Manic: Sunscreen season, but with all of the media hype about dangerous sunscreen chemicals, I’m not sure what to put on my family. Managed: Did the research to learn about skin cancer awareness and found some sun-safe products that are low in chemicals and liked by my family….who can’t wait to get in the water. […]
Global Beauty Buzz
May 17, 2011 By
This is a 3TV segment that I did several months ago that has unique beauty tips and interesting products from around the world. Check it out…. Since I test a lot of products for my column, I sometimes notice that certain items are made with ancient Chinese herbs or spring water from France. Other beauty goods […]
Weekly Pet Pic: If Pets Could Talk….
May 16, 2011 By
Manic: Us rushing around and maybe missing a message from our 4-legged friends! Managed: For fun, check out these pet pics and see what we think they are saying to us 🙂 And thank you to one of our managed mom readers for sending in the fun picture of her Goldendoodle doing his “dishwashing chores”…..or […]
30 Minute Rosemary Roasted Chicken with Potatoes Recipe
May 14, 2011 By
Manic: We have been eating out too much lately with all of the activities that fill our calendar at the end of the school-year, so I don’t have much prep time at home these days to make a good meal. Managed: While I was at the grocery store, I eyed a unique new recipe product […]
Perfect Pony Tail Tricks & Tips from Expert Stylist Angelic
May 13, 2011 By
Manic: No time to do my or my daughter’s hair! Managed: Asked expert hair stylist and owner of Backstage Salon & Spa, Angelic, how to create the perfect pony fast! She told us that it is important to your hair’s health to buy the right kind of pony tail holders. Here are her tips […]
Reduce Eye Wrinkles With This Tip From Makeup Artist Karen Hall
May 12, 2011 By
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
May 11, 2011 By
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
May 10, 2011 By
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
May 9, 2011 By
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!
May 7, 2011 By
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
May 5, 2011 By
…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
May 4, 2011 By
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!
May 2, 2011 By
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
May 1, 2011 By
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
April 29, 2011 By
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 […]
