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
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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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ecocentric Mom – a Gift That Keeps on Giving #GiftIdea
~Thank you to Ecocentric Mom for providing product for my review. This post contains affiliate links, in which I may receive compensation for your purchase. Opinions are still
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
Balancing Fun and Learning with Balance Beans
My son is at an age now where he’s starting to get more into hands on fun (thank goodness I can get him away from video games), and
New Reading Surprises with The Story Box
If you can’t tell yet, I’ve recently become a huge fan of monthly subscription boxes. And guess what, my kids have too! They love getting new surprises in
Mom & Baby Ecocentric Mom Subscription Box
You may remember just a few weeks ago I introduced you to Ecocentric Mom subscription boxes. I got my first Mom & Baby box about 2 weeks ago
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 Easter Surprises with LeapFrog
Holy cow, Easter has just snuck up on me this year! Please tell me I’m not the only one. I haven’t purchased one single piece of Easter candy
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
Kids Bowl Free All Summer Long
Do your kids like to bowl? If so, you should sign them up for the Kids Bowl Free program. Every summer, bowling alleys throughout the US offer kids
Making Time for a Little Disney Magic
Everyone knows how much fun anything Disney is, and Disney Live! is no exception. This past Friday we took our kids to see Disney Live! Mickey & Minnie’s
Making Time for My Little Soccer Super Star
My 4 year old son absolutely loves the game of soccer. From playing outdoor Pee Wee soccer for our local parks and recreation, and indoor soccer with La
