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 ---
The boys love playing angry birds on our smartphone so they were excited to see that I got the Angry Birds Star Wars Telepods from Hasbro to review. This toy is unique because it lets kids play IRL {in real life} and also play a game virtually on their iPhone. The boys first played without … Read more
Monday: Breakfast for Dinner Tuesday: Meatloaf Wednesday: Crockpot Lasagna Soup Thursday: Steak Fajitas Friday: Leftovers Saturday: Eat Out Sunday: Tuna Melts
As a mom of a child on the Autism spectrum and another with un-diagnosed but suspected SPD/ADHD, life is sometimes completely chaotic at home. I know this is because my kids “hold it together” all day at school and then can finally be themselves at home but it is still extremely stressful at times. Since … Read more
This week’s letter is H. Hip! Hip! Hooray! Find letter H crafts, activities, and delicious lunch ideas on my Letter “H” Pinterest board.
(Disclosure: I received compensation and products to help me write this post but all thoughts are my own.) I rarely decorate for Fall. It’s not because I don’t want to, but because it’s a crazy time of year and after I get out of my beginning-of-school fog it’s already part of the way into the … Read more
Prep: 15 Min. Cook: 2 Hours Makes: 8 Servings Ingredients: 3 pounds tart apples, peeled and sliced 10 slices cinnamon-raisin bread, cubed ¾ cup packed brown sugar ½ cup butter, melted 1 teaspoon almond extract ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom ⅛ teaspoon salt Whipped Cream Ingredients: 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2 … Read more
(Disclosure: This post is compensated but all thoughts are my own.) My grandpa was a farmer. I remember getting to visit him when I was younger and I thought it was so cool that he got to be around animals all day (especially horses because those are my favorite animals). I understood nothing abut what … Read more
(Disclosure: I received a bracelet and earring set but all thoughts are my own.) There is nothing better than a gift that gives back. I’m happy to be working with World Vision again this year to help promote their Gift Catalog. The World Vision Gift Catalog offers more than 250 items that help fight poverty and … Read more