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 ---

Gyro Bowl Review and Giveaway

I saw commercials for the Gyro Bowl on television and wondered if it really worked as well as they said it did. I had a chance to really put it to the test when I got one to review and handed it over to my two year old. He is usually given a bag or … Read more

10 DIY Handmade Wreaths

Wreaths are an easy way to decorate for Christmas so I wanted to put together a roundup of wreaths that can be handmade. {Click on the pictures to be taken to the posts they come from.} *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ***

Small Business Saturday

Today, November 26, is Small Business Saturday. It’s a day dedicated to supporting small businesses on one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year. This day is important to me because I work with small businesses {most of which are mom-owned} every day as the Co-Owner of Living Your Moment. Check out this wonderful … Read more

Thanksgiving Pictures

Here are 10 of my favorite pictures from our two Thanksgiving celebrations yesterday: *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ***

Truth In The Tinsel: An Advent Experience For Little Hands {E-Book}

There are lots of Advent calendars and activities I’ve stumbled upon online but nothing else has been comparable to Truth In The Tinsel: An Advent Experience For Little Hands e-book. First of all, it’s made with toddlers and preschoolers in mind. The e-book was written by a mom who used to be a Children’s Pastor … Read more

{Bloggers} Sign Up For The All For Love Valentine’s Event

I just signed up for the All For Love Valentine’s Event which is a giveaway hop event being hosted by Real Mom Reviews and Mama Chocolate. I love these types of events because they introduce our readers to new blogs and they can enter to win lots of amazing prizes. This hop runs from February … Read more

Win A Winter Wonderland Family Vacation!

U.S. Family Guide is giving away 2 Winter Wonderland Family Vacations to readers of the blogs in their networks! Enter to win by clicking on the banners below and filling out the forms. Let me know in the comments below if you enter either of them. Good luck! :) *** Win a Winter Wonderland Family … Read more