In one more year, I will have two adults. I won’t be able to say that I have two children. Umm…that flew by. Hello 17 one last time. One last year of having a kid before she becomes a legal adult. Happy 17th Birthday to my girl! 17 got here fast with speedy-beyond-belief-short years…and some […]
Archives for 2018
All Things Pumpkin – Beauty, Food & Fun
October 23, 2018 By
Here is the video of the TV segment I did recently about all things pumpkin on the Your Life Arizona morning show. From palate-pleasing pumpkin treats, both healthy and decadent, to pretty pumpkin beauty products and more. Check out my pumpkin pleasing list of stuff that makes us say…orange you glad it’s pumpkin season! For […]
Super Speedy & Easy Ginger Wonton Soup Recipe
October 22, 2018 By
Trader Joe’s always stops me in my shopping tracks when I see the samples tasting bar. Today’s sample ginger wonton soup was so tasty. And it was so simple to come home and quickly make for my yummy lunch. So I had to share this one. See my quick how-to video below (enlarge to full […]
3 Ingredient Simple Sweet Salty Festive Fall Mix Recipe
October 18, 2018 By
Because you don’t have a lot of time (who does?!) here is a managedmoms quick tip recipe. This festive fall treat recipe only uses three ingredients, looks cool and tastes like a yummy Payday candy bar with an added twist that I tested.See my super short video below to see how to make it and […]
My #1 Favorite Washington DC Hotel Is The Park Hyatt
October 17, 2018 By
I have found my #1 favorite Washington DC hotel. The Park Hyatt! Since I have family in the DC area and I was a former Southwest Airlines marketing manager, I have traveled to our nation’s capital a lot. So, I have stayed in many hotels in that area. My latest stay in July has been […]
Fall Flavors Giveaway Drawing Winner!
October 14, 2018 By
As we ring in a new week, let’s start it with a winner! This week’s winner from my blog’s fall flavors giveaway drawing! A fun and flavorful box of some festive and tasty fall flavors. Take a look at what our winner gets today! This week’s winner will get the super cute You Had Me […]
Fall Flavors Giveaway Drawing!
October 7, 2018 By
Are you falling for fall like I am? I am loving the cooler temps and I can’t get enough of pumpkin everything. Pumpkin lattes, pumpkin donuts, pumpkin seeds. I love all of it! So to celebrate the arrival of fall, this week’s giveaway drawing is a fun and flavorful box of some festive and tasty […]
Sun Basket Is Best Recipe Delivery Kit Hands Down
October 1, 2018 By
Sun Basket is the best meal delivery kit out there hands down! The money I spend on Sun Basket is one of my smartest and healthiest weekly purchases. I have tested quite a few of them now including Blue Apron, Plated, Terra’s Kitchen, Purple Carrot and others and over a year later, Sun Basket gets […]
3 Great Lessons & Don’t Forget To Tell Loved Ones
September 28, 2018 By
I think I told her. I hope I did. I am unsure. I think she knew. I hope she did. I am pretty sure she did. I say all of this because one of my best friends from my youth told me a few days ago that her mother passed away. This wonderful mother of […]
Freebie Friday Mystery Prize Bag Winner!!
September 27, 2018 By
Thanks to all of you who entered the mystery prize bag giveaway drawing! This was a fun one to do since the contents were a mystery! The big mystery bag is packed with all kinds of cool stuff! Our winner today gets to keep what she likes and/or she can save some for holiday gifts […]
Mystery Prize Bag Giveaway Drawing!
September 23, 2018 By
To start off the week, let’s do a drawing for our Freebie Friday prize, but this time the prize is a big mystery bag packed with all kinds of cool stuff! Items will include some beauty items, some home and garden items, jewelry, games/kids’ stuff and all kinds of fun surprise stuff! Keep what you […]
Guest Post: Ways To Help Your Teen Embrace Healthy Lifestyle
September 22, 2018 By
Manic: When your little kids turn into teens and suddenly you can’t control or police how healthy they choose to be every day, especially when they start driving. Managed: I have lived this twice now and it is one of the things I worry about. The nutrition my kids are taking in..or NOT taking in..since they are […]
Marvelous Movie Book Club Winner!
September 20, 2018 By
Thanks for the all the entries for this fun giveaway drawing that can also be given as a holiday gift! Today our winner receives a free Blu-Ray + DVD + Digital movie of the awesome film, Book Club starring Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen! Our winner also gets popcorn and Red Vines. […]
Marvelous Movie Night Book Club Film Giveaway Drawing
September 17, 2018 By
This is a fun giveaway drawing that can also be given as a holiday gift! Who loves having gal pals over to sip wine and watch movies? I sure do. So, when I received an offer to receive a free Blu-Ray + DVD + Digital movie to give away on my blog, I was interested. […]
