Seared Bok Choy

Bok Choy is also known as Chinese White Cabbage. It is my favorite Chinese vegetable to use with nearly any Asian-inspired meal. I highly recommend this healthy and delicious vegetable dish rich in vitamins C, A, and K and is also packed with calcium, magnesium, and iron a mother I worked for taught me to […]

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Peanut Butter Play Dough

The children in my care are on a homemade play dough kick. Two weeks ago we made Jell-O Play Dough. Last week they absolutely loved making and playing with Frosting Play Dough. This week they asked to try edible Peanut Butter Play Dough. I found this play dough on the busylittlekiddies web site can also […]

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Simple Greek Salad

Getting kids to eat salad doesn’t have to be daunting when using vegetables and ingredients they already like. This simple Greek salad is an easy, quick, and healthy lunch or side dish for dinner for children and their parents. The dressing is delicious. You Will Need: 1 head romaine lettuce 1 cucumber2 Roma tomatoes1/4 red […]

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Frosting Edible Play Dough

My Nanny Kids and I love making home made play dough. This frosting play dough recipe I found on thesoccermomblog web site is one of the kids’ favorite homemade play doughs. It is easy to make, smells delicious, and feels soft and beautiful. It is non-toxic and edible if toddlers put any in their mouths. […]

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Summer Fresh Corn Salad

Memorial Day is celebrated this weekend with families having barbecues all over America. Along with hamburgers, hot dogs, and grilled chicken this fresh grilled corn salad makes a wonderful side dish. Serve this salad anytime there is fresh corn available during the summer. You Will Need: For the Dressing ½ Cup Light, Neutral Vegetable Oil, […]

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Jell-O No-Cook Edible Play Dough

Homemade play dough is always the ultimate boredom buster. Children love measuring and mixing the ingredients and watching it turn into play dough that provides hours of imaginary, kneading, sculpting, and rolling fun. This Jell-O play dough smells so good, is bright and colorful, and so non-toxic it’s actually edible. It is a great, quick, […]

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Importance of Saying “Please” and “Thank You” to Nannies and Kids

I confess, it’s easier and more pleasant to work for parents that are kind and say, “please,” and “thank you.” I cannot underestimate the importance of my employers being kind and showing appreciation. It makes me want to work harder. Employers being grateful for my work is also an important reminder to be kind and […]

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Doona Car Seat & Stroller

With over 30 years of nanny experience this is my favorite stroller I have ever used! If you are a parent or nanny on the go, looking for a convenient stroller without sacrificing safety you will love the Doona Car Seat and Stroller. The Doona Car Seat & Stroller is the ultimate travel solution for […]

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Lentil Salad with Tortilla Chips

I served this lentil salad from the Smitten Kitchen web site with tortilla chips to the children in my care and they quickly gobbled it up. The salad can also be served alone or with pita bread if you prefer. Lentils are a great way to add vegetarian protein to the kids’ diet. Lentils are […]

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“Grandma’s Purse” by Vanessa Brantley Newton and Quilted Purse Craft

This is an adorable project to do as a literary connection to the picture book “Grandma’s Purse” by Vanessa Brantley Newton. In the book, when Mimi’s Grandmother comes to visit she always brings warm hugs, sweet treats, and her purse. Mimi never knows what her Grandmother have in there — fancy jewelry, tokens from around […]

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