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 ---

Letter “L” Crafts & Activities

The letter of the week is “L”. Check out my Pinterest board for lots of fun crafts and activity ideas!   Follow Alicia Marie Letter “L” Crafts & Activities on Pinterest

How To Make The Most Of Family Game Night

I love spending time with my family but as a work-at-home-mom I find it hard to stay fully engaged. I find myself checking emails more often than I’d like to. A study recently done showed that 76% of families aren’t satisfied with the amount of quality time they’re spending together and 61% admit to having a … Read more

How To Create Welcome Baskets For Out Of Town Guests

(Disclosure: This is a compensated post but all thoughts are my own.) Everyone has scents that they love. For me, it’s pumpkin spice and vanilla. They make me want to curl up under a nice warm blanket, with some hot chocolate, in front of a cozy fire. Scents bring back wonderful memories and Suave wants … Read more

Hearts For Home Blog Hop #44

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

Take A Mini-Vacation At Chula Vista Resort {Giveaway}

(Disclosure: I am a Chula Vista Resort Ambassador and received a free stay at the resort. All thoughts are my own.) Everyone needs to get away from it all once in a while so I’m really excited to be working with Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells to offer a giveaway for a two-night stay! … Read more

10 Gifts Under $40 And More Dream Gifts From Kohl’s

(Disclosure: I attended an event at a Kohl’s store and received a gift card for my time. All thoughts are my own.) I love the Holiday season. The cookie baking, Christmas tree decorating, carol singing and hot chocolate drinking days are some of the most fun ones of the year. One thing not on the … Read more

I’m Headed To Jamaica {Soon}!

I’m so excited to share that I will be headed to Jamaica next month courtesy of Beaches Negril Resort & Spa! The last time I took a trip somewhere warm I was in College and went to Orlando, Florida. I wasn’t doing anything fun though- I was on a mission trip spending most of my time … Read more

Top Ten Games 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