Making Time for Mommy

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 ---

Cody Simpson Greeting Cards From Hallmark {Giveaway}

Bringing a piece of “paradise” to a mailbox near you, Hallmark has released new Cody Simpson greeting cards. The collection includes more than 40 greetings of the 15-year-old singer and songwriter and provides millions of fans everywhere a fun, new way to share messages with fellow “angels” and “gentlemen”. To celebrate the launch, Hallmark and teen publication … Read more

Mattel’s Easter Toy Basket Giveaway

Mattel’s “Save the Chocolate Bunny” campaign is promoting “toys instead of chocolate” to encourage creative, healthy, sugar-free play for kids! Visit Mattel’s Save the Bunny website where you’ll find more giveaways and coupons. Enter below to win a Mattel Easter Basket with Hot Wheels, Barbie, Thomas & Friends, Fisher Price, Monster High and more! PLUS … Read more

Low-Fat Mac & Cheese Muffins {Recipe}

Yield: 6 servings of Low-Fat Mac & Cheese Muffins Ingredients: 2 cups brown rice elbow pasta; ¾ cup Greek yogurt; ¾ cup pureed cauliflower (see Tip); 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoon ground chia seeds; 1 red pepper, diced; 1 zucchini, grated; 2 tablespoons almond milk; ½ cup aged white cheddar cheese, finely … Read more

Birthday Party Inspiration {Giveaway}

Though it’s only March I’m already thinking about the boys birthday parties. Both have birthdays in June so we normally do a joint party. Thankfully both of them like similar things since they are only a year apart in age and a joint party works for us still. I don’t see it happening for many … Read more

Pot O’ Gold Craft {For Preschoolers}

Love, love, love this Pot O’ Gold craft that Jacob made! It’s so easy to make and a great way for children to practice their cutting skills. You’ll need: 3 pieces of construction paper (green, black, yellow) Tissue paper in rainbow colors (cut into small squares) Glue Stick Scissors Shamrock shaped stickers or foam pieces … Read more

Benny’s Chop House Crab Cakes {Recipe}

Today is National Crabmeat Day and to celebrate I’m sharing a delicious recipe for crab cakes. I hope you all enjoy them! Special thanks to Benny’s Chop House in Chicago for providing the recipe and image. For the crab cakes: 1 pound lump blue crab meat 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard Pinch of … Read more

Iced Mint Oreo Brownies {Recipe}

Ingredients: Aluminum foil Cooking spray 7 oz jar marshmallow fluff 1/8 t mint extract 10 drops green food coloring 1 box brownie mix Vegetable oil (amount depends on the brownie mix) Eggs (amount depends on the brownie mix) 17 oz package cool mint Oreo cookies 3/4 c white chocolate chips 1/4 t vanilla extract 1 … Read more