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 ---
I can’t believe Thanksgiving is almost here! I wanted to share some Thanksgiving themed crafts I found online. Click on the pictures to be taken to the posts they are from. The crafts for children are here and the crafts for adults will be posted later today. Enjoy! :) *** *** *** *** ***
Tomorrow, November 12, is Neighborhood Toy Store Day! Small toy stores across the country will be celebrating the joy of play to launch the Holiday shopping season. Shopping at local owned toy stores is wonderful because you get great customer service and knowledgeable staff, special services (some have free gift wrapping!), and best of all … Read more
Did you know that Carmex makes skin care products? I didn’t! When Carmex sent me some healing lotion and cream to try I was interested to see how it would compare to their lip care line. I opened one of the tubes and smelled it. The lotion smelled pretty strong with a hint of vanilla. … Read more
This Fall I bought some scarfs and wasn’t really sure how to wear them so I found two easy looks and stuck to them. When a friend posted on Facebook saying she used Pinterest to look for ways to wear a scarf I thought it was a genius idea! Here is an amazing video I … Read more
If you live in the Chicago area I have a special opportunity for you! One lucky reader will have the chance to play a round of the game Telestrations with the the inventor himself and others at the Chicago Toy and Game Fair. The winner of the game will receive a supply of USAopoly board games … Read more
I posted about the great selection of Christmas cards from Tiny Prints back in September so I’m really excited that I am able to offer one lucky reader 50 Christmas cards of their own! {See my review here} Since it’s almost Christmas card sending season this is going to be a quick giveaway and will … Read more
I know I’ve been talking about Christmas gift ideas but it’s not too early to be thinking about Spring and ideas for that special mom in your life. Here’s a note from Makobi Scribe to all bloggers: It is a perfect time to find what gifts you would like to give to your mother. Makobi … Read more
