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 ---

Yo Gabba Gabba! LIVE!: Get the Sillies Out! Tour {Recap}

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

Gift With Purchase At The Children’s Place {And Spring Fashions}

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

Menu Plan {Jan 21st-27th}

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}

Chicken Parmigiana with Spaghetti Squash {Recipe}

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

Cousins {Wordless Wednesday}

After a whole bunch of pictures this was the best shot we got of these 5, 4, and 3 year olds. Aren’t they all adorable in their little outfits? :)

Menu Plan {January 14th-20th}

Monday: Gyros Tuesday: Crockpot Chicken Wednesday: Breakfast for dinner Thursday: Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells Friday: Sweet & Sour Pork Saturday: Leftovers Sunday: Pizza Rolls

Yo Gabba Gabba! LIVE!: Get the Sillies Out! Tour

The sillies are crazy little creatures that live inside of us and need to be shaken out! DJ Lance Rock and everyone’s favorite cast of colorful characters are calling all fans in to get ready to jump, shake and shimmy them out at the new live tour Yo Gabba Gabba! LIVE!: Get the Sillies Out!. … Read more