Making Time for Mommy

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 ---

Truth In The Tinsel- 20% Off Today Only {And A Special 12 Days Plan}

If you have been following my blog you know that we have been doing an Advent ornament a day using the Truth In The Tinsel: An Advent Experience For Little Hands book as a guide. If you were bummed that you missed your chance to join in I have good news… it’s not too late!!! … Read more

TWITTER PARTY ALERT #LYMBaby Twitter Party {12/14 9pm CST}

My business partner at Living Your Moment, Abbey, is about to have a baby and we are celebrating with a huge Twitter party! Since Abbey has spent the last two years supporting mom {and dad} owned businesses we have lots of people that want to say thank you to her and we have over 15 … Read more

Shopping At CookiesKids.com

I don’t shop online much but after the great deals and experience I had shopping at CookiesKids.com I might just do so more often. I went there in search of clothes for my three year old who had recently grown out of his 2T clothes. I found many brand name clothing items and varying prices. … Read more

Advent Day #11

Today’s ornament from Truth In The Tinsel was about Jesus’ name. I liked Amanda’s craft for this but wanted to make it simpler for my three year old so we just used foam stickers for the letters. We talked about why that name was chosen and the letters in Jesus’ name and how His name … Read more

One Day Flash Giveaway $10 to Shutterfly.com

This is a flash giveaway that will end TONIGHT! GIVEAWAY: One reader will win a $10 credit to Shutterfly.com It expires on the 15th so it has to be used within a few days. HOW TO ENTER: Leave a comment telling me what photo gift you would make with the credit FOR AN ADDITIONAL ENTRY: … Read more

10 Yummy Christmas Treats

Here are 10 creative Christmas treat ideas perfect for holiday parties or just to enjoy yourself :) *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ***

Advent Day #10

You may have noticed that we skipped yesterday’s Advent Ornament…that’s because we didn’t get a chance to do it. We did yesterday’s craft today and will be skipping today’s craft to get back on track. Here is the ornament Jacob made today: Every day I am amazed at how much Jacob is learning. When I … Read more