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 ---

New “Gravity Falls” Themed Kid’s Meals At Subway Restaurants

(Disclosure: I received a Subway gift card for posting about this promotion. All thoughts about the restaurant are my own.) Throughout the month of August, Disney and SUBWAY restaurants, the world’s largest restaurant chain, will bring fans “Gravity Falls” characters and promotional items through SUBWAY Fresh Fit for Kids™ Meals™.  “Gravity Falls” is a Television show on … Read more

Roasted Chicken with Cumin and Orange {Recipe}

Ingredients: 4 skin on chicken breasts salt, to taste freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 cup Dannon Oikos Plain Greek Nonfat Yogurt 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 orange, zest and juice 2 cloves fresh garlic, chopped 3 tablespoons olive oil Directions: Season the chicken breasts with plenty of salt and pepper … Read more

Neutral Fashions For Fall

Can you believe it’s already August? Where has the summer gone? I’ll be working with Kohl’s to share some back-to-school fashions for kids and teens soon {with a giveaway!!} but I wanted to remind all of you moms out there that you deserve a new outfit for Fall, too :) The neutral colored looks below … Read more

8 Simple Tips To Spend Less On Back-To-School Electronics

Have a child headed back-to-school soon? Here are eight simple tips to spend less on the electronics they want. Shop on sales tax holidays—seventeen states have sales tax holidays that will allow consumers to purchase back-to-school items, such as clothing, computers and school supplies, tax free. If you live in these states, plan to do … Read more

Protect Your Devices With Trend Micro This School Year {Giveaway}

Internet security is something that should be taken very seriously. I was a brand Ambassador for Trend Micro for a year as a “Digital Jones” family but even now, months after my contract ended, I still rely on them to keep my family safe. When I heard about their back-to-school sale I knew I had to share … Read more

2013 Buick Encore Review

(Disclosure: Buick dropped off a vehicle for me to test-drive for a week. All thoughts are my own.) I had a chance to drive the beauty above last month. Let me tell you, this 2013 Buick Encore is NICE! When our week was over, Sinisa joked that we should try to give them our old … Read more

10 Back to School Resolutions for Parents

Each new school year is a chance for children to start fresh and establish new routines. The same is true for parents, who play a huge role in a child’s education. As you send your children back to school this year, consider making a few resolutions of your own to make this a successful academic … Read more