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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 […]

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Kid-Friendly Pasta Bar

February 27, 2026 Leave a Comment

Dinner is instantly more exciting when it’s a build-your-own pasta bar! Kids love having choices, and a spread of pasta, pesto, marinara, meatballs, shredded chicken, steamed broccoli, garlic bread, and a sprinkle-happy bowl of Parmesan turns mealtime into a delicious little design studio. They get to mix, match, and create a plate that’s uniquely theirs […]

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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: […]

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Heart-Shaped Tortilla Pizza for Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2026 Leave a Comment

As a nanny, I know the fastest way to a kid’s heart is through their stomach especially when dinner shows up in the shape of one. This Valentine’s Day, I’m turning tortillas into heart-shaped mini pizzas that are fun to make, fun to eat, and guaranteed to earn me major cool-nanny points. This tortilla pizza […]

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Pappardelle with Beef Bolognese

January 30, 2026 Leave a Comment

When dinner is Pappardelle with Beef Bolognese on a cold winter evening, it’s not just a meal, it’s comfort in a bowl. The wide, silky pasta is fun to twirl, the rich sauce is cozy and familiar, and the hearty flavors make even picky eaters feel at home. It’s the kind of dinner that brings […]

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Making the Perfect Grilled Cheese for Kids

January 23, 2026 Leave a Comment

Grilled cheese is a timeless comfort food that’s perfect for busy nanny days. It’s been my go-to side to soup all winter long for my Nanny Kids. Grilled cheese sandwiches are quick to make, kid-approved, and endlessly customizable by adding a protein like an egg, sliced turkey, beans, or bacon or a veggie like tomato […]

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Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers

January 16, 2026 Leave a Comment

Turkey stuffed bell peppers look colorful, taste comforting, and quietly deliver protein, brown or wild rice, and veggies in every bite. The children in my care absolutely love this basic turkey stuffed bell pepper recipe from Cooking for My Soul web site, except I stuff an entire bell pepper per serving instead of cutting the […]

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Lasagna Soup

January 9, 2026 Leave a Comment

One of the fastest ways to a child’s heart is through a warm bowl of something comforting and lasagna soup does exactly that. This cozy twist on a classic favorite feels special without being fussy, and kids love the creamy ricotta “dumplings” that melt into the broth. For nannies, it’s a simple winter meal that […]

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“The Cookie Jar” by J. W. Mettle and Making Cookies

January 3, 2026 2 Comments

If you’ve ever turned your back for three seconds and returned to find suspicious chocolate-smeared on the face and hands of a child in your care, “The Cookie Jar” will feel less like a children’s book and more like a documentary. J. W. Mettle’s “The Cookie Jar” tackles one of early childhood’s greatest moral dilemmas: […]

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Beef Stew and Mashed Potatoes

January 2, 2026 Leave a Comment

It’s cold and snowy outside where I work and live and nothing warms the house and little tummies of the kids in my care as much as a warm beef stew. I adjusted this easy stew recipe I found on the Delish web site to serve on top of mashed potatoes rather than adding baby […]