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 ---

Hearts For Home Blog Hop #42

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

Chocolate Candy Cane Cake Pops With PEEPS {Recipe}

I was so excited when Peeps reached out to me to participate in their online advent calendar and asked me to create a recipe using PEEPS from their holiday line. I love that PEEPS have expanded past their status as an Easter treat and was excited to bake with them. PEEPS sent me their Candy … Read more

Our New Puppy Friend, Read With Me Scout

The boys have a new little puppy! Okay…so it’s not a real puppy. We received Read with Me Scout from Leapfrog to review and the boys are loving him. Read with Me Scout from LeapFrog is an interactive plush toy that helps children develop reading comprehension skills to get them on a path to reading. … Read more

Truth In The Tinsel: Advent Ebook For Little Kids

(Disclosure: This post contains an affiliate link.) Spend December impressing God’s Word on your kids’ heart! You’ll get 24 days of Scripture reading, ornament crafts, talking points and extension activities. Plus fun printables and templates! This is the perfect book for kids of any age–from preschool to elementary! I loved this ebook and enjoyed spending … Read more

5 Fabulous Dresses For Holiday Parties

(Disclosure: This sponsored post was made possible by Double Duty Divas and DressFirst.com. I was compensated for my work on this campaign. All opinions are 100% mine.) It’s hard to deny the fact that the holiday season is upon us. Less than 2 months remain until Christmas and I’m already in the holiday spirit. I was even … Read more

Menu Plan {Week of 11/4}

Monday: Breakfast for Dinner Tuesday: Crab and Bacon Mac & Cheese Wednesday: Chicken Tortilla Soup Thursday: Leftovers Friday: Southwest Chicken Calzones (disclosure: this post was part of a client’s blog campaign) Saturday: Pork in the Crockpot Sunday: Leftovers

Seasonal DIY Facial Masks

Pumpkin Facial Mask This recipe is full of exfoliating enzymes that will brighten your skin, giving you a healthy, refreshed glow. Pumpkin is also rich in vitamin A, which can help heal skin and repair damaged tissue. The antioxidant properties of the vitamin A will also help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. … Read more