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 ---
I shared about this Halloween sensory table a year or two ago but discovered that when I moved my site this post was lost. Here’s a picture of what was in my Halloween sensory table: What was in it: -black and orange feathers -black and orange shiny pom pom balls -black crinkled paper (like the … Read more
(Disclosure: I am receiving admission to the pumpkin patch for my family but all thoughts are my own.) Live in the Chicago area? Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm in Crest Hill, IL has lots of fall fun for your family! The Siegel’s have been farming this same land since 1909 and is a 4th generation working family farm. … Read more
Saturdays = soccer game days in our household this Fall. The boys both play in the same league but different age groups. I was so proud of Jacob who was player of the week last weekend! ***
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for McCain Foods. I received a sample to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item as a thank-you for participating. Chicken is my go-to meal when I’m in a hurry. Sometimes as I’m cooking the chicken I realize that I need to … Read more
Isn’t this a cute pet rock?! Lucas made it at Awana. Here are the directions to make one. Materials Needed: Rock 1 Feather boa (in a hair color) 1 Pipe cleaner (in a hair color) 2 Wiggly eyes 1 Small craft pom pom Hot glue gun or another quality glue to glue items on securely … Read more
I recently traveled to Branson, Missouri with a few other bloggers on a trip with US Family Guide courtesy of Branson Lakes Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. What was supposed to be a mom/daughter trip ended up being more of a family trip but in a way I’m glad the boys could come with because that … Read more
Ingredients: 6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, at room temperature 1/3 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt 1 can (15 ounces) pure pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 2 tablespoons of agave nectar 2 tablespoons of packed brown sugar 21/2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon of ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon of grated … Read more
There is nothing better than earning money doing things you already do, like searching the internet. I’m partnering with Swagbucks to share about a great way you can earn money online. I use Swagbucks when I have to search {instead of Google} and I have earned over $100 in gift cards to Target just by … Read more