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: 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
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