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 ---

Halloween Candy Counting Activity

Can you believe that Halloween is next week already?! Here’s a fun candy counting activity for kids to do after they’ve gone Trick-or-Treating. Thanks to Kiddie Academy for the printable!

Menu Plan {October 22nd-28th}

Monday: Apple Baked Pork Chops Tuesday: Crockpot Cheesy Ravioli Wednesday: Panko Crusted Chicken Stuffed with Ricotta, Spinach, Tomatoes, and Basil Thursday: Breakfast for dinner Friday: Pizza Saturday: Leftovers Sunday: Butternut Squash and Lobster Brown Rice Risotto

Red Envelope Gifts

Tomorrow is my mom’s birthday and I am so excited to give her her birthday gift! I shopped at Red Envelope which is a website that sells unique and personalized gifts. A couple years ago I was introduced to the site and found myself a cute earring tree. Since then I’ve found lots of great … Read more

On Grief {Quote}

Image via unspokengrief.com **** I just came across this website when I was looking for quotes on loss. Unspoken Grief is for those who have been affected by miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal loss. I lost Avery, Jacob’s twin, in 2007 and the grief was overwhelming. Sites like this give you a place to share your story and … Read more

Remembering 9/11

*** My thoughts and prayers are with all of those who lost friends and loved ones on September 11, 2001.

Menu Plan {September 10th-16th}

Monday: Leftovers Tuesday: Baked Spasanga Wednesday: Grilled Chicken & Greek Pasta Salad Thursday: Stuffed Peppers Friday: Leftovers Saturday: Chicken & Black Bean Enchilada Casserole Sunday: Chili