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 ---
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
Ok, so that’s not entirely true because there are other things on my wish list but when my mom asked me what I wanted for Christmas I said I’d love a soup pot. Out of all the things I want this is #2 on my list (#1 being an iPad). I never thought I’d want … Read more
Imagine the look of wonder and surprise when a child receives a photo of Santa caught in the act in his or her very own home. iCaughtSanta.com is a unique website that helps visitors create those memorable keepsake photos. In three simple steps anyone can upload a holiday photo, add Santa Claus and print it as proof… or share it via email, Facebook … Read more
Kid made crafts make great gifts and decorations. Check out some of my favorites below and click on the pictures to be taken to the posts. {Looking for ornaments kids can make? Find that post here.} *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ***
Here are some cute ornaments that your kids can make. Click on the pictures to be taken to the posts they are from: *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ***
Still need great gift ideas for teachers, friends, grab bags, bus drivers, mail carriers or for the person who you never know what to get? How about getting them something from Scentsy? An elegant ceramic warmer, a highly fragrant Scentsy bar…..and with a simple flick of a switch, your room is filled with one of … Read more
I love Starbucks and if you’ve followed me for any length of time you are quite aware of just how much. {I even confess my love for them as part of my 160 character Twitter profile.} It might seem funny that I say that Starbucks, my mommy friends, and list making keep me sane but … Read more
Welcome to the 4th week of WLM & Friends Lazy Friday Flash Giveaway! We have A LOT more prizes to giveaway this week! And Only ONE of you will go home with all 11 prizes! How exciting is that?! Well, I know we are all excited over here! SO Lets get to business! Here are … Read more