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 start school this week! I thought I’d share a picture of the first day of school last year when just Jacob was headed off to school. Next week I will share a picture of both boys because Jacob and Lucas are both headed to preschool in the next couple of days!
School starts Thursday! Both boys will be in preschool this year so that means quiet morning and crazy evenings! It also means starting next week I may be cooking more since I will have more free time during the day. If you have a recipe you love please share it in the comments below. Monday: Slow … Read more
Here are some of my favorite ideas for the 1st Day of School: Cute Smarties gift idea from It Is What It Is *** Read a special book like The Kissing Hand *** Snack idea from There’s A”1st” For Everthing *** Make a cake for the 1st day of school like Mama’s A Mess! does … Read more
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Time for the August giveaway sponsored by Eucerin! I am loving my soft skin thanks to the Eucerin lotion I’ve been using daily :) *** This month, Eucerin would like to help you put your Skin First every day with the ABC’s for your skin care routine. It’s not just what you put on your … Read more
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