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 ---
My kids love pop-up books so as soon as we got Animals Everywhere: A Pop-Up Adventure to review they insisted on sitting down to read it. This hardcover book features animals from the depths of the ocean to the heart of the jungle and kids can take a close-up look at more than 100 animals as … Read more
Monday: Omeletes and Toast with Apple Butter Tuesday: Out to Eat Wednesday: Italian Chicken in the Crockpot Thursday: Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili from Alida’s Kitchen Friday: Verde Chicken Enchiladas from The Rebel Chick {*} Saturday: Crustless Bacon & Cheese Quiche Sunday: Leftovers *In full disclosure, Thursday’s meal is from a blogging campaign that the company I work … Read more
(Disclosure: I receive free products from Nike but all thoughts are my own.) Fall is the hardest season to dress kids for, in my opinion. When I send Lucas to school at 9:30am he’s wearing a coat but when I send Jacob to school at noon he is wearing a t-shirt and I’m considering shorts … Read more
Ingredients 2 dozen Medium clams such as Manila OR 3 dozen Small clams such as Littlenecks 1½ cups water 1 12-ounce bottle of clam juice, as needed 1 cup Diced raw applewood smoked bacon: about 4 to 5 slices 1 tablespoon of Cat Cora’s Kitchen by Gaea’s Kalamata D.O.P. Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 … Read more
Time for the new letter of the week! This week I’m sharing letter “F” activities. Which one is your favorite?
(Disclosure: This is a compensated post but thoughts are my own.) Just a reminder that the Beano Be Natural Virtual Cook-Off ends tomorrow! As a reminder here are the top five finalists: Chipotle Lime Fajitas by Mama Dweeb Honey Dijon Roasted Brussels Sprouts Over Cauliflower Mashed by Melanie in the Middle Veggie and Chicken Sausage … Read more
(Disclosure: I am receiving free products for posting about this sale.) Lovable Labels is celebrating their 10th Anniversary with 10 days of deals. They are offering 50% off their most popular products from October 10, 2013 – October 19, 2013. They will also be launching new products throughout the celebration. To check out the daily deal of the … Read more
Trick-or-treat! Time to paint pumpkins, decorate with spooky spiders and skeletons, and whip up some cute, clever costumes—Halloween is almost here! Below are 4 easy DIY craft projects you can do. No-Sew Critter Costume for Kids: Is making a Halloween costume for your child always a problem because you’re not a sewing expert? No worries—this year … Read more