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,

16 Leftover Turkey Recipes

Preparing an oversized turkey this Thanksgiving and planning to have quite a bit leftover? Don’t let those leftovers go to waste! Instead, try one or more of these

2017 Holiday Gift Guide

Have you started your holiday shopping? Thankfully I’m almost done, with just a few things left on my list. I’m the type of person who plans throughout the

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

The Ultimate Holiday Wish List for the Disney Junior Fan

Do you have a kiddo who absolutely loves Disney Junior? My kids watch the Disney Jr. channel every single day and have become big fans of all the

Make It a Throwback Holiday by Gifting Your Favorite Childhood Toys

Have you noticed that so many of the toys we all played with as kids are still popular today, or are making a comeback? This holiday season, we

CARS 3 Cruises Home in Digital HD

Get your engines revved because “Cars 3” is cruising home in Digital HD, today (October 24th)! I’ve been a “Cars” fan since day one and the recent release

Kick Family Game Night Up a Notch with RoosterFin Games

Do you hold a family game night in your house? With the way my entire family is glued to electronics, family game night is a great way to

Disney’s Newest Ghoul on the Block Hits DVD Today #Vampirina

Do you have a Disney Jr. fan on your hands? If so, then you’ve probably met the new girl (or ghoul) in town, Vampirina. My kids were awaiting

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

Tasty Meals in 30 Minutes or Less + Giveaway

As a mom who cooks at home a lot, the menu tends to get a little boring after a while. I get in such a routine and so

How to Cook the Perfect Pot of Rice

Since college I have wanted a rice cooker. Why? Because I have to be the worst in the world at cooking rice. Every single time I’d cook rice,

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

Get Kids Cooking in the Kitchen with Kidstir

Do you have a child who loves to help in the kitchen, but you can’t really find safe tools for him to use, or even kid-friendly dishes he

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

Early Learning with LeapFrog Academy

Whether you’re sending your kids back to school, are trying to give them a head start on learning, or are looking for a tool to supplement their education,

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

Try It Tuesday: Nature Phil Activated Coconut Charcoal Powder

~This post contains affiliate links, in which I will receive a small commission for your purchase.~ Okay, so it’s been a while since my last Try It Tuesday

Frugal Fashion Find: Affordable & Stylish Sunglasses

~Thank you to Sunglass Warehouse for providing product for review. As always, opinions are still 100% my own.~ Just in time for our end of summer vacation last

Easy Cold Brew Coffee with Melitta

~Thank you to Melitta for providing product for review. As always, opinions are still 100% my own.~ If you’re like me, you can’t wait for fall weather to

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

6 Tips for Teaching Kids Oral Hygiene

~Thank you to Mouth Watchers® for providing product to the Making Time family and to Dr. Ronald Plotka for these amazing tips.~ With it being back to school

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

27 Sweet & Savory Poolside Treats

Summer treats come in so many forms. From ice cold and refreshing popsicles, to healthy energy bites and fresh fruit, there’s so much to enjoy. If you’ll be

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

FoamCorePrint.com is the Affordable Way to Display Your Photos {Giveaway}

~This post is sponsored by FoamCorePrint.com. As always, opinions are still 100% my own.~ When it comes to home decor, I love to display family photos throughout my

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

The Child with the Long Curly Hair, That’s My Son

I’m kind of at a breaking point with this topic and need to clear the air. I can’t leave the house without someone mentioning how cute my girls

Try It Tuesday: Oil Pulling

~This post contains affiliate links, in which I will receive a small commission for your purchase.~ It’s a new edition of Try It Tuesday and this week I

Family Time the Medieval Way

~Thank you to Medieval Times Lyndhurst Castle for hosting the Making Time family. As always, opinions are still 100% my own.~ Last week I decided we’d do family

Thai Curry Lime Shrimp

Thai food is one of mine and my boyfriend’s favorites. We order it all the time and each time we do, I think to myself I need to

2017 Summer Fun Guide

~This post contains some affiliate links, in which I will receive commission for your purchase.~ Schools out, warm weather has arrived, and it’s time to start having tons

10 Fun 4th of July Dessert Recipes

The 4th of July is THE summer holiday for families and friends to get together and enjoy each others company. And it’s not just the company we all

Strawberry Streusel Squares Made from Our Freshly Picked Strawberries

Last week I took my family strawberry picking for the first time. It was a great way to get everyone out of the house and enjoy a little

#SummerFun Is Always Poppin’ When You Have Bubbles

~Thank you to Little Kids for providing a PAW Patrol Action Bubble Blower for review. As always, opinions are still 100% my own. This post contains affiliate links,

Keep Color in Focus & Stay Fashionable this Summer with Ottica #SummerFun

~I received an Ottica site credit to help facilitate my review. As always, opinions are still 100% my own.~ Since the weather has warmed up, we’ve been getting outdoors and

Underwater Adventures with the Octonauts + “Fish Biscuit” Recipe

~I received samples to help facilitate this post. This post also contains affiliate links, in which I receive a small commission for your purchase, at no additional cost

6 Reasons to Visit The Strong National Museum of Play

~Thank you to The Strong National Museum of Play for hosting our visit. As always, opinions are still 100% my own.~ Just a couple of weekends ago we

#TTPM Spring Showcase 2017

It has been a crazy couple of weeks of traveling and now sick kids, but in between it all I was able to fit in a visit to

Carlucci’s Waterfront: Fine Dining for Families

~I received a Carlucci’s Waterfront gift card to help facilitate my review. As always, opinions are still 100% my own.~ To end our family’s staycation in Mt. Laurel,

A Splashing Good Time at CoCo Key Water Resort

~Thank you to CoCo Key Water Resort for providing complimentary passes to facilitate this review. As always, opinions are still 100% my own.~ This past weekend my family

Our Weekend Stay at The Hotel ML

~Thank you to The Hotel ML for hosting the Making Time family at a discounted rate. As always, opinions are still 100% my own.~ It’s been a while

The Ultimate Easter Basket + I See Me! Giveaway

~Thank you to I See Me! for providing a personalized book for my review. As always, all opinions are still 100% my own. This post also contains affiliate

Ecocentric Mom Mystery Bonus Box

~Thank you to Ecocentric Mom for providing a Mystery Bonus Box for review. This post contains affiliate links, in which I may receive compensation for your purchase.~ I’m

Purederm 10 Day Foot Mask

~This post contains affiliate links, in which I may receive compensation for your purchase.~ After seeing photos and a short video of women using what seems like a

Exploring Outer Space with The Cat in the Hat {Giveaway}

~Thank you to NCircle Entertainment for providing me with a Cat in the Hat DVD and book for review. This post contains affiliate links, in which I may

Read Across America + Free Printable Dr. Seuss Activities

Did you know that March 2nd is the Read Across America event? Did you also know that March 2nd is Dr. Seuss’ birthday? Dr. Seuss has brought so

Cooking with Red Copper

~Thank you to Marketing Maven for providing me with a Red Copper Square Dance Pan for review.~ I’ve finally found the pan of my dreams! Ha, sounds pretty

How I Prepare for a Couponing Trip

Since I started posting my grocery store couponing hauls on Instagram, I’ve been getting a lot of feedback on how great it is and what amazing savings I’m

11 Hair Care Tips for Color Treated Hair

~This post contains affiliate links, in which I may receive compensation for your purchase.~ About a year ago I finally took the plunge and did something to my

No Bake Reese’s Peanut Butter Cheesecake

~Originally posted 2/6/16.~ With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I’m sure many people are looking for something sweet to give their special someone. We hear all the

Keepsake Picture Frame Revamp

~This post contains affiliate links, in which I may receive compensation for your purchase.~ I am a total sucker for cute picture frames. I even have new ones

Blue Apron: Tasty Food? Worth the Cost?

For months I’ve been contemplating trying Blue Apron food deliveries, but could never fully commit to paying the $60/week price tag. But just recently I was emailed an