This is such a yummy and healthy pasta dish my entire Nanny Family loved from the Smitten Kitchen. I typically don’t like walnuts but absolutely loved the toasted heart healthy walnut pesto in this recipe. Toasting the walnuts makes all the difference and I will be making this eggplant walnut pesto pasta salad over and […]
Origami Butterflies
August 28, 2024 1 Comment
A girl I babysit on the weekends loved making these origami butterflies I found for free on the itsalwaysautumn web site. I simply printed the two templates and allowed her to color them in with her favorite markers. The instructions on how to fold the butterflies is available on the itsalwaysautumn web site. You Will […]
Music Set by Lovevery
August 25, 2024 Leave a Comment
Products Nannies Love According to some scientists, musical performance can be every bit as important educationally as reading or writing. From identifying patterns through color and sound to decoding sounds that help process words, the Lovevery Music Set unlocks academic benefits while building a love for music. The Music Set by Lovevery is crafted to […]
Spinach Feta Frittata
August 23, 2024 Leave a Comment
Eggs make a quick, healthy, high protein meal for kids that I like serving for dinner. A frittata is an egg-based Italian dish similar to an omelette, scrambled eggs, and crustless quiche enriched with additional ingredients such as cheese and vegetables. Be sure to let the kids help crack the eggs and whisk them when […]
One Ingredient Banana Ice Cream
August 16, 2024 Leave a Comment
This recipe is called ice cream but it’s really healthy and just has one ingredient of frozen bananas. Just freeze overripe bananas and blend them in a food processor or blender and serve the kids banana ice cream. It’s an incredibly refreshing snack children love. You Will Need: 4 Over Ripe Bananas Freezer Zip Bag Food […]
Tulip® Tie-Dye Shirts
August 14, 2024 Leave a Comment
Kids love tie-dying shirts each summer. I used the Tulip® Block Party One-Step Tie-Dye® Kit with the kids to make these shirts. Stocked with 8 must-have shades of One-Step Dye (128 ounces) in a bright rainbow palette: 8 (16-oz.) XL dye bottles (yellow, orange, red, pink, purple, blue, turquoise, and green), plus gloves, rubber bands, […]
Berry Yogurt Smoothie
August 9, 2024 Leave a Comment
This is a refreshing snack on a hot day for kids. I simply use Greek yogurt and frozen berries to make this easy, high protein snack for kids. Use any yogurt and frozen fruit the kids like. You Will Need: 2 Cups Vanilla Greek Yogurt2 Cups Frozen BerriesSplash of Milk (optional) What to Do: 1. […]
Animal Clothespin Puppets
August 7, 2024 Leave a Comment
Here’s a quick and easy project to make with the kids in your care. Simply print the animal templates onto heavyweight paper and cut them out. Attach the top and bottom of the heads to clothespins to make puppets that can open their mouths. You Will Need: Puppet TemplatesPrinterHeavyweight PaperScissorClothespinsHot Glue What to Do: 1. […]
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