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 ---

Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Desserts

I love pumpkin pie after Thanksgiving dinner but I wanted to share some non-traditional Thanksgiving desserts that I found online. {Click the picture to be taken to the posts they come from.} *** *** *** *** *** *** ***

Dearfoams Promotion and Giveaway {3 Winners}

In honor of Happy Feet Two (which comes out tomorrow), Dearfoams has teamed up with Warner Brothers to create a fun and creative contest. They are asking people to create their own comfy, cozy Dearfoam slippers for a chance to win a $1000 gift card or a Dearfoams and Happy Feet Two Prize Package.  The … Read more

Gratitude Giveaways Blog Hop {Visa Gift Card Giveaway}

Welcome to the Gratitude Giveaways Blog Hop hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer and All-Consuming Books. There are 300 blogs each saying thanks to their followers by offering a simple, easy, one entry giveaway. No long list of optional entries on this hop – they are not allowed. This hop runs until … Read more

Operation Christmas Child {Shoebox Collection Week}

Just a reminder that THIS WEEK is National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child. What is Operation Christmas Child? Fill a shoe box with small gifts and then Samaritan’s Purse gives it to a child who wouldn’t otherwise be getting any gifts this Christmas. You can learn more about OCC on their website. What can … Read more

Thanksgiving Themed Lunches For Kids

I had so much fun putting together my Halloween themed lunch post so I figured I’d put together a post of Thanksgiving themed lunch ideas to share with you all! Here are some of my favorites {click the pictures to be taken to the posts they are from}: *** *** *** *** *** *** *** … Read more

{Bloggers} Sign Up For The Toast To 2012 Giveaway Hop

I’m having so much fun with these Christmas Giveaway Hops that I signed up to participate in another New Year’s one! The “Toast To 2012” Giveaway Hop will take place from January 10th to 17th and is hosted by Just Married with Coupons & Sweep Tight. If you are a blogger who wants to sign … Read more

Nurture Your Books Giveaway Hop {Balloonatiks Book Giveaway}

I am really excited to be participating in Nurture Your BOOKS blog hop to promote global literacy. Today’s giveaway is a perfect gift for boys in the 7-11 age range to get them excited about reading! Book Summary: “If only they had listened to Nicole Gonzales…she was against the afterschool frog experiment in the first … Read more