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 ---
A Day In The Life Of A “Mommy Blogger” This is how my day goes if S works the day shift at his job: 5:30-8am- My children wake up. I change their diapers, bring them both milk and put a short movie on for them (either Thomas or the Wiggles). I normally return to bed … Read more
This week’s winners: Mimi’s Babies Etsy Birthday Shirt (Ended 7/5) The winner is: Donna W. ***** KINeSYS sunscreen (Ended 7/7) The winner is: Lisa ***** Touch’d Foaming Salt Soak (Ended 7/8) The winner is: Aimee W. ***** “Sisters” Picture Frame (Ended 7/9) The winner is: Melinda from Look What Mom Found… And Dad Too! ***** … Read more
POPSICLE. Just that one word brings to mind images of summer. The great folks over at Popsicle have created a new summer treat that connects their summer icon with a candy from my youth. JOLLY RANCHER. Yes, that’s right. I’d like to introduce you to: How awesome are these!? So yummy for children of ALL … Read more
The Zhu-niverse Tour 2010 May 27th- October 10th The Zhu-niverse Tour (sponsored by ToysRUs) stopped at Ribfest in Naperville, IL over the Fourth of July weekend. I went because I was asked to get a group of children together to demonstrate the Zhu-Zhu Flow Dance on stage. There were lots of things for children to … Read more
I have linked this picture to: Wordless Wednesday Home 5 Minutes for Mom ~ Go Graham Go! ~ Jolly Mom ~ Look What Mom Found… ~ Mom of 3 Girls ~ Momspective ~ MomStart ~ Two of a Kind… ~ Frosted Fingers
Guest contributor and MobiStories.com producer Wendy Toone, offers great tips on how your kids can avoid brain drain when they’re out of school. Take a look… It’s Summertime! Catching fireflies, eating dinner on the deck, swimming, no school!!! What have your kids been doing? Waking up late, lazing around in front of the TV? It’s … Read more
The winner of the Pear Tree Greetings address labels is: Jillian from Prenda Le Stelle The winner of the $25 Target gift card is: Melissa from O My Darling Congratulations ladies! You may email me or I will email you sometime this next week :)
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!! I wanted to start this month off with a BANG and GIVE AWAY a: Keurig Mini Brewing System! The Keurig Mini brewer is a great solution for gourmet coffee lovers in locations where a compact size, and minimal features are ideal. It is an excellent companion for vacation homes, cabins, college … Read more