Manic: Us downstairs as we rush about buying school supplies and trying to get organized these last not-so-lazy days of summer before school starts! Managed: Looking up and seeing our cat peeking down at us! He must think that we are nuts sometimes, the way we run around so busy! So, like I do […]
Archives for July 2011
Healthy Back-To-School Snack Ideas
July 29, 2011 By
Manic: My kids already go back to school on August 8th! That is coming right up! Managed: Enjoy our last week of summer break and brainstorm back-to-school healthy snack ideas with my kids. Yes, that’s right, this year I’m asking for input from my kiddos. As much as they would like a soda, chips and […]
Backpacks 101
July 29, 2011 By
Manic: All this back-to-school shopping and wondering what to skimp on and what items I should really invest in. Managed: Asked our newest managedmoms.com team member, teacher Lisa Walton her opinion and she told me that the one item we should consider spending a little more on is a good quality backpack. Read on […]
Freebie Friday Winner
July 29, 2011 By
Another week has passed, so we get to announce another winner today! CONGRATULATIONS TO: Michelle Lacy from Oregon! (winner selected through random.org) Michelle won a CASE of my favorite snacks (my kids like it, too) from Good Health Natural Foods that include items like Kettle Cooked Olive Oil Potato Chips, Organic Popcorn, Avocado Oil Potato […]
The Cool Cucumber: My 3TV Segment – Cucumber Cocktail & Smoothie Recipe
July 28, 2011 By
I love cucumbers and I’ve noticed that restaurants serve cool cucumber cocktails, spas offer cucumber-infused water and my favorite cafe, Pomegranate Cafe in Ahwatukee, whips up a tasty and healthy cucumber smoothie…and they gave me the recipe to share! So check out my 3TV segment this week to learn why cucumbers are so good for […]
The Best Eyebrow Pencil — A Pro’s Pick
July 26, 2011 By
Manic: I’m noticing in my 40’s that I no longer need monthly eyebrow waxing. My brows are thinning out (wish my hips would do that!), so how do I handle this new physical change? Managed: Asked Celebrity Makeup Artist Karen Hall what she recommends for brows and I love her answer! Karen says: I have […]
Roman’s Recommended Yoga Pose for Ab Muscles & More
July 25, 2011 By
Manic: After two C-sections, the abs aren’t what they used to be and I find traditional sit-ups boring and ineffective. Managed: Finding a yoga pose that not only strengthens the ab muscles, but also helps the arms, wrists and upper back, too. Plus, our yoga expert, Roman is back, so here is what he […]
Weekly Pet Pic: A Baby Pic
July 24, 2011 By
For those of you that have been following my website for a while now, you’ve no doubt seen my big fat cat, Tucker. He has graced many of my pet picks pages. Here are two of my favorites: Tucker doing a yoga pose! Hi Mom. So I thought it would be fun to show […]
This Week’s Freebie Friday Winner!
July 22, 2011 By
TGIF! So who is our Freebie Friday winner this week???? …..AND THE WINNER IS: Lisa Haffner from Phoenix, Arizona!!! CONGRATULATIONS! (winner randomly selected in a drawing through random.org) Lisa won a bundle of bracelets from beadedbrACElet.com (http://www.beadedbracelet.biz/index.html)! These beautiful bracelets are hand-made and come in every color and/or color combination that you can think of. And […]
10 Under $10 Drug Store Beauty Picks – My 3TV Segment This Week
July 21, 2011 By
Manic: Part of my Channel 3 job is to study the mountains of beauty products that hit store shelves and then report back to viewers what is new and/or popular in inexpensive (and sometimes expensive) beauty items. Managed: I got smart and streamlined. My local Walgreens beauty consultant is VERY good at what she does. […]
Our Road Trip Adventure, Day 3: Carmel Exceeds Expectations!
July 19, 2011 By
Manic: After a scenic, but long drive from the second leg of our 1700 mile road trip, which was from LA to Carmel, we were ready to get there. And all we wanted to do was eat and sleep! Managed: Called the resort two hours before our arrival to confirm that our room was […]
Cool Pic Picks To Start Your Week
July 18, 2011 By
Manic: Thinking of just how much we have going on in the next seven days! What happened to the lazy days of summer?! Managed: Not planned, but I was able to snap a few cool pictures over the weekend. And looking at these pics helps me relax. So take a look, take a deep breath and […]
Weekly Pet Pic: An Adorable & Hilarious Video!
July 16, 2011 By
Thank you to all of our managedmoms.com readers who have been sending in their pet pictures! Keep them coming as we love the photos and we believe that our pets help to relieve stress. This week’s pet pic is actually a pet video that was sent in from managedmom.com reader, Kelly. Shot a few years ago, it is […]
First Freebie Friday Winner Announced! Plus Next Week’s Prize!
July 15, 2011 By
TGIF! Today we announce our very first managedmoms.com Freebie Friday winner! …..AND THE WINNER IS: Kristy Aguirre from Gilbert, AZ!!! CONGRATULATIONS! (winner randomly selected in a drawing through random.org) Kristy won a “Treat You Sweet” foot and skin scrub package from Alyson Michaels Body Essentials line (www.alysonmichaels.com)! Alyson Michaels creates all-natural sugar scrubs that pamper skin […]
3TV Segment: Family Road Trip Ready Tips
July 14, 2011 By
