Archives for November 2012

Freebie Friday Winner!

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 […]

Lessons Learned After My Debit/Credit Card Was Hacked!

Manic:  Me yesterday morning when I discovered that my checking account balance had been zeroed out.  I knew something was wrong! Managed:  Immediately going online to see my account and then calling my bank right away to report the fraudulent charges!  Luckily, my bank will recover the funds and reimburse me the $1,000 the thieves […]

Go Holiday Glam for Less

Manic:  The holidays bring party invitations, celebrations and more, but I don’t want to spend a lot of money buying fancy dresses and expensive accessories with all of the holiday shopping that I have to do! Managed:  Came up with some ideas and found some deals on inexpensive items that help you go glam for less.  Take […]

Weekly Pet Pic: Festive Feline Picture!

Manic:  Our holiday weekend (in a good way) with Turkey Day, visiting family (yey), my son’s hockey tourney with 4 to 5 games over the 3-day weekend and my daughter’s two different community theatre performances in our community!  Whew!  We are running! Managed:  Taking a few moments to post a pet pic sent to us […]

Freebie Friday Winner

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 […]

Cool Cuts 4 Kids Cool Coupon

  With family portraits and holiday parties on the way, what better time to save on a fresh haircut for your little ones? And here is a way to save some cash on their cut, too.  Cool Cuts 4 Kids, the nation’s largest salon chain designed specifically for kids is offering a coupon for new customers […]

My Pet Pic Celebrates 3 Cool Cats & How They Saved Me Today!

Manic: Me ever since we started discovering scorpions in our home the last few months!  Even though our neighbors had seen them regularly and it shouldn’t surprise me since we live in the beautiful desert, right up against some good-sized mountains, but still, we hadn’t seen any in our home until this year.  Yikes! Managed:  Having […]

Freebie Friday Winner

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 […]

Today Is World Diabetes Day So We Share A Day in the Life of a Mom with a Diabetic Daughter

Today is Diabetes Awareness Day and our writer, Lisa Walton, became much more aware of Diabetes when one of her best gal pals shared the news that her little girl was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes four years ago.  It was a shock to say the least, since the disease had not been in their […]

Diabetes Awareness & Pretty Polish for Nails That Gives Back!

Our managedmoms.com writer, Lisa Walton, always does a terrific job giving us valuable and well-written parenting pieces and her article today is powerful, touching and truly reaches out to those affected by Diabetes.  I encourage you to read this story about her good gal pal, Tonya and her little’s girl’s battle with Diabetes.  And I […]

An Anti-Bullying Organization That Is Making A Difference

Today’s post comes from guest writer, Diane Santana who works with an anti-bullying organization called Playworks.  She asked if she could share a little bit about this group that works to replace bullying with programs that work.  I was interested in this, so today we hear from Diane as she works with Playworks to make […]

Weekly Pet Pic: Just Hanging Out

Manic:  Our constant coming and going schedules lately! Managed:  Taking a moment to watch our cool cats simply hang out!  And being reminded that relaxing and hanging out for a bit is good for all of us.  So find time today to do what Stanley and Lucy are doing, which is literally hanging out (check […]

Announcing My New Gig with 202 Magazine!!

I am so excited to announce that I am now a monthly columnist for the amazing 202 Magazine!  When Publisher Joe Bocker offered me the opportunity to write for his publication, I jumped at the chance!  What I love about 202 Magazine is that the mag highlights and celebrates the people and organizations that inspire […]

Freebie Friday Winner!

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 […]

Review of Healthy Juice & Veggie Pouch Brands for Adults & Kids

Manic:  Constantly telling my kids no to sugary drinks!  The sugar and the caffeine are nothing but empty calories. Managed:  Accepted a written review of the Peter Rabbit Organics and Buddy Fruits juice pack lines by guest writer, Jenny Dean.  I must tell you that I have not personally tried the line yet, so read on to see […]