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 ---
Benny’s Chop House (444 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL, 312-626-2444) is featuring a delicious Butternut Squash Tortelloni on its menu in celebration of National Tortellini Day, February 13. Tortelloni is simply a larger version of tortellini. The sweet yet nutty flavor of butternut squash creates a comforting dish, perfect for a cold winter’s day. … Read more
Here’s another great printable from VeggieTales in honor of the Lettuce Love One Another DVD. Today’s theme is serving others. You can talk as a family about what nice things you can do for others and then fill out these cards. I’m thinking about doing them with Jacob and then having him give them to … Read more
Some Of My Favorite Romantic Songs Tank- Next Breath Savage Garden- Truly Madly Deeply NeYo- Let Me Love You Sixpence None The Richer- Kiss Me 98 Degrees- I Do Brian McKnight- Back at One K-Ci and JoJo- All My Life Rascal Flatts- Bless The Broken Road Bryan Adams- Everything I Do, I Do It For … Read more
If your honey loves guacamole, surprise him or her with this special version! This recipe would be perfect for a Valentine’s Day date night at home. Ingredients 1 cup diced avocado (about 1 large) 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 to 2 limes) 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped red … Read more
Lunch is a meal I normally skip because I’m working throughout the day so when I was contacted about creating some sandwich recipes I thought this was a great opportunity to find some deliciously easy lunch options. I stopped by Walgreens on my way home from running an errand to get some ingredients to create … Read more
Monday: Greek Nachos Tuesday: BBQ Chicken in the Crock Pot Wednesday: Breakfast for Dinner Thursday: Chinese Takeout {Valentine’s Day} Friday: Crock Pot Potato Soup Saturday: Caramelized Onion Lasagna Sunday: Leftovers
When I was a new mom I remember how close I held my children as I rocked them to sleep. I remember putting my finger in their palms and having their little hands close around it. I remember stroking their soft cheeks while I gazed at them, overcome with love for these little humans I … Read more
You can’t go wrong with these easy to make, gluten-free macaroons. Yum. Recipe and image courtesy of Terry Walters, author of the best-selling cookbook CLEAN FOOD. INGREDIENTS 2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut 1⁄4 teaspoon sea salt 1⁄4 cup coconut milk 1⁄4 cup maple syrup 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 cup gluten- and dairy-free … Read more