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: Advent Calendar

Jacob helping Lucas open his advent calendar :) *** 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 … Read more

Tassimo Home Brewing System Review and Giveaway

I love going out for coffee but it gets to be expensive so I was excited when Tassimo asked me to review their T20 Home Brewing System. I love that the Tassimo has accessory kits to personalize the brewer. The company sent me red but they have other color options as well. Isn’t that fun? … Read more

Dinosaur Train on PBS

Jacob is a HUGE fan of Dinosaur Train on PBS. A new episode of the show aired on December 6th but in case you missed it there are encore presentations scheduled for December 20th and 24th. In “Big Stomping Dinosaur Feet;” “Hornucopia,” Daphne, a Daspletosaurus shows Buddy how to make stomping a fun dance instead … Read more

Pear Tree Greetings December Giveaway

Holiday cards have been on my mind lately but really it’s time to start thinking about New Years cards. Pear Tree Greetings offers New Years cards and I love the What’s Your Resolution? ones. Giveaway: One reader will win 16 “What’s Your Resolution?” photo cards. How to enter (leave a comment for each one): 1. … Read more

Kolcraft Review and Giveaway

I am happy to announce that I have been accepted into the Kolcraft Moms review program. What does this mean? It means I will share products with you twice yearly and it means you will have a chance to win some awesome Kolcraft products! In September we were blessed to receive a Contours Options II … Read more

Pray For Logan Fundraiser Tonight

This is my friend Tracy and her family, husband Aaron, son Jack, and son Logan. See this little boy below? He’s a fighter! Logan was welcomed into the world on January 17, 2009. When he came to Tracy after delivery, he was a little blue. While in the nursery for a bath with the nurses, … Read more

Wordless Wednesday: Playing Make Believe

*** 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

Top Ten Favorite Christmas Songs

1. Amy Grant- Breath of Heaven 2. Mary Did You Know 3. Michael W. Smith- Welcome To Our World 4. Mariah Carey-All I Want For Christmas Is You 5.  O Holy Night 6. Silent Night 7. Strange Way To Save The World 8. Away In A Manger 9. O Come O Come Emmanuel 10. Joy … Read more