Weekly Trip to the Library I absolutely love the changing seasons from summer into fall. “Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn” by Kenard Pak captures all the delights of the changing seasons perfectly. In “Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn” we join a young girl on her walk from her house, through the woods and country, and into her […]
[Continue reading...]Herbed Pasta and White Bean Salad
September 6, 2024 Leave a Comment
This is one of the quickest pasta dishes to make for the family you work for or your own family. My Dad Boss found this recipe on the Real Plans App. Serve it cold in the warm weather and the kids will quickly gobble it up. You Will Need: For the Pasta: 2 cups uncooked […]
[Continue reading...]Cardboard Clothespin Clips
September 4, 2024 Leave a Comment
If you need a boredom buster, these do-it-yourself clips made from cardboard will keep boys and girls happily busy. I cut out shapes from cardboard found in the recycling bin at the home where I work and provided plenty of paint, markers, and glitter glue pens for the children to decorate the shapes to make […]
[Continue reading...]Charred Eggplant and Walnut Pesto Pasta Salad
August 30, 2024 Leave a Comment
This is such a yummy and healthy pasta dish my entire Nanny Family loved from the Smitten Kitchen. I typically don’t like walnuts but absolutely loved the toasted heart healthy walnut pesto in this recipe. Toasting the walnuts makes all the difference and I will be making this eggplant walnut pesto pasta salad over and […]
[Continue reading...]Origami Butterflies
August 28, 2024 1 Comment
A girl I babysit on the weekends loved making these origami butterflies I found for free on the itsalwaysautumn web site. I simply printed the two templates and allowed her to color them in with her favorite markers. The instructions on how to fold the butterflies is available on the itsalwaysautumn web site. You Will […]
[Continue reading...]Music Set by Lovevery
August 25, 2024 Leave a Comment
Products Nannies Love According to some scientists, musical performance can be every bit as important educationally as reading or writing. From identifying patterns through color and sound to decoding sounds that help process words, the Lovevery Music Set unlocks academic benefits while building a love for music. The Music Set by Lovevery is crafted to […]
[Continue reading...]Spinach Feta Frittata
August 23, 2024 Leave a Comment
Eggs make a quick, healthy, high protein meal for kids that I like serving for dinner. A frittata is an egg-based Italian dish similar to an omelette, scrambled eggs, and crustless quiche enriched with additional ingredients such as cheese and vegetables. Be sure to let the kids help crack the eggs and whisk them when […]
[Continue reading...]One Ingredient Banana Ice Cream
August 16, 2024 Leave a Comment
This recipe is called ice cream but it’s really healthy and just has one ingredient of frozen bananas. Just freeze overripe bananas and blend them in a food processor or blender and serve the kids banana ice cream. It’s an incredibly refreshing snack children love. You Will Need: 4 Over Ripe Bananas Freezer Zip Bag Food […]
[Continue reading...]Tulip® Tie-Dye Shirts
August 14, 2024 Leave a Comment
Kids love tie-dying shirts each summer. I used the Tulip® Block Party One-Step Tie-Dye® Kit with the kids to make these shirts. Stocked with 8 must-have shades of One-Step Dye (128 ounces) in a bright rainbow palette: 8 (16-oz.) XL dye bottles (yellow, orange, red, pink, purple, blue, turquoise, and green), plus gloves, rubber bands, […]
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