Karen Hall has dolled up the likes of Paula Abdul, Faith Hill, Conan and many more world-wide celebs that come to Phoenix to perform or make personal appearances. Karen is called in to make the stars look amazing and many of these celebs end up asking Karen what her own personal secret is because she […]
Archives for April 2011
What’s Hot in Summer’s Cool Colors
April 28, 2011 By
My 3TV segment this week is all about what’s hot in summer’s cool colors when it comes to makeup and accessories. I love summer and I love the cheerful bright colors that pop up on store shelves as the weather warms. So I did some research to find out what’s cool in summer’s hot colors […]
An Easy & Pleasing Patio Makeover
April 26, 2011 By
Manic: Clutter on the patio with little time or money to give it a big makeover. Managed: Enlist the help of a talented gal pal who is good at interior/exterior designing and knows how to work on a budget! Doesn’t it feel amazing when you take the time to declutter? It not only […]
Managing Manic Happenings This Week!
April 23, 2011 By
Manic: This week with a scorpion sighting in my son’s room, watching a man fall down the mountain on my hike and then seeing another man rob a store that I was shopping in! Why was this week so weird?! Managed: Remembering to breathe and be thankful! Read on and be inspired to remember these […]
Sneak Peek of Things To Come!
April 22, 2011 By
Manic: Trying to come up with tons of great content for this website each and everyday! Managed: Inviting a few local experts to join the team with fresh ideas to make managedmoms.com even better! Next month I will introduce my managedmoms.com team of experts to you. I’m very proud to have assembled several local […]
Remember Who The Boss Is When Hiking: The Mountain!
April 21, 2011 By
Manic: I used to try (emphasis on “try”) coming down my mountain hike quickly. I only had to fall once to know not to try that again! That happened about 6 months ago. Managed: Yesterday I came down slowly and let lots of folks pass me by and you won’t believe what happened next! I saw […]
The Get Things Moving Smoothly Smoothie
April 20, 2011 By
Manic: I get so busy running kids around town, that I forget to eat enough fiber to keep things moving…if you know what I mean! Managed: Discussing this with another manic managed mom, who told me about a magical smoothie that keeps your metabolism moving smoothly. I’m all for that, so I gave this […]
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas (My 3TV Segment this week)
April 19, 2011 By
Hard to believe that it is almost Mother’s Day again, but it is, so I did some personal shopping and I found some fun and unique ideas. Plus several of these lines are made by local moms. Take a look! For: The New Mom & The Green Mom: Bébé EcoPosh by local Mom, Stephanie Lee […]
Weekly Pet Pic: Humane Society Handsome
April 17, 2011 By
This is my favorite picture of Tucker. I think he is so handsome and he keeps himself well-groomed. I’m always proud to tell folks that he came from the pound three years ago. He is one handsome humane society find. I definitely recommend adopting your next pet from your local humane society. Tucker (named by […]
Homemade Salsa in Seconds
April 16, 2011 By
Manic: I’m making tacos and I just realized that I’m fresh out of salsa! Did I mention that my family inhales salsa?! Me included! We love the stuff! Managed: Remembered that I recently bought the Magic Bullet, so I decided to give the Bullet salsa recipe a try. A cool little cookbook that comes with […]
Cool Tools for the Kitchen–My 3TV Segment This Week
April 14, 2011 By
Manic: Desire to make my family a good home-cooked meal, but fear the prep cutting, grating and more will prevent me from getting a good dinner out quick enough to get to practice on time. Managed: Found some cool tools that make my life easier in the kitchen and enable me to make a homemade […]
Really Good Green Chicken Enchiladas!
April 13, 2011 By
Manic: Looking through my mountain of cookbooks for quick dinner ideas. Managed: Finally organizing my cookbook shelf and finding a very special one that my long-time gal pal gave me back in college. Thanks Michelle! 🙂 And inside this great little gift book is a yummy green chicken enchilada recipe that I hadn’t made in […]
Customer Service Standout: Service Pros For Plumbing Woes
April 11, 2011 By
Manic: While I was out running an errand, my teenager calls me in a panic. The toilet is overflowing and he doesn’t know what to do. Oops, I forgot to teach him how to use a plunger in a situation like this and he needs me to get home fast. Managed: After I rush home […]
Holy Guacamole: Avocados Are Good For You!
April 8, 2011 By
Holy guacamole! Avocados are good for your body and for your beauty. This green goodie is a good fat too, so go ahead and indulge. And buy an extra avocado for some home spa treatments. Read on for my favorite and always-requested guac recipe, a home spa treatment and a few avocado-enhanced beauty products that […]
Someday I’ll Miss These Days: Managing Manic Schedules!
April 5, 2011 By
Manic: Just as the school year seems to be winding down, my calendar is filled with spring performances, hockey training camps, tryouts, year-end school projects, AIMS testing, award ceremonies and more! Managed: Take a deep breath, get organized and remind myself that someday I’ll miss these days! Are you a manic managed mom like me? Take […]
