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 ---
I think handprint and footprint kid’s crafts are so adorable. Here are 10 of my favorite Christmas ones: Christmas Tree Footprints from House of Burke *** Reindeer Card with Handprint Antlers from The Craft Train *** Family Handprint Christmas Tree from Mama Smiles *** Footprint Snowman from Frogs, Snails and Puppy Dog Tails *** Hand … Read more
Target recently gave me a gift card and sent me on a Christmas shopping mission with my kids to one of their stores. My challenge? Be a kids’ gift detective and purchase toys for my boys without them knowing. Sometimes shopping for kids can be hard. Jacob and Lucas tell me they want everything that … Read more
(Disclosure: This is a compensated post. Thoughts are my own.) Last month I talked about how I thought Franchising was an interesting option for those looking to start their own businesses. Today, I wanted to share more about the Supercuts franchise in particular. I learned a lot of interesting things. Here are five reasons a … Read more
(Disclosure: I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Boys and Girls Clubs of America. I received a promotional item as a thank-you for participating.) The Holiday season is in full-swing! We are all busy with parties, decorating, gift buying and everything else that goes along with it but I think it’s … Read more
Monday: Egg Sandwiches Tuesday: Lasagna Wednesday: Chicken & Potatoes Thursday: Leftovers Friday: Gyros Saturday: Chili Sunday: Leftovers (My mom’s lasagna recipe and my chili recipe are coming later this week!)
(Disclosure: I am receiving earrings in exchange for posting about this giveaway. Thoughts are my own.) As a woman there is nothing more exciting than receiving a tiny little box on Christmas and finding diamond jewelry inside. I think the reason is because it’s something we normally wouldn’t buy for ourselves because it tends to … Read more
Welcome to the Hearts for Home Blog Hop! I am joining a great group of ladies and each Thursday we want you to share your favorite post about anything that shows your heart is for your home: homeschooling, homemaking, parenting, marriage, faith, family, crafts, etc. For those of you that aren’t bloggers I am glad you … Read more
(Disclosure: This is a compensated post. I am an Illinois Farm Families Ambassador® but all thoughts are my own.) Have you ever wondered where your food came from? If so, I have an exciting opportunity to share with you! Illinois Farm Families® is now accepting applications for it’s 2014 Field Moms program. “Field Moms” are moms … Read more