The kids I care for and I love the colors of Autumn leaves. So they really enjoyed making Autumn leaf (and an acorn) sun catchers this week. I have found that using high quality self-adhesive laminating sheets is easier than using regular clear contact paper and that using precut squares of tissue paper is much […]
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A babka is a sweet braided bread which originated in the Jewish communities of Poland and Ukraine. My memories of babka is that I loved it when my grandma came to visit with babka when I was a child. It is great for Rosh Hashana which begins tonight. I can’t say it’s necessarily easy to […]
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There are two ways to color dry pasta with holes that can be threaded to make jewelry. Either color dry pasta using food coloring and a little water in a ziploc bag or paint the pasta with acrylic paint and allow the pasta beads to dry. Let the children help with any step coloring the […]
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Train tables and train sets provide hours of open ended fun for children of all ages. Playing with trains helps children build fine motor skills, problem-solve, and foster their creativity. When choosing a train set and train table first consider the manufacturer’s age recommendation. Next, consider the size of the train table for the space […]
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I’m so lucky to care for Nanny Kids that are willing to try new recipes with me. Spaghetti squash is so sweet and delicious. I typically don’t use salt and pepper so feel free to add the extra seasonings if you want to. Serve this healthy recipe with a salad and a big hunk of […]
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My Nanny Kids enjoy making cards and stationary with pressed flowers from their backyard and neighborhood. We use this microwave flower press kit to quickly dry flowers within minutes. With the help of the microwave, we press flowers quickly and efficiently, saving us time with no need to wait for weeks to dry. The microwave […]
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Patriotic fruit kabobs are such a fun way to serve refreshing watermelon and blueberries on a hot Labor Day weekend. The children loved helping cut out the watermelon stars and making the skewers. You Will Need: Watermelon Blueberries Small Star Cookie Cutter Wooden Skewers What to Do: 1. Cut watermelon into 1 inch slices. 2. […]
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Science Fun Kids love science experiments and they love bouncy balls. I found this super easy science experiment that makes bouncy balls on the36thaveune.com web site. I recommend using disposable cups and plastic utensils to throw out after you are done making the balls. You Will Need: 1/2 Cup Warm Water 1 Tb Borax 1 […]
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One of my Nanny Kids absolutely adores using this Marbling Paint Kit by the Jar Melo Store. She got this crafts kit for her birthday. She made these six marbled papers this week and cannot wait to do more next week. This Marbling Painting Kit for kids comes in a beautiful gift box and makes […]
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This is a quick and healthy lunch and snack I bring to my nanny job with me that the kids absolutely love. I adjusted the recipe found on spendwithpennies web site. Sometimes I just squeeze lemon juice on the salad for dressing. You can store the leftover Chickpea Salad covered in the fridge for up […]
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