Teddy Bear Pancakes

Who says breakfast can’t be a little whimsical? For nannies looking to add fun to the morning routine, teddy bear-shaped pancakes are a clever way to win hearts of children of any age. They’re more than cute — they turn mealtime into playtime, spark creativity, and show kids that love can come in the shape […]

Pizza Rolls

Kids love pizza. Kids love to bake. So let the children in your care help you make pizza rolls. It’s super easy to make with fresh pizza dough bought at the store. Allow the little ones add the toppings, help roll the dough, and brush the garlic butter on top. Don’t use pepperoni, or replace […]

Pinwheel Sandwiches

Make simple peanut butter and jelly sandwiches extra fun for children to eat by rolling up bread or flour tortillas into pinwheel sandwiches. Stick toothpicks into these bite-sized sandwiches and call them hors d’oeuvres. These fancy treats are also the perfect size for children’s tea parties. You Will Need: Bread or Flour TortillasSandwich ToppingsRolling PinSharp […]

Chocolate and Mint Sandwich Cookies

For Saint Patrick’s Day the children I care for and I enjoyed making these chocolate and mint sandwich cookies I found on tasteofhome web site. Be sure to allow the children to help make every part of this recipe from collecting the ingredients, mixing the ingredients, dropping the dough on the baking sheets, and spreading […]

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, […]

Pink Strawberry Waffles

Who wouldn’t love to wake up to some delicious pink waffles for Valentine’s Day? For over 15 years I have been making this strawberry waffle recipe a former Mom Boss gave to me for Valentine’s Day. The kids will absolutely love these sweet, pink waffles anytime during the year. They are easy to make.  You […]

Valentine’s Heart-Shaped Pizza

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 […]

Homemade Ramen Bowls

All the children I have cared for the past three decades love ramen noodles. So I started the new year off right for the kids in my care by making their favorite dinners. The parents I work for found this easy homemade ramen recipe at the killingthyme website. I hope the children in your care […]

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 […]

Checkerboard Cookies

These are impressive, fun cookies to make with the kids for the holiday season I found on the fifteenspatulas web site. These whimsical cookies are soft, buttery, and crumbly, and are a fun addition to any holiday cookie spread. You Will Need: 3 cups all purpose flour1.5 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp salt1 cup unsalted butter […]