This Labor Day skip the store-bought treats and show your nanny magic with a snack that screams “USA!” and smiles all around. Nannies, this one’s for you: red, white, and blue popsicles made with strawberries, blueberries, and creamy Greek yogurt. Parents will love that it’s packed with antioxidants, protein, and probiotics. Plus, it’s a fun, […]
Stars, Stripes, and Cheese Platter
July 4, 2025 Leave a Comment
As a nanny, I’ve dodged LEGO landmines, negotiated snack treaties, and performed bedtime song encores like I’m on a never-ending toddler tour. But every 4th of July, I trade the chaos for an easy charcuterie board — and this year, I went full founding foodie with red and blue berries and white cheese and crackers […]
Chalk and Pastel Fourth of July Fireworks
July 3, 2024 Leave a Comment
I had planned to just use red, white, and blue sidewalk chalk to have the kids make Fourth of July fireworks on black paper while reading, “The Night Before the Fourth of July” by Amy Wummer, “Fireworks and Freedom” by Educational Parade, and “Fireworks” by Lori Haskins Houran. But I allowed them to let their […]
Patriotic Paper Plate Purses
June 26, 2024 Leave a Comment
After reading “The Fourth of July Story” by Alice Dalgliesh, “Fireworks, Picnics, and Flags: The Story of the Fourth of July Symbols” by James Cross Giblin, and “Apple Pie Fourth of July” by Janet S. Wong I helped my Nanny Kids make these patriotic paper plate purses to prepare for the Fourth of July. You […]
Triple Berry Pie
June 30, 2023 Leave a Comment
When I accidentally keep berries too long and they look wrinkled and old, they still can be used and be very tasty in a pie. Homemade pies always taste better than store bought. Using store bought pie crust helps make an easy pie. This triple berry pie from Pillsbury makes the perfect dessert for the […]
July 4th Cake
July 1, 2022 Leave a Comment
This is a fun red, white, and blue cake my Nanny Kids and I made for Independence Day. I always have the children help bake dessert with me. Visit the Beth Cakes web site for the recipe.
Fireworks Paper Plate Hat
June 29, 2022 Leave a Comment
Independence Day celebrations on the Fourth of July in America are celebrated with firework displays. So I made this simple fireworks hat for a girl in my care to wear to the fireworks display this Fourth of July. Click here to see how to make an American flag hat for the Fourth if July. I […]
Patriotic Layer Cake
July 2, 2021 1 Comment
Cooking for Kids For the Fourth of July I lucked out and found Red Velvet Cake Mix and Blue Velvet Cake Mix which are a limited edition mixes to make a patriotic layer cake for Independence Day. You can also use Duncan Hines Classic White Cake Mix and red and blue food coloring. I used […]
Painted Fireworks
June 30, 2021 Leave a Comment
Fourth of July means fireworks in America. Read “The Night Before the Fourth of July” by Amy Wummer then have your Nanny Kids make painted fireworks. To help keep the colors separated we made one toilet paper roll for each color of paint, (red, white, and blue). This craft is great because it is simple […]
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