Free KidsArtBox Mother’s Day Cards

Mother’s Day is coming up on Sunday in America. I found these adorable Mother’s Day Card templates on the KidsArtBox web site for free. Just visit KidsArtBox by clicking here to get your own free templates. You Will Need: KidsArtBox TemplatesCard Stock PaperPrinterMini Cupcake LinersPom PomsTissue Paper SquaresChenille StemsMarkersWhite Glue What to Do: 1. Print […]

Greek Orzo Pasta Salad

I am excited to share this recipe my employers asked me to make for them this week. The ingredients and flavors are fresh and healthy. The children loved helping make the orzo salad because they kept snacking on the feta cheese and tomatoes as we prepared the yummy dish. You Will Need: 1 cup orzo […]

Realistic Flowers from Coffee Filters Craft

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. The flower […]

Pesto Pasta with Sausage, Mushroom, Tomato

If the children in your care love pasta, they are sure to love this easy recipe. My Mom Boss found the recipe on the Real Plans app and the kids love it! I simply bought ground sweet sausage and a premade jar of pesto to make the yummy dinner. Leftovers make a great school lunch […]

“Paper Wishes” by Tara Knudsen and Make Paper Airplanes

“Paper Wishes” by Tara Knudsen is a lovely children’s book about a boy who is missing his grandparents, as they live very far away. He gets the idea to make an origami love heart, and he posts it to them. He wonders where it is on its journey and whether it will go by plane, […]

Matzo Ball Soup

You don’t have to be Jewish to enjoy matzo ball soup. To start off the Passover meal, many families enjoy matzo ball soup. It is traditionally a chicken and vegetable soup with dumplings made out of matzo meal (or ground matzo) and is usually one the kids’ favorite part of the dinner. I add shredded […]

Matzo House for Passover

Work with the children to make a house out of matzo and other Kosher edible treats and materials. I found this idea on the Martha Stewart web site but allowed the children to use kosher candies, chocolate covered matzoh, and macarons to decorate their Passover house. It is so fun to do and although not […]

Baby Safe Earth Day Painting

Earth Day is celebrated on April 22. I love helping the kids prepare for Earth Day by reading children’s books about the Earth, making simple crafts, and baking each year. For this super easy baby safe painting activity, simply print an Earth template and trim it to fit inside a ziplock bag. You can also […]

Easy Quick Dahl

This lentil Dahl recipe given to me by my Mom Boss. It is made in one pot in 30 minutes. I use this vegetable chopper to make the prep quicker and a rice cooker to make the rice easy too. It’s rich and creamy, made with budget-friendly ingredients, and packed with plant protein and fiber. […]

Crochet Amigurumi

“Crochet Amigurumi for Every Occasion” is filled with 21 crochet patterns for projects that are easy to make and that you’ll be proud to gift! Loaded with cuteness and beginner-friendly amigurumi patterns created by The Woobles, the internet’s favorite one-stop source for easy-to-make crochet kits, you’ll be crocheting adorable projects in no time! Grouped by […]