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 ---
Today we started our Truth In The Tinsel Advent book (find out about how you can get a copy here that you can view on your computer). The ornament turned out really cute so I wanted to share it: We talked about how Jesus was the light in the world. At the end I asked … Read more
Need a gift for a teacher, grandma, or a friend? How about a handmade ornament? Check out these ornaments I’ve found online. {Click the pictures to be taken to the posts} *** *** *** *** *** ***
*** The boys were “decorating” the tree with the string and papers that came out of the box. We tried putting ornaments on it but after a few got broken we decided not to add any ornaments until we could get some non-breakable ones. Now we have a sad little Christmas tree with nothing on … Read more
I love Avon. So much in fact that I use to sell it {and I was my best client!} My friend, Donnell, now sells it and I’m excited to share with you because they have great gift ideas and she’s offering a fabulous giveaway to one lucky reader. Check out some of their great gift … Read more
Tips courtesy of World Vision: There is not a better time of the year than the winter holiday season to involve children and teenagers in charitable giving and teach them why the old adage, “It is better to give than to receive,” is true. World Vision offers five great ways for parents to lead by … Read more
Today’s Top 10 Tuesday post is a roundup of ten cookies I want to try this Christmas season. Click on the pictures to be taken to the posts they come from. {Note: My tried and true favorites will be coming in other posts throughout the season.} *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ***
{Thought I’d share this for all the parents of children who have sensory issues, like mine do} HAPPY CYBER MONDAY! Soft Clothing is having an incredible sale event on their website: 40% off storewide until MIDNIGHT tonight! Use code at checkout: cybermonsoft.
I am SO tired this morning. My youngest son finally learned how to climb out of his crib. He’s two and a half so I knew it was coming but I didn’t realize just how hard it would be to get him to go to sleep. He was up until MIDNIGHT last night! He kept … Read more