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 ---

If You Thought Pinterest Was Addicting…. {Check Out Polyvore}

If you thought Pinterest was addicting and enjoy fashion I invite you to check out Polyvore. I discovered this site today and spent a ridiculous amount of time on it. Polyvore lets you put outfits together and then share them with others. I think it’s great that you can see the designer and prices and … Read more

Movie Tickets Giveaway {The Adventures Of Tintin}

*** Thanks to Purina Dog Show Brand Dog Food and Klout I have a pair of tickets to giveaway to one reader so they can see The Adventures Of Tintin. More about the movie: “Tintin is on the trail of a big story which leads him into a world of high adventure. When he and … Read more

Throw A “Noon” Year’s Eve Party {10 Ideas}

When children are really young and can’t stay up until midnight on New Year’s Eve you can still help them ring in the New Year by throwing a “Noon” Year’s Eve party with morning festivities and a celebration at noon. Here are 10 great ideas to make this event extra special: 1) Open a bag … Read more

Best Of 2011 Giveaway Hop

Since becoming a mom I haven’t really read a lot and when I do read it is normally the Bible or a book about Sensory Processing Disorder. I do occasionally get a chance to read other books and one of my favorites I have read this year has been One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp. … Read more

Menu Plan {Dec 26- Jan 1}

  {Find 10 recipes that use leftover ham here.} Now that Christmas is over we can get back to a “normal” routine and hopefully I will be able to follow this menu plan. The past couple weeks have been so busy that we ate fast food more than I care to admit… *** Tuesday- Tacos … Read more

Melissa & Doug Giveaway {Christmas Letdown Giveaway Hop}

The day after Christmas sometimes feels like a letdown. All that preparation, then BAM it’s over. You’re left with a hundred boxes and three garbage bags of torn paper. Didn’t get what you wanted? You’re not alone. This will cheer you up! The Christmas Letdown Giveaway Hop, hosted by Planet Weidknecht and co-hosted by Going … Read more

Merry Christmas!

I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas! I will be taking today and tomorrow “off” to spend time with my family. <3 Alicia