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 ---

Menu Plan {April 1st-7th}

Monday: Leftovers Tuesday: Salmon Wednesday: BBQ Chicken Thursday: Crockpot Baked Pineapple Ham Friday: Shrimp Pasta Alfredo Saturday: Out to Eat Sunday: Leftovers

Zoos Go Blue

I recently learned about “Zoos Go Blue” and am really excited to share about this with you all. Through a national partnership with the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, member Zoos & Aquariums from across North America will be participating in the inaugural “ZOOS GO BLUE” event in April to support Autism Awareness Month. Find … Read more

Blue Flowers For Autism Awareness

In the month of April you will see a lot of reference to the color blue here on my blog and elsewhere. This is because on April 2nd it is Autism Speaks’ “Light It Up Blue” day to raise awareness for Autism. Some buildings even turn blue! I’ll be sharing more about it on my … Read more

Easter Basket Fun With Hershey’s

(Disclosure: Hershey’s sent me an Easter basket but all thoughts are my own.) What’s an Easter basket without a little chocolate? Hershey’s recently invited me to hop the “Virtual Bunny Trail” and create an Easter basket for myself. Since the Easter Bunny doesn’t bring Mommy a basket anymore I was more than happy to do … Read more

Bakers Square Pies {Giveaway}

(Disclosure: I received free pie but all thoughts are my own.) When it comes to pie I don’t think there’s any place that makes it better than Bakers Square. My favorite is French Silk. Each bite is like a mouthful of fluffy chocolatey goodness! Other favorite flavors of mine include pumpkin and apple. Pie is … Read more

$1 Today= 1 New Pair Of Shoes For A Child

For every $1 you donate today to Soles4Souls, they can provide one additional pair of shoes to someone in need. $20 provides 20 pairs of shoes. $500 will change the lives of 500 people – maybe an entire community! You may even make your donation in honor of or in memory of a loved one. … Read more

Tropical Fruit Parfait {Recipe}

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar, sifted 2 to 4 tablespoons whole milk 1/2 teaspoon Nielsen-Massey Pure Orange Extract 4 fruit choices such as finely diced mango, pineapple, grapes, strawberries or whole blueberries Directions: Combine the cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, milk and orange extract in a mixing bowl and beat using … Read more

Dear Social Worker At My Son’s Preschool

Dear Social Worker at my son’s school, Jacob is my first-born child. I loved and cherished him as a little one in my womb while mourning the loss of his twin. I walked around for months with cankles and spent half my pregnancy with my head in a toilet. I gave birth and attempted breastfeeding. … Read more