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 ---

Three Leaf Chocolate Clovers {Recipe}

Ingredients: 1 bag of Hershey Kisses Green M&Ms (You may have to pick them out of a regular bag of M&Ms) 1 bag of pretzel knots Wax Paper ½ cup Confectioner’s Sugar Green food coloring ¼ stick of butter 2 T of milk Directions: Pre-heat oven to 200°. Line a cookie sheet with wax paper. … Read more

Makeover Your Leftovers In One Minute!

  Every week we have at least one or two nights that are leftover night. That means we pull out food that we’ve already cooked that week and we eat whatever was left over from the last meal. Sometimes I don’t mind leftovers and welcome eating my favorite meals but other times I just don’t … Read more

2013 Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program

Kohl’s is now accepting nominations for the 2013 Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program, recognizing outstanding kids ages 6-18 who have made a positive impact through volunteering! The 2013 Kohl’s Cares® Scholarship Program will award $425,000 in scholarships and prizes to more than 2,300 young volunteers across the country.  To nominate young volunteers for a Kohl’s Cares scholarship, visit … Read more

Easter Pennant {Free Printable}

Though it doesn’t seem like it because it’s snowing here in Chicago today, Easter is less than a month away! Just wanted to share this absolutely adorable printable from Paper Coterie. Head on over to their blog to download and print it for free.    

Menu Plan {March 4th-10th}

Monday: Coconut Chicken w/ Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce Tuesday: Slow Cooker Tortilla Soup Wednesday: Leftovers Thursday: Chicken Salad Sandwiches Friday: Breakfast for dinner Saturday: Pizza Rolls Sunday: Shrimp Tacos

Black Bean Avocado Dip {Recipe}

Ingredients: ·         2 Cups Canned Black Beans, Drained and Rinsed ·         2 Avocados, Diced ·         2 Plum Tomatoes, Diced ·         1 Bunch of Scallions, Chopped ·         2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Cilantro ·         1 Medium Red Onion, Diced ·         5 Oz. Italian Dressing Directions: In a large bowl, place black beans, avocados, tomatoes, scallions, cilantro, red … Read more

Super Why! Live Coming To Chicago

Super WHY Live will stop in 27 cities across the U.S. in April and May, taking kids and parents on a live reading adventure traveling inside a book to find the answer to the question, “Who has the Greatest Super Power in the World?” The show is uplifting, entertaining, and educational. It features kids’ favorite … Read more