Manic: Need to make my family a home-cooked meal, but plan to be out all day. Managed: Crank up the crock pot and try this super easy and very delicious pulled pork slider recipe. The last time my Dad visited he took one bite of the pulled pork sandwiches that I made and then he […]
Archives for March 2011
A Website That Every Parent Should Know About!
March 27, 2011 By
Manic: Quickly sorting through the sea of kids movies, music, books and more to make sound decisions about what they watch….and sometimes making the wrong decision. At times, I’ve screwed up because I decided too quicky or I gave in to the common argument from my kids that goes like this….”well my friend’s mom let them […]
Weekly Pet Pic: Our Hockey Cat
March 26, 2011 By
Manic: Our kids’ crazy schedules with school work, church events, hockey, theatre, voice lessons, orthodontist appointments and more! Managed: Taking time out to relax with our cat, as you see my teenager doing here! With our busy weekend in my son’s hockey playoffs, this picture is the perfect fit for my weekly pet pic. So […]
Easy Cheat Pork Chops
March 25, 2011 By
Manic: Thinking that I had to feed my boy fast food because we didn’t have a lot of time before his first playoff hockey game tonight. Managed: Remembering an easy cheat pork chop dish that is fast and tasty that I hadn’t made in years. Thankfully, McCormick still makes the seasoning! Busy moms out there, […]
Beauty Blunder Quick Fixes
March 23, 2011 By
Manic: A beauty blunder like flyway hair or tired eyes with little or no time to fix! Managed: Read on to see the quick fixes I found from head to toe to keep you on the go….and looking great! It never fails. Just when you think you are ready to go, a beauty blunder gets […]
All About Allergy Drops
March 23, 2011 By
Manic: Sneezing my way through the day because I didn’t take the time to deal with my seasonal allergies. Managed: Finally got tested and started on allergy drops. For my testing and treatment, I went to Valley ENT (www.azvent.com). If you read my post from a few days ago called All About Allergy Skin Testing […]
Easy Corn Chowder Recipe
March 22, 2011 By
Manic: Thinking to myself that I get one last chance to make a good warm soup since our weather turned chilly again, but I don’t have a lot of time or a lot of ingredients on hand. Managed: Remembering that I have a really good easy corn chowder recipe that will warm my family right […]
Weekly Pet Pic: A Real Pillow Pet
March 19, 2011 By
My daughter thinks that my website is cool and wanted to contribute this week. So after she saw this photo that I took, she suggested that I call this week’s pet pic “A Real Pillow Pet” and so I did! Those toy Pillow Pets have become all the rage and we do own two ourselves. […]
Last Second Salad Recipe
March 17, 2011 By
Manic: Company is coming for dinner and you already have a lot to prepare, so you need a simple last second salad. Managed: Cheat! Try this salad idea. I’m almost embarrassed to post it because it is so easy. However, I’ve had gal pals I’ve shared this trick with tell me that they think it […]
Creative Spring Break Suggestions? Try Asking Your Kids
March 15, 2011 By
Manic: I quickly agree with my kids’ wishes to schedule multiple play dates over Spring Break. Then I wonder where the week went, why we are all tired and what we missed. However, one managed mom I know did something smart… Managed: My gal pal, a mother of 3, sat her family down to ask […]
AZ Local: Managedmoms.com Review — Try Tryst Cafe
March 14, 2011 By
Tryst Cafe is located in the Desert Ridge area of Scottsdale. And for me, it was worth the drive. With healthy food that is also delicious and a very nice staff that aim to please, we left satisfied with full bellies, but not that unwelcome stuffed feeling. We left feeling nourished and relaxed. Since it was […]
Want To Be Healthier? Watch What Your Pets Do!
March 12, 2011 By
Before I share my fun pet pics and good health tips, I want to first send out prayers to all of the victims and to the survivors suffering after Japan’s massive earthquake and Tsunami. This morning I said a prayer and then I made a donation to the Red Cross (www.redcross.org). On weekends, I post […]
Managedmoms.com Review of Body Worlds
March 11, 2011 By
Several years ago I took my son to see the Body Worlds exhibit. He was 11 years old. Three days ago I took my 9-year-old to see the exhibition at the Arizona Science Center (www.azscience.org). Friends have asked me if I think the display is appropriate for kids. That I can’t answer for you, as […]
More Launch Party Pics
March 9, 2011 By
More fun photos to see from the launch party last Thursday night. The photos in the gallery were shot by professional photographer, Elizabeth with Elizabeth Langford Photography at www.elizabethlangford.com. Enjoy! [smooth=id:2;]
My Daughter’s Favorite Feast: Homemade Beef Stroganoff Recipe
March 9, 2011 By
Manic: Finding a meal that my entire family loves. Managed: Cleaning out my cookbook drawer to find one packed with recipes that are loved by my family! When I was in college, I bought a cookbook with the perfect title. Called “Leaving Home” by Louise (LuLu) P. Grace, R.D., it was a good cookbook to […]
