“Paper Wishes” by Tara Knudsen is a lovely children’s book about a boy who is missing his grandparents, as they live very far away. He gets the idea to make an origami love heart, and he posts it to them. He wonders where it is on its journey and whether it will go by plane, train or boat. Eventually he goes on a video call with his loved ones, and he sees that they are delighted as they have received the love heart from the post man. “Paper Wishes” is a sweet book that provides directions on how to make your very own paper wish to mail to loved ones. It might be helpful for young children to ..read more

You don’t have to be Jewish to enjoy matzo ball soup. To start off the Passover meal, many families enjoy matzo ball soup. It is traditionally a chicken and vegetable soup with dumplings made out of matzo meal (or ground matzo) and is usually one the kids’ favorite part of the dinner. I add shredded chicken to the soup as well. Here is a quick and easy recipe I found in my Grandmother’s recipe box. Be sure to let the kids help hand roll the matzo balls! You will Need: 1 pkg. (4.5 oz) matzo ball mix 4 eggs 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 tsp. salt 64 oz. chicken or vegetable broth 3 large carrots, sli ..read more

Work with the children to make a house out of matzo and other Kosher edible treats and materials. I found this idea on the Martha Stewart web site but allowed the children to use kosher candies, chocolate covered matzoh, and macarons to decorate their Passover house. It is so fun to do and although not perfect, it is fun to do and makes a wonderful addition to the Seder table.  You Will Need: Matzo Sheets Chocolate Covered Matzo (optional) Serrated Knife Paper Plate Soup Cans Chocolate Hazelnut Spread or Frosting ZipLoc Bag or Piping Bag Kosher Jelly Candies Macaroons What to Do: 1. With ..read more

Earth Day is celebrated on April 22. I love helping the kids prepare for Earth Day by reading children’s books about the Earth, making simple crafts, and baking each year. For this super easy baby safe painting activity, simply print an Earth template and trim it to fit inside a ziplock bag. You can also make this easy Earth Sun Catcher, Earth Day cookies, and read our favorite children’s books about the Earth by clicking here. You Will Need: Earth Template Printer Printer Paper Green and Blue Paint ZipLoc Bag Painters Tape What to Do: 1. Print the Earth template. 2. Trim the printed template ..read more

With Rice This lentil Dahl recipe given to me by my Mom Boss. It is made in one pot in 30 minutes. I use this vegetable chopper to make the prep quicker and a rice cooker to make the rice easy too. It’s rich and creamy, made with budget-friendly ingredients, and packed with plant protein and fiber. For the Rice: 1 cup basmati rice 2 cups vegetable broth, or water 1/8 teaspoon sea salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper For the Dahl: 1 small yellow onion 1 inch fresh ginger 1 bunch cilantro 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala 1 cup ..read more

“Crochet Amigurumi for Every Occasion” is filled with 21 crochet patterns for projects that are easy to make and that you’ll be proud to gift! Loaded with cuteness and beginner-friendly amigurumi patterns created by The Woobles, the internet’s favorite one-stop source for easy-to-make crochet kits, you’ll be crocheting adorable projects in no time! Grouped by gift theme, make unique handmade gifts for baby showers, birthdays, housewarmings, and engagement parties, such as a Cupcake Bear for the bear-y best birthday, a Cat tray that is the purr-fect combo of cute and useful, and a smitten Otte ..read more

I love using children’s books to prepare kids for new experiences. On April 8, 2024, millions of Americans will experience an awe-inspiring phenomenon: a total eclipse of the sun. Here are some great books on the topic I found at the local library and bought on Amazon to help the kids prepare for the unforgettable event. Sun, Moon, Earth by Tyler Nordgren In Sun, Moon, Earth, astronomer Tyler Nordgren illustrates how this most seemingly unnatural of natural phenomena was transformed from a fearsome omen to a tourist attraction. From the astrologers of ancient China and Babylon to the high pr ..read more

This is a healthy Indian meal found on NomNomPaleo.com that’s delicious served simply over basmati rice. This is a dairy free version of saag which usually uses heavy cream to create the creamy spinach mixture. My Nanny Family loved it and using a pressure cooker makes it fast and easy. You Will Need: 1 onion 1 inch fresh ginger 1 serrano pepper, or jalapeno pepper 16 ounces chopped spinach 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs 1/4 cup avocado oil, or ghee 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon cumin 2 teaspoons garam masala 1/4 teas ..read more

These Pastel Rainbow Cookies were such a big hit with the kids in my care last Easter that I made them again this year. I found the recipe on the All Recipes web site and I just changed the recipe to pastel colors using white chocolate and pastel-colored sprinkles for spring. They taste great and have the pastel. colors used in Easter celebrations. You Will Need: 8 ounces almond paste 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 4 large eggs, separated 2 cups all-purpose flour 3 drops light blue or teal food coloring 4 drops yellow food coloring 4 drops pink food coloring ¼ cup seedless red raspb ..read more

What kid doesn’t like bunnies — especially when Easter is right around the corner? I found this project at beafunmum.com and a 7-year-old child I care for made these bunny ears hat out of a paper plate all by herself. If you want the hat to be a snug fit for a particular child’s head, make a cut at the back of the bans and reposition the edges together to fit around the head. Tape to secure. You can purchase the supplies needed for this project by tapping the links below or by visiting my Amazon storefront. I may earn a small profit from purchases made by affiliate links on this blog and stor ..read more