Manic: When traveling with my tween and teen, I’m quick to toss them earphones to turn my restless kids into quiet happy beings. This way the trip time passes smoothly and the car or airplane ride is peaceful….but are those earphones doing more harm than good? Managed: When my friend suggested that I write about this topic, I […]
Archives for June 2011
Black and White or Color? | Photography Tips from Elizabeth Langford Photography
June 29, 2011 By
Have you ever taken a picture and immediately thought to yourself this would be great in black and white? As a wedding and engagement photographer I’ve found that certain photos scream out to be in black and white. Black and white can create an additional sense of drama in the image that isn’t there when […]
A Fab Foundation For All — A Pro’s Pick
June 28, 2011 By
Manic: My skin is changing in my 40’s, so should my foundation change? Managed: Asked Celebrity Makeup Artist Karen Hall what her top pick for a foundation is for all skin types and ages and her answer may surprise you! Read on to see… and this does work well on my face! Thanks Karen! […]
Roman’s Recommended Pose for Abs, Improved Digestion & More
June 27, 2011 By
Manic: Want to exercise my abs without doing 100 crunches that hurt my neck. Managed: Roman gave me a great yoga pose that strengthens the abdomen, hip flexors, and spine. Plus this cool pose improves digestion and so much more. Read on, get in position with me and feel your abs getting stronger with […]
Weekly Pet Pic: A Lovable Lab That Makes Us Laugh!
June 25, 2011 By
A big thank you to Geo’s mom for sending in these funny pictures of him just being his family’s lovable black lab, Geo! Check out his antics that has the entire family laughing… Did Geo make you smile as much as he did our managedmoms.com team? Thank you to Geo’s family for sharing his funny […]
Yummy Oven-Fried Chicken Recipe
June 24, 2011 By
Manic: Can’t outgrow my fried chicken cravings, but I know that fried is bad for me. Managed: Found a great cookbook with a yummy recipe for baked fried chicken and the publisher gave me permission to share it! So read on, so you can have your fried chicken…and eat it, too! Oven-Fried Chicken Recipe […]
For Her, By Her: Cool Stuff Made By Women, For Women
June 23, 2011 By
I decided for my 3TV segment today, that I would celebrate female entrepreneurs who come up with great ideas for us gals that makes our life easier. So, take a look at the segment to see some cool stuff for her baby, her toddler, her body, her sore feet and more. To the innovative women […]
Mom Tips To Get Kids To Eat Healthier: My 3TV Segment Today
June 20, 2011 By
Manic: Kids are home on summer break and they want to snack constantly, so I had to come with ideas to get them to eat healthy foods all summer! Managed: Thought about my tricks that have worked, some on purpose and some I stumbled on accidentally, so I decided to show my tips in my […]
Roman’s Recommended Yoga For Back, Hip Pain Relief & More
June 19, 2011 By
Manic: I have attended lots of special events in the last few weeks like graduations, anniversary parties and more, so I’ve been wearing high heels more than usual, which has resulted in back and hip pain from those unforgiving shoes. Managed: Roman’s recommended yoga pose of the week, which not only relieves back and hip […]
Weekly Pet Pic: Do What He Does
June 18, 2011 By
Manic: Just coming off a busy week. I thought things were supposed to slow down in the summer! Managed: After snapping these pictures of my handsome cat, I think I’ll take a page out of his book and relax by the window for a bit this weekend….of course that will be after I do […]
Terrific Two-for-One Tip: Natural Beauty Product for Lips and Nails
June 17, 2011 By
Manic: Desert-dry nails and lips in this dry-climate summer heat that I live in, but I don’t want to spend more money on beauty products this month. Managed: Using a wonderful two-for-one natural beauty product recommended by celebrity makeup artist Karen Hall to conquer both areas of dryness! You will love this tip and […]
A Fab Fashion Find & I Bet This Store Is In Your Town, Too!
June 16, 2011 By
Manic: Always having to run to the drug store! Managed: Sticking with my favorite neighborhood drug store, Walgreens, because one of my bi-weekly runs produced a fabulous fashion find! Yep, believe it or not, this cute strapless and stylish sundress came from Walgreens for only $14.99! I love this fabulous fashion find and I’ve […]
My Favorite Quick Dinner Idea
June 15, 2011 By
Manic: Want to cook dinner, but don’t have the time (or the desire) to make it from scratch. Managed: Grab my favorite prepared, but not cooked, chicken dish from AJ’s Fine Foods. As soon as I get home, I pop it in my oven for a quick and delicious dinner. My family loves this […]
And The Winner Is….
June 14, 2011 By
We have a winner! The winner of the Let’s Hear It For Dad Father’s Day Gift Giveaway is…. Melissa Lanouette!! Congratulations Melissa! And she won the Phoenix Suns Bluetooth wireless ear piece by Earloomz!! Thanks to all of you who entered the contest that was held in the June issue of the Managedmoms.com monthly […]
Roman’s Recommended Yoga for Toning Ab Organs & More
June 13, 2011 By
Happy Monday! Roman helps us welcome the week with a great pose that tones the abs from the inside out, relieves mild back pain and more. Read on and stretch with us for good health and a peaceful mind. Roman says: Wide-Legged Forward Bend, also called the Prasarita Padottanasana Benefits: *Strengthens and stretches the […]
