Easy Cheat Pork Chops

Manic:  Thinking that I had to feed my boy fast food because we didn’t have a lot of time before his first playoff hockey game tonight. Managed:  Remembering an easy cheat pork chop dish that is fast and tasty that I hadn’t made in years.  Thankfully, McCormick still makes the seasoning! Busy moms out there, […]

Beauty Blunder Quick Fixes

Manic: A beauty blunder like flyway hair or tired eyes with little or no time to fix! Managed: Read on to see the quick fixes I found from head to toe to keep you on the go….and looking great! It never fails.  Just when you think you are ready to go, a beauty blunder gets […]

All About Allergy Drops

Manic:  Sneezing my way through the day because I didn’t take the time to deal with my seasonal allergies. Managed:  Finally got tested and started on allergy drops.  For my testing and treatment, I went to Valley ENT (www.azvent.com). If you read my post from a few days ago called All About Allergy Skin Testing […]

Easy Corn Chowder Recipe

Manic:  Thinking to myself that I get one last chance to make a good warm soup since our weather turned chilly again, but I don’t have a lot of time or a lot of ingredients on hand. Managed:  Remembering that I have a really good easy corn chowder recipe that will warm my family right […]

Weekly Pet Pic: A Real Pillow Pet

My daughter thinks that my website is cool and wanted to contribute this week.   So after she saw this photo that I took, she suggested that I call this week’s pet pic “A Real Pillow Pet” and so I did!  Those toy Pillow Pets have become all the rage and we do own two ourselves.  […]

Last Second Salad Recipe

Manic:  Company is coming for dinner and you already have a lot to prepare, so you need a simple last second salad. Managed:  Cheat!  Try this salad idea.  I’m almost embarrassed to post it because it is so easy.  However, I’ve had gal pals I’ve shared this trick with tell me that they think it […]

Creative Spring Break Suggestions? Try Asking Your Kids

Manic:  I quickly agree with my kids’ wishes to schedule multiple play dates over Spring Break.  Then I wonder where the week went, why we are all tired and what we missed.  However, one managed mom I know did something smart… Managed:  My gal pal, a mother of 3, sat her family down to ask […]

AZ Local: Managedmoms.com Review — Try Tryst Cafe

Tryst Cafe is located in the Desert Ridge area of Scottsdale.  And for me, it was worth the drive.  With healthy food that is also delicious and a very nice staff that aim to please, we left satisfied with full bellies, but not that unwelcome stuffed feeling.  We left feeling nourished and relaxed. Since it was […]

Want To Be Healthier? Watch What Your Pets Do!

Before I share my fun pet pics and good health tips, I want to first send out prayers to all of the victims and to the survivors suffering after Japan’s massive earthquake and Tsunami.  This morning I said a prayer and then I made a donation to the Red Cross (www.redcross.org).  On weekends, I post […]

Managedmoms.com Review of Body Worlds

Several years ago I took my son to see the Body Worlds exhibit.  He was 11 years old.  Three days ago I took my 9-year-old to see the exhibition at the Arizona Science Center (www.azscience.org).  Friends have asked me if I think the display is appropriate for kids.  That I can’t answer for you, as […]

More Launch Party Pics

More fun photos to see from the launch party last Thursday night.  The photos in the gallery were shot by professional photographer, Elizabeth with Elizabeth Langford Photography at www.elizabethlangford.com.   Enjoy! [smooth=id:2;]

My Daughter’s Favorite Feast: Homemade Beef Stroganoff Recipe

Manic: Finding a meal that my entire family loves. Managed: Cleaning out my cookbook drawer to find one packed with recipes that are loved by my family! When I was in college, I bought a cookbook with the perfect title.  Called “Leaving Home” by Louise (LuLu) P. Grace, R.D., it was a good cookbook to […]

Managedmoms.com Review: ACT’s “Annie Warbucks”

Yesterday, my 9-year-old daughter was quick to tell folks that we were going to see Annie Warbucks and that it would be different from the original Annie play.  So, not knowing what to expect, we were both won over with the catchy music, unexpected twists and turns, fun humor and great acting! Annie Warbucks is […]

A Few Party Pics

Thanks to all that attended Thursday’s bash to raise funds for the Ahwatukee Children’s Theatre.  Elizabeth, with Elizabeth Langford Photography (www.elizabethlangford.com) did an amazing job snapping shots that are fun to see and fun to remember!  Take a look.  More to come!

And The Winning Numbers Are….

Thanks again to the folks that came out Thursday night to help managedmoms.com raise money for the Ahwatukee Children’s Theatre (ACT).  We are waiting on one last donation that is coming in the mail.  Once that arrives, I will post how much we raised for ACT!  In the meantime, here are the winning raffle ticket numbers: […]