Manic: Always on our phones texting and not considering the beauty toll it takes on our eyes. Managed: After celebrity makeup artist, Karen Hall, pointed this out to me, I now follow this easy beauty advice. This tip will minimize the aging side effects of our electronic devices. Read on to see what we […]
I Tried a Spray Tan: A 40-Something Managed Mom Review
Manic: Want to tan but don’t have the time and don’t want the risks associated with sunbathing. Managed: Ignored my kids’ teasing and got myself a spray tan. I booked my service at Dolce Salon & Spa (www.dolcesalonspa.com) and I was impressed with the result. For $25, my entire body was completely spray-tanned in less […]
The Beauty Diet’s Oven-Crunchy Walnut Chicken Tenders Recipe
Manic: I want to eat well to look good, but don’t have a lot of time to make gourmet meals. Managed: Found some easy recipes that are good and good for the body in a wonderful book called “The Beauty Diet” by Lisa Drayer, M.A., R.D. She gave me permission to share a few of […]
Mom’s Big Event Countdown: A 7-Day Beauty Prep Plan
Manic: When a big event like a wedding, graduation or party is scheduled, many times moms spend all week getting everyone else in the family ready, but what about mom? I know that I’ve made sure that my family had hair cuts, shoes that fit and clean clothes to wear for the special occasion, only […]
Motherhood Is Not For Sissies…Happy Mother’s Day!
Manic: My life of a busy Mama! Managed: Stopping for a moment to say thanks to the woman who taught me how to manage my manic tendencies, which has made me a better mother. So Happy Mother’s Day, Mom. And a simple message of thanks… 1. Thank you for everything you’ve done for me […]
Fresh Face Tip from Celebrity Makeup Artist Karen Hall
…This was sent out on Tuesday, but I heard that many did not receive it in your subscriber email, so we’re sending it out again because it is too good of a beauty tip to miss! Enjoy Karen Hall’s beauty tip of the week… Karen Hall has dolled up the likes of Paula Abdul, Faith […]
Roman’s Recommended Yoga Pose for Beautiful Breathing & More
Manic: My rushed schedule, so I forget to take time out to properly breathe and stretch. Managed: Asked yoga instructor Roman Acevedo to join my website team with a weekly pose that I can do at home. Join me and do it, too! Roman decided to kick-off his first post with the very comforting Childs […]
Healthy Meal Makover: Very Good Veggie Lasagna!
Manic: Long to cook healthier meals, but unsure how to do it. Managed: Invited the awesome healthy culinary experts from Pomegranate Cafe to join my web team and show all of us how to make some of my recipes ultra healthy and ultra tasty. And yipee, they accepted my invitation and showed me how to […]
Weekly Pet Pic: Stanley, The Statue – A Reminder To Relax
Manic: Me every day, trying to get it all done! Just this week, my daughter had a dress rehearsal on Monday night, a recital performance on Tuesday night and my son had a NJHS induction ceremony on Wednesday night. Then on Thursday my son had a religious eduction lesson and this weekend we attended a […]
Fab Fresh Face Fix Tip from Celebrity Makeup Artist Karen Hall
Karen Hall has dolled up the likes of Paula Abdul, Faith Hill, Conan and many more world-wide celebs that come to Phoenix to perform or make personal appearances. Karen is called in to make the stars look amazing and many of these celebs end up asking Karen what her own personal secret is because she […]
What’s Hot in Summer’s Cool Colors
My 3TV segment this week is all about what’s hot in summer’s cool colors when it comes to makeup and accessories. I love summer and I love the cheerful bright colors that pop up on store shelves as the weather warms. So I did some research to find out what’s cool in summer’s hot colors […]
An Easy & Pleasing Patio Makeover
Manic: Clutter on the patio with little time or money to give it a big makeover. Managed: Enlist the help of a talented gal pal who is good at interior/exterior designing and knows how to work on a budget! Doesn’t it feel amazing when you take the time to declutter? It not only […]
Managing Manic Happenings This Week!
Manic: This week with a scorpion sighting in my son’s room, watching a man fall down the mountain on my hike and then seeing another man rob a store that I was shopping in! Why was this week so weird?! Managed: Remembering to breathe and be thankful! Read on and be inspired to remember these […]
Sneak Peek of Things To Come!
Manic: Trying to come up with tons of great content for this website each and everyday! Managed: Inviting a few local experts to join the team with fresh ideas to make managedmoms.com even better! Next month I will introduce my managedmoms.com team of experts to you. I’m very proud to have assembled several local […]
Remember Who The Boss Is When Hiking: The Mountain!
Manic: I used to try (emphasis on “try”) coming down my mountain hike quickly. I only had to fall once to know not to try that again! That happened about 6 months ago. Managed: Yesterday I came down slowly and let lots of folks pass me by and you won’t believe what happened next! I saw […]






