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 ---
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I searched the web for apple recipes and here are my top ten favorite ones that I found:
MONDAY: Craft- Apple Print Wreath Song- A Wiggly Worm Activity- Go to the library to get apple themed books Snack- Apples with peanut butter TUESDAY: Craft- Pom Pom Apple Tree Song- Apples and Bananas (Barney song) Activity- Play with cinnamon scented play dough Snack- Applesauce WEDNESDAY: Craft- Color apples- red, green, and yellow Song- Apples … Read more
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Tomorrow is “Family Day”, a national movement launched by CASA in 2001 to remind parents that frequent family Dinners Make A Difference! Substance abuse can strike any family regardless of ethnicity, affluence, age or gender – the parental engagement fostered at the dinner table can be a simple, effective tool to help prevent substance abuse … Read more
You all probably know that I love going out to get Iced Mochas (I even made them one of my top favorites of summer) so I’m sure it’s no surprise that I jumped on the chance to make some coffeehouse-inspired drinks at home. I wanted to stick with something easy because as a mom if … Read more
Her Daughter’s Dream by Francine Rivers In the dramatic conclusion to the New York Times best seller Her Mother’s Hope, Francine Rivers delivers a rich and deeply moving story about the silent sorrows that can tear a family apart and the grace and forgiveness that can heal even the deepest wounds. Growing up isn’t easy … Read more
“Jesus taught with hands-on lessons and illustrations” and The Hands-On Bible “uses the same experience-based learning to communicate God’s Word in an active, understandable way”. This new edition uses the New Living Translation which is understandable for children. It features hands-on Bible experiences, key verse activities, and fun facts among tons of other features. Here … Read more