Aunt Quotes

aunt quotes

This blog post on aunt quotes is an OLD one on this website. The origins of this blog began many years ago (You can read all about The OT Toolbox and our start.) But one thing we love is being an aunt to many nieces and nephews. This brings us to our favorite quotes about being an aunt! Let’s explore them all!

Aunt Quotes

Aunts have the best job there is.  Life with nieces and nephews is all about giving hugs, talks like a sister, and loving like a friend. 


So what does a fun Aunt do with the nieces and nephews for quality time and building memories?  Check out our HUGE resource of kids crafts, activities, cooking fun, and general awesome Aunthood ideas for Aunts to pull out of her sleeve when the best nieces and nephews on the planet are looking for some fun?

aunt quotes

Here are some of the best quotes about Aunts:

“Aunts are to be a pattern and example to all aunts; to be a delight to boys (and girls) and a comfort to their parents; and to show that at least one daughter in every generation ought to remain unmarried, and raise the profession of auntship to a fine art.” – Louisa May Alcott

“Aunts are like chocolate. You can live your life without them, but wouldn’t want to.” – Unknown

“An aunt is a safe haven for a child. Someone who will keep your secrets and is always on your side.” – Sara Sheridan

“Aunts are the ones who stand beside moms when nieces and nephews enter the world and they’re the ones who teach them to be good and kind and strong and true.” – Unknown

“Aunts are like second moms, only cooler.” – Unknown

“Aunts are the ones who tell you the stories your mother and father don’t have the time to tell you.” – Unknown

“Aunts are always offering cookies and candy, but they’re also always there to listen and help you in any way they can.” – Unknown

“Aunts are angels sent down to earth to watch over their nieces and nephews.” – Unknown

“Aunts are not just relatives, they are special friends who hold a piece of our hearts forever.” – Unknown

“Aunts are like magical fairies. They make everything better just by being there.” – Unknown

Favorite Aunt Quote

“Only an Aunt can give hugs like a mother, can keep secrets like a sister, and share love like a friend.”  ~Unknown  


(I searched for the origin of this quote but was unable to find a source.  If you know of the original author of this quote, please let me know!)

Only an Aunt quote
 
Head on over to our AUNT Resource Page for awesome ideas for Aunts.

(But all of the moms, grandparents, Occupational Therapists OTAs, child care workers, and educators will find fun ideas too!)

 

quotes on aunts and nieces

When it comes to Aunts and nieces, there is a special bond! These are some of our favorite quotes about aunts and nieces…

“The bond between an aunt and a niece is something special, like a mother and daughter, but different.” – Unknown

“Aunts and nieces are forever bound together by love and adventure.” – Unknown

“Aunts are like second mothers, only closer.” – Unknown

“An aunt and a niece have a bond that is like no other. They can talk about anything, do anything, and laugh about everything.” – Unknown

“Aunts and nieces may be separated by distance, but never by heart.” – Unknown

“Aunts are a niece’s best friend and confidant.” – Unknown

“A niece is a gift whose worth cannot be measured except by the love in one’s heart.” – Unknown

“Aunts are there to teach their nieces everything their mothers can’t.” – Unknown

“Aunts and nieces share a special bond that no one else can understand.” – Unknown

“The love between an aunt and a niece is like no other. It’s a bond that can never be broken.” – Unknown

nephew quotes from aunt

What about Aunt and nephew quotes? Let’s share some of our favorites…

“Aunts are like second mothers to their nephews. They are always there to offer love, guidance, and support.” – Unknown

“An aunt and a nephew have a special bond that is unbreakable.” – Unknown

“Aunts and nephews share an unbreakable bond of love that grows stronger with each passing year.” – Unknown

“An aunt is a caregiver, a friend, and a confidant to her nephew.” – Unknown

“Aunts have the magical ability to make their nephews feel special and loved.” – Unknown

“An aunt’s love for her nephew is like no other. It’s pure, unconditional, and everlasting.” – Unknown

“An aunt is a superhero in her nephew’s eyes. She is always there to save the day and offer a listening ear.” – Unknown

“Aunts and nephews may not see each other often, but when they do, it’s like they were never apart.” – Unknown

“The bond between an aunt and her nephew is something that cannot be explained, but only felt.” – Unknown

“Aunts and nephews share a bond that is built on love, trust, and lots of fun.” – Unknown

Cool Aunt Quotes

So, which is your favorite? We love them all! You can pick and chose the cool Aunt quotes you like and use them to make a card, add to a mug or t-shirt, or just write in a quick note to your favorite Aunt!

Colleen Beck, OTR/L has been an occupational therapist since 2000, working in school-based, hand therapy, outpatient peds, EI, and SNF. Colleen created The OT Toolbox to inspire therapists, teachers, and parents with easy and fun tools to help children thrive. Read her story about going from an OT making $3/hour (after paying for kids’ childcare) to a full-time OT resource creator for millions of readers. Want to collaborate? Send an email to contact@theottoolbox.com.

Honey Roasted Nuts Popcorn Snack Recipe

If your kids are like mine, they are always hungry.  The request for a snack happens at least 2,435 times a day.  I try to fill them up with healthy and protein-filled snacks like nuts to give them a little more oomph in their snack time.  These honey roasted nuts are a great snack for kids and on the healthier side even with the added touch of sweetness.  The kids love the crunch and sweetness of this roasted nut snack go perfectly with popcorn, making it a hit with kids and a great snack time treat.  We made our honey roasted peanuts popcorn snack as part of the Cooking With Kids A-Z series and are now up to N for nuts!
Make honey roasted peanuts with this easy cooking with kids recipe and add this high protein snack to lunches or snack time for kids.

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Honey Roasted Peanuts Recipe

Make honey roasted peanuts with this easy cooking with kids recipe and add this high protein snack to lunches or snack time for kids.
It is so easy to make honey roasted nuts. Simply scoop one cup of peanuts into a plastic baggie.  Measure in 2 tablespoons of organic
or local honey.  Seal up the baggie start mixing the nuts and honey.  Kids love this part of the recipe.   Mixing the honey around is a great fine motor and sensory workout. 

Make honey roasted peanuts with this easy cooking with kids recipe and add this high protein snack to lunches or snack time for kids.
Next, place a sheet of aluminum foil
on a cookie sheet.  Spread the honey-coated nuts out on the foil using a spatula.  Place the peanuts into a pre-heated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes.  Be sure to keep an eye on the nuts as they roast and flip them with the spatula every 2 minutes. 
Make honey roasted peanuts with this easy cooking with kids recipe and add this high protein snack to lunches or snack time for kids.
Pull the peanuts from the oven and allow to cool on the cookie sheet.  Once hardened, break the peanuts up and serve in a bowl.

Make honey roasted peanuts with this easy cooking with kids recipe and add this high protein snack to lunches or snack time for kids.
We decided to add our honey roasted peanuts to a bag of Kettle popcorn.  The sweet crunch of the peanuts goes so well with popcorn.

Make honey roasted peanuts with this easy cooking with kids recipe and add this high protein snack to lunches or snack time for kids.

Make honey roasted peanuts with this easy cooking with kids recipe and add this high protein snack to lunches or snack time for kids.

Serve the honey roasted peanuts and popcorn in a brown paper bag for a movie night treat.

Make honey roasted peanuts with this easy cooking with kids recipe and add this high protein snack to lunches or snack time for kids.
Add the peanuts and popcorn to your child’s lunch in a sandwich container.  Be sure to check on peanut allergy restrictions before sending this snack to school in a school lunch.  This snack would be great for a picnic with books in the park before school starts, too!



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With this and any activity you find on our website, be sure to use your best judgement with your children.  If there is a chance of a peanut allergy in your family, don’t make this recipe.  We recommend this cooking with kids recipe only if your children have exhibited no signs of peanut allergies in the past.


Looking for more N is for Nuts recipes?  Check out the nut recipes from the Cooking With Kids A-Z team:

Pecan Pralines from Frogs and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails
Nutella Almond Muffins from Still Playing School

Want to cook healthy foods for your family?  Grab Yum! Deliciously Healthy Meals for Kids, a cookbook for busy families that want healthy meal ideas. 


Healthy recipes for kids

Pop! Squirt! Splash! Book for Activities with Soap, Water, Bubbles

 
These creative play activities use soap, water, bubble play with hands-on activities and creative play ideas for kids with the book, Pop! Squirt! Splash! Developed with an intention to create fun and creative hands-On activities for kids using Soap, Water, and Bubbles, this book shares fun ways to play!


 
Creative water play ideas for kids, using items from around the home. Great gift idea for kids, nieces, nephews, parents, teachers, therapists.

 

 
I am so excited to share the news of our latest book, Pop! Squirt! Splash! Hands-On Activities for Kids Using Soap, Water, & Bubbles.
 
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This book is a creative collection of activities for kids broken down into sections:  Arts, Crafts, and DIY Projects, Learning Activities and Games, and Sensory Play.  The activities all have one thing in common; They all use soap, water, or bubbles.  The activities are easy to set up (and clean-up, given that they are made up of soap!) and provide a unique way to play with inexpensive items and products typically found around the home.  Each activity contains directions and bright and vivid photographs with alternate variations and additional activities. Playing with soap, water, and bubbles was never so much fun!  

 

Pop! Squirt! Splash! is creative way to explore the senses while working on fine motor and gross motor development of the child in creative and unique ways.  This book is a must for your library and would make a great gift for children, nieces and nephews, families, teachers, and therapists.

Watch more from the book here:

Creative play and craft ideas using soap. great gift idea for kids, nieces, nephews, teachers, therapists

Gift idea for kids, nieces, nephews, therapists, and teachers:

How cool would a gift basket with the book, Pop! Squirt! Splash! be?? Add a few essentials, like scoops, animal figurines, dish soap, figurines, Ivory soap, kitchen utensils, chop sticks
, liquid watercolors, glitter, beads, and paint brushes.  Not only will the kids be prepared for hours of activities, they will have so many variations of the activities to continue play and learning with hands-on sensory, crafts, activities, and more!
Creative play and craft ideas for kids, using Bubbles
Get more of the inside scoop on Pop! Squirt! Splash! by checking out our co-authors, and get your copy today!