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 ---
Mobile Security With Trend Micro
As a family in the Digital Joneses campaign for Trend Micro we have a challenge to complete every month. This month’s challenge was focused on mobile security and staying safe while on the go. To complete the challenge we received smartphones and were told that we should try doing everything we need to do online … Read more
Menu Plan {May 28th- June 3rd}
Monday: Breakfast for dinner Tuesday: Pork Tenderloin and Asparagus Wednesday: Chicken & Mango Stirfry Thursday: Leftovers Friday: Pizza Saturday: Burgers & Hot Dogs {Party!} Sunday: Chick-Fil-A {Have a gift card}
MTFM Featured In The Chicago Sun-Times Newspaper
I am so excited to share that I am featured in the Chicago Sun-Times newspaper today as part of an article on web security. Another local blogger, Stephanie from And Twins Make 5, is also featured. You can find the article online here: http://www.suntimes.com/photos/galleries/12732105-417/tapping-moms-in-web-security.html I also made a video with 6 tips on staying safe … Read more
National Geographic Kids Travel Books {Prize Pack Giveaway}
Summer is almost here and for many families that means vacations. Family vacations are full of fun but one thing that many children don’t enjoy are the long hours in the car that they often start with. To beat boredom, National Geographic Kids has created two books that are perfect for road trips. The Ultimate … Read more
$50 Gift Certificate Giveaway From Xperience Days {Unique Experience Gifts}
I always struggle with what to get the males in my life. With Father’s Day coming up I am busy thinking of what to get my dad and want something more creative than socks {my go-to gift for him}. When I was contacted by Xperience Days I was excited because they have a lot of … Read more
Beyond Coastal Sun Care Review & Prize Pack Giveaway
My family loves spending time outside. I like to sit on the back porch with a magazine and an iced coffee and watch my boys play in their water table or in the kiddie pool. When they will be outside for more than 15 minutes at a time I make sure to protect their skin … Read more