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 ---
(Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Applebee’s. Thoughts are my own.) What did you have for lunch today? A sandwich? Leftovers? A TV dinner? Did you even eat at all? I normally skip my mid-day meal or I graze on whatever I can find in my fridge or pantry while I’m working. I try to … Read more
(Disclosure: I participated in this program on behalf of Udi’s and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own.) Most people go Gluten-Free because they have celiac disease or a gluten intolerance but I have considered going gluten-free (and casein-free) in the past because some people say it is a good diet for children who have Autism. The biggest thing … Read more
(Disclosure: Some of the items in this post I have received from companies but most I’ve paid for myself or they aren’t *things* at all.) Here’s what I am loving this week… 1) 2048 (a smartphone app)- I just uploaded this game to my phone and it’s fun and addictive! If you like number puzzles … Read more
I’m really excited to be joining in as a host of the Hands-On Play Party with some fabulous bloggers. The linky will be posted each Tuesday. This week I’m sharing some of my favorite colorful sensory activities from bloggers that linked up to last week’s HOP linky. Rainbow Finger Bath Paint from Frogs, Snails and … Read more
(Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Netflix. I am a member of their Stream Team but all thoughts are my own.) When I taught preschool I loved doing hands on learning activities with my kids. One of my favorite memories was doing a simple ice melting experiment with the kids on a very long winter … Read more
Spring break starts today for my kids. One and a half weeks of time off from school. We were thinking about going away for a weekend but decided to skip it and save the money. Should be an interesting time as I work full-time from home along with running this blog. The boys will probably … Read more
I’m really excited to be joining in as a host of the Hands-On Play Party with some fabulous bloggers. This linky will be posted each Tuesday. I will be sharing some of my own activities for kids plus sharing some other great ideas from bloggers that link up each week. This week I’m sharing some … Read more
(Disclosure: This post has been sponsored by Campbell Soup Company and I am being compensated as an Ambassador.) Exciting news!! Winter is ALMOST OVER! It was 56 degrees here today! 56! See all of the exclamation points in the previous statements? That is how excited I am. Along with winter, my time as a Campbell … Read more