Archives for October 2012

Celebrating the Beautiful…and Funny Black Cat On Halloween

To wish everyone a happy and safe Halloween, today we post a fun picture of our Halloween kitty, Lucy and her two big brothers…. As you can see in the first picture, Ms Lucy must have taken the spiders from our Halloween decor and put them on the floor for playtime.  Her big brothers came […]

How to Help in Sandy’s Devastating Aftermath

Our hearts and prayers go out to the many people and families that have been tragically affected by yesterday’s brutal storm.  When such tragedy strikes, my family always agrees that we want to help the best way that we can.  For us that means making a donation to the Red Cross.  If you want to […]

How To Clean Your Makeup Brushes

Manic:  My messy makeup drawer that houses my makeup brushes that need to be cleaned! Managed:  Sharing awesome tips on how to properly clean makeup brushes from Celebrity/Professional Makeup Artist Karen Hall, who is also a managedmoms writer, I’m proud to say!  Karen’s last article gave us great tips about which makeup brushes work best, so […]

Weekly Pet Pic: Cutest Halloween Hound Around!

Manic:  Me two weeks ago inside of Walgreens shopping for cool party decorations for the big Halloween party my daughter was planning for her show choir (which by the way, was Friday night and went off without a witch hitch)! Managed:  Stopping in my tracks when I spotted the cutest Halloween hound ever!  Meet Zoe […]

Today’s Halloween Lolita Wine Glass Winner!

                          We have a winner!  As I promised yesterday, in the spirit of Halloween, managedmoms.com is posting a second weekly winner today!  Designs by Lolita sent us some festive wine glasses that are Halloween-themed to help one of our subscribers celebrate the fun […]

Haunting Halloween Party Easy Eats & Cheats

Manic:  Me posting three articles today!  It is only because we have been giving away free stuff!  I promise to keep my posts to once a day after this!  Also manic is my party planning food skills…I don’t possess any and my daugther’s Halloween party for her show choir is tonight! Managed:  Making my KTVK […]

American Girl Fashion Show Ticket Winner!!

Congratulations to Lori Hartshorn!   Lori won 2 tickets to the big American Girl Fashion Show presented by the Ahwatukee Children’s Theatre!  The big event takes place on Saturday, November 3rd at the Chandler Center for the Arts!  For more details about this must-see special day for girls and their families, see my article all […]

Freebie Friday Winner Plus Halloween Winner Tomorrow & American Girl Show Tickets, Too!

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 […]

Cheap & Easy Haunting Halloween House Decor & Party Ideas

Manic:  My daughter’s Halloween party for her show choir is tomorrow night and she promised her pals that our house would be scary! Managed:  Did a little shopping at Party City and Walgreens (both had great decorations) and called my good gal pal, Julie McMillian and her daughter Kayla, to enlist their creative help!  So […]

Bold and Bright Bedroom Design Ideas

Manic:  My house in the last couple of years because my kids’ numerous activities and crazy schedules have resulted in my time being spent more in the car and less in my home! Managed:  Finally made some time over the last few months to work on my home.  Decluttering, organizing and doing some updated home […]

AZ Local: Win Tickets to the Nov. 3rd American Girl Fashion Show!

Looking for a fun and educational event to take your daughter, granddaughter or niece to?  Check out the 2nd annual American Girl Fashion Show presented by the Ahwatukee Children’s Theatre happening on Saturday, November 3rd at the Chandler Center for the Arts! ***And email us your name if you want to be in the drawing […]

Rosy Rules the Rest!

Manic:  The weekends, just like the weeks, are manic this time of year! Managed:  Finding a few minutes to take a quick nap and nothing is better than snuggling up with your pet….that is if you can make room next to your furry friend!  To see what I mean, take a look at this week’s […]

Holiday Gift Ideas: Tis’ the Season Already!

Manic:  This time of year and finding time to do holiday shopping! Managed:  Deciding to make my next KTVK 3TV segment all about holiday gift ideas so I have suggestions for you and I got going on my own holiday shopping!  Take a look…

Freebie Friday Winner & Next Week’s Yummy 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 […]

Mix It Up Day is Coming!

Manic:  The cafeteria at the schools can get manic at times!  And I’m sure there are a lot of kids who feel anxious about meeting new friends at school. Managed:  Kids participating in the annual Mix It Up Day at schools that recognize and honor this day that is all about kids meeting new kids […]