Thanks for visiting! I'm Alicia, the author of this blog, and I love sharing bits of our life here and on social media. Back in 2008, when my oldest was only a month old, I started Making Time For Mommy as a way to make time for myself and meet other moms. I hope this blog encourages you to make time for yourself, gives you ideas for family fun, and provides easy tips you can incorporate into your busy life! ---read more about me here ---
This is a sponsored post but all thoughts are my own. It’s hard to believe that Christmas is almost here! Today I’m sharing some gift ideas if you are still looking for the *perfect gift* for that hard to buy for friend or family member. Foil Fun Art & Craft Set First up are these … Read more
This post is sponsored by Responsival. Practical tips to help you save, invest, and protect your family’s financial future Being a mom is no easy job, and managing your finances can sometimes feel like just another challenge on your list. But don’t worry—you’re not alone, and we’re here to help! This guide is packed … Read more
Thanks to Naked Nutrition for sponsoring this post. As always, all thoughts are my own. My doctor recently suggested that I focus on starting my day with protein so that’s the one diet change I’ve made in 2024. I’ve been drinking a protein-packed ready made breakfast drink but it does nothing to satisfy my morning … Read more
I’m so excited to partner with Cirque Italia to promote their Water Circus that is coming to the Chicago, IL suburb of Orland Park later this month! Read on to find out how you can enter to win a ticket pack! What is the Cirque Italia water circus? Cirque Italia brings the appreciation of production and … Read more
This is a guest post. I wish I had these tips before I moved last! It would have saved me a lot of headaches. Moving into a new home is a significant life event that brings with it a whirlwind of emotions, from the excitement of starting a new chapter to the stress of ensuring … Read more
This post is sponsored but all thoughts are my own. With warmer weather here in Chicago (at least for the next couple of days as we enjoy what we call “fake spring”!) my mind has started thinking about summer. If you are starting to plan your summer already and looking for camps to enroll your … Read more
I received complimentary tickets to shows but all thoughts are my own. I’ve been trying to introduce my daughter to the world of theatre. Since she is only four, we have been pretty limited in our opportunities to go to the theatre but we’ve found some great shows over the past year. Chicago Children’s Theatre … Read more
I received some of these products free for consideration and some links are affiliate links but all thoughts are my own. It’s (almost) my favorite time of year…Christmas! The most precious family time, for me, are those days between Christmas Eve and New Year’s when we have nowhere to go and nothing to do. But … Read more