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 ---

Menu Plan {April 9-15}

{Click pictures to be taken to posts they belong to} Have leftover ham? Find 10 recipes you can make here! *** Monday: Egg Salad Sandwiches *** *** Wednesday: Leftovers *** *** *** Saturday: Pizza Night! *** Sunday: Leftovers

Shutterfly.com Gift Certificate Giveaway {A Tisket A Tasket Hop}

Welcome to A Tisket A Tasket Spring Giveaway Hop coordinated by ShePromotes.com! Over 100 bloggers have wonderful prizes valued at a minimum of $25 to help brighten your spring! So make like a bunny and get hoppin’! GIVEAWAY: $30 Gift Certificate to Shutterfly.com You can use it for prints, photo gifts, cards, calendars and a … Read more

Quick & Cheap Easter Craft

I found this craft kit in the Easter section at Walmart last night for less than $2. Jacob really enjoyed putting it together this morning. It came with the plain white Cross with black lines making it into a puzzle of sorts. You then had to find the matching pieces that fit in each space … Read more

Free Online Autism Conference {Autism Awareness Month}

A mom in one of my Facebook groups shared about this free online Autism conference. It’s a week long and has over 40 sessions for parents of children on the spectrum. Sessions Include: – How To Be An Effective Advocate For Your Child – How to turn deficits into strengths – How to use specific … Read more

Amazon E-Gift Card Giveaway {Hoppy Easter Hop}

Welcome to the Hoppy Easter Eggstravaganza Giveaway Hop hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer &  Once Upon A Twilight. Over 250 bloggers have come together to offer giveaways that a reader, author or blogger would enjoy. My giveaway is a $5 Amazon e-gift card {what would I do without Swagbucks?!} To enter … Read more

#Pin4Autism And Make A Difference {Autism Awareness Month}

I am a huge fan of any company that donates money to a great cause on behalf of it’s consumers so I’m really excited to share about what Lindt is doing. For the third year in a row, Lindt is partnering with Autism Speaks to raise money for Autism Awareness and it’s simple for you … Read more

Special Cookies {Autism Awareness Month}

When I discovered these cookies on Pinterest I just had to share them. I clicked on about 15 different images taking me to spam websites but I kept searching and finally found where this picture originated from. These cookies are from the blog, The Sweet Adventures Of Sugarbelle. The cute labels can be found over … Read more