Manic: After a scenic, but long drive from the second leg of our 1700 mile road trip, which was from LA to Carmel, we were ready to get there. And all we wanted to do was eat and sleep! Managed: Called the resort two hours before our arrival to confirm that our room was […]
Cool Pic Picks To Start Your Week
July 18, 2011 By
Manic: Thinking of just how much we have going on in the next seven days! What happened to the lazy days of summer?! Managed: Not planned, but I was able to snap a few cool pictures over the weekend. And looking at these pics helps me relax. So take a look, take a deep breath and […]
Weekly Pet Pic: An Adorable & Hilarious Video!
July 16, 2011 By
Thank you to all of our managedmoms.com readers who have been sending in their pet pictures! Keep them coming as we love the photos and we believe that our pets help to relieve stress. This week’s pet pic is actually a pet video that was sent in from managedmom.com reader, Kelly. Shot a few years ago, it is […]
First Freebie Friday Winner Announced! Plus Next Week’s Prize!
July 15, 2011 By
TGIF! Today we announce our very first managedmoms.com Freebie Friday winner! …..AND THE WINNER IS: Kristy Aguirre from Gilbert, AZ!!! CONGRATULATIONS! (winner randomly selected in a drawing through random.org) Kristy won a “Treat You Sweet” foot and skin scrub package from Alyson Michaels Body Essentials line (www.alysonmichaels.com)! Alyson Michaels creates all-natural sugar scrubs that pamper skin […]
3TV Segment: Family Road Trip Ready Tips
July 14, 2011 By
Road Trip Adventure, Day 2: Ups & Downs of Taking Scenic Route
July 12, 2011 By
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 […]
