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 ---
Hasbro is rewarding consumers who spend $20 or more in gift cards (or cash) on select Hasbro toys and games with one of more than twenty FREE Hasbro toys and games valued at $10 or more. The promotion began on 12/25/10 and runs through 1/31/11. No matter what your kids are into, they’re sure to … Read more
The following is a guest post by Beth Feldman: Ask any football loving fan what their dream date would be and nine times out of 10 he’ll say tickets to the Super Bowl. As my father-in-law always says, “you can’t put a price on a good time,” so if you’re considering biting the bullet and … Read more
Elmer’s has created a wonderful calendar for 2011 with a year’s worth of craft ideas. Visit the Elmer’s website to download this FREE calendar! (Disclosure: I recently spent a few days with the Elmer’s team but I was not asked to post this. I just love these ideas and wanted to share them with my … Read more
Collective Bias recently challenged me to throw a game time party on a budget. I had a great time putting this together. I knew I wanted to have the party during a Bears game because they are my favorite football team. I had football plates and napkins that I knew would be perfect for this … Read more
I just entered the Snackbowl 2011 contest and I’m excited to share it with all of you. One lucky winner will receive: Trip for 2 to the Hall of Fame® in Canton, OH. Tickets to the Friday night “Enshrinee Dinner” VIP tickets to the Friday night Hall of Famers post dinner reception. Tickets to the … Read more
I bought a new mop yesterday! I love it. It’s the O Cedar ProMist Dry or Wet Cleaning System. What I love about this mop: it doesn’t need to be “charged”, I can use my own floor cleaner solution, and the pads can be removed for easy washing. I could even buy one of the … Read more
The hit television series Dinosaur Train ® is roaring into 2011 with an all-new episode premiering Monday, January 17 on PBS KIDS® (check local listings). In the all-new episode, “The Good Mom;” “Diamond Anniversary,” Mrs. Pteranodon meets fellow mom Millie Maiasaura, who is a little too over-protective of her kids. The two moms share some … Read more
Valentine’s Day is coming up! Do you or your children hand out valentines? If so, you have to check out Pear Tree Greetings line of valentines. I love them! Here are a few of their designs: *** *** *** GIVEAWAY: 24 free Kids Valentine’s Day Cards of your choice HOW TO ENTER: 1) Leave a … Read more