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

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

Printable Holiday Gift Tags

You’ve bought the presents and even wrapped them, but then you realize you’ve forgotten to buy the gift tags. Trust me, it happens more than you may think.

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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 will receive a small commission for your purchase, at no additional cost to you.~ After seeing photos and a short

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

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

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

8 Tips for Managing a Sick Kid

~This post contains affiliate links in which I may receive compensation for your purchase.~ If there’s one thing that comes along with cooler weather that doesn’t put me

Easy 4 Ingredient BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

Have leftover chicken, but don’t know what to do with it? I have the perfect recipe for you! I don’t know about your family, but mine eats a

Crockpot Salisbury Steak Recipe

It’s fall ya’ll! That means my crockpot is going to be working hard over the next few months. In fact, I broke it out last week to make

10 Tips for a Successful Yard Sale

One of my goals this year has been to really clean up my home and get rid of anything that isn’t needed or simply doesn’t get used. When

5 Ways to Save Money on Fresh Produce

It can be very hard to find fresh produce at a decent price. I remember countless grocery shopping trips where I’d buy just a few pieces of fresh

Making Time for Fun in the Sun: Beach Tent

It may not officially be summer according to the calendar, but school and the weather say otherwise. And you know what that means? Tons of fun in the

Making Time for Fun & Learning: Miami Children’s Museum

I try my best to get my kids out of the house as much as possible, but being a working at home mom, I could definitely do better.

Making Time for Education: 4 Things I Learned From VPK Registration

Okay…I am in dire need of a breather right about now. Do you know how stressful registering your 4 year old for VPK (voluntary pre-kindergarten) for the upcoming

Making Time for Reading

We’re halfway through National Reading Month and I want to share how we promote reading with our kids. I want to start by saying that we have not