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 received products for review but all thoughts are my own.) If it were up to me I’d probably eat pasta every day. It’s one of the foods that brings back the most food related memories from childhood. I loved when my mom made lasagna (cheese only, no meat!) and Beef Stroganoff. My dad … Read more
(Disclosure: I am receiving a family pack of tickets for posting about Magic Waters.) Hey, Chicago! Looking for something fun to do on a hot summer day this summer? Visit one of the largest water parks in Illinois! Magic Waters is located just off I-90 near Rockford. Experience the Double Dare Drop 75 ft. Speed … Read more
(Disclosure: Compensation and products for review were provided by Glidden via MomTrends. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions of Glidden.) After spending a month or so redecorating the boys room, we were really excited to host a small party and show it off. Since the … Read more
(Disclosure: Compensation and products for review were provided by Glidden via MomTrends. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions of Glidden.) I shared earlier in the month about how we were making over the boys’ room. We got the boys bunkbeds, went shopping for room supplies … Read more
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I am so excited to be going to Collective Bias’ very first blog conference, #SoFabCon, next week! As an employee of Collective Bias I want to look my very best while representing the company and I don’t think the comfy pajamas and sweats I wear while I work from home are going to cut it. … Read more
(Disclosure: This post is part of a sponsored campaign with MomSelect.) Calling all moms, dads, and grandparents of little ones- I have some exciting news from Matchbox® to share! To commemorate its 60 year anniversary, Matchbox® is honoring heroes-in-training – the children who play with, and inspire, Matchbox®. The campaign includes the Matchbox® Heroes Wanted™ … Read more
Monday: Cranberry-Chicken Salad Tuesday: Chili Wednesday: Chicken Enchiladas Thursday: Leftovers Friday: Meatloaf Muffins & Mashed Potatoes Saturday: Salmon and Rice Sunday: Pizza Rolls