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 ---

Guest Post: Easing Separation

The following is a guest post by Jessica of I’m Not Your Everyday Average Mom! I have recently started working out again. I figured after 18 months I can no longer say that I “just had” a baby and am carrying around baby weight. My husband wanted to get back into shape too from his … Read more

Halloween Best Dressed Photo Contest

Halloween Best Dressed Photo Contest If you think your child’s costume is the cutest on the block, here’s you chance to prove it. Post a picture of your kid in his or her outfit to enter for a chance to win $1,000 Gilt Credit. Visit the “contests” tab on the Gilt Children Facebook page or … Read more

Wordless Wednesday- Lion Cubs In Love

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 10 Owl Etsy Finds

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Popcorn Crafts For Children

Since October is National Popcorn Month I wanted to share some crafts I found online (click on pictures to go to post): And this is more for adults to make but how cute is this?

Tot School: Pumpkins

MONDAY: Craft- Family Pumpkin Patch Song- The Pumpkin Song Activity- Play with pumpkin playdough TUESDAY: Craft- Paper Bag Pumpkin Song- Pumpkin, Pumpkin Activity- Carve a pumpkin WEDNESDAY: Craft- Paper plate Jack O Lantern Song- Pumpkin Song Activity- Family outing to the Pumpkin Patch THURSDAY: Craft- Paint a pumpkin Song- Five Little Pumpkins Activity- Make pumpkin … Read more

Easy Cinnamon Apples Recipe

Ingredients: *2 apples *2 tablespoons of brown sugar *1 teaspoon of cinnamon *2 tablespoons of butter (not required) How to make them: 1) Peel apples (optional- I did because my toddlers don’t eat the skin) 2) Core apples and arrange in a small casserole dish or bowl 3) Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together in … Read more