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 ---
Cars 2 is going to be racing into theaters everywhere on June 24th. I am looking forward to taking Jacob to see the movie (his first time going to the movie theater!) If you have a child who loves Cars as much as mine do, be sure to check out the FREE themed activities they … Read more
I am pleased to announce my ticket sponsor to the Type A Parent Conference is New Blog Hosting. New Blog Hosting offers affordable blog hosting and also blog design. I am excited to be helping represent this company for a number of reasons: In discussing how we would work together and what his goals were … Read more
Have a sports fan in your life? If so, then THREE60GEAR is THE gift for them. Shirts from THREE60GEAR are created by hand and feature high-resolution full action photo images of popular sports figures that completely wrap around the shirt. They have moisture wicking for quick drying and are anti-microbial so the fabric stays fresh … Read more
Nora Roberts is my favorite author so I was really excited to review Carnal Innocence, Lifetime’s newest movie based on the book by Nora Roberts. It’s one of the few books of hers that I have not read yet. This movie was not what I was expecting at all since I’m used to reading romance … Read more
I’ve noticed my weight yo-yo’ing lately. One week I’ll lose weight, the next I’ll gain, and then I’ll be down the next week. This week I am down. I lost 1.4 pounds since last check-in and so far am down 4.4 pounds since the start of this journey. My BMI is still stuck at 30 … Read more
My boys are having a firefighter themed party on Saturday and I wanted to find them matching shirts to wear. I turned to CafePress, the online store that has many custom products to choose from. I knew if I didn’t see what I wanted I could create my own personalized shirts. I ended up finding … Read more
I love these little notelettes from Pear Tree Greetings! They are small little cards you can carry in your purse or briefcase to jot down a quick thanks, word of encouragement, or note to someone. What a way to brighten someone’s day! Here are some of my favorite designs: Pear Tree Greetings Coupon Code: Our … Read more
I was sent a copy of The Complete Idiot’s Guide To The Best Family Destinations to review. This book covers the top 150 destinations in the US, Canada, and Mexico. I saw my favorites in the book including Chicago, San Francisco, Wisconsin Dells, and Hershey, PA. I also found a few places I’d love to … Read more