Alicia Marie, Author at Making Time for Mommy

The Sensory Child Gets Organized

As a mom of a child on the Autism spectrum and another with un-diagnosed but suspected SPD/ADHD, life is sometimes completely chaotic at home. I know this is because my kids “hold it together” all day at school and then can finally be themselves at home but it is still extremely stressful at times. Since … Read more

Letter “H” Crafts & Activities

This week’s letter is H. Hip! Hip! Hooray! Find letter H crafts, activities, and delicious lunch ideas on my Letter “H” Pinterest board.

Adding A Little Autumn To My Home

(Disclosure: I received compensation and products to help me write this post but all thoughts are my own.) I rarely decorate for Fall. It’s not because I don’t want to, but because it’s a crazy time of year and after I get out of my beginning-of-school fog it’s already part of the way into the … Read more

Apple Betty with Almond Cream {Recipe}

Prep: 15 Min. Cook: 2 Hours Makes: 8 Servings Ingredients: 3 pounds tart apples, peeled and sliced 10 slices cinnamon-raisin bread, cubed ¾ cup packed brown sugar ½ cup butter, melted 1 teaspoon almond extract ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom ⅛ teaspoon salt Whipped Cream Ingredients: 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2 … Read more

Learn About Illinois Farms With Me

(Disclosure: This post is compensated but all thoughts are my own.) My grandpa was a farmer. I remember getting to visit him when I was younger and I thought it was so cool that he got to be around animals all day (especially horses because those are my favorite animals). I understood nothing abut what … Read more

Give With Purpose This Holiday Season {Giveaway}

(Disclosure: I received a bracelet and earring set but all thoughts are my own.) There is nothing better than a gift that gives back. I’m happy to be working with World Vision again this year to help promote their Gift Catalog. The World Vision Gift Catalog offers more than 250 items that help fight poverty and … Read more

Halloween Spider Bites {Recipe}

Ingredients: 1 cup shortening 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 tsp. salt 2 Tbsp. water ½ tsp. baking powder 1 Tsp. vanilla 1 package black rope licorice cut into short 1” pieces 2 eggs 1 small tube of green (or color of choice) decorating gel Toothpicks Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In … Read more