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 ---
So Christmas is almost here and I’m sure you are super busy with all the prep. I say once the kids are in bed tonight, you make yourself this yummy eggnog martini and relax on the couch! You deserve it! To prepare: 1) Combine equal parts of Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Bailey’s Irish Cream, Frangelico … Read more
This holiday season you can support Verizon’s fight against domestic violence. Nearly one in four women, one in seven men, and over 3 million children have been affected by domestic violence. Wireless phones and technology can serve as a vital link to emergency or support services in a time of crisis or as a reliable, … Read more
For some parents, the hassle of getting to your holiday destination, coupled with the inevitable schedule disruptions, is enough to make you want to just stay home. Of course, that usually isn’t enough to allow you to cancel travel plans, especially when grandma and grandpa are waiting to spoil your kids. Claire Haas, mom of … Read more
‘Tis the season to moisturize! With a New Year right around the corner, it’s never too late to take charge of your skin. As you reflect on the past year and look forward to the next, commit to putting the health of your skin first. Skin stress that appears during the holidays can be the … Read more
There’s nothing more special than a personalized gift that I know was created just for me. Personal Creations has hundreds of gifts for everyone and I loved exploring their website for some gifts for my family members. Here are some great gift ideas from their online store: *** *** *** I got a bookshelf for … Read more
If you have a little girl in your life (or even a little boy who likes dolls) you are in for a treat! Once Upon A TreeHouse makes dolls, doll clothing, doll houses and doll house furniture. Along with being really cute they are great quality toys made out of wood and eco-friendly. Here are … Read more
“Happy’s Christmas Gift” is a beautifully written and illustrated storybook of an adorable and brave little Yorkie who, having gone out to post a letter to Santa, suddenly finds himself on an unexpected journey to magical lands where dreams really do come true. Can Happy save the day? Will he get home in time … Read more
Some days I feel great about myself and some days, like many women, I have a lot of negative thoughts about myself run through my mind. I should have reached out to that friend earlier. I should exercise more so I can be skinnier. I should not work and give my kids more time. I … Read more