Archives for December 2011

Family Movie Review: I’m Sold on the “We Bought A Zoo” Movie…but PG Rating Questionable

Manic:  Finding myself spending all day cleaning and organizing, as we approach the New Year. Managed:  Stopped cleaning and made time tonight to take my 10-year-old daughter to see the new movie “We Bought A Zoo” (www.weboughtazoo.com) and here is our review of the film…. Rated PG, I found this film to be a little […]

Freebie Friday Winner & Next Week’s Prize!

OK, my computer is back in business and we are back online!  Whew!  I’ll be posting a quick article about how to avoid those pesky computer virus infections and who to call if one infects your computer!  So stay tuned for that helpful article this week.  But for now…Who is our Freebie Friday winner today?  […]

Freebie Friday Winner… Tomorrow!

Manic: Rachel’s computer decided to crash just when she was about to post the Freebie Friday winner! Managed: Having me, her helpful webmaster, to let you all know that she will post this week’s winner early tomorrow morning! Happy New Year everyone!

Freebie Friday Winner!

Who is our Freebie Friday winner today?  What did she win?  What is next week’s cool prize?  Keep on reading!!  And remember if you are a subscriber, then you are automatically entered in our weekly drawing for great prizes that include beauty items, cookware, jewelry and more!  Lots of cool stuff!  Now, let’s announce this […]

Three Tips for Getting Great Holiday Photos

Manic:  All of it!  Baking cookies, wrapping, shipping, hiding gifts from the kids, traveling and more during the holiday season! Managed:  Remembering to slow down, enjoy the moments and capture the moments with my camera!  So I asked our managedmoms.com expert, professional photographer Elizabeth Langford to share some top tips when it comes to snapping […]

Last Minute Stocking Stuffers: My 3TV Segment This Week

Fab Fake Eyelash Tips from Celebrity Makeup Artist Karen Hall

Manic:  Finding the time to get all done up for holiday celebrations during the busy holiday season. Managed:  Adding fake eyelashes can add a lot with very little time and effort once you learn a few tricks, so celebrity and professional makeup artist, Karen Hall shares a few tips on how to apply those fabulous […]

Roman’s Weekly Recommended Yoga Pose With Video!

Manic:  The last two wonderful weeks as my daughter performed in her first main stage production, “A Christmas Carol” which took us from show to show to show to school all week and then to five more shows that the cast performed this last weekend. Managed:  Bittersweet when the final curtain closed last night and […]

Freebie Friday Winner & Next Week’s Prize

Who is our Freebie Friday winner today?  What did she win?  What is next week’s cool prize?  Keep on reading!!  And remember if you are a subscriber, then you are automatically entered in our weekly drawing for great prizes that include beauty items, cookware, jewelry and more!  Lots of cool stuff!  Now, let’s announce this […]

Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas: My 3TV Segment This Week

Manic:  I’m behind this year and I still have some holiday shopping left to do! Managed:  Decided to make this week’s segment gift ideas to help us all get caught up!  Take a look at what I found.  I’ve got some gifts that give back, some beauty items, stuff for the guys, grandparents and more!

Big Beauty Basket Winner in our Extra Freebie Friday This Week!

Because it is the season of giving and I LOVE and APPRECIATE my subscribers so so much, my webmaster and I decided that we would do an extra Freebie Friday giveaway and today is the day we promised to draw the winner through random.org.  The prize is a good one!!  A big basket loaded with […]

A Gem in the Desert: Ahwatukee Children’s Theatre Annual A Christmas Carol Production

Manic:  Yesterday, today and tomorrow….basically everyday during the holiday season! Managed:  Taking time out to see a festive local holiday play!  So I did and I saw the Ahwatukee Children’s Theatre (www.azact.org) production of A Christmas Carol.  In fact, I’ve seen it three times now!  Since my daughter was cast as Belinda Cratchit (Tiny Tim’s […]

Great Holiday Decor Idea That Works For Other Holidays, Too!

Manic:  Finally almost done with my holiday home decor, but I would like to find one more item that works for Christmas…but for other holidays, too. Managed:  Our managedmoms.com home decor expert showed me a cool idea that is fun to put out and works for all kinds of holidays.  Check this out… Bridget says: […]

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

Manic:  This last weekend was manic, but so wonderful with my daughter performing in three Christmas Carol shows, my son’s hockey game, my girl’s 3-hour dress rehearsal for another performance she is in this holiday season and a wonderful visit with my kids’ amazing grandparents who came to see the shows and the hockey!  Whew…exciting […]

Weekly Pet Pic: No Flash Please!

I got a kick out of my cool cats, Stanley and Tucker, the other day.  They were posing very nicely for me, but I don’t think they like the flash.  Take a look and see if you agree with my assessment…. Send us your funny or cute pet pic!  We are big believers here at […]