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 ---

10 Ornaments Kids Can Make

Here are some cute ornaments that your kids can make. Click on the pictures to be taken to the posts they are from: *** ***  *** *** *** *** *** *** ***

Scentsy Online Party {And A Giveaway}

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

Mommy Time With Starbucks Bottled Frappuccinos

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

Flash Friday Giveaway {$100+ Prize Package}

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

Gift Card Giveaway Hop {eBay Gift Card Giveaway}

Just in time for Christmas is the Gift Card Giveaway Hop hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer & Attack of the Book. This hop features over 140 blogs, all giving you a chance to win gift cards! My giveaway is sponsored by eBay and they are offering a $25 e-gift card to … Read more

Advent Day #8

Today’s Truth In The Tinsel ornament was to make the sun. We substituted glitter paint for glitter foam and Jacob smeared the paint all over the ornament (which is a great sensory activity for him). He handled it okay but as soon as he was done he wanted his hand cleaned off. *** If you … Read more

New Living Translation Facebook Page Giveaways

The New Living Translation Facebook page has great giveaways going on now through December 24th. They are giving away lots of great prizes and something free for you just for singing up. By visiting the giveaway entry page (located on the NLT Facebook page, the link is under the profile picture) and entering your name … Read more

Enter To Win An iPad2!

Head on over to Woman Freebies to enter to win an iPad2! All you do is fill in your name and email address in the form that pops up. Contest ends January 15th. Good luck everyone! :) (Disclosure: I was compensated for posting about this contest but I want one of you to win because … Read more