Archives for August 2011

Weeky Pet Pic: A Spoonful of Silly Helps the Medicine Go Down!

  Manic:  In addition to everything else that went with the very busy first week back to school, our cat ends up needing dental surgery, bless his feline fangs! Managed:  So, I did what I had to do (moms are really good at this mantra).  First I got my son to his 7:15 am club […]

Today’s Freebie Friday Winner

Happy Friday! This week’s winner is…. Kristi Miller from Moon Valley, Arizona! (Winner selected through random.org) Congratulations Kristi!! You won a back-to-school get organized kit with cool stuff packed inside. So what is next week’s Freebie Friday prize?? Cool beauty products, some of which will be shown in my 3TV segment next week, so stay […]

Back-to-School Get Organized Tips: My 3TV Segment This Week

     Manic:  School just started and I’m already buried in paperwork, permission forms and an overbooked calendar.  How did this happen so fast?! Managed:  Implemented a few ideas to get and stay organized through the busy school year and guess what?  My family has embraced these ideas and we are off to a good…and more […]

Starting the School Year on a Positive Note: 10 Tips for Parents

     Manic:  School started! Managed:  This year I want to avoid becoming run-down because I let myself get overwhelmed with our busy calendar.  So, I asked our managedmoms.com writer and school teacher, Lisa Walton for some advice.  She came up with a helpful top 10 list of things we parents can do to have a […]

Our Road Trip & Pics: Day 5 to San Francisco

Last week I took you on Day 4 of our road trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, so today I’ll tell you about our next stop, which was San Francisco.  My husband and I had been to this city before, even honeymooning there years ago, but it was a first for our kids.  They couldn’t believe […]

Roman’s Recommended Yoga for Stretching Hamstrings & More

  Manic:  Been at my computer a lot lately checking schedules, school supply lists and more as we head into another busy school year.  This has made my lower body feel too tight, so I need a good stretch that will also open my hips. Managed:  Roman to the rescue with a pose that feels […]

Weekly Pet Pic Plus A Pet Tip From One Of Our Subscribers

    Manic:   Living in Phoenix this time of year and trying to stay cool! Managed:  Managedmoms.com subscriber and lover of all animals, Lynnette emailed us a tip on how to keep outdoor pets cool, too.  Plus she sent us an adorable pet pic of a cool cat that she rescued.  So first we’ll show the […]

This Week’s Freebie Friday Winner!

Happy Friday everyone!!!  This week’s Freebie Friday winner is….. DANIELLE LERNER FROM NEW YORK CONGRATULATIONS DANIELLE!!! (winner selected through random.org) Danielle won a gift bag filled with cucumber-infused beauty products! Congratulations Danielle!   So what is next week’s gift??  Next week’s prize is a back-to-school season supply kit or if you don’t have kids, this kit […]

Back To School Bargains: My 3TV Segment This Week

Our Road Trip Adventure: Day 4 to Monterey, CA

    Manic:  Another crazy busy day today! Managed:  Taking a moment to quickly show you Day 4 of our California road trip because many of you have told me that you are enjoying the road trip posts and because seeing these cool pictures relaxes me before I head out into the stressful world!  So enjoy […]

Roman’s Recommended Yoga Pose for Beating the Summer Heat

Manic:  As I fill out the back-to-school calendar with a ton of dates, times and committments, the searing heat isn’t giving me th energy I need to embrace the busy back-to-school seaon! Managed:  Asked Roman for a yoga pose that provides relief for tension and stress.  What he recommends is very interesting, but be sure […]