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 […]
[Continue reading...]Cardboard Embroidered Ornaments
December 18, 2024 Leave a Comment
I love saving money by doing projects with the kids with items found in their recycling bin. This week I traced some stars and circles onto recycled cardboard and allowed the children to use embroidery thread, ribbon, and yarn to decorate the cardboard shapes. Click here to see other cardboard ornaments to make with children. […]
[Continue reading...]3D Cardboard Menorahs
December 11, 2024 Leave a Comment
My Nanny Kids are getting excited to celebrate Hanukkah. I cut out menorah shapes from cardboard from the recycling bin. Then I cut out a little base to slide onto the menorahs so they will stand up. I allowed the children to decorate their menorahs with Sharpie Paint Pens, (which are the best product to […]
[Continue reading...]Easy Cranberry Christmas Cake
December 6, 2024 Leave a Comment
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 […]
[Continue reading...]3D Paper Snowflake Decorations and Ornaments
December 4, 2024 Leave a Comment
Although a child in my care made this snowflake and used it as an ornament to hang on a Christmas tree, any child of any faith can just make a 3D paper snowflake to use as a winter decoration. You Will Need: Paper of Choice (Butcher paper is a great choice) Snowflake Templates ScissorsGlue Gun or […]
[Continue reading...]Thanksgiving Meatballs
November 29, 2024 Leave a Comment
This is a super simple meatball recipe that has the familiar taste and smell of the typical Thanksgiving meal. They are so easy to make. Be sure to serve with mashed potatoes, gravy, and cranberry sauce. Do not over bake to keep from being dry. You Will Need: 2 Pounds Ground Turkey 1 (120 g) […]
[Continue reading...]Paper Woven Placemats
November 27, 2024 Leave a Comment
Thanksgiving Project Thanksgiving is celebrated tomorrow in the United States. Families celebrate the holiday around a hearty meal. Therefore, weaving placemats to serve the holiday dinner on makes a perfect Thanksgiving craft. You Will Need: Construction Paper (we chose brown, orange, and yellow) Ruler Marker Safety Scissor Tape or Paste Clear Contact Paper or Self-Adhesive […]
[Continue reading...]Easy Brown Sugar, Vanilla, Orange Cranberry Sauce
November 22, 2024 Leave a Comment
Cranberry sauce is one of my favorite and easiest recipes to serve for Thanksgiving. I’ve made several variations of cranberry sauce including one of my former Nanny Family’s recipe of bourbon cranberry sauce, but this recipe found on the sallybakingaddiction web site might be my favorite. You Will Need: 12 ounce bag cranberries, rinsed3/4 cup […]
[Continue reading...]Thankful Wreath
November 20, 2024 Leave a Comment
Each year I have my Nanny Kids make a Thankful Wreath to show what they are grateful for as Thanksgiving approaches. Teaching children to be thankful, generous, and kind is a lifelong process, and one that involves many friends and family to help develop. Hang the wreath to proudly display what the child is grateful […]
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