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 ---

Spring Allergy Tips {Courtesy of Claritin®}

I received the following tips from Claritin® and wanted to share with all of you. It’s not surprising that in the season notorious for allergies, we have the most tips to share! Beginning as early as February, invisible pollens from hardwood deciduous trees are big troublemakers for many allergy sufferers. But there’s no reason to … Read more

Easter Desserts & Treats

Enjoy these yummy Easter treats! Click on the pictures to be taken to the posts they come from :) *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ***

Menu Plan {March 26-April 1}

{Click pictures to be taken to the posts they are from} *** Monday: Breakfast for dinner {Mom at a blog event} *** *** *** Thursday: Leftovers {Mom at a blog event} *** Friday: Pizza Night! *** ***

Stories Of Autism & Firefly Nights Photography

In December, Lucas was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. We found out about this wonderful non-profit, Stories of Autism, that is “dedicated to heightening autism awareness through the exhibition of its portraits and stories of children and adults on the autism spectrum.” They match children who have Autism to a local photographer to tell the … Read more

Kid Basix Safe Sporter Water Bottle Review

Jacob and Lucas carry their sippy cups with them everywhere so I was happy to receive a 16 ounce Kid Basix Safe Sporter water bottle for Jacob to try out. It is made of stainless steel so it’s reusable. This is great for both the environment and my wallet. This water bottle has a lot … Read more

Spring Fun In Chicago

My family has enjoyed a lot of outside time these past couple weeks. It’s been wonderful but as much fun as we’ve had in the backyard, I am already looking forward to getting out and about around Chicago. I headed to Kidgrade.com for some ideas of places we could go that are family friendly. I … Read more