If you are working with kids on New Year’s Eve or just getting them excited for a New Year’s Eve party, help them make noise makers to ring in the new year. They can shake their homemade noise makers at midnight! You Will Need: Empty Pringles CansHot Glue Glue and Glue Sticks Construction PaperStickers, Markers, Ribbons, and Pom […]
New Year’s Eve Cheesecake
December 27, 2024 Leave a Comment
I wanted to make a clock face on this cheesecake for a New Year’s Eve Party. But I’m not the best at piping frosting or decorating cakes. So, I simply bought the candy 2025 and hour and minute hands at a local craft store. Using a stand mixer makes this an easy cheesecake has a […]
Easy Homemade Dreidel
December 25, 2024 Leave a Comment
Children of any faith love playing the traditional game played during Hanukkah called dreidel. You don’t have to buy a dreidel to play the game. See how I made these simple dreidels with cardboard and pencils that my Nanny Family already had in their home. Be sure to read these children’s books about dreidels before […]
Cardboard Embroidered Ornaments
December 18, 2024 Leave a Comment
I love saving money by doing projects with the kids with items found in their recycling bin. This week I traced some stars and circles onto recycled cardboard and allowed the children to use embroidery thread, ribbon, and yarn to decorate the cardboard shapes. Click here to see other cardboard ornaments to make with children. […]
3D Cardboard Menorahs
December 11, 2024 Leave a Comment
My Nanny Kids are getting excited to celebrate Hanukkah. I cut out menorah shapes from cardboard from the recycling bin. Then I cut out a little base to slide onto the menorahs so they will stand up. I allowed the children to decorate their menorahs with Sharpie Paint Pens, (which are the best product to […]
Easy Cranberry Christmas Cake
December 6, 2024 Leave a Comment
You don’t have to celebrate Christmas to love this super simple cranberry cake. Allow the children to help you make the entire recipe from collecting the ingredients, measuring the flour, and cracking the eggs. I serve it in 2 inch squares for the kids and their guests to eat with their hands, one at a […]
3D Paper Snowflake Decorations and Ornaments
December 4, 2024 Leave a Comment
Although a child in my care made this snowflake and used it as an ornament to hang on a Christmas tree, any child of any faith can just make a 3D paper snowflake to use as a winter decoration. You Will Need: Paper of Choice (Butcher paper is a great choice) Snowflake Templates ScissorsGlue Gun or […]
Thanksgiving Meatballs
November 29, 2024 Leave a Comment
This is a super simple meatball recipe that has the familiar taste and smell of the typical Thanksgiving meal. They are so easy to make. Be sure to serve with mashed potatoes, gravy, and cranberry sauce. Do not over bake to keep from being dry. You Will Need: 2 Pounds Ground Turkey 1 (120 g) […]
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