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 ---

How To Host A Playdate That Includes Children With Autism

What if your son comes home from school wanting to invite a new friend with autism over for a play date? Perhaps there is a new little girl with Asperger’s in your daughter’s class who could use a friend? For parents of non-autistic children, the idea of having a child on the autism spectrum over for a play … Read more

Dads Love Minivans Too

A big part of becoming a Dad for me was accepting ideas that were not my own to be successful at raising kids and leading a great family. One big rule I always stuck to though was “happy wife, happy life”. A big challenge to that rule came with a decision to buy a minivan. … Read more

Time To Start Thinking About Summer Camps

This is a sponsored post but all thoughts are my own. There is still snow on the ground but I’m already starting to plan for Spring and Summer. I just signed Jake up for baseball and soccer and tomorrow I go to register both boys for summer camp. Since moving recently, I have been looking … Read more

Discovering New Recipes With MyMixx And Jewel

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Jewel-Osco. The opinions and text are all mine. I enjoy cooking and creating tasty memories but during the busy times, between working all day and kids activities, all the magic disappears. Home cooked meals are very important to me because they are the strong … Read more

10 Valentine’s Day Desserts

A few years ago I shared a post of 10 delicious Valentine’s Day treats and it’s one of my most read posts ever. I thought it was time to share another post with ten more of my favorites since the last one was so popular. Enjoy! Valentine’s Day Cookies from Family Fresh Meals Valentine’s Day … Read more

Getting Excited About Oral Care With Listerine

Disclosure: I received LISTERINE® products and a gfit card from The Motherhood as part of my participation in the 21-Day Challenge. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this post are my own. Confidence makes the world go round. The simplest way to have a great deal of confidence for me is to have great oral … Read more

7 Tips For Introducing Kids To The Joys Of Cooking

Between school, sports, and other extracurricular activities, it can be hard for parents to find quality time to spend with their kids. One of Sinisa’s favorite ways to bond with the boys is by inviting them to help out in the kitchen. It can be a fun and educational experience. Having grown up in the … Read more

Jewel-Osco’s New Savings App: MyMixx

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Jewel-Osco. The opinions and text are all mine. I am a full time working parent and always short on time to do my grocery shopping. Recently I have discovered a brand new mobile app by Jewel- Osco called MyMixx that will revolutionize my shopping … Read more