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 ---

Zippies: “Pals That Hang Around” Review and Giveaway

I’ll be honest… when I first heard of Zippies I had no idea what they were. I looked them up online and thought they would be fun to review but had no idea how much Jacob would love them (he can’t pronounce his z’s so he calls them his “bippies”). Zippies are hanging character tags … Read more

Giving Inexpensively in 2011

As some of you may know I am a contributing writer at Inexpensively where I write a weekly column called “Giving Inexpensively”. I share easy ways that those of us on a tight budget can give to others. Here are the causes I have written about recently: 1) Share Your Breakfast– I love this one! … Read more

Wordless Wednesday: Painting With Daddy

  *** 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

Top Ten Tuesday: Valentine’s Day Celebration

Here are ten of my favorite pictures from our day long family celebration of Valentine’s Day :) See more Top Ten posts at OhAmanda. ***   ***   ***   ***   ***   *** ***   ***   ***   ***   *** What about you? Did you do anything fun with your family … Read more

Making Time For Mommy Monday (Week 3)

Picture this: 2 screaming kids under the age of three running around the house from 7ish in the morning till 8ish at night with a minimal break in the middle of the day from just one child. On top of all this, a mom who is trying to run a successful business and keep order … Read more

Giveaway Raffle For Coupon Mommy Of 3

<p><a href=”http://www.fabulousfamilyreviews.com/2011/01/giveaway-raffle-for-coupon-mommy-of-3.html” target=”_blank”><img alt=”Charity Raffle” src=”http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb293/mspeegle/CharityButton.jpg” /></a></p> (PLEASE NOTE: I AM A PARTICIPATING BLOGGER BUT IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS GIVEAWAY PLEASE CONTACT MELISSA AT [email protected]. WHAT FOLLOWS BELOW IS FROM HER.) This giveaway is going to be different from my other giveaways.  If you follow me on Facebook you know that I … Read more

Pocoyo Celebrates Hollywood’s Big Night {DVD Box Set Giveaway}

Hollywood’s big night for celebration is right around the corner– The 83rd Annual Academy Awards® on February 27, 2011! Everyone is excited to watch the movie stars walk the red carpet and receive their awards for great performances! And, Pocoyo, who has himself won many awards around the globe, has a special surprise to share … Read more

Wordless Wednesday: Chicago Blizzard 2011

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 Did you get snow during the … Read more