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 ---

Autism Awareness Bracelet Giveaway

I love featuring products that raise awareness for Autism and even more so when the company that makes them donates to the cause. The bracelet above is from Angela Moore and 15% of the proceeds go back to the Autism Society of America. The Autism Awareness collection also includes little girl bracelets, pendants, earrings, necklaces … Read more

Dessert Designer Book & Baking Giveaway

(Disclosure: I received a copy of the book and a baking set but all thoughts are my own.) One thing the boys and I love to do together is bake delicious treats {and then eat them of course}. A book came out in February called Dessert Designer that is perfect for families like ours. The … Read more

Products To Help Keep Kids With Autism Safe

Now that Lucas is getting a little older and more independent I am looking into safety products for children with Autism because he has no fear, often acts without thinking, and will run off if given the chance. Since we will be out and about this summer I want to do everything possible to make … Read more

Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo {Recipe}

INGREDIENTS 8 ounces orzo (rosamarina) – preferably whole-wheat 1 cup water 1/2 cup tomato(es), sun-dried – (not oil-packed), chopped, divided 1 medium tomato(es), plum – diced 1 clove(s) garlic – peeled 3 teaspoons marjoram, fresh – chopped, divided 1 tablespoon vinegar, red wine 1 2/3 tablespoons oil, olive, extra virgin – divided 4 piece(s) chicken, breast, boneless, skinless – (1-1 1/4 pounds) 1/4 teaspoon salt … Read more

Easter 2013 {Wordless Wednesday}

I hope all of you who celebrate Easter had a wonderful one. Here are some of my favorite pictures. Finally pulled out my Christmas gift to use so I got some decent, non-cell phone pictures to share! *** *** *** *** ***

Learning Self-Help Skills With LYSOL No-Touch Hand Soap

(Disclosure: I received LYSOL No-Touch Hand Soap to review but all thoughts are my own.) Do you have children who look like this after eating? I do! I have two of them. Jacob has pretty much mastered washing his own hands but my youngest is still working on this skill. Lucas has recently entered the … Read more

Autism Awareness Shirts From Sevenly

Each day during the month of April I feature something Autism related. Today I’d like to share about Sevenly and what they are doing to raise money for Autism Speaks this week. (Please note: I am not affiliated with Sevenly in any way.) This week Sevenly is donating $7 from each purchase to Autism Speaks. … Read more

Light It Up Blue For Autism {April 2nd}

As many of you know my youngest son, Lucas, is on the Autism Spectrum. I’d be honored if you’d join me and Autism Speaks in the “Light It Up Blue” campaign to raise awareness for Autism. Each April 2, Autism Speaks celebrates Light It Up Blue along with the international autism community, in commemoration of … Read more