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 ---
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
This recipe and image are from the cookbook Pure Vanilla: Irresistible Recipes and Essential Techniques by Shauna Sever. Makes about 2 dozen 1 inch bites. INGREDIENTS 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar 1/3 cup light corn syrup ½ teaspoon salt 2 large egg whites, at room temperature 2 teaspoons Nielsen-Massey vanilla bean paste 1 teaspoon Nielsen-Massey pure … Read more
The Children’s Place and Pampers have teamed up to bring even more value to The Children’s Place “Love you Baby Sale”! Now through February 11, earn 25 Pampers Gifts to Grow Reward Points for every baby item purchased at The Children’s Place retail stores. Plus, get even more savings for future purchases at The Children’s … Read more
I’m hoping some of you will have ideas for this mom who is dealing with a problem and has tried everything she can think of and nothing has worked. Here is what she asked: “How do you deal with/correct biting?” (Details: 3 year old boy, possible Sensory Processing Disorder, large vocabulary for age, biting daycare … Read more