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 ---
Venus de Miles is a lot of things – Northern Illinois’ first all-women’s road ride, a celebration of sisterhood, support for Greenhouse Scholars, and crazy fun – but one thing it’s not is a race. So, don’t be afraid to walk your bike up that hill, and, most importantly, enjoy yourself. The ride is on Sunday, July … Read more
Ingredients for vegetables: (You can substitute out some of the veggies below. I’d add asparagus!) 2 summer squash 2 baby zucchini 2 large whole carrots 2 large fennel, or 3 medium fennel bulbs 5-6 shallots Kosher salt Freshly cracked black pepper Extra-virgin olive oil Ingredients for Ginger Citrus Sauce: 3 juicy oranges (or grapefruits, tangerines, … Read more
(Disclosure: I received a Buick to drive for a week in exchange for co-hosting this party but thoughts are my own.) Like Twitter parties? Join the Momma Cuisine Twitter party sponsored by Buick this Wednesday night, July 17th, at 8pm Central time to talk about Buick, food and family travel. If you join in on the … Read more
When you have nice hardwood floors, it’s worth putting in a little work to keep them looking like new. Follow these 6 tips so your hardwood floors will always have the beauty that you enjoy today. Doormats Are a Deterrent Knowing how to clean your floor properly will keep it in great shape. It’s even … Read more
If you have a Justice League fan in your house you MUST make these super cute s’mores. A big thanks to Target for sharing with me :) Ingredients: And the final product: Want to learn how to make them and see the other designs? Head on over to Target’s blog! (Disclosure: This post is not … Read more
(Disclosure: I received a set of coupons for posting this but all thoughts are my own.) Pampers’ new Love, Sleep & Play campaign pays tribute to the millions of ways babies uniquely experience love, sleep and play. Starting today through August 6, parents across North America can visit the Pampers Facebook page to submit photos of their babies experiencing … Read more
We are lucky to have two large zoos and a handful of small ones in the Chicago area. Our favorite is Brookfield Zoo. Here are some of my favorite pictures from our first zoo trip of the summer (and ways we saved money while there): Money Saving Tip #1: Brookfield Zoo has a dinosaur exhibit … Read more