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 ---

Giveaway Winners (6/28-7/4)

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 (& A Big Giveaway!)

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

Fourth of July Linky Love

I haven’t done any linky love posts in a while so I figured today would be a perfect day to share some links. Enjoy these festive 4th of July posts as you prepare for your weekend festivities: Shortcakes for July 4th by Liz at Hoosier Homemade 4th of July Party Printables from Tweedle Dee Designs … Read more

Online Learning Options For Grades 6-12

I recently had the chance to explore more about online learning at the online school solutions website and also was able to view a demo about Aventa learning.  The curriculum is for teens in grades 6-12. Here are some of the things I love about this online learning curriculum: Students can begin and complete courses … Read more

Buzzed Driving IS Drunk Driving

With one of the biggest Holiday weekends upon us, it’s time to plan now for a safe and sober way home. Many of us will be on the road this weekend traveling from family parties, viewing the fireworks, or barbecuing with our friends. Many adults will be drinking during the course of the Holiday weekend … Read more

(Not So) Wordless Wednesday- Riding Bikes

We normally kept the tricycle in the back yard because we didn’t have a helmet for the boys to wear in order for them to ride it on the sidewalk. We were at Target the other day and when we saw the Thomas the Tank Engine helmet we just had to get it for Jacob … Read more

Summer Blog Tour

If you are stopping by from the Summer Blog Tour, hello and thanks for visiting! :) I am so excited to be participating and am looking forward to meeting all the great women that are involved in the Summer Blog Tour put on by Living My MoMent and The Work At Home Woman. If you … Read more