Breakfast is more fun on a stick! These Mini Pancake Breakfast Shish Kabobs are an easy, hands-on recipe that lets children build their own colorful breakfast using mini pancakes, fresh strawberries, banana slices, and blueberries. It’s a simple way to encourage independence, practice fine motor skills, and make mealtime feel like a special treat. Just […]
Blueberry Almond French Toast Breakfast Casserole for Mother’s Day
May 8, 2026 Leave a Comment
Blueberry almond French toast breakfast casserole is the perfect Mother’s Day activity for kids because it’s simple, fun, and filled with sweet flavors everyone will love. Children will enjoy helping layer the bread, whisking the eggs, adding juicy blueberries, and sprinkling sliced almonds while creating a special homemade treat for their Mom. The best part? […]
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bowl
April 24, 2026 Leave a Comment
This Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bowl is always a kid favorite because it’s naturally sweet, colorful, and fun for them to build. The fresh bananas, juicy berries, and tiny chia seeds create a mix of textures kids love, while the warm drizzle of peanut butter makes it feel like a cozy treat. It’s a healthy, high […]
Earth Day Pancakes
April 17, 2026 Leave a Comment
Turn breakfast into a planet-saving celebration! These Earth Day pancakes are a fun, hands-on way for kids to mix, measure, and create, whether you’re making them from scratch from the recipe below or using your favorite mix. Inspired by a fun idea from Brightly Learning on Pinterest. I have found it’s best to cook the […]
Lemon Blueberry Dutchbaby
March 6, 2026 Leave a Comment
I’m always looking for new breakfasts to make for my school-aged nanny kids. On a snow day off from school I used AI to find this dutchbaby recipe to make with the ingredients we had in my Nanny Family’s fridge. I think the recipe is similar to a recipe from Natasha’s Kitchen. Pro tips for […]
Cheddar and Broccoli Egg Bites
February 20, 2026 Leave a Comment
For a healthy and quick breakfast and snack I often make these easy broccoli and cheddar egg bites for the kids. The children love help making this simple breakfast after school, eating one or two as a snack, and then storing them in the fridge to have with breakfast the next day. You Will Need: […]
Teddy Bear Pancakes
August 22, 2025 1 Comment
Who says breakfast can’t be a little whimsical? For nannies looking to add fun to the morning routine, teddy bear-shaped pancakes are a clever way to win hearts of children of any age. They’re more than cute — they turn mealtime into playtime, spark creativity, and show kids that love can come in the shape […]
Pink Strawberry Waffles
February 14, 2025 Leave a Comment
Who wouldn’t love to wake up to some delicious pink waffles for Valentine’s Day? For over 15 years I have been making this strawberry waffle recipe a former Mom Boss gave to me for Valentine’s Day. The kids will absolutely love these sweet, pink waffles anytime during the year. They are easy to make. You […]
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 […]
Peanut Butter and Fruit Toast
July 5, 2024 Leave a Comment
Here’s a quick and easy snack or breakfast for kids. Simply spread peanut butter or Sun Butter on multi grain toast and then lay sliced strawberries or bananas on top of the peanut butter. You Will Need: Multigrain Bread Peanut Butter or Sun Butter Strawberries and Bananas (or any fruit the kids like) What to […]
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