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 ---

Follow Frenzy {$160 Cash Giveaway}

Welcome to December Follow Frenzy! hosted by Formula Mom & Tales from the Nursery! Is one of your New Year’s Resolutions to be more wealthy? Maybe it’s to win more giveaways? No matter what your resolution(s) may be, we hope this prize can help you ring in 2012 with good luck! Follow Frenzy brings you … Read more

Happy New Year Giveaway Hop {Kindle Edition Book}

Welcome to the Happy New Year Giveaway Hop hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer and Babs Book Bistro. Over 200 bloggers have teamed up to offer you giveaways that book lovers would enjoy. My giveaway is a Kindle edition of Trojan Horse by David Lender. About the book: Daniel Youngblood is a … Read more

Free Resources For Families From Autism Speaks

Lucas was diagnosed as being on the Autism Spectrum on Tuesday and since then I have spent hours looking for resources to help me understand Autism and how best to help him. I came across some free resources offered by Autism Speaks. One is a 100 Day Kit to help families make the best use … Read more

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