AZ Local: Hiking Season Is Back…but Remember to be Safe!

Manic:  Me because I didn’t exercise regulary over the summer! Managed: Me now!  With the morning temperatures coming down in the desert, I am once again heading up my favorite mountain trails and I love it, but we can’t forget the dangers associated with our desert hikes.  Here are my personal hiking rules for a safe […]

Childhood Depression: Know the Signs

Managedmoms.com writer Lisa Walton takes on a difficult topic today and she does a great job with it.  Read on to learn about the signs of childhood depression because our kids don’t come with manuals and they don’t come with revised manuals when they become teenagers, either.  Lisa did her homework and learned about signs […]

Today’s Freebie Friday Winner Is….

A big thank you to Kathy with Shaklee for giving managedmoms.com a lovely beauty collection to give away this week.   The collection includes the Shaklee Essentials Soap-Free Meadow Blend Cleansing Bar, the Enfuselle Calming Complex and the Enfuselle Lip Treatment SPF 15. I especially like the Shaklee Essentials Soap-Free Meadow Blend Cleansing Bar that is […]

Beauty Fast Fix Products: My 3TV Segment This Week

Bridget’s Design on a Dime Zebra Bedroom Decor

     Manic:  Your kids outgrowing their rooms and you are on a tight budget! Managed:  Asked my talented interior design-gifted friend to share how she transformed her daughter’s room for a really reasonable price.  Check out her incredible design on a dime decor ideas!   Bridget says: Here are some photos of what I did to create a zebra […]

A Pro’s Beauty Tip for Lips That Last

    Manic:  Life these days that has us running around all day long with no time to touch up our lips! Managed:  Getting advice from a pro on the right product and right tips for your lips.  Professional and celebrity makeup artist Karen Hall has the answer for lovely lips that last! Karen says: If […]

Roman’s Recommended Yoga Partner Pose for Lower Back, Chest and Shoulders

Roman’s partner poses have been so interesting to see and learn about!  Have any of you tried any of these poses?  Today is his last partner pose for a while.  He will get back to individual yoga poses next week and we can also look forward to Roman showing us some additional fitness tips in […]

Weekly Pet Post: Finley’s Frustration!

   Manic:  Most parents I know right now that are crazy busy with back-to-school homework help and busy extracurricular activities…and it is only going to get busier with the holidays approaching! Managed:  Taking time to play with your pet!  Not only is it good for your pet, but it is good for you humans, too.  […]

Freebie Friday Winner!

Woo Hoo!  This week’s prize rocks!  A big thank you to T-fal for giving managedmoms.com a brand new ActiFry to give away!  It is a $250 cookware item from T-fal called the ActiFry, but it doesn’t fry foods.  It actually makes french fries, appetizers, meals and more in a healthier way because it steams and […]

8 Minute Popsicles Plus Other Foods & Drinks That Hydrate

Breakfast Burritos with Home Fries Recipe & T-fal ActiFry Review

    Manic:  Finding time to make breakfast during the busy school week! Managed:  Testing out a cool cookware item that makes a yummy and a healthy version of home fries that I can reheat the next day as we start our busy week! I recently tested the T-fal ActiFry and I give this cooker a […]

Roman’s Recommended Yoga Partner Pose

Manic:  With the holiday weekend two weeks ago and the big 9/11 anniversary this past weekend, my fitness plans went out the window! Managed:  Yipee!  Our yoga expert, Roman is back with another yoga pose and he has yet another partner pose for us! Roman says: Pose: Partner Supta Baddha Konasana   Benefits: *Stretches lower […]

A Simple Symbol of Hope That Made Us Smile

I chose not to post anything on our website over the weekend because I really didn’t know what we could write that would be fitting on this somber and yet hopeful 10th anniversary weekend of 9/11.  And then just as I was calling it a day, I got an email and a suggestion from a […]

Freebie Friday Winner!

Who is today’s Freebie Friday winner??? The Winner This Week Is: Deborah Kelly from Pennsylvania!  (winner selected through random.org) Congratulations Deborah!!  Deborah won a cool assortment of beauty products.  Take a look: What is next week’s prize??? Cool cookware that my family loves called the T-fal ActiFry!  It makes foods like french fries, but it […]

From Fresh Delivered Produce to Beauty: Great Gal Pal Picks-3TV Segment

    Manic:  Me sorting through ideas to do for my weekly Channel 3 segments and column. Managed:  My awesome gal pals who give me great suggestions that I try before you buy.  I love all of the great products and services they told me to test out this month.  Take a look!