Nothing tested a nanny’s patience quite like the annual Halloween costume crisis — until “Creepy Sheepy” came along. In Lucy Ruth Cummins’s hilarious “Creepy Sheepy,” the wooly protagonist is determined not to follow the herd. While every other sheep in the pasture decides to dress up as a classic, generic ghost, Sheepy wants a look […]
“Creepy Sheepy” by Lucy Ruth Cummins & Make a Costume for Your Own Sheepy
October 3, 2026 Leave a Comment
Applesauce Oatmeal Bars
October 2, 2026 Leave a Comment
It’s apple season making it the perfect time to try these vegan and gluten free applesauce oatmeal bars from the Rachlmansfield web site. Applesauce makes these bars naturally sweet, soft, and perfect for little hands. A pro nanny tip is that I make oat flour simply by adding oats to a food processor. These bars […]
Autumn Scent Matching Game
September 30, 2026 Leave a Comment
As the air crispens and the leaves begin to turn, fall brings a whole new world of rich, cozy fragrances to explore. Put familiar autumn scents in jars and see if kids can identify the scents and match them to the cards I have created for this game. You Will Need: Small containers: Use opaque […]
Monday Meme
September 28, 2026 Leave a Comment
When Nature Calls! Where Does Baby Go When You Have to Go?
September 27, 2026 Leave a Comment
When you’re caring for a baby, there are plenty of times when you may need to step away for just a minute to use the restroom, help an older sibling, prepare a bottle, clean up a spill, or grab something from another room. The challenge? Where do you safely put the baby while you step […]
Wrap and Roll from “Look and Cook Snacks” by Valorie Fisher
September 25, 2026 Leave a Comment
My Nanny Kids love to cook. The youngest can’t read yet and loves, “Look and Cook Snacks: A First Book of Recipes in Pictures” by Valorie Fisher to follow visual instructions with pictures rather than reading words. This week we made the Wrap and Roll recipe wrapping ham and cheese in crescent rolls. You Will […]
Fall Fun That Sticks! DIY Window Clings
September 23, 2026 Leave a Comment
Bring the beauty of autumn indoors with these easy DIY leaf window clings! Kids can mix glue, washable paint, and a little dish soap to create colorful, translucent leaves that glow beautifully in the sunlight. After trying several methods, I found the easiest approach is to mix the paint and dish soap directly into small […]
Nanny Appreciation!
September 21, 2026 Leave a Comment
Visit us on Facebook or Instagram or below in comments to make a shout out or tag a nanny you admire for National Nanny Recognition Week!
5 Ways to Celebrate Your Nanny
September 20, 2026 Leave a Comment
This National Nanny Recognition Week (September 20–26, 2026), it doesn’t take much for parents to take just a moment to celebrate the incredible caregivers who give their children unconditional love, support, and guidance. Whether the nanny has been working with the family for a few months or several years, a thoughtful gesture goes a long […]
Apple Pie Bake
September 18, 2026 Leave a Comment
When looking for an easy treat to make for the kids this autumn this apple pie bake saves the day. Combining tart Granny Smith and sweet Gala apples wrapped in flaky pie crust, this toddler-approved recipe is basically apple pie in a baking dish instead of a pie plate. I hope your nanny kids like […]
