Not all birds fly south for the winter. Read children’s books about winter birds listed below with the little ones in your care. Then, they will love making this simple bird feeder from a pine cone they find on a nature hike for the birds that have stayed in the neighborhood for the winter. You […]
Why Kids and Nannies Love Drawing with Window Markers and Crayons
January 4, 2026 Leave a Comment
Kids are naturally drawn to big, bold spaces and what’s bigger than a window? Crayola Washable Window Markers and Crayons let little artists and their nannies turn ordinary glass into a festive winter wonderland with snowflakes, snowmen, cozy houses, and snowy trees right on the windowpane. Drawing on glass feels different and magical compared to […]
Beef Stew and Mashed Potatoes
January 2, 2026 Leave a Comment
It’s cold and snowy outside where I work and live and nothing warms the house and little tummies of the kids in my care as much as a warm beef stew. I adjusted this easy stew recipe I found on the Delish web site to serve on top of mashed potatoes rather than adding baby […]
New Year, Helping Hands!
December 31, 2025 Leave a Comment
New Year’s Resolution’s Wreath A New Year’s Resolution Wreath is a fun, hands-on way for nannies to help children set simple, positive goals for the new year ahead. By tracing little hands on bright paper and turning them into promises like “clean up,” “share,” “be nice,” or “say please,” kids feel proud of the habits […]
“New Year Around the World” by Stefani Snee
December 28, 2025 Leave a Comment
“New Year Around the World” by Stefani Snee is a warm, kid-friendly exploration of New Year celebrations across the globe. The rhythm, repetition, and clear structure make it fun to read out loud to children. This book introduces children to how different cultures welcome the New Year, using clear language and inviting illustrations that never feel […]
Minestrone Soup and Grilled Cheese
December 26, 2025 Leave a Comment
Winter nights call for cozy wins and nothing wins kids over faster than a warm bowl of minestrone soup paired with a golden, melty grilled cheese sandwich. It’s colorful, healthy, dunkable, and comforting in all the right ways. When you serve this combo, you’re not just making food; you’re making a winter favorite the children […]
3D Cardboard Christmas Tree
December 24, 2025 Leave a Comment
The kids in my care love when I cut out 3-D crafts for them from cardboard found in their recycling bin. I found this Christmas tree template from the Mr Printables web site. I traced the bottom of tree to make a short stand instead of sliding the same sized trees together. I highly recommend […]
Pavlova Christmas Wreath Dessert
December 19, 2025 Leave a Comment
If Santa ever needed a break from cookies, he’d definitely choose a pavlova Christmas wreath and the kids you care for will, too. Light as a snowflake, colorful as the Xmas tree, and sweeter than a holiday morning, this dessert is basically Christmas magic you can eat. It’s the one treat that gets little elves […]
Melting Plastic Cup Ornaments
December 17, 2025 Leave a Comment
Kids adore making crafts where an ordinary object becomes something exciting. Watching a simple plastic cup shrink in the oven turning it into an ornament gives children a sense of wonder and control over the creation process. Children also love rituals. So making Christmas ornaments gives them a seasonal tradition to look forward to every […]
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