Cranberry Upside-Down Cake

This week I made this super simple cranberry upside-down cake with the children in my care. The kids love cranberries and it makes a nice holiday dessert! Be sure to turn down the oven to 325 degrees F degrees after putting the cake in the oven so the cranberries and caramel sauce don’t burn. Flip the […]

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 […]

Southern Peach Cobbler

One of my favorite things about summer is eating sweet, juicy peaches. This peach cobbler from theslowroasteditalian.com is easily made using simple ingredients that you can get easily from the farmer’s market or grocery store. Kids love to bake, so let them help make this yummy treat. You Will Need:  8 fresh peaches, peeled1/4 cup […]

Angel Food Cake with Berries

This is a super simple dessert to make for Memorial Day or any patriotic holiday. I simply buy a premade angel food cake from the bakery or grocery store then decorate it with red and blue berries and whipped cream to symbolize the colors of the American flag. Of course you can make your own […]

Shamrock Sugar Cookies

Kids love baking for many reasons, including the sense of achievement, the fun of creating something, and the opportunity to bond with their caregiver. Baking can also help kids develop math skills and learn about measurements. Be sure to allow the children to help with every part of making cookies from collecting the ingredients, measuring, mixing, […]

New Year’s Eve Cheesecake

I wanted to make a clock face on this cheesecake for a New Year’s Eve Party. But I’m not the best at piping frosting or decorating cakes. So, I simply bought the candy 2025 and hour and minute hands at a local craft store. Using a stand mixer makes this an easy cheesecake has a […]

Crispy Angel Wings Polish Cookies 

I worked as a Nanny, Family Assistant, and Cook for a Polish family for 13 years. Every Christmas the Grandmother, Mother, and children make Chrusciki (Angel Wing Cookies). They are light and crispy. They are best served right away but can be stored at room temperature for several days on a large platter, separating the […]

Easy Cranberry Christmas Cake

You don’t have to celebrate Christmas to love this super simple cranberry cake. Allow the children  to help you make the entire recipe from collecting the ingredients, measuring the flour, and cracking the eggs. I serve it in 2 inch squares for the kids and their guests to eat with their hands, one at a […]

Apple Crisp

It is apple harvest time and no apple treat is more loved and easier to make than Apple Crisp. It’s so yummy my charges and I made this Betty Crocker Apple Crisp recipe twice this week! The children can help you wash the apples, measure the ingredients, stir the ingredients with a fork, pour the apples […]