Manic: Want longer lashes, but feel overwhelmed with the many products on store shelves now. Which do I choose? Managed: Discussed eye lash products with celebrity makeup artist Karen Hall and check out her all natural recommendation! I love this idea! Karen says: For those of you who are leery of using any form […]
Archives for May 2011
Roman’s Recommended Yoga for Menstrual & Menopause Relief
May 30, 2011 By
Manic: I have over-committed myself again to several different volunteer projects, which I love doing, but has resulted in too much time in front of the computer and not enough time to move my body! Managed: Remembered that today is Roman’s weekly yoga post (yipee), so after I share this on our site, I’m going to […]
Pet Pics of the Week – Pampered or Pooped?
May 27, 2011 By
Manic: Running around crazy busy as the school year ends. Managed: Stopping to snap a shot of several pets that prompt us to ask the question, are they pampered or pooped? See what we mean…. And how about this cozy cat napper? Thanks Teddy’s Mom, for sending in his pooch picture. Do you have […]
What’s Hot in the Summer Beauty Aisle
May 26, 2011 By
***Please note — In the television segment, I stated that the Cover Girl Intense Shadow Blast is hypo-allergenic. It is not hypo-allergenic. I apologize for my error.*** One of my gal pals is a beauty product buyer and when she texted me to come and see what was new in the beauty aisle, we had […]
Roman’s Recommended Yoga for Back, Hip Opener & More!
May 23, 2011 By
Manic: Like most of us, I occasionally get lower back pain and when I first tried running (my hats are off to you runners out there), my hips hurt. Managed: Asked our yoga expert how to stretch for help with these areas. Not only does he have a great pose for this, but read on […]
Know Your Pet’s Routine: Knowing Our Cat’s Saved the Day!
May 22, 2011 By
Manic: Waking to muffled meows and knowing that something wasn’t right. Sure enough, our cat was missing! Managed: Telling the family to work together to search our home to find our missing feline family member. I’ve got a pet story that I’ve got to share with you, because it is funny, but it also reminds […]
Is Bigger Mascara Better? An Answer from Makeup Pro Karen Hall
May 20, 2011 By
Manic: Need mascara, but there are so many to pick from and I’m short on time and have noticed that my lashes are getting shorter with age, too! Plus I’m not sure which wand is better, the big fat one or the skinny mini. Managed: Asked Celebrity Makeup Artist Karen Hall for her advice. Her […]
Tips for Teasing Hair from Stylist/Salon Owner Angelic
May 19, 2011 By
Manic: Want to know how to tease the crown in the back of my hair (and my daughter’s) quickly and correctly, to get that added volume that looks so good when done right. Managed: Asked our hair stylist expert, Angelic to show me step-by-step how to tease the crown of the hair to get that […]
Skin Cancer Awareness & Sun Safe Stuff for Summer
May 18, 2011 By
Manic: Sunscreen season, but with all of the media hype about dangerous sunscreen chemicals, I’m not sure what to put on my family. Managed: Did the research to learn about skin cancer awareness and found some sun-safe products that are low in chemicals and liked by my family….who can’t wait to get in the water. […]
Global Beauty Buzz
May 17, 2011 By
This is a 3TV segment that I did several months ago that has unique beauty tips and interesting products from around the world. Check it out…. Since I test a lot of products for my column, I sometimes notice that certain items are made with ancient Chinese herbs or spring water from France. Other beauty goods […]
Weekly Pet Pic: If Pets Could Talk….
May 16, 2011 By
Manic: Us rushing around and maybe missing a message from our 4-legged friends! Managed: For fun, check out these pet pics and see what we think they are saying to us 🙂 And thank you to one of our managed mom readers for sending in the fun picture of her Goldendoodle doing his “dishwashing chores”…..or […]
30 Minute Rosemary Roasted Chicken with Potatoes Recipe
May 14, 2011 By
Manic: We have been eating out too much lately with all of the activities that fill our calendar at the end of the school-year, so I don’t have much prep time at home these days to make a good meal. Managed: While I was at the grocery store, I eyed a unique new recipe product […]
Perfect Pony Tail Tricks & Tips from Expert Stylist Angelic
May 13, 2011 By
Manic: No time to do my or my daughter’s hair! Managed: Asked expert hair stylist and owner of Backstage Salon & Spa, Angelic, how to create the perfect pony fast! She told us that it is important to your hair’s health to buy the right kind of pony tail holders. Here are her tips […]
Reduce Eye Wrinkles With This Tip From Makeup Artist Karen Hall
May 12, 2011 By
Manic: Always on our phones texting and not considering the beauty toll it takes on our eyes. Managed: After celebrity makeup artist, Karen Hall, pointed this out to me, I now follow this easy beauty advice. This tip will minimize the aging side effects of our electronic devices. Read on to see what we […]
I Tried a Spray Tan: A 40-Something Managed Mom Review
May 11, 2011 By
Manic: Want to tan but don’t have the time and don’t want the risks associated with sunbathing. Managed: Ignored my kids’ teasing and got myself a spray tan. I booked my service at Dolce Salon & Spa (www.dolcesalonspa.com) and I was impressed with the result. For $25, my entire body was completely spray-tanned in less […]
