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 ---

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

National Popcorn Month Giveaway

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

Quick Giveaway! Butterfinger Snackerz!

Just in time for Halloween comes a quick giveaway from Butterfinger! NEW Butterfinger Snackerz The website says: A crispy, chocolatey, bite-size treat with a smooth BUTTERFINGER®-flavored center topped with a peanut-buttery drizzle! This mom says: Yum! I love Butterfinger candy bars and I loved the added peanut butter taste :) My teenage sister says: “They … Read more

Wordless Wednesday: Luke Smiles

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 Grammy Mouse Tails