Archives for June 2013

Travel Alert: Protect Your Family From Bed Bugs

Manic:  Summer travel is fun, but it can be manic for the Mom (or Dad) doing the planning.  So much to do, packing, budgeting, planning  plus the worries about sunburn, bug bites and don’t forget the dreaded and very unwelcome bed bugs that can come home with you.  Ugh! Managed:  Decided to welcome Jim LaBrie’s, […]

Weekly Pet Pic: Naps Done Right

This week’s pet pics come from Mary from Maryland and her pets have it right…. Whether you are a cool cat…. Or a pampered pooch….These two know how to rock a good nap.  So follow their lead and take a nice nap this weekend 🙂 Send us your pet pics!  We love to get them […]

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 […]

My Daughter’s Summer To Do List That Included Some Unexpected & Sweet Surprises

Manic:  Keeping bored kids busy during summer break and then once their summer camps do start, life is manic again because you are back on a schedule.  It can be hard to find a balance between relaxing summer days and busy camp days. Managed:  I never thought of just asking my child if she had […]

My Favorite Juicing Recipes

     Manic:  Me trying to get 5 daily servings of fruits and veggies in my body…not to mention my kids, too.  It isn’t easy! Managed:  Started juicing and I like it.  Check out the recipes I showed on the KTVK 3TV morning show, “Your Life A to Z” and you will be pleasantly surprised by […]

One Pot Pasta Is Easy, Yummy & Versatile Recipe

Manic:  Me last week trying to find the one pot no boil pasta recipe that I had seen on the Getting Healthy Staying Healthy  Facebook page. Managed:  Found it, saved it to my page and tried one night last week when we were rushed for time….and it works and tastes great!  All ingredients are put into one […]

One Pot Pasta Tomato Basil Dish Recipe Works Great!

Manic:  Me last week trying to find the one pot no boil pasta recipe that I had seen on the Getting Healthy Staying Healthy  Facebook page. Managed:  Found it, saved it to my page and tried one night last week when we were rushed for time….and it works and tastes great!  All ingredients are put […]

Cool Posts That You May Have Missed This Week

In case you missed it, take a look at these links to see the good stuff that you may have missed this week on managedmoms.com…. *Our reunion with our foster cat, Oliver in his happy new home *Party Cocktails, Mocktails & Kids Drink That Can Be Made In Minutes *Love music and the Grammys?  Check […]

Our Reunion With Our Foster Cat Oliver In His Happy Home

If you have been following my blog, then you may remember that back in February a super sweet kitty cat literally showed up on my front door step.  After doing some neighborhood research, I discovered that he had been left behind a few weeks earlier when a family moved away suddenly.  That broke my heart […]

Freebie Friday Winner!

Who is our Freebie Friday winner today? What did our winner win?  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 week’s lucky winner….   This […]

Refreshing Party Drinks For All That Can Be Made In Minutes

Manic:  Throwing a party (or attending one that is BYOB) and spending more time mixing drinks and less time sipping and enjoying the party because you are busy in the kitchen preparing cocktails and mocktails. Managed:  Lisa Gylling with her Popcorn Served Daily YouTube channel!  She recently showed two tasty drink ideas, one for the […]

Grammy Museum Visit Is Part 3 Of Our Show Choir LA Adventure

If you followed part one of my Hollywood adventure with my daughter’s show choir and if you read part two, then you know that I promised another post with yet another cool place that we got to visit in LA.  This one is really cool, especially if you like music and watch the Grammys every […]

My Favorite Hollywood Attraction For Families & Part 2 Of Our Show Choir Trip

If you read part one of my post about traveling with my daughter’s show choir, the Ahwatukee Children’s Theatre Treble Makers, then you know that we took 1st place against 67 national show choirs.  That was amazing!  In part one, I told you that part 2 would run today, so here is the second part […]

To The Fantastic Fathers In My Life…Happy Dad’s Day!

Today I feel thankful, especially thankful because my hubs is a fantastic Dad and now that our kids are a teen and a tween, his involvement, love and guidance feel even more crucial these days. I am also lucky to have amazing Father figures in my life.  My Dad has passed on to me his […]

Prime Time Water Toys Winner!

Thank you to everyone who entered into the drawing to win a set of cool Prime Time Water Toys.   First here are the toys that we are giving away and then read on to see who the winner is (winner selected through random.org)….   We received three fun items that include the Max Liquidator Luminator, […]