children. You Will Need: 4 6-ounce boneless skinless […]

Coffee Filter Flowers

My youngest Nanny Kid loves flowers. I borrowed these 8 great children’s books about flowers from the library and helped her make these realistic looking flowers from coffee filters. I found the idea from the One Little Project website and adjusted it to make it a little easier for a 7-year-old to make. You can […]