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 ---
The boys just started school last week so I was really excited to be invited by The Children’s Place to check out their new back to school fashions. I found some great deals and adorable styles at one of my favorite places to shop for kid’s fashions. I spent less than $150 {they provided me … Read more
Monday: No Peek Chicken & Rice Tuesday: Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches Wednesday: Chicken Alfredo Roll-Ups Thursday: Steak & Hashbrown Casserole Friday: Pizza while we watch the Bears game Saturday: Leftovers Sunday: Weight Watchers Cheddar Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
Love this shot we got at JcPenney Portraits today! And the pictures were only $4 a sheet! At that price I got one of every pose I liked :) {Disclosure: This is not sponsored. I paid for these pictures myself.}
I wrote earlier this month about my love for horses and how every time I saw one I was reminded of my mom who passed away in 2009. I shared that I look forward to helping my children see the beauty in these animals and sharing my passion for horses with my children. I also … Read more
Are your kids headed back to school soon? My youngest started today! While many people think that back-to-school time is just for kids I am here to share some products that are just for you! Why should our kids have all the fun? :) *** How about some mom contact cards to make setting up … Read more
If you’ve decided to build a new home, there are a number of energy efficient solutions that you should consider. Not only are sustainable practices great for your power bills, but they will also help to create a more liveable environment for your children and grandchildren. While it is important that you do all that … Read more
Today would have been Julia Child’s 100th birthday and in honor of that I wanted to share my review of a new illustrated biography, Bon Appetit! The Delicious Life Of Julia Child by Jessie Hartland. Follow Julia Child—chef, author, and television personality—from her childhood in Pasadena, California, to her life as a spy in WWII, … Read more
