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 ---
To help celebrate Grandparent’s Day this year Paper Coterie has created the perfect free printable. With an area for your child’s artwork and a fill in the blank portion, this year’s gift will be one from the heart. Just download, print, and have your children create a one of a kind keepsake. Head on over to Paper … Read more
Luke loves wearing these sunglasses and wanted me to take a picture :)
One of my favorite Fall activities is to take the boys on a nature walk and collect leaves that we normally turn into leaf collages. I want to do something different this Fall so I searched online for some other ways to use the leaves we collect and other leaf themed activities and crafts that … Read more
(Disclosure: I am taking part in the Beano “Be Natural” Virtual Cook-off. I was compensated for posting and received free products but thoughts are my own.) Looking for the perfect Fall soup? Try this delicious steak and bean pasta soup for a hearty meal. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 diced sweet onion 1 tablespoon … Read more
About a month ago I shared how Quaker fuels my family and is a great way to start the day. I recently learned that Jamba Juice now offers Quaker-branded whole grain boosts in their smoothies so people who drink their smoothies can get a boost of whole grains throughout the day. One Quaker-boost in a delicious, … Read more
Last month we went on a mini-vacation to Wisconsin Dells. On our way there we made a slight detour off our route because I had arranged for my family to go on a press tour of Cave of the Mounds, a National Natural Landmark. I had never heard of this cave before July but it … Read more
Fresh fruit is one of my favorite things about Summer. Sadly, when I go to the grocery store for fruit I don’t find fruit that lasts very long. When I read an email asking me if I wanted to review fresh peaches from The Fruit Company I started thinking of all the delicious desserts I … Read more
(Disclosure: I am a Movies on Demand Elite Blogger and received compensation for my time. Regardless, all thoughts are my own.) It’s hard for our family to get to the theater. With busy work, school, and sports schedules we rarely have a few hours in a row where we are all home and don’t have … Read more