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 ---
As a parent it is so hard to find a good diaper. I know that we went through multiple brands until we found the one that worked best for us. Pampers fans will be excited to learn that Target now carries their much-loved “Swaddlers” diapers in sizes 4 and 5 so they can stick with … Read more
Looking for a healthier alternative to candy this Valentine’s Day? Try KIND Nuts & Spices Bars. These Gluten-Free snack bars come in many delicious flavors like Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate and Madagascar Vanilla Almond. Need more reason to try these snacks out? Here are four: They’re sweet – but not too sweet (who doesn’t like … Read more
Crab is one of my favorite foods so I was really excited when the National Pecan Shellers Association sent me this recipe for Crab Tacos. The tacos have pecans which are full of “good” heart healthy fats. This recipe looks so delicious and seems pretty easy to make. One thing to note about these … Read more
{image via Paper Coterie} Paper Coterie has another great printable out! This one is perfect for Valentine’s Day and with over 15 designs to choose from there is something for everyone. Find the printable here. (Disclosure: This is not a compensated post.)
$350 Melissa & Doug Toys Giveaway Sponsored by Melissa & Doug Hosted by Coupon Gator Mommy Co-hosts: Tabby’s Pantry, Monica’s Rants, Raves & Reviews, A Little Bit of Everything, Happy Green Mama, Mom to Bed by 8, Homeschooling Mom 4 Two and Dutch Girl’s Favorite Things From puzzles to puppets, plush to play food, magnetic … Read more
The Postal Service wants to surprise 650 students at the John C. Thompson School (PS-52) of Staten Island and you can help. Following Hurricane Sandy, the school was closed from Oct. 31 to Nov. 19. Many children and their families lost everything. Today, the children (grades pre-K to 5) are working hard.Things are getting back … Read more
I love pulled pork. If I plan ahead and am on top of things around the house I’ll make it in the slow cooker. For this to happen though, I need to have my meat thawed and the ingredients ready so you can probably figure out that this doesn’t happen very often. Thankfully, I can … Read more
Did you know that the foods you eat, amount you sleep and level of exercise activity all have an impact on your skin? Here are some tips to get your skin’s metabolism moving in the New Year: o Swap your white bread with whole grain options to help support healthy looking skin. Whole grains help … Read more