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 recently about how I’d taken my sister out shopping courtesy of Kohl’s for some new back to school looks. She got 3 pairs of Rock & Republic jeans which were really cute on her. They don’t come in my size but I did discover that Rock & Republic has some great shoes that … Read more
It’s back to school season and I’ve been busy getting supplies and new clothes, filling out paperwork, and celebrating the first day of school in special ways. Most of the other moms in my area and in my online networks are doing the same thing. Not all families are so lucky. Did you know that … Read more
Jake was showing off another one of his back to school looks today! He wore his colorful printed logo Converse shirt {shout out to Converse for sending us this cool shirt}, plain ol’ jean shorts, and his slip-on “Chucks”. Perusing the Converse website I discovered you can create your own shoes. How fun! And…. How … Read more
To get children excited about returning to the land of ABCs and 123s, Country Woman—the #1 Country Lifestyle Magazine for women who live in or long for the country—has rounded up their best DIY, kid-friendly craft ideas for the start of the school year to share with Making Time For Mommy readers. Many of the materials … Read more
Have you ever heard of GIV Mobile? I hadn’t but when they contacted me asking if I wanted to do a giveaway for you all of a new phone I took a look at their site and said yes, please after I learned more about them. GIV Mobile is a new, no contract wireless service that … Read more
Did you know that August has two pecan “holidays”? Yesterday was National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day and today is National Pecan Torte Day. I had to share this delicious pie recipe from Delightful Pastries, a family-owned and operated Chicago bakery. Delightful Pastries’ Chocolate Pecan Bourbon Pie By: Executive Pastry Chef & Owner, Dobra Bielinski Ingredients: 6 ounces … Read more
The boys participated in a Kingdom Chronicles Vacation Bible School this summer and loved it. We still listen to the CD daily. I wanted to share one of the Armor of God crafts they made while they were there and then I have found 14 other Armor of God crafts, activities, and snacks that you … Read more
The Dump, America’s fastest-growing furniture outlet which features famous name furniture at dramatic discounts, is coming to the Chicago area! It will officially open its new location in Lombard on August 30th. The Dump, which is located at S. Highland Ave and Butterfield Road, in the former Great Indoors space, will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday every week. Totaling … Read more