Nannies’ Favorite Baby Food Makers

There is no need to buy store bought baby food when it’s so easy to make baby food at home. Baby food makers work better than regular food processors because most processors need larger quantities of food than baby food makers. Baby food makers are also easier to use than regular blenders because blenders need […]

S’Mores Cookies

Summer usually means making s’mores by a campfire. But since it rained this week the kids and I decided to make these s’mores cookies indoors from the simply recipes web site. Make sure to let the children help you collect the ingredients, mix the ingredients, and help scoop the cookie dough to prepare it to […]

Jellyfish Craft and “Bloom” by Julia Seal

“Bloom” by Julia Seal of a beautiful book that has a great message for children about climate change and pollution. The illustrations in “Bloom” are so stunning they inspire little ones to make their own craft jellyfish. Before reading this book I didn’t know that a group of jellyfish is called a bloom and that […]

“Barbie” by Cindy Eagan

I’m going to see the new movie “Barbie” tonight with family and friends so I bought this book for my friend who invited me to see the film. “Barbie” by Cindy Eagan is a beautifully illustrated picture book about Barbie — the most famous doll in the world — and her visionary creator, Ruth Handler. […]

Japanese Inspired Salmon

I finally made a salmon recipe the kids love as much as their parents! It’s the Asian inspired marinade and attention to not overcook the fish that makes it so moist and yummy. I served it it with brown rice and cucumbers (since I let the children pick their own vegetables). The parents enjoyed cauliflower […]

Summer Mosaics

While at the beach with the Nanny Kids this summer their favorite activity was going whale watching! So I got the 8-year-old supplies from Amazon to make her own mosaic whale. You can use self-adhesive mosaic tiles but we thought the transparent mosaic tiles we used with glue were prettier. She is displaying this as […]

Nannies’ 4 Favorite Baby Monitors

Nannies and newborn care specialists have a unique opportunity to use different baby products in homes with families with different needs. Spending their days and nights caring for newborns, infants, and toddlers make in-home childcare providers experts on the best baby products on the market. There are two categories of baby monitors. Some baby monitors […]

Mango and Black Bean Salsa with Grilled Chicken

My Nanny Kids love mangos. So for dinner this week I found this grilled chicken with black bean and mango salsa recipe on the skinnytaste website. For a vegetarian version, I just served brown rice with the salsa to complete a protein. The salsa is so good I am going to try serving it with […]

Spin Art T-Shirt

By Stacie Gebeke I love getting fun ideas to do with my Nanny Kids from other nannies. Stacie Gebeke is a stellar nanny with 33 years experience who often inspires me with the STEAM activities she shares on social media, (see her biography below). Here is how Stacie made a spin art t-shirt. You Will […]

Best Amazon Prime Day Deals for Parents and Nannies

Amazon Prime Day 2023 is July 11 and 12. Amazon Prime Day is a great time to stock up on discounted baby essentials and children’s products that parents and nannies need most. You can find huge savings on beloved brands, toys, and baby products. Many of the items make great baby shower and children’s birthday […]