Archives for April 2012

Adding Power To Your Workout

Manic:  My non-existent exercise routine over the last few months! Managed:  Saying a hearty yes when asked if fitness expert Andrea Jones could write a guest fitness article for managedmoms.com!  Andrea owns the cutting-edge fitness facility called Forza Power Training Studios in Scottsdale.  As soon as I have rebuilt my strength and stamina post-flu, I […]

April’s 10 Under $10 Drug Store Beauty Buys

Manic: Feeling overwhelmed with all of the new Spring scented new beauty products. Which ones are worth my hard-earned beauty dollar? Managed: As we do every month, I consulted with managedmoms.com writer and Walgreens beauty expert, Bianca and she says that these 10 picks are good ones, plus they all sell for under $10. The […]

Aim For AIMS Test Success with A Good Game Plan for Your Kids

Manic:  AIMS testing!!  Important, crucial and another stressful event to put on our mom calendars. Managed: Reducing the stress by reading this awesome AIMS prep article that our managedmoms.com writer and teacher, Lisa Walton put together for us anxious parents.  This is good stuff and she gives us a great game plan on how to […]

Mama Flu Symptoms: Fever, Chills & Guilt!

Manic:  Me, the mom…keeper of the kids, cats, home, plants, etc….going down with the full-blown flu! Managed:  Forcing myself to reflect from my sick bed about how to cope, what to do next, what future changes to make to boost my immune system and you know what else….what guilt to let go of! If you […]

Freebie Friday Winner & Next Week’s Prize!

Who is our Freebie Friday winner today? What did our winner 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 […]

Teaching Kids to Save Money with A Piggy Bank Twist!

Manic:  All of the accounts we recently opened up at our bank to enroll our kids into a teen savings/checking account club that teaches them about saving and spending.  To participate, we had to open up both a savings and a checking account, so now my kids (and I, of course) have 4 more accounts […]

Break Those Bad Beauty Habits: My 3TV Segment

Manic:  Us busy gals trying to balance it all…and look good at the same time. Managed:  Streamlining our beauty routines and remembering which good beauty habits are important to take time to do, so my Channel 3 segment last week was all about breaking those bad beauty habits.  Check out the segment and tell us […]

AZ Local: Royalty Workshops for the Little Princess in Your Life

Manic:  Kids today trying to keep up with our manic schedules! Managed:  Check this out!  Enroll your daughter into a local princess workshop that is not only super fun, but also teaches etiquette, manners and poise, along with some super cool activities for the girls that include a tea party, Royal Ball and more!  What […]

Make Your Backyard Pop with Paint!

Manic:  Tending to the many flowers and plants as they bloom and blossom in our lovely days of Spring that have arrived….and figuring out how to get my plants and flowers to really show up against the big brick wall that separates our yards from the others in the neighborhood. Managed:  Finding an inexpensive and […]