Mango and Black Bean Salsa with Grilled Chicken

My Nanny Kids love mangos. So for dinner this week I found this grilled chicken with black bean and mango salsa recipe on the skinnytaste website. For a vegetarian version, I just served brown rice with the salsa to complete a protein. The salsa is so good I am going to try serving it with […]

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Spin Art T-Shirt

By Stacie Gebeke I love getting fun ideas to do with my Nanny Kids from other nannies. Stacie Gebeke is a stellar nanny with 33 years experience who often inspires me with the STEAM activities she shares on social media, (see her biography below). Here is how Stacie made a spin art t-shirt. You Will […]

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Best Amazon Prime Day Deals for Parents and Nannies

Amazon Prime Day 2023 is July 11 and 12. Amazon Prime Day is a great time to stock up on discounted baby essentials and children’s products that parents and nannies need most. You can find huge savings on beloved brands, toys, and baby products. Many of the items make great baby shower and children’s birthday […]

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Asian Cucumber Salad

I love trying new ways to serve veggies. The children and their parents love this Asian flavored cucumber salad. It is a light and refreshing salad to serve for yourself and others with Asian meals or as a side dish this summer. Adjust the spices to your liking. Be sure to let the kids help. […]

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Paper Plate Marble Run

Who knew a few paper plates and cardboard rolls could unlock hours of giggles and genius? Building a marble run with everyday items isn’t just a rainy-day lifesaver and summer STEAM activity — it’s a hands-on adventure in creativity, problem-solving, and good old-fashioned fun. I found this marble run idea from the frugalfun4boys web site. […]

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Nannies Best Picks for Strollers

Nannies spend their days caring for babies, infants, and toddlers making them experts on what are the best strollers to use around town and for traveling. Different families have different needs. So there are many varieties of strollers depending on the ages and number of children a family has and how and where they plan […]

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Triple Berry Pie

When I accidentally keep berries too long and they look wrinkled and old, they still can be used and be very tasty in a pie. Homemade pies always taste better than store bought. Using store bought pie crust helps make an easy pie. This triple berry pie from Pillsbury makes the perfect dessert for the […]

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July 4th Paper Plate Hats

Uncoated white paper plates can be used in so many inexpensive crafts with kids. For the Fourth of July I used paper plates to make silly hats for the kids to wear for the federal holiday. You can purchase the supplies needed for these projects by tapping the links below or by visiting my Amazon […]

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Nannies’ 10 Favorite Beach Products

The best part of going to the beach with children is playing in the sun, sand, and water. But, the worst part of the beach can be the damage caused by the sun, sand, and water. We asked over 315 American career nannies for their favorite products to protect both children and adults from the […]

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Pineapple Shrimp Stir Fry

I found this healthy shrimp stir fry recipe on the endless meal web site. An easy to make stir fry sauce coats the tender shrimp, sweet pineapple chunks, and my Nanny Kids’ favorite veggies. I added zucchini and green pepper to the recipe. It’s quick to make and so much better than takeout. You Will […]

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