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 ---

Kid-Friendly Snack: Frozen Banana Pops With Toppings Bar

Yield:  8 Frozen Banana Pops Ingredients: 4 bananas 2 really ripe avocados 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1/2 cup maple syrup Optional Toppings: Crushed nuts of your choice Unsweetened coconut flakes Granola Chocolate chips Sprinkles For frozen bananas: Cut bananas in half and insert popsicle sticks into the flat end. Line on parchment covered baking sheet … Read more

Nuna Baby Products {Giveaway}

Natural Child World is hosting a giveaway for a great NUNA baby product. The winner will be able to choose their prize from the three products shown above. The products are (from right to left) a Leaf baby seat (ARV $229), a Sena playyard (ARV $159), and a Zaaz chair (ARV $259). To enter simply … Read more

$50 Walgreens Gift Card Giveaway

Last week I shared about my shopping trip to Walgreens for groceries and the yummy sandwiches I made with Flatout Flatbread (find that post here). This week I get to give away a $50 Walgreens gift card to one lucky reader so they can check out the Flatout products themselves. GIVEAWAY: One reader will win … Read more

Menu Plan {February 18th-24th}

Monday: Crockpot Honey Apple Pork Loin Tuesday: Crockpot Ribs Wednesday: Campanelle Pasta with Tuna Tomates and Artichokes Thursday: Leftovers Friday: Pizza Saturday: Leftovers Sunday: Blueberry Pancakes  

$100 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway

Amazon Gift Card Giveaway Giveaway brought to you by; The Frugal Batavian, The Frugal Free Gal, Saving with Diana, Life in a Breakdown, and Money Saving Lisa. How would you like to win a FREE $100 Amazon eGift Card to use for whatever you want? Well right now, you can enter for your chance to … Read more

Fuel Rewards Network {Pre-Loaded Gas Card Giveaway- 4 Winners}

Everyone knows that saving money is tough. Excentus, creator of the Fuel Rewards Network (FRN) program, wants to help make it easier. The Fuel Rewards Networkâ„¢ program is a free loyalty program that helps you save money on fuel. You’ll earn Fuel Rewards® savings for doing things you already do every day, and you can redeem … Read more

Sweet Potato, Corn and Kale Chowder {Recipe}

  I have the perfect meal to share today for these chilly days we have been having! This recipe is from Terry Walters, author of best-selling cookbook Clean Food. Walters says the chowder “is a colorful variation on an old favorite. It cooks up quickly and provides a balanced meal rich in nutrients all in one … Read more