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 ---
The toddler years are the perfect time to introduce children to various types of art projects and to begin experimenting with different types of materials. It’s important to remember that when children are young the process is more important than the product. I love using open ended art supplies and letting children be imaginative and … Read more
Today my little sister turns 14 years old! I wanted to include part of her birth story which I wrote years ago in junior high when she was born as a preemie weighing only one pound 14 ounces. This is the story of the miracle baby: “Alicia! Wake up,” my dad uttered, as he shook … Read more
This week I am participating in ‘Thankful Thursday‘ at Grace Alone. I am most thankful for my three boys these days.
I love to share things that I love with everyone I know so this week I am spotlighting an adorable Etsy shop called “Mimi’s Babies“. I originally found this shop through Twitter and quickly became Twitter friends with one of the women, Charissa, who co-owns the shop and she made my day by agreeing to … Read more
I am joining in on Muffin Tin Monday over at Muffin Tin Mom‘s blog for the first time. This week’s theme was orange foods. Jacob enjoyed the following orange foods: *Mango Slices *Cheez-Its *Carrot Slices *Cheese *Macaroni and Cheese *Juicy orange chunks
This week in tot school our theme is family. I will be separating the activities by day instead of type because I think that it will be easier to implement. *MONDAY- Family Activity- Family Tree Craft- Family Handprints Song- ‘God Made Families’ Action rhyme Book- My Family and I/Mi Familia y Yo by Gladys Rosa-Mendoza, … Read more
Lucas was born needing a haircut. Seriously. We waited until he was 5 days shy of his 8 month “birthday” before caving in and taking him. The “SHE’s so cute” comments at the grocery store when HE was dressed from head to toe in blue had to end. We took Lucas to Kid Snips and … Read more