Making red, white, and blue play dough at home is a quick, budget-friendly activity that sparks sensory play and a chance to chat about the meaning behind the Labor Day holiday. It’s hands-on fun at any age that teaches kids about colors, textures, and even teamwork. Plus, homemade dough is safer and softer than store-bought […]
Why Nannies Should Whip Up Homemade Red, White & Blue Play Dough This Labor Day
August 27, 2025 Leave a Comment
Angel Food Cake with Berries
May 23, 2025 Leave a Comment
This is a super simple dessert to make for Memorial Day or any patriotic holiday. I simply buy a premade angel food cake from the bakery or grocery store then decorate it with red and blue berries and whipped cream to symbolize the colors of the American flag. Of course you can make your own […]
Patriotic Star Sun Catcher
May 21, 2025 Leave a Comment
The little ones on your care will love making and displaying these patriotic sun catchers for Memorial Day and summer holidays. Be sure to share children’s books about the holiday with the little ones too: “Memorial Day” by Emma Carlson Berne, “Why do We Celebrate Memorial Day” by Kirsten Lake, and “A Day for Rememberin’” […]
“Don’t Forget Our Troops” by Jill Biden
May 27, 2023 Leave a Comment
“Don’t Forget Our Troops” by Jill Biden beautiful book for children who’s loved one is serving in the military and a perfect read for any child during Memorial Day weekend. When a family member is serving in the military, it can be really difficult for children to understand and cope with the loss of a […]
Banana Split Breakfast
May 26, 2023 Leave a Comment
This is a healthy, quick, and easy breakfast for the kids anytime of the year. Using plain or vanilla Greek yogurt and blueberries and raspberries also makes it a patriotic breakfast for Memorial Day weekend as well. You Will Need: Banana 1/2 Cup to 1 Cup Plain or Vanilla Greek Yogurt 1/4 Cup to 1/2 […]
Hot Glue Tin Foil Painting
May 24, 2023 Leave a Comment
For a Memorial Day craft project I had a 5-year-old paint an abstract American flag on tin foil. I used hot glue to make a box and lines on the tin foil for the child to paint inside the lines. Be sure to read children’s books about Memorial Day while doing this project. We recommend, […]
Patriotic Ice Cream Sandwiches
May 27, 2022 1 Comment
The children I care for and I made sugar cookies to make these ice cream sandwiches. Decorating the cookies with red, white, and blue sprinkles made this a patriotic treat. It makes a great summer treat for Memorial Day, the Fourth of n July, or Labor Day. Allow the children help with every step of […]
Patriotic Layer Cake
July 2, 2021 1 Comment
Cooking for Kids For the Fourth of July I lucked out and found Red Velvet Cake Mix and Blue Velvet Cake Mix which are a limited edition mixes to make a patriotic layer cake for Independence Day. You can also use Duncan Hines Classic White Cake Mix and red and blue food coloring. I used […]
Patriotic Stars
May 26, 2021 Leave a Comment
I found this patriotic craft idea from happinessishomemade blog. It’s a super easy way for the kids to decorate for a day off from school on Memorial Day this upcoming Monday. My Nanny Kids loved decorating the front of the crafts stick stars with glitter glue pens. You can purchase the supplies for this project […]
Patriotic Mason Jar Parfait
May 25, 2020 1 Comment
Cooking for Kids It is Memorial Day and a perfect time to enjoy a patriotic yogurt and berry parfait. I layer Vanilla Greek Yogurt with blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries and store in a mason jar for a quick and easy breakfast or snack for my Nanny Kids. When serving, open the jars and sprinkle granola […]
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