Archives for January 2013

New Year, New You With Tips From Makeup Artist Karen Hall

Manic:  Me looking in the mirror seeing how my appearance is changing as I proceed through my 40s. I try to not let the new fine lines, puffy eyes and wrinkles bother me, but it does. Managed: Getting some great advice on this topic from Professional/Celebrity Makeup Artist Karen Hall.  Look at what she says […]

Update on Foster…Who We Now Call Oliver!

Manic:  My cat farm (as I call my house) situation since I became a foster mom to one very special cat last Friday. Managed:  This cat!  He has been very well behaved and easy to manage since we took him out of the rain and into our home last Friday!  Here is an update on […]

How I Became A Foster Mom to One Very Special Cat!

Manic:  Our house with three very happy and spoiled cats and then discovering a beautiful boy cat literally sitting on my front door mat meowing to come in…just like someone would ring my doorbell! Managed:  Sat out front with him as he curled up into a ball into my lap and decided to add fostering […]

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 […]

Mom Tested Home Remedies for Cold & Flu

Manic:  This cold and flu season for so many of my friends….our family hasn’t been sick yet…knock on some major wood! Managed:  Asked my gal pals what their favorite home remedies are for illness and I got some great answers, to take a look and be well out there…

Easy, Last Minute & Delicious Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe!

Manic:  Trying to stick to my New Years goal of cooking more for my family who are all constantly on the run! Managed:  Decided to try the recipe that Trader Joe’s was giving out last week at their tasting station for Chicken Tortilla Soup and it was so easy and so tasty!  Take a look […]

Coupon Tips That Save You Money

Manic:  With the changes in our health care plan, the payroll tax and more, our paycheck is smaller, so it is time for me to stay on top of our budgeting! Managed:  Coupon expert Jenny Dean from Guidetocouponing.com asked if she could share a couple of coupon tips that can help us get the best […]

Warm Winter Fashions That Are Functional, Too!

Manic:  Me, a wimpy Phoenician when the weather gets cold!  But I don’t want to buy winter clothes I can’t wear again on days that are chilly, but not too cold. Managed:  Found some smart styles like gloves that let you text, a hat that won’t give you hat head when it rains or is […]

Weekly Pet Pic: Perfectly Posed Pooch

Manic:  Actually not too manic this weekend after all, which is a welcome change and I’ll take it! Managed:  Since the weekend isn’t too booked up (like the weekends usually are), I will remember to spend more time with our pets this weekend, just like managedmoms.com subscriber Theresa Von Nessi does with her pooch named […]

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 […]

What’s New in 2013 Beauty Products

Happy 20 Honey!

Manic:  Having our 20th wedding anniversary hit today when there is no way that either one of have one second to celebrate with our kids’ schedules, home repairs, both of our job deadlines and more! Managed:  Accepting that it is OK to celebrate another day and to remember to look back today….and to be grateful! […]

When Life Gives You Lemons…Have a Peppermint Mocha

Manic:  These last few weeks with multiple home repairs, a sick teenager and more….and just when I thought the storm had passed….we woke this morning to the loud screeching noise of all of our smoke alarms going off!  Ugh! Managed:  Making time to stop and catch my breath with a yummy hot peppermint mocha at […]

Weekly Pet Pic: Violet’s Very Cool Custom-Built Lookout Patio!

I love today’s pet pic, not only because this beautiful dog, Violet belongs to my Dad, but also because I am so proud of the cool pooch patio that he built for his beloved dogs several years ago.  Check this out… What a sweet dog and she clearly loves her custom-made pooch porch as she […]

Freebie Friday Winner of Sprouts Farmers Market Gift Card!

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 […]