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 ---
Though it doesn’t feel like it here in Chicago, Summer is coming to an end. In a way I love Fall because that means my kids are in school, it’s football season, and I can enjoy Pumpkin Spice lattes. As much fun as all that is, Summer will always be my favorite season! I love … Read more
(Disclosure: As one of The Children’s Place Moms I work with TCP throughout the year. They didn’t ask me to share this but I thought this sale was too good not to share!) Head over to The Children’s Place website to get a 15% off savings pass! My favorite items from TCP are their denim … Read more
I loved Mac & Cheese cups in college and when I lived on my own. Even now they make a quick dinner for the boys when we get home late or have somewhere to be and I realize I need to get dinner ready asap. Target shared this great post with me about 9 ways … Read more
I use my phone a lot. I check my personal and work emails, use it to navigate, take pictures and keep up with my friends on social media. When I’m out all day I often find that my phone battery is low by the early afternoon. If I wanted it to last all day I … Read more
Summer’s last juicy pickings are still available and fall’s hearty harvest is on the horizon. Stumped about what to do with all this abundant produce? Thanks to Country Woman magazine, you can now celebrate this bounty and enjoy it year-round by throwing your own Home Canning Party! Preserving is all the rage today and it’s something that you … Read more
(Disclosure: Commercial courtesy of Kia Motors. This is a compensated post.) The 2014 Kia Soul is coming out later this Fall and Kia announced the redesigned vehicle with a funny commercial featuring everyone’s favorite hamsters. The hamsters show off their new look to go along with the new sleeker look of the Soul. Have you … Read more
I love sensory tables. It could be the preschool teacher in me or the fact that my children, who have sensory processing issues, enjoy playing in the table for long periods of time. I’m already thinking of Autumn themed tables so I wanted to share mine with you and 9 others I found online: *** … Read more
The boys played a short basketball session this summer through the park district. It was the first time either of them had played basketball. This past weekend they got little trophies since it was the last day. Aren’t they the cutest little basketball players you’ve ever seen?