This is a fun drawing and painting project to do with kids for Valentine’s Day. I found the concept at thecrafttrain.com. The children will find it magical watching their crayon designs become more vivid and change as they paint over them with liquid water color paints. You Will Need: Free Heart Template Water Color PaperWhite and […]
Valentine’s Heart-Shaped Pizza
February 7, 2025 Leave a Comment
Share the children’s love of pizza and Valentine’s Day by making this adorable homemade heart-shaped pizza. I just buy a pre-made fresh pizza dough at the store but you can make the dough yourself with the kids from scratch. If the little ones in your care like pepperoni, you can cut the pepperoni into little hearts […]
Pom-Pom Valentine’s Card Box
February 5, 2025 Leave a Comment
An older girl in my care is so excited for Valentine’s Day! To help her build anticipation for the holiday I helped her make a Valentine’s card box to hold all the Valentine’s cards she gets from school, friends, and family. I got the idea from designedimprovised.com. Children will need assistance with cutting out the […]
Instant Pot Potato Soup
January 31, 2025 Leave a Comment
There is nothing better than hot bowl of soup to serve little tummies on a cold winter evening. The children in my care loved this instant pot potato soup I found on the delish.com web site. You Will Need: 6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2″ pieces1 large yellow onion, finely chopped1/4 c. all-purpose flour2 cloves […]
“Whispers of the Snake” and Split Pin Snake
January 29, 2025 Leave a Comment
It is the start of Chinese New Year (or Lunar New Year) and it is the year of the snake. Read “Whispers of the Snake: A Chinese New Year Book: A Story for Kids to Celebrate the Year of the Snake and Learn about Chinese Traditions” by Chloe E. Gore and then help the children […]
Savory Scallion Pancakes
January 24, 2025 Leave a Comment
For Chinese New Year I love making my Nanny Kids this super easy scallion pancake recipe to be served with dinner or snacks like a flat bread. My former Mom Boss gave me this recipe from her mother’s recipe box. I assure you your family and your Nanny Family will love these crispy-on-the-outside, chewy-on-the-inside flatbreads […]
Tomato and Orzo Soup
January 17, 2025 Leave a Comment
I make this tomato and orzo soup for my Nanny Family often on cold winter nights. I don’t add croutons like the recipe calls for but I do often serve the soup to the children with a grilled cheese sandwich. You Will Need: 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 cups yellow onions (about 2 onions), diced […]
“Martin Luther King the Peaceful Warrior” and Peace Sun Catcher
January 15, 2025 Leave a Comment
To prepare for Martin Luther King Jr. Day read children’s books about the civil rights leader and make a peace sun catcher to recognize Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. In “Martin Luther King the Peaceful Warrior” by Ed Clayton readers follow the inspiring life of Martin Luther King Jr. in a moving, vital, and informative […]
Vegan White Bean Chili
January 10, 2025 Leave a Comment
This is a vegan recipe that carnivores will love as well. Of course you can substitute vegan sour cream and cream cheese with dairy versions for the members of the family aren’t vegan. I don’t use jalapeños when making this chili for children and I don’t add radishes for children that don’t like them. I […]
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