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 ---

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

Tot School: Spiders

MONDAY Activity: Visit the library for spider themed books Craft: Spiderweb art Song: The Itsy Bitsy Spider Snack: Pretzel Spiders TUESDAY Activity: Spider Tweezing Craft: Spider Craft Song: Spider Song WEDNESDAY Activity: Read The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle Craft: Eensy Weensy Tracks Song: Spider on the Floor (Raffi) Snack: Spider Pizza THURSDAY Activity: … Read more

Saturday Stumbles

Here are some wonderful posts I stumbled upon this past week: Crafty: Homemade Gummi Candy at Skip To My Lou Recipe: Crustless Quiche In A Cup at Cooking With My Kid Good read: All I Really Needed To Know on Babble For Moms: Only Mommy Will Do by Life Nurturing Education For Dads: 7 Traits … Read more