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 ---
Happy Independence Day! Hope you all have a red, white, and cool 4th of July :) Looking for some 4th of July ideas? Here are some of my favorite roundups! 4th of July Breakfasts 4th of July Treats and Desserts 4th of July Decorations 4th of July Crafts for Kids
(Disclosure: I received a beach set from Vera Bradley but all thoughts are my own.) I had never heard of Vera Bradley until a few years ago when I went on a mom’s retreat weekend. The other moms were so excited to go check out this store that had a large selection of Vera Bradley … Read more
Couldn’t resist sharing these cute printables from Paper Coterie! Seeing positive messages on brightly colored backgrounds excites me almost as much as brightly colored planners ;) Head on over to the Paper Coterie website and print off your favorite on the color of your choice.
Lobster Grilled Cheese recipe courtesy of Iron Chef, Marc Forgione. (Makes 4 whole sandwiches) Ingredients 2 cups Lobster Stock (If you can’t find Lobster Stock get seafood stock) 4 (1 ½ pound) lobsters, claws removed ¼ cup Sriracha 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce Juice of 2 limes 6 ounces (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, divided 4 … Read more
(Disclosure: I received free registration to this run in exchange for sharing about it but all thoughts are my own.) Pretty Muddy, the all women’s 5k mud run, is coming to Chicago September 7th! This run is more fun that exercise. With obstacles and costumes it will be a blast so get your friends together … Read more
(Disclosure: I received passes from Pump It Up but all thoughts are my own.) I believe children learn best through play so I’m excited to share about Pump It Up’s “Save Childhood, Support Imagination” campaign. With all of the tv watching and video games, our children are spending less time than ever playing and using … Read more
(Disclosure: I received products from the company to try but all thoughts are my own.) My mom always had Schwan’s deliver food when I was younger. I remember loving the variety of food that was available. My favorite was the bow-tie pasta and vegetables mix. When I was visiting her as a teenager I’d make … Read more
(Disclosure: I will be going on a Fireworks Seadog cruise in July during BlogHer but thoughts are my own.) I love living near Chicago. It’s such an exciting place to be and an absolutely beautiful city. I don’t get to the city to explore as much as I’d like but the BlogHer conference is in … Read more