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 past year has been amazing and (in typical blogger fashion) I wanted to write a blog post to share the highlights: FAMILY 2013 was a year of growth for my family. We went on our very first family vacation to Wisconsin Dells and had a few other mini-vacations after that. The boys spent the … Read more
(Disclosure: I received a piece of jewelry from ShopVault.com but all thoughts are my own.) I’ll be honest…I don’t dress up very often. Most days I’m wearing yoga pants and a comfy top that supports my favorite football team. My “dressed up” usually means jeans and a nice shirt so I wanted to check out … Read more
Moms, if you are like me and don’t always get to wash your hair every day, I have some new products to share with you! Herbal Essences recently contacted me about trying their new collection exclusively available at Walmart.com and they sent me a gift card to purchase it online. This collection features 4 products, … Read more
(Disclosure: I am an Ambassador for Campbell Soup Company and ‘The Wisest Kid In The Whole World” campaign. All thoughts are my own.) There is nothing better on a cold day, especially one with a snow-filled morning of fun, than a bowl of soup for lunch. Since childhood I’ve enjoyed eating tomato soup with grilled … Read more
Do you have a little Chuggington fan? If so, I have some exciting news for you and a great giveaway you are going to love! StoryToys, a leading publisher of interactive books and games for children, recently released “Chug Patrol: Ready to Rescue,” a 3D interactive storybook for children and it is currently 50% off! The … Read more
(Disclosure: This post was inspired by a special moment I had with Lucas while eating free popcorn from The Popcorn Factory.) I am a big fan of traditions. As a mom, there are some traditions that I insist on keeping from my childhood and then others that I have started since having children. I wanted … Read more
Check out the newest printable that Paper Coterie is offering on their blog! These cute holiday gift tags come just in time for all the gifts I’m going to be wrapping this next week. Find the link to download and print the tags here. Enjoy!
I am excited to be working with Coinstar this holiday season to share how you can stretch your budget without having to sell anything or get a second job. Wondering what it is? Search your home for coins! I couldn’t believe the change I found in the washing machine, on my closet floor, and under … Read more