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 ---
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
For over a year now I’ve been telling Sinisa that I want to get new couches. The ones we have were bought pre-kids when I thought tan would be the perfect color to match any decor. Ten years later I’m realizing it’s also the perfect color to show every single stain and speck of dirt. … Read more
Newborn, new year, new savings. Who says your baby can’t be well dressed and stay clean & fresh at the same time? Four (4) winners receive $500 to style out their “baby” for 2013, while one (1) grand prize winner walks away with $500 plus a year’s supply of Purex Baby detergent! Enter the sweepstakes … Read more
Recipe and image courtesy of Chef Nathan Lyon, Host of Good Food America on Veria Living and author of Great Food Starts Fresh. Chef Nathan Lyon’s Chocolate Truffles Four Ways Yield: 40 Truffles, 10 of each flavor INGREDIENTS 1 cup heavy whipping cream 12 ounces dark chocolate (containing 60% to 72% cocoa solids), chopped finely … Read more
Love VeggieTales? They have a Valentine’s Day DVD called ‘Lettuce Love One Another’ and in honor of that movie I have a bunch of fun printables to share! Today’s theme is “Be Kind”. Lesson: Be Kind Optional Verse: Ephesians 4:32 Free Printable: Kindness Chart and Punch Card This chart is a place to list ways … Read more
