Manic: With so much to see, we decided to stay only one night in Santa Monica, so we were already off on the second leg of our road trip journey. Would this be manic or managed? Managed: Decided not to rush, but to take it slow and drive the scenic route that would take us […]
Our Road Trip Adventures: First Stop – Santa Monica, California
July 11, 2011 By
Manic: Wanted to get away this summer, but didn’t want the cost of airfare and rental car. Managed: My family decided to embark on an 1700 mile 10-day road trip! When we returned, several friends asked me I would do it again. Yep, I would! Our family of four didn’t kill each other and […]
Weekly Pet Pic: A Cat Kiss
July 9, 2011 By
This is what a cat kiss looks like…. Remember to send us your pet pictures! We love to get them and post them because our team at managedmoms.com believes that pets remind us to relax….especially on the weekends! Have a good one, everyone!
First Freebie Friday Starts Today!
July 8, 2011 By
Manic: Website is going great, but my team has been busy thinking of ideas to keep the growth going! Managed: Taking my webmaster’s advice to have Freebie Friday every Friday, so that my readers get a chance to win cool free stuff and hopefully spread the word to subscribe to managedmoms.com! So every Friday, […]
Scrumptious Spaghetti with Homemade Marinara Sauce
July 7, 2011 By
Manic: Never outgrew my #1 favorite food, spaghetti, but want to find a homemade recipe that is delicious, but quick and easy, too! Managed: Found a cool cookbook that has a picture of every dish right next to the recipe. I love that! So with permission from the publisher of the book, “Betty Crocker […]
Overwhelmed? Pace Yourself!
July 6, 2011 By
Manic: Just returned from a big road trip and instead of feeling rested, I’m back to feeling just plain overwhelmed! Does this feeling sound familiar? I bet 99% of you said yes! Managed: 4 words – prioritize and pace myself! Since we returned from our trip…. *Both of my cats have tummy issues, so it is […]
To Save or Not to Save? | Photography Tips from Elizabeth Langford Photography
July 5, 2011 By
Manic: Back from our family road trip through sunny California and I took a ton of pictures that I want to organize and scrapbook. But now as I look through my mountain of shots, I feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to cut and what to keep. I bet this has happened to you! […]
Melon Berry Crush Smoothie Recipe from Pomegranate Cafe
July 4, 2011 By
Manic: Need a festive 4th of July treat, but I want something healthy that my kids will also enjoy. Managed: Asked the pros at Pomegranate Café for ideas and they gave me their Melon Berry Crush smoothie recipe. Not only is it red, white and blue, but it is also very good for you! Read on […]
Weekly Pet Pic: Fabulous Flash!
July 2, 2011 By
Thank you to Flash’s family for sending in this cute canine picture! “How can you say no to that face?” says Flash’s family! What a cutie 🙂 Happy 4th of July weekend everyone and keep sending in your precious pet pics. We love them here at managedmoms.com!
Parent Alert: Are Earphones Harming Our Kids’ Hearing?
June 30, 2011 By
Manic: When traveling with my tween and teen, I’m quick to toss them earphones to turn my restless kids into quiet happy beings. This way the trip time passes smoothly and the car or airplane ride is peaceful….but are those earphones doing more harm than good? Managed: When my friend suggested that I write about this topic, I […]
Black and White or Color? | Photography Tips from Elizabeth Langford Photography
June 29, 2011 By
Have you ever taken a picture and immediately thought to yourself this would be great in black and white? As a wedding and engagement photographer I’ve found that certain photos scream out to be in black and white. Black and white can create an additional sense of drama in the image that isn’t there when […]
A Fab Foundation For All — A Pro’s Pick
June 28, 2011 By
Manic: My skin is changing in my 40’s, so should my foundation change? Managed: Asked Celebrity Makeup Artist Karen Hall what her top pick for a foundation is for all skin types and ages and her answer may surprise you! Read on to see… and this does work well on my face! Thanks Karen! […]
Roman’s Recommended Pose for Abs, Improved Digestion & More
June 27, 2011 By
Manic: Want to exercise my abs without doing 100 crunches that hurt my neck. Managed: Roman gave me a great yoga pose that strengthens the abdomen, hip flexors, and spine. Plus this cool pose improves digestion and so much more. Read on, get in position with me and feel your abs getting stronger with […]
Weekly Pet Pic: A Lovable Lab That Makes Us Laugh!
June 25, 2011 By
A big thank you to Geo’s mom for sending in these funny pictures of him just being his family’s lovable black lab, Geo! Check out his antics that has the entire family laughing… Did Geo make you smile as much as he did our managedmoms.com team? Thank you to Geo’s family for sharing his funny […]
Yummy Oven-Fried Chicken Recipe
June 24, 2011 By
Manic: Can’t outgrow my fried chicken cravings, but I know that fried is bad for me. Managed: Found a great cookbook with a yummy recipe for baked fried chicken and the publisher gave me permission to share it! So read on, so you can have your fried chicken…and eat it, too! Oven-Fried Chicken Recipe […]
