Kids love rainbows and slime. So I combined the love of both and the children in my care and I made 4 colors of slime. To make rainbows you will need to make 6 colors of slime from the recipe I found at thebestideasforkids.com. See how to make slime with laundry detergent by tapping here, […]
[Continue reading...]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 […]
[Continue reading...]Decorating Golf Balls for Father’s Day
June 11, 2025 Leave a Comment
If you have a Dad Boss that loves golf as much as mine does he’ll appreciate a gift he can actually use. Even if he doesn’t play often, the golf balls can be kept as keepsakes or desk decorations. Whether they’re toddlers scribbling with markers or older kids making detailed designs, years later, those little doodles […]
[Continue reading...]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 […]
[Continue reading...]“Our Dad (Grandpa) is Out of This World” Chalk Portrait
June 4, 2025 Leave a Comment
Making a sidewalk chalk portrait with the kids for Father’s Day is a fun, interactive, meaningful, and low-cost way for you to help the children in your care celebrate the occasion. I recommend using a bowl of water to wet the chalk to make it easier to draw more vibrant letters, lines, and shapes. I […]
[Continue reading...]Focaccia Bread Flower Art
May 30, 2025 Leave a Comment
The kids will love helping make art on focaccia bread with designs of flowers made of vegetables such as sliced bell peppers, tomato, red onion, olives, and sliced asparagus for flower stems. Don’t limit using just the vegetables we did — use any vegetables you and the children in your care choose to use. I […]
[Continue reading...]Butterflies Made of Cardboard Rolls
May 28, 2025 Leave a Comment
Children are dazzled with butterflies and their vibrant beauty. After reading children’s books about butterflies, (see below), I used cardboard rolls, punched out cardstock paper, and craft supplies to make butterflies with the children in my care. Also check out how to make origami butterflies, handheld butterfly sun catchers, butterflies out of coffee filters, cardboard […]
[Continue reading...]Angel Food Cake with Berries
May 23, 2025 Leave a Comment
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 […]
[Continue reading...]Patriotic Star Sun Catcher
May 21, 2025 Leave a Comment
The little ones on your care will love making and displaying these patriotic sun catchers for Memorial Day and summer holidays. Be sure to share children’s books about the holiday with the little ones too: “Memorial Day” by Emma Carlson Berne, “Why do We Celebrate Memorial Day” by Kirsten Lake, and “A Day for Rememberin’” […]
[Continue reading...]Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken
May 16, 2025 Leave a Comment
This is a simple chicken dinner to serve to the children in your care I found on the Skinny Taste web site. For adults I add more siracha sauce. I served the chicken with white rice and steamed bok choy. But you can serve the chicken with brown rice or any other grain and vegetable […]
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