I love using children’s books to prepare kids for new experiences. On April 8, 2024, millions of Americans will experience an awe-inspiring phenomenon: a total eclipse of the sun. Here are some great books on the topic I found at the local library and bought on Amazon to help the kids prepare for the unforgettable […]
This is a healthy Indian meal found on NomNomPaleo.com that’s delicious served simply over basmati rice. This is a dairy free version of saag which usually uses heavy cream to create the creamy spinach mixture. My Nanny Family loved it and using a pressure cooker makes it fast and easy. You Will Need: 1 onion […]
Peacocks are large, colorful birds known for their iridescent blue and green feathers and distinctive fan-shaped tail feathers, which they display during courtship rituals. Males are called peacocks, while females are actually called peahens. After reading the great children books we review below let the children make this 3D peacock made out of cardboard. You […]
These Pastel Rainbow Cookies were such a big hit with the kids in my care last Easter that I made them again this year. I found the recipe on the All Recipes web site and I just changed the recipe to pastel colors using white chocolate and pastel-colored sprinkles for spring. They taste great and […]
What kid doesn’t like bunnies — especially when Easter is right around the corner? I found this project at beafunmum.com and a 7-year-old child I care for made these bunny ears hat out of a paper plate all by herself. If you want the hat to be a snug fit for a particular child’s head, […]
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I made this cashew chicken recipe found on The Pioneer Woman web site at my nanny job and the entire family loved it. I served this delicious cashew chicken recipe with seared bok choy and white rice. You Will Need: 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar1 tablespoon brown sugar2 tablespoons oyster […]
I found this cute and simple standing bunny craft on webdelmaesteo web site. I used the photo to make a template on colorful heavyweight paper and let the children decorate the bunnies as they wish. You Will Need: Bunny Template (see below)Heavyweight PaperPencilScissorMarkers and Gel PensWhite GluePaper ClipsPom Poms What to Do: 1. Print out […]
Children love celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day and making treats for the holiday! You can use milk chocolate or white chocolate instead of dark chocolate for these Saint Patrick’s Day treats if you prefer. For the best results, use the highest quality of chocolate chips. You Will Need: 2 Bags Dark Chocolate Chips1 Bag Twisted Pretzels […]
I found the idea of this paper plate wreath for Saint Patrick’s Day on the nontoygifts web site. Instead of using paint, the child in my care just used dot markers and markers to make the wreath. You Will Need: Paper PlateYellow, Black, and Green Cardstock PaperCraft Paint, Crayons, Dot Markers, Pastels, or MarkersCircle PunchScissorWhite […]
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