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 have some exciting news! Making Time For Mommy is a Finalist in CBS Chicago’s “Most Valuable Blogger” contest! I would love if you could vote for me! There is no registering required, just a simple click on the button here and the vote button once you get to my page. You can vote daily. … Read more
For my birthday a few weeks ago my family and I headed to Six Flags Great America with some other bloggers and their families thanks to Discover and Chicagonista. I had always thought of Six Flags as a place for older children, teens, and adults but when I put on Facebook that we were going … Read more
*** These pictures were all taken at JCPenney Portraits Studio. (Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post!) *** 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 … Read more
Jacob starts preschool next week so I am busy preparing our family and our household for everything that this new season of our life will bring. I thought I’d share 10 things I’m doing to get ready for the start of the school year and hope that you will share some of your tips with … Read more
Here we are at the end of the George Foreman Knock Out The Fat Weight Loss Challenge. My final weight is 179.4 and I have lost a total of 12.2 pounds! My goal for this challenge was to lose at least 10 pounds and I have exceeded that goal. My BMI went from 31 to … Read more
Gorton’s Seafood is having a great summer giveaway with daily winners and some awesome grand prizes. Here is more information on the giveaway: You can enter the Gorton’s Seafood giveaway by going to their website or to their Facebook page. Want more chances to win Gorton’s Seafood products? You are in luck! GIVEAWAY: Two readers … Read more
One of my favorite side dishes for years has been the hashbrown casserole that my mom made and that my grandma continues to make. It tastes delicious and is one of those things I always go back for seconds of. Ingredients: -2 pounds of hashbrowns -1/2 cup of melted butter -1 teaspoon of salt -1/2 … Read more
*** *** These pictures were all taken at JCPenney Portraits Studio. (Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post!) *** 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 … Read more