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 ---

4 Steps You Can Take Today To Live A Happier Life

Happiness isn’t a state of being, says former Johnson & Johnson executive Lynda Wallace; happiness is something happy people do. “Some may say that mimicking people is not good enough – that simply wearing Michael Jordan’s jersey doesn’t make you Michael Jordan – and they’re right. But if you behave more like Jordan in his … Read more

Make A Plate Art Project Kits For Kids

I’ve just been given the opportunity to review the Make A Plate Art Project and I’m looking forward to sharing it with you. I will be posting about my experience when I receive the kit. If you want to make one as well, my readers save 30% on their Prepaid Art Plate Kit (that’s a … Read more

Chicago “Walk For Water” Charity Event

Living Water International Chicago is hosting a “Walk for Water” on Aug. 24 in suburban Glen Ellyn. Participants will walk 1.5 miles as a group to Lake Ellyn, where they will collect water in gallon jugs – comparable to the jerry cans used in developing countries. They will then walk back carrying the water, putting themselves in the shoes … Read more

Disney On Ice Celebrates 100 Years Of Magic In Chicago {Giveaway}

(Disclosure: I am receiving tickets to the show in exchange for posting about it. All thoughts are my own.) Join the celebration as more than 60 of Disney’s unforgettable characters from 18 beloved stories come to life in Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic! You’ll be captivated by the one and only Mickey Mouse, the irresistible … Read more

Frozen Greek Yogurt Pops {Recipe}

Need a cool treat for a hot day? Try making these Frozen Greek Yogurt Pops with your kids! Ingredients: Banana Greek Pops: 2 bananas cubed 1 cup VOSKOS® Vanilla Greek yogurt 2 tbs. sugar Strawberry Greek Pops: 1 cup VOSKOS® Strawberry Greek yogurt 1 cup fresh strawberries, stems cut 2 tbs. sugar Blueberry Greek Pops: … Read more

My Soccer Stars

The Summer soccer season ended today. The boys were so excited to get their trophies. *** *** *** It was a great season. Now onto Fall ball! :)