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 ---

Del Monte Giveaway

DEL MONTE FRESH SUPPORTS TEACHERS WITH CASH & FRESH FRUIT IN “TEACHER MONDAY: CASH FOR CLASSROOMS” Del Monte Fresh Produce announced that it is launching a program to help support kindergarten thru 12th grade public school teachers across North and Central America with cash to purchase school supplies and fresh fruit in the “Teacher Monday: … Read more

Pure Silk Review

When I hear the name “Barbasol” my mind automatically goes to the men’s shaving cream that has been around for years. Recently I discovered that they made a line of shaving creams for women. Pure Silk, according to their website, “isn’t just a guys shaving cream repackaged in pink, it’s a line of deliciously scented … Read more

Halls Cough Drops Review and Giveaway

Last winter my family was continuously sick so I jumped at the chance to do a review of HALLS cough drops. We were sent the HALLS Sugar Free Honey-Lemon drops and the HALLS vapor action drops in cherry flavor. During the cold and flu season a pack of Halls can always be found in Sinisa’s … Read more

Tot School: Shapes

MONDAY (circle): Craft- Caterpillar C Song- Circle Song Activity- Play with balls Snack- Slice fruits and veggies into circles TUESDAY: Craft- Shape button collage Song- Shape Song Activity- Glue Tracing (with shapes) WEDNESDAY (square): Craft- Square Puzzle Song- The Square Song Activity- Build with blocks Snack- Graham cracker squares THURSDAY: Craft- Shape Sponge Painting (cut … Read more

Glade Scented Oil Candle and Decorative Glass Holder Review

Recently I had the chance to try Glade’s new line of scented oil candles These candles are each in their own decorative glass holders. I like how the holders are refillable so that if I find a design I really like I can keep it and just buy the refills. I received the lavender & … Read more

P.F. Chang’s Home Menu Review and Giveaway

Date nights out are rare since I’ve become a parent. Normally Sinisa and I spend our date nights in watching movies or DVR’d shows while eating dinner (and of course dessert!) We recently had the chance to try a meal from the new P.F. Chang’s Home Menu line of frozen meals. I love the restaurant … Read more

Aquaphor Review and Giveaway

With winter comes dry skin and the return of eczema so when I was contacted about reviewing Aquaphor products and offering a giveaway to my readers I said “yes, please!” I have used Aquaphor healing ointment in the tub for Jacob’s eczema in the past and this summer had a chance to try out their … Read more

Sandlot Slugger Nintendo DS Game Review

(This is a review by Liz from Making Time For Mommy’s Review Team) This review is for the Nintendo DS game Backyard Sports Sandlot Slugger. The game is rated E for everyone. There are varying skill levels, a variety of teams you can choose from, if you want a mercy rule and choice to play … Read more