This is a vegan recipe that carnivores will love as well. Of course you can substitute vegan sour cream and cream cheese with dairy versions for the members of the family aren’t vegan. I don’t use jalapeños when making this chili for children and I don’t add radishes for children that don’t like them. I […]
Homemade Ramen Bowls
All the children I have cared for the past three decades love ramen noodles. So I started the new year off right for the kids in my care by making their favorite dinners. The parents I work for found this easy homemade ramen recipe at the killingthyme website. I hope the children in your care […]
New Year’s Eve Cheesecake
I wanted to make a clock face on this cheesecake for a New Year’s Eve Party. But I’m not the best at piping frosting or decorating cakes. So, I simply bought the candy 2025 and hour and minute hands at a local craft store. Using a stand mixer makes this an easy cheesecake has a […]
Easy Cranberry Christmas Cake
You don’t have to celebrate Christmas to love this super simple cranberry cake. Allow the children to help you make the entire recipe from collecting the ingredients, measuring the flour, and cracking the eggs. I serve it in 2 inch squares for the kids and their guests to eat with their hands, one at a […]
Thanksgiving Meatballs
This is a super simple meatball recipe that has the familiar taste and smell of the typical Thanksgiving meal. They are so easy to make. Be sure to serve with mashed potatoes, gravy, and cranberry sauce. Do not over bake to keep from being dry. You Will Need: 2 Pounds Ground Turkey 1 (120 g) […]
Paper Woven Placemats

Thanksgiving Project Thanksgiving is celebrated tomorrow in the United States. Families celebrate the holiday around a hearty meal. Therefore, weaving placemats to serve the holiday dinner on makes a perfect Thanksgiving craft. You Will Need: Construction Paper (we chose brown, orange, and yellow) Ruler Marker Safety Scissor Tape or Paste Clear Contact Paper or Self-Adhesive […]
Easy Brown Sugar, Vanilla, Orange Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry sauce is one of my favorite and easiest recipes to serve for Thanksgiving. I’ve made several variations of cranberry sauce including one of my former Nanny Family’s recipe of bourbon cranberry sauce, but this recipe found on the sallybakingaddiction web site might be my favorite. You Will Need: 12 ounce bag cranberries, rinsed3/4 cup […]
Corn Fritters
November is time of harvest as we prepare for Thanksgiving in the United States. Corn is a popular staple for American dinners. I made this yummy corn fritter recipe found on the Real Plans app for my Nanny Kids that they ask for me to serve as snacks and with dinners. You Will Need: […]