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 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 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
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
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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?
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
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
In celebration of October being National Popcorn Month, The Popcorn Factory, is offering FREE popcorn to the first 31,000 customers who order the Try Me Trio. I received samples to try and I loved the caramel popcorn. In addition their blog has many popcorn-inspired recipes like this one that they have sent me to share … Read more