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 ---
We recently had a new little friend join our family named Ubooly. Ubooly becomes an interactive stuffed animal when an iPhone or iPod is placed inside of it. Before we gave it to the boys Sinisa and I tried it out ourselves and quickly found ourselves laughing at it’s goofy jokes and fun facts. Once … Read more
A couple of weeks ago the boys and I had the opportunity to go to an event sponsored by Energizer and Crayola. While I networked with other Chicago bloggers and learned about some of Energizer’s new products the boys had a chance to play and try out new Crayola toys. We had a great time … Read more
Cool Cuts 4 Kids, the nation’s largest salon chain for kids, knows how important it is for little ones to look their best as the holidays approach. With seasonal parties and festive family portraits right around the corner, Cool Cuts 4 Kids is offering moms a coupon to save $5 off any service $11.95 or … Read more
Monday: Turkey w/ Stuffing Tuesday: Chili in the Crockpot Wednesday: Ribs Thursday: Tacos Friday: Leftovers Saturday: Spaghetti w/ Italian Sausage Sunday: Burgers
When the boys were infants I carefully considered every product that I put on their sensitive skin and I wish that I would have known about Babo Botanicals back then. Babo Botanicals are made on an Organic Farm with all natural ingredients. They are free of parabens, formaldehydes and phthalates so they will not irritate … Read more
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Visiting Santa is a really fun Holiday tradition for most families. It’s one I loved as a child and was excited to continue with my own children. The first couple years went well but eventually, visiting Santa became a tradition that I dreaded. It has turned into an overwhelming experience for my boys and as … Read more
