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 ---

Bacon, Toasted Pepita & Mango Stuffing {Recipe}

Had to share this recipe from Target. Check out their blog for more great Thanksgiving recipes using delicious Archer Farms items. (Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post. Target sent me the recipe to share if I wanted to.)

Red Velvet Cake {Recipe}

Hi I am Shannon from Coupon Savings In The South. I wanted to stop by and share one of my favorite recipes. Here is a recipe for Red Velvet Cake. photo credit: texascooking via photopin cc Ingredients: 1 ½ cup sugar 1 1/3 cup Wesson oil 1 cup buttermilk 2 ½ cup self rising flour … Read more

Autographed ‘The Boxcar Children’ Holiday Gift Set {Giveaway}

There are few presents that will bring a youngster a lifetime full of pleasure than giving the gift reading. With over 100 titles and 50 million copies in print,  The Boxcar Children®  series by Gertrude Chandler has raised generations of readers — many of whom credit their love for reading to this modern classic.  Perfect to read out … Read more

Batman Live {Chicago}

For the first time in DC Comics history, Batman – the worlds most popular DC Super Hero – is now an all-new, live-action arena spectacular which is taking the world by storm. BATMAN LIVE is a 15 million dollar stage production with an original story featuring a 43 strong cast of actors and circus trained … Read more

Trunki Kid’s Suitcase From Melissa & Doug {Giveaway}

I told you all about Melissa & Doug’s Top Twenty List the other day and promised a giveaway of one of the great gift items on there. It was hard to make up my mind as to which one to giveaway but I really love the one I chose and I hope you will too! … Read more

Menu Plan {November 12th-18th}

Monday: Apricot Pork Chops Tuesday: Steak w/ Sweet Potatoes Wednesday: Leftovers Thursday: Meatloaf w/ Mashed Potatoes Friday: Grilled Chicken Caprese Pasta Saturday: Leftovers Sunday: Chicken Enchilada Pasta