For our first family game review, we’ve chosen a tabletop game that is very family-friendly and has a lot of replayability. Labyrinth by Ravensburger has been a Family Standard Time favorite for many years now! Labyrinth is a classic maze board game that requires logic and advance planning, and teaches cause and effect. The original […]
Rock Painting
Painting rocks is not only an ancient or prehistoric form of art, it’s also a fun family activity! You don’t have to be a professional artist and it’s appropriate for any age or artistic level! It doesn’t have to be a complicated or expensive project at all, but beware because it can become addictive! Supplies […]
Cinnamon Roasted Almonds
There is no snack quite like fresh, hot, roasted almonds – sitting in the ballpark, visiting a theme park, or walking downtown in a major city. The smell alone immediately makes your mouth water. Even just thinking about them can elicit a visceral reaction based on the memory of the scent alone. However, did you […]
Frozen Lemonade Slushie
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Elbert Hubbard Homemade lemonade is always a fabulous treat on a hot day, but a fun way to mix it up and make it even more refreshing is by turning it into a frozen slushie! And the best part of making your own lemonade at home is that […]
Photo Scavenger Hunt: Spring Time Nature Walk
If your family is like ours, you may find yourself taking more walks around the neighborhood than usual this Spring. It’s a great way to get some fresh air, some exercise, and some good Family Standard Time! Do you want to add a little fun to your walk? Give our Photo Scavenger Hunt a try! […]
Jersey Diner Breakfast Burger
Today is National Hamburger Day, so we’re kicking off grilling season with a burger recipe! Officially New Jersey is “The Garden State,” but it’s also the well known as the “Diner Capital of the World.” The history of the Jersey diner dates back to 1912 with horse-drawn lunch wagons that were owned by two brothers […]
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
For our family, Spring means baseball, and we are definitely missing that these days. Whether it be watching our son on the field on the multiple teams he usually plays for or rooting for our favorite team on TV, there is a giant hole in our baseball-loving hearts right now. How do we fix that? […]
A Whole New Time
This is a surreal time that we are living in. Just 9 weeks ago, we certainly did not think that we would be here, launching a website and family blog. We’ve been witness to some amazing things – like families and communities coming together, deserved appreciation for healthcare and other front-line workers, throwbacks to a […]
Welcome to Family Standard Time!
We are a family of five – mom, dad, and three kids (a teen, a toddler and one in between). With such a wide range of hobbies and ages of children, we have a lot of experience with diverse activities. For us, family always comes first. Making memories together is a priceless souvenir, whether it’s […]