Day After Thanksgiving Leftover Sweet Potatoes

When the post-feast fog settles and the fridge is bursting, stuffed sweet potatoes rescue both your sanity and your leftovers. It’s like giving Thanksgiving a second chance, without the mountain of dishes. Because the kids want something fun, you want something easy, and the fridge wants its space back — stuffed sweet potatoes are the […]

Kids Love Pumpkin Soup

When the air turns crisp and the leaves are golden, there’s no cozier kitchen magic than turning a pumpkin into a pot of creamy, kid-approved comfort. Pumpkin soup is a warm hug in a bowl, a sneaky way to serve veggies, and the perfect recipe for little hands to help measure, stir, and taste. This […]

Easy Pumpkin Lasagna

While pumpkins are still in season it is a great time to make this simple pumpkin lasagna. Pumpkins are naturally sweet, packed with vitamins, and give lasagna a creamy, comforting texture that little ones love. Whether you’re cooking for picky eaters or looking for a warm family meal, this seasonal dish from Simply Recipes brings […]

Make Bread with Children While Reading, “Sharing the Bread: An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving Story” by Pat Zietlow Miller

To help prepare for Thanksgiving read, “Sharing the Bread: An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving Story” by Pat Zietlow Miller and then extend the story’s themes of teamwork and gratitude through a fun, sensory activity of baking bread that encourages cooperation, fine motor skills, and patience with the children in your care. “Sharing the Bread: An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving […]

Pressure Cooker Cider Roasted Acorn Squash

The children in my care always enjoy trying a new fruit or vegetable. Autumn is the perfect time to try acorn squash. The children in my care loved the sweet topping on this acorn squash. This recipe makes a nice dish for a Thanksgiving celebration as well.  You Will Need: 1 acorn squash1/2 cup apple […]

Jack O’ Lantern Pizza

Skip the takeout! This Halloween, turn dinner into a deliciously spooky craft project with homemade Jack-o’-lantern pizzas! Use store bought fresh pizza dough and cut pepperoni or veggies to make Halloween dinner super easy. You can cut the dough in half for the kids to make their own personal pizzas. You Will Need: Pizza Dough1/4 […]

Why Nannies Should Make Homemade Halloween Cookies with Kids

Halloween isn’t just about costumes and candy — it’s the perfect time for nannies to bond with the kids they care for through baking homemade treats! Here’s why: Creativity & Fun: Making cookies allows children to unleash their creativity by decorating cookies with frosting, sprinkles, and edible eyes. It’s hands-on, messy, and unforgettable fun. Teaches […]

Rice Krispies Treat Monsters

Looking for a Halloween activity that’s more treat than trick? These Rice Krispies Treat Monsters from onelittleproject are the perfect hands-on fun for little goblins. With candy eyes and colorful melted chocolate the kids will love creating and eating their own silly, spooky snack. No scary skills required — just imagination and sticky fingers! You […]

Mini Pumpkin Muffins

The little ones in my care and I combined their love of baking and pumpkins by making these yummy mini pumpkin muffin recipe that I found on the deliciouslydeclassified web site. Be sure to let the kiddos help with every part of making these muffins from collecting ingredients, measuring, mixing, scooping the mixture, and putting […]

Root Vegetable Gratin with Sweet Potatoes, Parsnips, and Beets

Autumn is the season for cozy meals, and what better way to nourish your little ones than with a vibrant Root Vegetable Gratin? Packed with sweet potatoes, parsnips, and beets, this dish is not only bursting with flavor but also loaded with nutrients that will fuel the children’s busy days. Be sure to let the […]