First of all, Freebie Friday will be back next week, so good luck! Now for all of you pet lovers who have probably spent a pretty penny on your pampered pets, check out the segment I did on the Channel 3 “Your Life A to Z” KTVK morning show this week. My pet pal panel […]
Archives for July 2013
My Surprising Jury Duty Story
July 25, 2013 By
Manic: I felt manic when that darn jury summons arrived in the mail! Maybe it is because I have been picked before and I served on a jury and I didn’t like the experience. Perhaps it is because being away at jury duty means being away from my kids all day and although they are […]
Weekly Pet Pic: Two Cute Kittens Saved!
July 20, 2013 By
A big thank you to all of you that have sent in pet pictures for our weekly pet pic day every weekend. I just love getting them and today’s picture breaks and warms my heart all in one because these cutie pies were saved after being left in a dumpster! Such cruel people in the […]
Freebie Friday Winner!
July 19, 2013 By
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 […]
Wakeup Makeup Tips: My Guest Appearance on Popcorn Served Daily!
July 18, 2013 By
Popcorn Served Daily is my favorite YouTube channel because talented host Lisa Gylling shows how to make cool stuff like yummy Pineapple Margaritas and DIY Burlap Silverware Holders. So I was thrilled when she invited me to guest host a segment with her. Since we moms tend to look tired on a lot of mornings, […]
Our Family’s Faster (Not Exactly Fast Food) Restaurant Picks
July 17, 2013 By
Manic: Ahhh so nice….hasn’t been too manic these last two weeks. This is the beautiful calm before the storm; the last few weeks before school starts and our schedules go crazy again. So nice! Managed: Taking the time to really enjoy my kiddos and with my teenaged son spending so much time with me this […]
My Seven Successful SOS (Snack Off Solutions) for Surviving Summer Break Without Weight Gain
July 16, 2013 By
Manic: My weight every summer when the kids go on break and I find myself snacking more right along with them. In previous summers, I usually gained a good 5 pounds or more by the time they returned to school. Managed: Got it together this summer and implemented what I call my SOS tips….snack off solutions […]
Skin Cancer In Canines & In Cats
July 15, 2013 By
Arizona has the second highest cases of skin cancer in the world. Australia is the #1 place for the disease. With this knowledge I regularly see a dermatologist to have my moles and my kids’ moles checked, but I hadn’t thought about our pets. When our managedmoms.com writer, Lisa Walton asked me if she could […]
This Week’s Pet Pics Honors A Sweet Scooter Dog
July 13, 2013 By
Several of our readers have written us when their beloved pet passes away. It has been our honor at managedmoms.com to pay tribute to that special family member, so when our reader Jodie wrote in to tell us about the passing of her special dog named Scooter, we quickly agreed to dedicate today’s pet pic […]
Freebie Friday Winner!
July 12, 2013 By
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 […]
Travel: How We Saved On Luxury Perks & Beware of These Surprising Charges
July 11, 2013 By
Believe it or not, we actually saved money flying home in first class a few days ago. We also figured out how to get a free room upgrade at our hotel, get a few rental car fees waived and we were able to enjoy a late checkout, too. Read on to see how we saved […]
Post Trip Readjusting Not So Easy
July 9, 2013 By
Manic: The day after returning home from a trip. Why does it have to be that way?! Managed: Not feeling managed yet….maybe by tomorrow? Why is it the day after you return home from a trip, the stress returns? I want to feel like this picture…. ….for just a couple of more days after arriving […]
The Amazing Oil Cleansing Method For Flawless Skin
July 5, 2013 By
Managedmoms.com team member and writer Karen Hall has a terrific post for us today about skincare. She shares with us a homemade skincare regimen that you can easily make yourself and it is healthy and natural for your skin. Take a look and try this on your skin. Professional/Celebrity makeup artist Karen Hall knows her […]
A Word About Our Fallen Heroes & The Honorable Firefighter
July 1, 2013 By
It will be one of those tragic events where I am always going to remember where I was when I got the heartbreaking news. As I sat in a movie theater last night enjoying a visit with my cousin, who had just flown in hours before, her cell phone sent her a news alert message. […]
