The end of the school year is nearing and the classroom mom in me wants to do something for all the kids. My son is leaving 1st grade
Making Time for Memories
Bacon Ranch Broccoli Salad
I’m super excited about something and just have to share it with you. My 3 year old daughter apparently shares my love of broccoli! Isn’t that just out
10 Easy DIY Teacher Appreciation Gifts
As usual, the school year has flown by. Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week and before we know it, summer will be here! Having volunteered in my son’s
Air Fryer Salmon Cakes
Salmon cakes, or salmon patties, as my family calls them, are something I grew up eating. It’s also one of the few recipes I actually remember. Growing up
THE LEGO MOVIE WORLD at LEGOLAND Florida
It’s not often we let our son skip school, but when we do, we go to LEGOLAND! If you’re a fan of LEGOLAND Florida, I’m sure you already
Tips for Staying Safe on a Cruise Vacation
Taking a cruise is a truly safe way to vacation and travel, but no matter how safe a form of travel or vacation destination is, it’s always good
Creamy Dreamy Lemon Bars
Here in Florida, spring is in the air. I know because my car is covered in pollen and my sinuses are feeling the wrath. But I also know
Making Memories at Disney On Ice + Video Sneak Peek
If you follow me on social (I hope you are!), then you know that over the weekend we kicked off spring break with a trip to Hertz Arena
DIY Printable Garden Markers
A couple of weekends ago my kids and I started some seedlings for our spring vegetable garden. And well, because the kids are involved (which I love) we
8 Dr. Seuss Crafts for Read Across America Week
It’s almost here; the day that comes every year. The day that we celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday by taking some time to simply sit down and read –
Instant Pot Zesty White Bean & Chicken Soup
In the winter months when the weather outside is frigid and icy, and all you want to do is curl up inside under a blanket, you need a
Highlights: Still Shaping the Minds of Kids After 70 Years
Do you remember Highlights™ magazines? These were really popular when I was a kid. I remember seeing them at school, doctor’s offices, and I’m pretty sure I had
Maple Bourbon Chicken Wings
What is better on game day than a cold drink and some chicken wings? … Nothing! So when game days roll around, you better believe both are on
Slow Cooker Pizza
My kids love helping in the kitchen and you may not realize it, but there is always something for them to do, no matter what age they are.
“Do You Wanna Build a Snowman?” Cookie Classroom Treats
Are you ever just shopping and happen to see something that immediately sparks a fun idea? Well, that’s what happened to me over the weekend. I was doing
Christmas Juice Pouch Printables
I love sending fun goodies to school with my son, so his class can enjoy every holiday. I am the classroom mom, after all. My favorite thing to
Ham & Asparagus Casserole: A Recipe for Leftover Ham
The holidays are the perfect time to enjoy a nice big, juicy ham. In my home, we even opt for a ham for Thanksgiving dinner. So when the
Turkey Zucchini Casserole: A Recipe for Leftover Turkey
Thanksgiving is the biggest dinner of the year. With the biggest dinner of the year comes lots of leftovers. I know I’m not alone when I say we
Toy Donation Letter from Santa
When the holidays roll around and I start planning gifts for my kids, I look around my house and wonder where the heck they are going to put
Instant Pot Rack of Ribs
There’s a pretty good chance that I used to be the world’s worst cook when it came to a rack of ribs. I could never get the flavor
Slow Cooker Cheesy Potato Soup
Signs of fall: cool weather, sweaters, leggings, leaves falling, pumpkins, and slow cookers. Yeap, you read that right. It’s slow cooker season! I love using my slow cooker
Halloween Spider Ring Treats
As if I haven’t given you a whole bunch of fun Halloween treat ideas already, here is another! What I love about this one is that it literally
Double, Double Toil & Trouble! Witches Fruit Snack Cauldrons
Double, double toil and trouble! Do you have the right fruit snack ingredients to make the witch’s Halloween potion? Make these Witches Fruit Snack Cauldrons for trick-or-treaters or
Halloween Snoball Monsters
I’m on a roll with all the Halloween treats I’ve been making lately and I’m not even done. I try to make Halloween more than just a one
Oatmeal Creme Pie Scarecrows
Fall is my favorite time of the year – pumpkins, cool weather (except in Florida…if you could only see my hard eye roll right now), holidays on the
Halloween Juice Box Printables
I consider myself a classroom mom and with that title comes the responsibility of making sure all the kids in my son’s class have fun goodies to celebrate
Instacart: Grocery Delivery When You Just Can’t (or Don’t Want To)
We’ve all been there…dinner time rolls around and there’s nothing to eat in the house, except cereal (not that there’s anything wrong with that); it’s time to pack
LEGOLAND Florida: Know Before You Go
It finally happened! After living in Florida for 15 years (yes, there was almost a 2 year hiatus when we lived in New Jersey, but 15 years total
Asian Glazed Meatballs
Do you love Asian flavors? Do you also love meatballs? If you answered yes to both of these questions, then you are going to LOVE this recipe. I
Cajun Style Shrimp Po’ Boys + Remoulade Sauce
Shrimp has to be one of my all-time favorite seafood’s. It’s something I can prepare the same way over and over, and never get tired of. But that
Free Baby Room Wall Decor Printables
Having a baby is an experience that’s both exciting and nerve-racking at the same time. Yay! Baby is coming. But wait! Is everything ready? One of my favorite
Grilled Southwest Black Bean Burgers
Do you have a healthy recipe that literally the whole family enjoys? They come far and few between in my house, at least the healthy part does, but
Smokey Salmon Sliders
Now that summer is in full swing, I have been craving fresh fish like there’s no tomorrow. Don’t get it twisted, I love fish throughout the year, but
One Pan Chicken Fajitas
When life gets busy, sometimes dinner gets forgotten. Instead of ordering out, quick and easy one pan meals are a great solution. Not only are they quick to
Strawberry Cheesecake Popsicles
Summer is the best time to make homemade popsicles. But popsicles can go beyond putting juice or Kool-aid in popsicle molds. Why not turn your favorite desserts into
When Reading Practice Becomes Sibling Bonding Time
When you have one kid who loves to be read to and one kid who’s learning to read, reading practice becomes a great time for sibling bonding. Even
Easy 6 Ingredient Guacamole
“Guac is extra.” Um, yea, I know that, but I want it anyways. I mean really, is there even a question about that, haha. I get this every
How to Know Your Breastfed Baby is Eating Enough + Giveaway
As if breastfeeding weren’t hard enough, if you’re not pumping there’s no way to tell how much your baby is actually eating. So how do you know she’s
Free Classroom Valentine’s Printables
Valentine’s Day is always fun when you’re in grade school. It’s all so innocent, with no real heart break because everyone is your special Valentine. What better way
32 Ultimate Game Day Chicken Wing Recipes
What is a big game day without finger-licking good chicken wings? Step outside the box this time and try one of these sweet and savory wing recipes. With
All Hail the Queen of the Medieval Times Lyndhurst Castle + Giveaway
If you’re a member of the royal court, then you already know that Medieval Times in Lyndhurst, NJ has a new ruler – Queen Dona Maria Isabella. That’s
Free Tooth Fairy Printables
My son has been coming home lately telling me about the kids in his class who are losing teeth while at school. My son has yet to lose
20+ Kitchen Gadgets That Will Make You Want to Cook at Home
I love cooking at home for the most part and the majority of my family’s meals are homemade. That’s not to say I don’t have my days where
Medications You Can Take While Pregnant
One of the worst things about pregnancy is getting sick. You can’t just go to the store and pick up any over the counter medication you want, but
Skylands Stadium Christmas Lights Show 2017
One of my fondest childhood memories around the holidays was visiting a drive through Christmas lights display. It was something I looked forward to every year, but after
5 Tips for Finding the Perfect Family Car
Who’s in the market for a new car? This has been on our radar for a couple of years, but now with baby number 3 on the way,
Free Printable “Dear Santa” Letter
As we gear up for the holidays, you may already know what gifts would be good for your kids, but do you know what THEY want? Use this
Free Printable Holiday Gift Tags
One of my favorite things about the holidays is seeing the joy on my kids faces on Christmas morning when they open all their gifts. Just last year
Danone Nations Cup World Final 2017
This weekend I had the amazing opportunity to attend the Danone Nations Cup World Final at Red Bull Arena. I cannot express how great of a program this
5 Tips for Reading to Children + Giveaway
We recently added another new book to our children’s home library. Surprising, right? Haha! We love reading to our kids, but to say that they love to sit
Get Back on the Road in 8-10 Minutes with the Slime Flat Tire Repair Kit
Back to school means early mornings, packed lunches, routine, homework, and – flat tires? When you’re rushing around in the morning to get the kids ready for school
The Danone Nations Cup World Final Comes to the U.S. for the First Time
Are any of your kids big soccer fans? If so, you will definitely want to check out the Danone Nations Cup World Final on September 24th at Red
5 Ways to Decorate Your Walls Without Paint + Giveaway
If there’s one thing I hate about renting, it’s the boring and plain white/eggshell colored walls. No matter where I rent it seems to be the standard, and
7 Ways to Add More Plants into Your Meals
As a parent, it’s not only important that my kids get the proper nutrition they need, but that I do too. I need the energy to keep up
9 Reasons to Visit Seabreeze Amusement Park
~Thank you to Seabreeze Amusement Park for providing complimentary passes to the Making Time family. As always, opinions are still 100% my own.~ You may already know that
KIDNAP Movie Screening + Halle Berry
~I received a complimentary invite to attend this KIDNAP movie screening. As always, opinions are still 100% my own.~ So, you’ve probably seen the trailer for Halle Berry’s
Easy Cream Cheese Marble Brownies + #BrownieBonanza Giveaway
~Thank you to BulbHead for providing me with a Red Copper Brownie Bonanza for review. This post also contains affiliate links, in which I will receive a small
28 Deliciously Fresh Spinach Dishes
Did you know July 16th is National Fresh Spinach Day? It most certainly is and I’ve got an awesome list of dishes that use fresh spinach as an
Build Your Own Bundle at Ecocentric Mom
~Thank you to Ecocentric Mom for providing product for review. As always, opinions are still 100% my own. This post also contains affiliate links, in which I will
New Jersey State Fair Meadowlands
~Thank you to State Fair Meadowlands for hosting the Making Time family. As always, opinions are still 100% my own.~ Last night my family got the chance to
