Manic: I get so busy running kids around town, that I forget to eat enough fiber to keep things moving…if you know what I mean! Managed: Discussing this with another manic managed mom, who told me about a magical smoothie that keeps your metabolism moving smoothly. I’m all for that, so I gave this […]
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas (My 3TV Segment this week)
April 19, 2011 By
Hard to believe that it is almost Mother’s Day again, but it is, so I did some personal shopping and I found some fun and unique ideas. Plus several of these lines are made by local moms. Take a look! For: The New Mom & The Green Mom: Bébé EcoPosh by local Mom, Stephanie Lee […]
Weekly Pet Pic: Humane Society Handsome
April 17, 2011 By
This is my favorite picture of Tucker. I think he is so handsome and he keeps himself well-groomed. I’m always proud to tell folks that he came from the pound three years ago. He is one handsome humane society find. I definitely recommend adopting your next pet from your local humane society. Tucker (named by […]
Homemade Salsa in Seconds
April 16, 2011 By
Manic: I’m making tacos and I just realized that I’m fresh out of salsa! Did I mention that my family inhales salsa?! Me included! We love the stuff! Managed: Remembered that I recently bought the Magic Bullet, so I decided to give the Bullet salsa recipe a try. A cool little cookbook that comes with […]
Cool Tools for the Kitchen–My 3TV Segment This Week
April 14, 2011 By
Manic: Desire to make my family a good home-cooked meal, but fear the prep cutting, grating and more will prevent me from getting a good dinner out quick enough to get to practice on time. Managed: Found some cool tools that make my life easier in the kitchen and enable me to make a homemade […]
Really Good Green Chicken Enchiladas!
April 13, 2011 By
Manic: Looking through my mountain of cookbooks for quick dinner ideas. Managed: Finally organizing my cookbook shelf and finding a very special one that my long-time gal pal gave me back in college. Thanks Michelle! 🙂 And inside this great little gift book is a yummy green chicken enchilada recipe that I hadn’t made in […]
Customer Service Standout: Service Pros For Plumbing Woes
April 11, 2011 By
Manic: While I was out running an errand, my teenager calls me in a panic. The toilet is overflowing and he doesn’t know what to do. Oops, I forgot to teach him how to use a plunger in a situation like this and he needs me to get home fast. Managed: After I rush home […]
Holy Guacamole: Avocados Are Good For You!
April 8, 2011 By
Holy guacamole! Avocados are good for your body and for your beauty. This green goodie is a good fat too, so go ahead and indulge. And buy an extra avocado for some home spa treatments. Read on for my favorite and always-requested guac recipe, a home spa treatment and a few avocado-enhanced beauty products that […]
Someday I’ll Miss These Days: Managing Manic Schedules!
April 5, 2011 By
Manic: Just as the school year seems to be winding down, my calendar is filled with spring performances, hockey training camps, tryouts, year-end school projects, AIMS testing, award ceremonies and more! Managed: Take a deep breath, get organized and remind myself that someday I’ll miss these days! Are you a manic managed mom like me? Take […]
Luscious Lasagna Recipe
April 4, 2011 By
Manic: Wanting to make a good lasagna, but not having the time to make one from scratch. Managed: Managedmoms.com reader Jodie sent us one that is easy to make and luscious to taste! Thanks Jodie! Read on for the recipe and be ready for your husband to ask for seconds. Mine did! Maybe it’s the […]
Weekly Pet Pic: A Cat Cuddle
April 2, 2011 By
Our orange cat acts like a puppy sometimes. Here he is cuddling with one his toys, a little stuffed gingerbread man. Pretty cute! Have a great weekend and remember to cuddle with your kids and/or pets. It is a great way to unwind and relieve all the stress from the week. 🙂
More Fast Fixes for Beauty Blunders (My 3TV Segment This Week)
April 1, 2011 By
Here is my 3TV segment that aired this week all about fast fixes for those annoying beauty blunders. See the segment and then read the column below if you need more information about the products and ideas that I showed in the segment. Beauty Blunder: Thinning eyebrows. Beauty Quick Fix: A drawing pencil from an […]
A Website That Every Parent Should Know About!
March 27, 2011 By
Manic: Quickly sorting through the sea of kids movies, music, books and more to make sound decisions about what they watch….and sometimes making the wrong decision. At times, I’ve screwed up because I decided too quicky or I gave in to the common argument from my kids that goes like this….”well my friend’s mom let them […]
Weekly Pet Pic: Our Hockey Cat
March 26, 2011 By
Manic: Our kids’ crazy schedules with school work, church events, hockey, theatre, voice lessons, orthodontist appointments and more! Managed: Taking time out to relax with our cat, as you see my teenager doing here! With our busy weekend in my son’s hockey playoffs, this picture is the perfect fit for my weekly pet pic. So […]
