Archives for October 2014

Halloween Decor Designed By A Tween That Didn’t Cost A Dime

Happy Halloween and if you are reading this on Saturday, I hope you had a wonderful and safe Halloween. This year we did not spend one cent on Halloween decorations and for my Halloween loving daughter, that was a sacrifice.  Although we have been so crazy busy this year, that she didn’t ask for anything […]

Freebie Friday Winner!

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$10 & Under Drug Store Festive Fall Beauty Products

Freebie Friday Winner!

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Cool Tools For Your Kitchen

Manic:  My budget during the school year last year because we were eating out way too much due to our hectic schedules. Managed:  My kitchen this year!  I got organized, found some helpful cool tools for my kitchen and have been cooking a lot more, which is healthier for my family and keeps us on […]

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 week’s […]

Perfecting Your Plank: The Right Way To Do It

Ever since I discovered my beloved gym, Method 19, I have paid close attention to my form when I work out.  I am always amazed just how much more a correct exercise can be felt versus the incorrect way to do it.  A lot of us do planks, so I asked trainer, Bret Al-Imari with Method […]

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 week’s […]

An Amazing & Unique Kids Book That Has Adults Laughing, Too!

When I find a treasure on social media that is fun to watch, makes you laugh out loud and is absolutely a gem for kids, I have to share!  Check out this cool children’s book, by The Office actor B.J. Novak, called The Book With No Pictures.  I had read that Mr. Novak is a […]

Shop & Think Pink With Products That Give Back To BCA Month

Every October, I look for holiday gift ideas, and other items, that give back to Breast Cancer Awareness month.  I found some terrific and unique items, so take a look and think pink to support a good and important cause….

Our Reader’s Recommendation for Learning Disabilities Treatment

When I created this blog, my goal was to make this site a helpful resource where I share tips and information….and where my readers can also share their own tips, recipes and recommendations for other women reading this blog to make our manic lives a little more managed. So I am happy to share managedmoms […]

Like Humans, Pets Can Have Anaphylactic Allergic Reaction

Manic:  Coming home to see our kitty Lucy’s eye swollen up triple the normal size and watching her become a little lethargic. Managed:  Decided as a family not to put off medical care, so at 10pm on a Thursday night, I rushed her to the 24 hour emergency pet hospital.  This particular hospital called 1st […]

A Must See In This Over The Top Technology World We Live In!

This really got my attention.  The world we live in is very different from when I was a kid and technology, smart phones, tablets, social media and more have changed the tricky business of parenting.  But I must also admit, that I have found myself drawn to it and it is like the computer screen […]

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Time For Holiday Gift Ideas!

Manic:  The holiday season is sneaking up on us, as usual! Managed:  Found some cool and unique gift ideas for the different personalities on your list and some of these items are personalized and can be ordered online.  Do it now to avoid those costly last minute shipping fees as we get closer to December. […]