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 ---

Wordless Wednesday: Storytime with Sir Topham Hatt

Jacob loves Thomas so when Thomas and Friends Live was in town I was disappointed we couldn’t go but we heard Sir Topham Hatt would be leading storytime at a local library so we just had to go to that. He’s also very excited to go to Day Out With Thomas this summer. I’m one … Read more

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES Giveaway

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES sails into theatres May 20, 2011 in Disney Digital 3D. Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Rob Marshall, “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” captures the fun, adventure and humor that ignited the hit franchise—this time in Disney Digital 3D™. Johnny Depp returns to his iconic … Read more

A Healthier Me

I am so excited to announce that I have been chosen as one of ten blog ambassadors for the 90-day George Foreman Knock Out the Fat Weight Loss Challenge! This is the kick in the butt that I have been waiting for and the best part about this challenge is that I have a wonderful … Read more

Sending A Balloon To Heaven

*** My {step}mom passed away in 2009 so yesterday when we celebrated Mother’s Day with my brother’s family and my {birth}mom we sent up a balloon to Heaven for Grandma Jan. It’s something I plan on doing annually as a special reminder to my children that Grandma is looking down on them. For all of … Read more

Happy Mother’s Day!

*** Happy Mother’s Day to all of you! Please take time to do something for yourself today!