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 ---
October is Sensory Processing Disorder Awareness Month so before the month is over I wanted to share a few resources for people to learn more about Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). Even if your child doesn’t have sensory issues you might know someone who does and will probably come into contact with at least one person … Read more
I have been coming across tons of fun ideas for Halloween themed lunches so I wanted to share a few of my favorites. Click on the pictures to be taken to the posts they came from: *** *** *** *** *** This post is linked up to Things I Love Thursday :)
Pictures from our recent trip to the pumpkin patch: *** *** *** ***
This week is full of events {for me} so the menu plan is a little light. (Click pictures to be taken to the recipes) *** Tuesday: Breakfast For Dinner *** Wednesday: Cheeseburgers and Sweet Potato Fries *** *** Friday: Dinner At Our Marriage Course *** *** Sunday: Crockpot Chili
This is part 2 of Halloween Crafts. Part one was posted this morning with lots of crafts for kids. Click on the pictures to be taken to the websites the pictures came from. *** *** *** *** ***
Last year I featured Halloween treats I’d found around the web (you can see the post here). This year I want to feature fun Halloween crafts I have found online (click the pictures to be taken to the website they are from). Looking for adult crafts? Find that post here!! :) *** *** *** *** … Read more
*** Jacob and I enjoyed riding on his school’s float in the Homecoming parade. A HUGE thanks to Build A Sign for donating a banner to my son’s school. We used it in the parade and it will be hung permanently inside of the school. It turned out great and the PTO was very pleased … Read more
Building Blocks Toy Store (located in Chicago) 15th Anniversary Sale 20% off everything in stock!! October 21, 22, & 23 Friday, October 21: 10am – 7pm Saturday, October 22: 9:30am – 6pm Sunday, October 23: 9:30am – 5pm Stock up on gifts – Did you know you can return anything at anytime, even without a … Read more