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 ---

Fantastic Flight {Children’s Picture Book Giveaway}

Fantastic Flight Written by Barbara Bockman Illustrated by Jack Foster {REVIEW BY PAMELA OF MOM DOES REVIEWS} Let your imagination take you away! Barbara Bockman, my writing mentor, friend and wonderfully creative author, has graciously allowed me to review and giveaway a signed copy of her new picture book. Fantastic Flight is just that, a … Read more

{Bloggers} Sign Up For The Baby Giveaway Hop

Ohh, Baby, Baby Giveaway Hop sponsored by The Shopping Duck is taking signups now. This blog hop event will take place from April 1, 2012 to April 15, 2012. Come join the fun! All bloggers in the giveaway will be giving away baby and maternity prizes of at least $25. This hop is free to … Read more

DIY Valentines {10 Ideas}

Want to make Valentines this year instead of buying them? Check out these ideas found around the web! {Click on pictures for directions} *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ***

Cody Simpson Dolls Giveaway {Forget The Resolutions Blog Hop}

Forget The Resolutions Giveaway Hop January 21 – 26, 2012 Hosted by Planet Weidknecht and Going Crazy!!Wanna Go?? It’s been three weeks since you’ve made all those resolutions. It’s said that it takes 21 days to make a new habit, so you’ve probably already broken your New Year’s Resolutions. I say – FORGET THE RESOLUTIONS! Let’s … Read more

Special K Challenge Update

My two week Special K challenge is over and I think it went really well. Not once during this challenge was I disappointed with myself and that’s huge for me because normally if I cave in to a craving or don’t exercise every day I feel like a big failure. I think a big part … Read more

$50 Gift Card For Pet Owners {Blogorama Bonanza Giveaway}

Welcome to Blogorama Bonanza Remix 2012, January 20-January 27, hosted by Jyla’s Three Of Us Giveaway, J-Man and MillerBug & Generations of Savings. I am excited to offer a $50 e-gift card to MrChewy.com as my prize in this giveaway. Mr. Chewy delivers pet happiness by conveniently shipping 70+ brands of pet food and stuff … Read more

$50 Visa Gift Card Giveaway {And A Chance To Meet Dr. Oz}

Over on my business blog we have a giveaway running for a $50 Visa Gift Card and a meet and greet {including lunch} with Dr. Oz and his wife, Lisa. This giveaway is courtesy of Baby Shower Expo, a giant baby shower in Atlanta! (Please note: Anyone is eligible to win the $50 Visa gift … Read more