Archives for August 2011

Back To School: 3 Safety Tips to Teach Your Kids

**Today’s article is written by our guest writer, Ritika Puri.  Ritika is a savings strategist at CouponMountain.com, a website that specializes in deals, promotional codes and online coupons.  In addition to her speciality in shopping and deals, Ritika enjoys connecting with moms and consumers to share valuable tips.  Visit CouponMountain.com for great deals and smart steals! Ritika […]

Back to School: Homework Dos & Don’ts

    Manic:  Me one recent evening when I returned from a dinner out for my birthday and realized that my daughter’s homework was in my car the entire evening…and it was due in the morning.  Yikes! Managed:  My daughter who woke the next morning at 5:30 am (on her own) to do the assignments that […]

Roman’s Recommended Yoga Partner Pose

I want to start this week’s yoga pose with a special thank you to our yoga and fitness expert, Roman!  He consistently prepares his weekly yoga pose every weekend so that we can deliver it to our subscribers on Mondays.  Several months ago when he took a week off, I had several emails from subscribers […]

Weekly Pet Pic: Tea Please!

A special thanks to one of our newest subscribers, Tonya, who sent in this darling photo of her kitten, Oscar who would like to be served some tea…  I think he is saying “tea please” and this picture makes me smile!   Tonya sent in a few other cute ones, too…. Oscar takes Kevin’s doggie […]

Freebie Friday Winner

   So who is this week’s Freebie Friday winner??  The winner is…. Lynnette Leonard from Mesa, AZ!!! (winner selected through random.org) Congratulations Lynnette!  Lynnette won a relaxing spa product set from South of France Spa Naturals!! Here is the prize: So what is next week’s prize??? A collection of skin care products from La-Roche Posay…. […]

Healthy Meal Ideas for Busy Families: My 3TV Segment

   Manic:  Meal time during the school year!  Breakfast on the run and coming up with unique lunch box ideas is yet another pressure we parents face during the hectic school year. Managed:  Tried some new recipes with my tween and teen and all items were a hit.  Take a look at the segment to see […]

A Pro’s Tips for Reshaping Your Eyebrows

     Manic:  Along with everything else that is changing as we age, the eyebrows also change through time, so how do we gals cope with that? Managed:  Celebrity and professional makeup artist Karen Hall has some great tips for creating the classic eyebrow.  Good stuff, so read on!  Oh and see her last post to […]

Back-to-School Beauty Tips & Product Picks: My 3TV Segment

   Manic:  With limited time in the busy school year mornings to get out the door, how does everyone get out on time…and looking good? Managed:  This summer my family and I got it together and got organized before the first day of school and our methods are working….so far, so good!  Plus with a […]

Roman’s Recommended Yoga Partner Pose

    Manic:  Another Monday and you may not feel like exercising today with such a lengthy to-do list. Managed:  Stretch and exercise with a partner to get inspired!  Our yoga expert, Roman suggests this cool yoga partner pose…   Roman says: Seated Partner Twist     Benefits: *Stretches the chest, shoulders, lower back, lungs, abdominal muscles, […]

Back-To-School Cool Cuts 4 Kids Coupon

   Manic:  In addition to everything else you have to do with the busy back-to-school season, you forgot to get the kids a haircut and looking at their untamed mane reminds you! Managed:  Found out how you can get a $5 off coupon at the very cool Cool Cuts 4 Kids locations.  Not only does Cool Cuts […]

Weekly Pet Pic: Maxx Meets Little Charlie!

We are so excited this week because we received a lot of wonderful cool pet pictures for our weekly pet pic post!  Thanks everyone.  Keep sending us your precious pet pictures because our managedmoms.com team believe that our sweet 4-legged companions (haven’t received any bird pics yet, so that is why we say 4-legged!) really relieve […]

Freebie Friday Winner

      Another week is winding down and today is Friday, so you know what that means!  Time to announce our weekly winner!  And the winner is….. Terri Lynn Kidd from Houston, TX! (winner selected through random.org)   Congratulations Terri!  She won several cool beauty items that were featured in my 3TV segment this week!! […]

Soul Surfer A Great Family Movie & On DVD Now

    Manic:  Your family wants to watch a good movie together, but it isn’t always easy to find a film that is clean, has a good message, is entertaining and one that the entire family can agree on. Managed:  Problem solved!  See Soul Surfer!  Our family watched it this summer and we saw it again […]

Website Protection for Kids That Parents Should Know About

Manic:  After my tween daughter saved up her money for over a year, I decided to give in and let her buy that $200 laptop that she was longing for, even though I wished that she had saved up for something more child-like.  At her age, my piggy-bank money was spent on designer jeans or a […]

Roman’s Recommended Yoga Pose for Posture, Strength & More

   Manic:  When I’m not paying attention because I’m so busy, my posture tends to give in to my overloaded schedule and I slouch.  Posture is something I need to work on, especially when I tell my kids to stand up straight.  Guess I should set the example! Managed:  Asked our yoga expert which pose […]