Manic: The school year, especially during these hectic last few weeks when finals hit, year end performances are scheduled and more. It truly makes my head spin! Managed: The summer because my kids’ schedules slow down and I can catch my breath and relax a little before the busy school year starts up again. That […]
Archives for April 2014
AZ Local: Celebrity Super Star Rachel Potter Offers Workshops At Ahwatukee Children’s Theatre!
April 27, 2014 By
You may have voted for her when she was a top 12 finalist on “The X Factor USA” or you may have seen her on Broadway in the role of Wednesday Addams in “The Addams Family” where she lit up the stage with her terrific performance. And Rachel Potter’s star continues to shine as she […]
For Our Moms, Take A Look At This…Made Me Tear Up & Smile!
April 26, 2014 By
Scanning through Facebook this morning, I came across this video with a title that simply said that all moms should watch this video about online interviewing for jobs. I immediately thought about my kids and decided that I better watch it to see if this was about online job seeking scams to avoid. So I […]
Freebie Friday Winner!
April 25, 2014 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 week’s […]
April’s Ten Under $10 Drug Store Beauty Picks & Pans
April 23, 2014 By
Beyond Frustrated With AOL Spam Issue & Lessons Learned
April 21, 2014 By
****Update from when I first wrote this….long-time AOL email accounts (like mine) have been involved with this SPAM output and this article explains the situation and what AOL is doing about it, but I’m still leaving AOL for good. Here is the link to the article that is called “Your Old AOL Email Address May […]
Weekly Pet Pics: Lucy Turns 2 & Gets Baked Birthday Cat Cake!
April 19, 2014 By
Manic: My daughter reminding me that I can’t forget her annual tradition of having a birthday party for her cat…add that to our hectic schedule! Managed: My girl finding a recipe online for a cat cake made of tuna, cheese, flour and more and then baked to fit a feline’s fancy on her 2nd birthday! […]
Freebie Friday Winner!
April 18, 2014 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 week’s […]
To Celebrate Earth Day: Green & Good Beauty & Home Items
April 16, 2014 By
Manic: Trying to find products that work well and are green and good since our family strives to be earth friendly. Managed: Just in time for Earth Day coming up on April 22nd, I put together a list of green and clean beauty and home items that are green and good quality, too. Check out […]
Yummy Spring Dinner: Lemon Chicken Orzo Pasta & Spring Veggies
April 14, 2014 By
Want a yummy and healthy recipe that is packed with veggies AND is kid friendly? Then you have to got to try this amazing recipe for Lemon Chicken with Spring Veggies and Orzo Pasta. A huge thanks to Celebrity/Professional Chef Chuck Wiley from Hotel Valley Ho’s Cafe ZuZu for letting me share his recipe that is perfect for Spring. […]
All Natural Kitchen Cleaning & Food Tips From the Manic Managed Mom’s Mom
April 12, 2014 By
On a recent trip to see my mother, I sat in the kitchen and watched her show me tip after tip about all natural recipes, cooking, cleaning and more when it comes to a healthy kitchen. No wonder I make a living showing tips in my weekly morning show segments. I get it from my […]
Freebie Friday Winner!
April 11, 2014 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 week’s […]
Simple Smart Snack Swaps That Taste Great
April 8, 2014 By
Manic: My continued quest to find smart family food swaps my family will eat. This was my New Year’s Resolution and for the most part, we are sticking to it! Managed: Success (on most days anyway) as I share a yummy chocolate banana milkshake recipe that tastes like ice cream but has none of that […]
A Hockey Mom’s Reflections After Our Team Almost Took Gold
April 7, 2014 By
I can only imagine how our 17 amazing players felt when that winning goal went in and we lost the USA Hockey National championship game in overtime yesterday. We parents clutched our hearts, caught our breath and smiled through teary eyes with disappointment, of course, but also with pride and joy that our 15, 16 […]
