Turkey Brown Paper Bag Puppet

Thanksgiving Craft If there is one thing kids love, it’s turning everyday items into something creative to play with. Nothing beats transforming a plain brown paper bag into a gobbling Thanksgiving turkey. I found this super easy Thanksgiving puppet project to do with the kids on hugsarefun blog. You can cut out the shapes to […]

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“I Am Thankful: A Thanksgiving Book for Kids” by Sheri Wall

Learn about the true spirit of gratitude and Thanksgiving with “I Am Thankful: A Thanksgiving Book for Kids” by Sheri Wall. “I Am Thankful” teaches children about coming together with their loved ones and to give thanks for all that they have. “I Am Thankful” is an adorable, rhyming storybook that follows three different families […]

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Cranberry, Cherry, and Bourbon Sauce

I love homemade cranberry sauce. This year I tried a new recipe with cherries and bourbon that my Nanny Family loves found on the Epicurious web site. You Will want to bring it to your Thanksgiving feast. Click here to see other cranberry sauce recipes I have made over the years. This cranberry sauce made […]

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Paper Plate Dinosaur Craft

This is a super easy dinosaur craft to make with girls and boys with a paper plate and toilet paper roll. Be sure to read “How to Catch a Dinosaur,” “Danny and the Dinosaur,” “How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight,” and “Dinosaur” while making this simple craft. You can purchase the children books and supplies needed […]

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Dutch Oven Apple Butternut Squash Soup

This soup makes the perfect Autumn dinner and a great Thanksgiving recipe. I like using two different types of apples for this soup. I also like to chop up and add a carrot and even some left over bell pepper to this soup. I used to make this soup in an instapot for families but […]

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“Elmer the Elephant” by David McKee and Craft

Children love the Elmer the patchwork elephant book series by David McKee. I love the Mini Mad Things blog. After reading “Elmer’s Colors,” “Elmer and Butterfly,” “Elmer and the Rainbow,” and “Elmer’s Special Day,” by David McKee I let the child in my care use paint and pastels to decorate a cardboard Elmer. It might […]

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Bat Cupcakes

Here is a cute dessert to make for your Nanny Kid’s Halloween party. My Mom Boss actually made these adorable Bat Cupcakes made with Oreo cookies for their Halloween party. You Will Need: CUPCAKE: 1 cup all-purpose flour½ teaspoon baking soda¼ teaspoon salt¾ teaspoon baking powder½ cup hot milk or boiling water (the milk will […]

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Halloween Sun Catchers

This is an easy project to make with children of any age for Halloween that is not scary. You can purchase the supplies needed for this project by tapping the links below or by visiting my Amazon storefront by clicking here. I may make a small profit when visitors purchase items using the affiliate links […]

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Jack-O-Lantern Quesadilla

This is an easy, healthy, and fun Halloween snack or lunch to make for your Nanny Kids. My Nanny Kids just love these super cute Jack-O-Lantern Quesadillas. You can add shredded chicken or veggies to these quesadillas as well. You Will Need: 6 flour tortillas 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, jack, or pepper jack) Salsa […]

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Elmo and Cookie Monster Jack-O-Lanterns

These are cute jack-o-lanterns a little girl and I made to resemble some of our most beloved Sesame Street characters — Elmo and Cookie Monster. Check out how to make cute painted pumpkins that look like donuts by clicking here. You Will Need: 2 Small or Medium-Sized PumpkinsRed and Blue Spray PaintRound and Oval Styrofoam […]

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