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 ---

More Gifts In A Jar {But You Can’t Eat These!}

Earlier I shared 12 edible gifts in a jar and now I want to share some ideas for other gift jars I don’t recommend eating. Click on the pictures to be taken to the posts: *** *** *** *** *** *** ***

Edible Gifts In A Jar {12 Gift Ideas!}

Here are some more great gift ideas. This time they are all edible and all given in a jar. Makes me want to go out and buy a bunch of Mason jars! {Find 8 non-edible gifts in a jar here} *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ****** Find more great … Read more

Canvas Prints From Meijer {Ready While You Wait!}

This morning while Jacob was at preschool I headed over to Meijer to order a canvas print. I had the picture on my flash drive and went to the photo department. In less than 5 minutes I had used the in-store kiosk (with the help of an employee) and ordered my canvas print. I assumed … Read more

Advent Day #2

*** Today’s craft idea came from Truth In The Tinsel: An Advent Experience For Little Hands. “Baby Jesus have a crown on his head.” -Jacob, age 3

Christmas Sensory Table

Items Included: -Garland (cut into 6 inch pieces) -Jingle Bells -Holly Berries -Mini Ornaments -Mini Present -Small stockings -Bows -Red cups ************* Did you make a Christmas themed sensory table or bin for your children? I’d love to see what you included if you did! :) ** Linked up at: The Sunday Showcase, Sharing Time, … Read more

Outdoor Decoration Shopping At Sears

I love Christmas. It’s my favorite time of the year. I also love decorating for it. {I have been guilty of decorating on Halloween night before!} This year we dragged out our Christmas decorations and set up our tree in the middle of November. We have a lot of indoor decorations but no outside ones. … Read more

Book Lover’s Holiday Giveaway Hop {Amazon E-Card Giveaway}

Welcome to the Book Lover’s Holiday Hop sponsored by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer and Kid Lit Frenzy. Over 260 blogs are participating in this giveaway hop and all prizes are something book lovers would like. My prize for this giveaway is a $5 Amazon e-gift card so that you can buy whatever … Read more