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 ---
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
One year ago today an earthquake hit Haiti and claimed the lives of over 220,000 people. Haiti is still rebuilding after this tragedy and you and I can help by purchasing something from Macy’s Heart Of Haiti Project. The Heart of Haiti Project, according to the website, features crafts that “reflect a rich culture and … Read more
Since I haven’t taken any pictures recently I looked back to January 2010 and found this cute picture of Lucas and my mom: 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 … Read more
“Kid tested, mother approved”… that’s the Kix slogan that comes to mind every time I hear the name of the cereal. The boys eat cereal 4-5 days a week for breakfast and they love Kix cereal. There are two flavors of the cereal- Regular and honey. Since the boys like to eat both and can’t … Read more
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 Frosted Fingers ~ A Daily Dose of Toni The Divine Miss Mommy Grammy Mouse Tails
At the beginning of this year I created goals for myself. I really want to succeed so I made a goal board to display my goals so I can look at them everyday. To make this board I used: -Elmer’s Tri-Fold Display Board -Elmer’s Construction Paper -Elmer’s Borders -Elmer’s Letters -Elmer’s Glue Stick -Shape stencil … Read more
I am excited about 2011 and everything that the new year will bring. I have made goals for myself and decided to focus on 3 goals in each area of my life. I am sharing them with you all in hopes that you will keep me accountable because I will updating my progress through the … Read more