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 ---
(Disclosure: Kohl’s gave me gift cards to shop for my conference wardrobe but all thoughts are my own.) I tend to wear a lot of neutral colors. Black, grey, white, and brown items fill my closet because I have always been drawn to how easy they are to match with other items. Lately I’ve tried … Read more
I recently had the opportunity to check out the World Vision Experience tour bus when it stopped at my Church. It was just a short 15-30 minute experience but I really wanted to go on the bus as a family. We sponsor a little girl named Rita through Compassion International (another Christian ministry) and she … Read more
(Disclosure: I am receiving a family pass in exchange for promoting LEGOLAND. Will share my review after my visit.) Visit LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago and it’s like you’ve just jumped into the world’s biggest box of LEGO bricks! With over 3 million LEGO bricks, rides and a 4D movie theatre all under one roof, what … Read more
(Disclosure: I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for CaringBridge. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. All thoughts are my own.) Have you or a loved one ever experienced a life-changing illness or event? For more than 15 years, the nonprofit CaringBridge has served as a … Read more
(Disclosure: I am receiving a family pack of tickets to the Volo Auto Museum for posting about it.) Volo Auto Museum is not just for car lovers or men, its fun for the whole family! 36 acres, mostly all indoors and includes fifty thousand square feet of antiques and gifts, a life like military combat zone, … Read more
(Disclosure: As an Outback “Best Mate” I receive gift cards for posting content provided by Outback Steakhouse. Thoughts are my own.) Summer is the perfect time to enjoy a cold, refreshing milkshake. Outback Steakhouse is offering a FREE OREO® Mini Milkshake® coupon that guests can find online at www.outbackoffer.com now through July 31st. The coupon is redeemable at … Read more
Sinisa’s mom passed away yesterday morning. Along with all of the other things that need to be figured out when a loved one is lost, parents of little children face a unique challenge…how do you explain what happened in a way that is age appropriate? Our boys are 4 and 5. I don’t think Lucas … Read more
I wanted to share about the National Autism Association’s new Give A Voice program. If you have a child with Autism and are in financial need, this is a great program that can help you get a communication device for your child. If you are looking for a great cause to donate to, this post is … Read more