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 ---
I recently got the new Windows Phone 8X by HTC and have enjoyed testing it out for the past week. I normally go for a plain colored phone but I like the bright blue color of this one. I also like how it runs Windows 8 like my computer does so I found the phone … Read more
You may have heard the term “ROI” or “Return On Investment” which has been used a lot in business over the years but today I’m going to talk about another return- “ROR” and the new book out about it called Return on Relationship. Here’s a little more about the book from the back cover: Social … Read more
Hearty, whole grain gnocchi and the “superfood” kale lay the foundation for this nutrient-rich comfort dish. The winning combination of canola oil and walnuts give the meal two of the best sources of plant-based omega-3 fat available. Healthy convenience foods such as pre-packaged whole grain gnocchi and frozen cubed butternut squash save time in preparing … Read more
This past weekend the boys and I went to see Yo Gabba Gabba! Live!: Get The Sillies Out. I didn’t know how Lucas would do since he doesn’t like to sit still but he was mesmerized by the show. It was also nice that children were encouraged to get up and dance so if he … Read more
These pictures are from 3 years ago. Love their little messy faces! ***
I love dressing my boys up in cute clothes so I’m really excited to announce that I am a Blogger Ambassador for The Children’s Place! This means I will be sharing great promotions, sales and giveaways with you this year! With thoughts of shopping for Easter clothes coming up soon I thought I’d go back … Read more
Monday: Bertolli pasta meal Tuesday: Steak and baked potatoes Wednesday: Teriyaki Chicken Thursday: Stuffed Peppers Friday: Pulled Pork Sandwiches Saturday: Leftovers Sunday: Breakfast for dinner {blueberry pancakes}
According to the folks at CanolaInfo.org, the trick to a crisp but healthy parmigiana is “bake-frying.” Canola oil is ideal to bake-fry breaded chicken with in a very hot oven because of its high heat tolerance (smoke point 468 °F). Using spaghetti squash instead of angel hair pasta provides four times fewer calories per cup … Read more