Here are my favorite 5 fall time goodies to make with kids this time of year:

• Harvest Trail Mix

This trail mix is full of various fall themed goodies yet super easy to make. The kids will love throwing gin all the ingredients, shaking, and I’m sure munching on!

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*Also, what’s so neat too about this trail mix is you can mix it up however you’d like….let’s say you have kids that do not like a particular ingredient or allergic, then pick something else or omit!

• Mini Pumpkin Quesadillas

Need something more savory and not as sweet? Then this fun fall themed snack or meal will surely have your kids smiling yet enjoying a yummy quesadilla.

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*Here’s another tip– you could make it a meal and use bigger tortillas by throwing in some veggies, fruit, and you could even add in some beef or chicken with the quesadilla. I’d put it under the cheese so it still looks orange like a pumpkin. Oh, and you can serve with some salsa, guacamole, and sour cream too! How fun and yummy!

• Fall Leaf Sugar Gummies

These are super cool and any kid would love to have some of these! Very fall-themed as you cut these dummies out with a fall leaf silicone mold.

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*Just keep in mind these have to sit out overnight before you can consume so make sure you and the kids are aware! You could even color them different colors besides orange as pictured to have a variety of leaves! How fun!

• Pumpkin Patch Pudding

These are one of the cutest, fall-themed treats I’ve seen yet! How darling are these or what? And super scrumptious too! Kids will love helping with making these pumpkin patch puddings!

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*These are like the traditional dirt cups with worms but without the worms and having pumpkins instead! These would also make a great classroom snack to take to any fall party!

• Candy Corn Popsicles

How darling yet yummy do these look? These are perfect too for a toddler that may be teething too! These are also a healthier fall-themed treat compared to some as you only use pineapple juice, orange juice, and yogurt. You’ll also need to make sure you have these popsicles makers from Zoku which can be found on . These popsicle makers look super awesome and you can make popsicles in as little as 7 minutes on your countertop, wow!

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*You don’t have to wait forever if you use the Zoku popsicle maker which is a plus. They are a little costly but so worth it since you can have your popsicles ready to go in under 7 minutes and your kids don’t have to wait hours. You can also use the popsicle maker over and over again to make a variety of popsicles.

We hope you enjoy making one or all of these fall themed goodies with the kids or the kids you nanny for. It’s a fun (and delicious) way to get the kids in the kitchen learning and spendign tiem with you!

Also, if you are looking for fall-themed crafts and activities, don’t forget to check out the rest of our blogs here. If you are also looking to hire a nanny, household manager, or newborn care specialist, check out our Family Application area with more information as I’d love to help you!

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Have you ever heard of a Newborn Care Specialist? It’s something that not everyone is sure about or what they may do, but it’s super handy for any new parent!

What is it?  

A newborn care specialist is a career nanny who has additional training and certification in the areas of sleep training, lactation consultation, milestones, developmental stages and all things newborn!  This is the busiest, most important stage of your baby’s life!  Their job is to nurture and support your baby while providing guidance and education for new parents.  Having someone on your side to partner with you who understands all the curveballs this stage throws at you can be absolutely invaluable. 

What type of tasks do they perform?

• Maintain feeding and sleeping logs
• Assist the family with any feeding issues they have and help with the facilitation of breastfeeding if needed
• Soothes babies using skills and techniques that help call newborns
• Provide care for the newborn and other tasks such as diapering, changing, bathing, bottle prep, bottle cleaning, establishing sleep habits, and so much more
• Complete care of the newborn at night to provide parents time to sleep
• Provide parent’s guidance and education

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How long do I need a newborn care specialist?  

Many families opt to hire one before baby is born to help with the final 2 weeks of pregnancy and for an additional 3-12 weeks post birth.  A NCS will generally work overnights and help with the baby overnight to give mom and dad some rest as well as set up as much of a schedule and routine as possible.  

How much does a newborn care specialist cost?  

Depending on the number of children and duties tasked, a typical hourly wage is anywhere from 25-$50 per hour.  They will typically work 8-10 hour overnight shifts 4-7 days a week.

What are the differences in a NCS and a baby nurse?  

The difference is that a baby nurse has a tradition RN degree and can help with newborns who have medical concerns that are beyond the reach of a traditional NCS training program.  Many of these concerns pose life-threatening risks to the newborn and require careful, safe and knowledgeable environments.  The typical salary for a baby nurse is $35-60 per hour.  

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“Jen is a baby whisperer! She always knew how to soothe our son and had an amazing ability to figure out what was causing him distress. After 4 horrible in a row on our own, we brought in the professional and she suggested how to remedy the situation. Once fixed, we had a Happy, sleeping baby! I’m calling her the moment I know I am next pregnant!” 

Pretty neat, right? You can receive so much needed help with your newborn and have a smooth transition into motherhood with a newborn care specialist.

So instead of worrying yourself about what all you need to do with you newborn and how to handle certain situations, hire a newborn care specialist. �����鶹 can help you with finding the perfect newborn care specialist too! If interested, please go to our Family Application here.

Resources: NCSA-Newborn Care Specialist Association for Certification

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