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 ---

Pictures With Santa For Children Who Have Special Needs

Caring Santa is an opportunity for children with special needs and their families to enjoy a photo session with Santa. Extra care has been taken to support the sensory, physical and other developmental needs of children so they can enjoy this wonderful holiday tradition.  To learn more and find a location near you check out … Read more

Top Ten Pretend Play Toys For Preschoolers

I’m  excited to be joining in with a great group of bloggers for a special Top Ten Holiday Gift Ideas series. Please join us as we share our favorite books, games, building toys, pretend play toys, crafting supplies or kits, and stocking stuffers! Each participating blog will create their own unique list each week for each … Read more

Giving Tuesday {Giving Back To My Community Thanks To Kohl’s}

(Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post. Kohl’s provided a gift card that I used to purchase gifts for others in the community.) I try to give back to my community and those around the world all year round but I absolutely love the fact that there is one day that is called “Giving … Read more

Menu Plan {Week of 12/2}

Monday: Finish Thanksgiving leftovers Tuesday: Tacos Wednesday: Egg Sandwiches Thursday: Spaghetti with meatballs Friday: Pizza Saturday: Leftovers Sunday: Breakfast for dinner

Baby Monitors Get High Tech

(Disclosure: Motorola sent me their baby monitor to review but all thoughts are my own.) At the ages of 4 and 5, my children are old enough to play on their own in our home but young enough that they still occasionally get into things they shouldn’t. We live in a small home and have … Read more

Tabeo e2 Kid’s Tablet From Toys“R”Us

(Disclosure: I received a Tabeo e2 tablet from Toys”R”Us to review but all thoughts are my own.) My two kids love their tech gadgets so I was excited to learn that Toys”R”Us has their own tablet. The all-new Android™ Jelly Bean 4.2 Tabeo e2 Wi-Fi tablet was created especially for kids. This unique 8-inch tablet features lightning … Read more

Letter “M” Crafts & Activities

This week’s letter is “M”. Find fun kid’s crafts and activities on my Pinterest board!   Follow Alicia Marie Letter “M” Crafts & Activities on Pinterest