When the sun is blazing and little feet are running wild, the last thing any nanny wants is to turn on the oven. Enter the slow cooker — a low-effort, high-reward hero. Toss in some chicken, a few spices, and let the magic happen while you play with the kids. By dinner, you’ve got tender, […]
Toddler-to-Teen-Friendly Smoothies
August 1, 2025 Leave a Comment
When the summer sun turns up the heat, keep little ones cool and nourished with fun, frosty smoothies. This yummy recipe is more than just a tasty treat; it’s a refreshing way to sneak in nutrients while keeping kids happily hydrated. Whether you’re chasing toddlers around the backyard or cooling off after a summer nap, […]
Triple Chocolate Zucchini Bread
July 25, 2025 Leave a Comment
Who knew sneaking veggies into dessert could be so delicious? Kids will love this chocolate zucchini bread from the pioneer woman before they even find out it’s got a green secret. You Will Need: 1/2 cup vegetable oil, plus more for the pans1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips1 cup milk chocolate chips2 cups all-purpose flour1 […]
Why Every Nanny Should Make Creamy Corn Pasta this Summer
July 18, 2025 Leave a Comment
If summer had a flavor, it would be sweet corn. Juicy, golden and practically begging to be tossed into a pot of pasta. That’s why nannies everywhere should bookmark Good Housekeeping’s Creamy Corn Pasta recipe faster than a toddler can say “yummy.” It’s quick, it’s easy, and with just a few pantry staples, fresh corn, […]
Southern Peach Cobbler
July 11, 2025 Leave a Comment
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 […]
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 […]
Build-Your-Own Grilled Chicken Shish Kabobs
June 27, 2025 Leave a Comment
Letting kids help make meals gives them a sense of pride and they are less likely to be finicky if they help prepare and choose the foods they eat. Provide them with healthy protein and vegetables choices and let them build their own shish kabobs for dinner. You Will Need: 6 Chicken Breasts, chopped into […]
Fruit Kabobs
June 20, 2025 Leave a Comment
The little ones in your care will love making fruit kabobs. Just clean and cut up the kids’ favorite fruits and have them put them on skewers for a refreshing summer snack on a stick. You Will Need: Strawberries, Hulled Cantaloupe or Honeydew Melon, Chunks Pineapple, ChunksKiwi, PiecesBlueberries, Raspberries, BlackberriesBamboo Skewers What to Do: As an […]
Oat Banana Muffins
June 13, 2025 Leave a Comment
Bananas are always turning brown too soon in my kitchen and at my Nanny Family’s house. I found this yummy oat muffin recipe at the hungry hobby web site to use some over ripe bananas for the children I care for and I to enjoy. The kids love baking and eating the muffins they helped make […]
Sloppy Joe Orzo
June 6, 2025 Leave a Comment
The children in my care absolutely loved this twist on sloppy joes that I found on the delish.com web site. The kids enjoy the sauce and ground beef mixture that makes sloppy joes, with the pasta shape they love the most. You Will Need: 4 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided1 1/2 lb. lean ground beefKosher […]
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