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: 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
Hope you all are enjoying your summer! I wanted to share some great coupons with you all to help you save money this summer and have fun with your families on a budget :) SAVE $20 off One-Day Admission to Six Flags Great America USE PROMO CODE: FAMILY http://ow.ly/mYNhh Beat the heat with $12 Buck Bargain … Read more
Remember a couple days ago when I posted my favorite family friendly restaurants around the Naperville, IL area? Well now I am excited to share posts from bloggers all around the United States and even some from Canada and the United Kingdom so that next time you travel you will have a list of recommended … Read more
I love spending time outside during the summer but sometimes it’s just too hot to do anything but stay inside in the air conditioning. On days like this, I am thankful for places like Dave & Buster’s. They invited my family for a complementary summer preview and we enjoyed spending the afternoon there. We headed … Read more
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs ground chuck 1 c finely minced baby Bella mushrooms ½ c finely minced onion 2 T minced fresh basil (1 T balsamic vinegar, ½ t salt) Sliced provolone cheese 5 Ciabatta buns, split and toasted Pesto Mayo: ½ c mayonnaise 2 T basil pesto Shredded romaine lettuce 2 Roma or plum tomatoes, … Read more
Summer months for many families include trips to the doctor’s office for annual check-ups and vaccinations. Making sure the family gets the care they need for a fair price is a big responsibility, but with a bit of pre-planning and organization, you can navigate the system successfully. ExHale Health advises clients to take simple steps to avoid … Read more