Here is a super fun way to serve kids macaroni and cheese. If they don’t like some of the ingredients such as paprika or hot sauce, you can leave it out of the recipe I found on the delish.com web site. You Will Need: 4 large zucchini, halved lengthwise3 Tbsp. butter, melted, dividedKosher saltFreshly ground […]
Nannies’ 5 Favorite Baby Wrap Carriers
March 23, 2025 1 Comment
When choosing a baby wrap carrier, it’s important to consider factors like comfort, ease of use, adjustability, and fabric style. Stretch vs. Non-stretch: Stretchy wraps (like Moby and Boba) are forgiving and easy to adjust, while non-stretch wraps (like those from Beco or Hoppediz) provide firmer support and prevent any sagging. Fabric: Consider breathable, lightweight […]
Pinwheel Sandwiches
March 21, 2025 Leave a Comment
Make simple peanut butter and jelly sandwiches extra fun for children to eat by rolling up bread or flour tortillas into pinwheel sandwiches. Stick toothpicks into these bite-sized sandwiches and call them hors d’oeuvres. These fancy treats are also the perfect size for children’s tea parties. You Will Need: Bread or Flour TortillasSandwich ToppingsRolling PinSharp […]
“Spring is Here” by Heidi Pross Gray and Spring Blossom Crafts
March 19, 2025 Leave a Comment
It’s finally spring this week in my neck of the woods and the children I care for have enjoyed finding the new blossoms of yellow forsythia, pink cherry trees, and white apricot trees in the neighborhood. After reading, “Spring is Here” by Heidi Pross Gray help the children in your care make their own spring […]
Make a Leprechaun Trap and Read “How to Catch a Leprechaun” by Adam Wallace
March 12, 2025 Leave a Comment
Read “How to Catch a Leprechaun” by Adam Wallace and make a leprechaun trap with the children in your care. Irish folklore describes leprechaun as little fairies. Legend says they keep pots of gold at the ends of rainbows. Every Saint Patrick’s Day my Nanny Kids and I make leprechaun traps along with thousands of […]
Pot of Gold Slime for Saint Patrick’s Day
March 5, 2025 Leave a Comment
Homemade slime is a fun project that gives kids hours of fun. Clear glue gives this slime a really pretty translucent color that goes great with the green and gold colors for Saint Patrick’s Day. You Will Need: 1 5oz Bottle of Clear Glue 1/2 Cup Water (separated into 1/4 cup for each batch) 1/2 Cup […]
Nannies Favorite Kitchen Towers
March 2, 2025 Leave a Comment
A kitchen tower is a fantastic tool for young children, allowing them to safely reach higher surfaces and participate in activities like cooking, washing hands, or arts and crafts. Height adjustment, safety features, materials they are built of, the size, ease of assembly, and portability are all important factors when considering what tower to purchase. […]
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