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 ---

10 Pumpkin Recipes To Try

Since last year’s apple recipes post has been so popular I thought I would do a post about 10 pumpkin recipes I’d like to try. Click on the pictures to be taken to the posts. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** Do you have a favorite pumpkin recipe? If so please share … Read more

Bullying: Words Can Kill

I normally don’t publish press releases but the preview for this 48 hours special brought tears to my eyes. Please share this with all the parents of tweens and teens that you know and please tune in on September 16th to learn more and potentially save your child’s life. CBS NEWS PRESENTS A 48 HOURS … Read more

Infant To Toddler Bathwrap {Review and Giveaway}

I recently reviewed the Aacua by Maamam which is a 4 in 1 bath towel. The mom can wear it as an apron, can use it as a towel, can wrap a baby in it, and it can be used as a bathwrap for a toddler or preschooler. I like that it can be used … Read more

Fall Sensory Table

The boys were also given spoons and nesting cups. After this picture was taken I added other items: *** More ideas of what you can put in your Fall sensory bins can be found on the following blogs: 1+1+1=1 Counting Coconuts I Can Teach My Child No Time For Flashcards Our Cup Of Tea *** … Read more

We Will Never Forget…

We will never forget. Praying for all those who lost a loved one 10 years ago today. Thankful for those who have fought (and continue to fight) for our freedom.

Apple Picking

Have you gone apple picking with your children? Check out some apple recipes!

Wordless Wednesday: My Little Soccer Player

I have linked this post to: Wordless Wednesday Home 5 Minutes for Mom ~ Go Graham Go! ~ Jolly Mom Mom of 3 Girls ~MomStart ~ Two of a Kind… Momma Findings ~ Mom Knows It All A Daily Dose of Toni The Divine Miss Mommy Grammy Mouse Tails

Spooktacular Cake Pops

I love to bake but I don’t do it very often. I kept hearing people talk about making cake pops but they always seemed too time consuming and difficult to make. Looking through the September 2011 issue of Ladies’ Home Journal I came upon an article entitled, “Bake Sale Treats”, and it shared a recipe … Read more