Manic: My family years ago when I banned microwave popcorn from our home! Too many reports were surfacing that the chemicals and packaging used to pop the kernels in the microwave could be a health risk. So we gave it up and we have missed our popcorn. Managed: Today when I spotted a new brand of […]
Archives for 2016
My Thanksgiving Table Decor Deals & Ideas
November 21, 2016 By
Warm and inviting Thanksgiving table decor can set the mood and get the festivities going. After I posted a quick picture of my Thanksgiving table on Facebook, I had a lot of compliments and some questions about where I found my festive items. Love that and love my holiday table! So I decided to share in […]
Freebie Friday Winner!
November 17, 2016 By
So who is today’s winner?? So 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 […]
Holiday Gift Ideas Shown In My 3TV Morning Show Segment
November 11, 2016 By
If you caught my morning show segment on KTVK’s “Your Life A to Z’ show today and want to know where to get the cool gift ideas I showed, here is the information… I found quite the find at FOUND By Domestic Bliss store in Chandler. I love locally owned unique boutiques and FOUND is so […]
Freebie Friday Winner!
November 10, 2016 By
So who is today’s winner?? So 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 […]
Overnight Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal in Mason Jars
November 10, 2016 By
Here is a cool holiday breakfast idea for your guests. Make pumpkin spice oatmeal the night before. Prepare in individual mason jars that can be simply set out in a breakfast buffet the next morning, warm or cold. Such a fun, festive and flavorful idea with a recipe that is healthy clean eating. And some […]
Readers.com Stylish & Chic Reading Glasses Winner!
November 9, 2016 By
Thank you to all of my readers who entered the drawing to win cool readers from our readers.com giveaway! We just did the drawing through random.org and we have the winner! Our winner receives one beautiful pair of readers from this very nice collection…check these out and then read below to see who the winner […]
AZ Local: AJ’s Thanksgiving Dinner PreOrder: How It Works
November 7, 2016 By
A few year ago, I tried the AJ’s Fine Food’s holiday dinner pre-order meal plan and it worked well, tasted great and happily fed all. And no one guessed that I had a little help from AJ’s Fine Foods. If you are considering cooking Turkey Day dinner, but need a little help, check out this […]
Freebie Friday Winner!
November 3, 2016 By
So who is today’s winner?? So 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 […]
My Black Eye Story & Boiron Arnicare Gel to the Rescue
November 2, 2016 By
Manic: Me! My former boss once lovingly gave me the nickname, Calamity and it still sticks, I must admit. When I saw her recently and reported to her that I gave myself a shiner (details below), she wasn’t surprised! And of course, I did this the same week that my daughter was set to perform […]
Stylish & Chic Reading Glass Giveaway!
November 2, 2016 By
If you are like me, chances are you have moved into the era of your life when reading glasses are needed. Lucky for us, Readers.com offers a great variety of all types, colors and styles of fashionable reading glasses for your peepers. Today they are giving managedmoms.com a pair for us to give to […]
Quick, Easy & Inexpensive Halloween Make It Yourself Mask Idea
October 30, 2016 By
Sometimes it’s what’s behind the mask that gets attention. I love sharing cool ideas that I see other moms brainstorm. I saw just that this morning in my Sunday school class. One of my students was very excited to show me her Tweety Bird mask that her mother crafted for her. I love the front […]
Freebie Friday Winner!
October 27, 2016 By
So who is today’s winner?? So 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 […]
My Fun Morning Show Assignment: Being Rachael Ray!
October 21, 2016 By
Better not quit my day job as I am not an impersonator, but I had fun trying! On my morning show’s recent fun celeb chef takeover theme, I was asked to come as Rachael Ray. My apologies to Ms Ray! I watched a lot of her videos, found an outfit in my closet that looked […]
My 3TV Segment: Reading Glasses Styles & More, Empty Nest & Online Meal Planning
October 21, 2016 By
Love that my morning show invites me to share what is trending on my blog and this segment from last month covers three great topics. Topics that are relevant along with some money saving and helpful tips, too. The ABCs of reading glasses. Where to get stylish ones for less, a quick way to determine […]
