I am so excited! Travelmamas.com is an awesome site that you have to know about for amazing travel deals, steals and terrific tips! My guest post about family travel tips is live on the site today! And boy did I have some good material to share! Our recent hockey trip to Vegas had some travel surprises […]
Simple Savory Salmon
February 15, 2011 By
Manic: You want to eat healthy salmon, but don’t have the time or ingredients on hand to make it right. Managed: Found the easiest salmon recipe that only requires the salmon and two ingredients! This recipe comes from a friend. Two years ago I picked my son up from his buddy’s house and I was […]
Choice Chocolate on Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2011 By
Manic: I’m ready to justify chomping down on chocolate because it is Valentine’s Day! Managed: Have it! But have it the healthy way. Read on to see which chocolate to eat to get the pleasure and the health benefits, too. To get chocolate’s true health benefits, there are a few things you need to know […]
Manic Managed Mom Movie Review: Bieber Fever!
February 13, 2011 By
Before I took my 9-year-old daughter and two of her friends to see the PG-rated Justin Bieber movie, “Never Say Never,” they all claimed not to be fans. Two hours later, the Bieber fever had taken hold. Wow, that was fast! For those of you out there debating whether or not to take your kids […]
Weekly Pet Pic: Tucker Talks
February 12, 2011 By
Stan sleeps and Tucker talks. I think he said, “have a great weekend everyone and thanks for checking out my Mom’s blog!” I second that! 🙂
Really Good Red Chili, Beans and Rice Recipe
February 11, 2011 By
Several years ago my very thoughtful sister-in-law made several of us cookbooks for Christmas. This little hand-made cookbook filled with her very special recipes has survived a move, several kids and a lot of cooking in my kitchen. It is now stained with various foods, but the contents survive, so today I am sharing my […]
Dry Skin Solutions, Part 1
February 9, 2011 By
My 3TV segment this week is timely. Everyone is complaining about dry skin, so I showed both natural remedies, as well as a few products that I like for dry skin. Because our show ran short on time, I wasn’t able to get to everything, so I will do part 2 next week. Take a look […]
Found: An Excellent ENT
February 9, 2011 By
It seems like almost everyone I know is battling a sinus infection or has allergy issues. I also had a sinus infection. So I took the advice of several friends and went to see a highly recommended local ear, nose and throat specialist. I found this doctor to be extraordinary, so if you are looking for […]
Daily Fit Tip: Don’t Forget the Docs!
February 8, 2011 By
Manic: We women get so busy caring for others, that we don’t always make time to care for ourselves and get that annual physical. Read on to see what surprising things I discovered about my own manic managed body this year! Managed: Schedule a head-to-toe physical with several different types of docs right around your birthday. […]
Savor the Sweet Sibling Moments
February 7, 2011 By
Manic: Leaving my sick teenager to get my daughter to her orthodontist appointment on time. Managed: What happened next reminded me to let go of the manic moments to instead focus on the sweet ones. Read on to see what I mean. Two weeks ago, my teenager, like most kids in the month of January, came […]
Super Bowl Snack Idea: The Very Versatile Veggie Tray
February 6, 2011 By
Manic: You’ve been invited to a Super Bowl party, but don’t have time to make appetizers to bring. Managed: Grab a pre-made veggie tray from the store. My favorite one comes from Safeway. This veggie tray saves the day in several ways. Here are some tricks and tips to get the most out of this […]
Finicky Family Recipe: Quick Orange Chicken with Extra Veggies & Brown Rice
February 5, 2011 By
Manic: Not much time before practice and my teenager has announced to me no more eating out! Wow, he wants to get healthy. That’s awesome! However, I didn’t have much time. Managed: On my last grocery trip, I grabbed a quick fix orange chicken packet mix for days like this manic day. I decided to give […]
Weekly Pet Pic: If the Sink Fits!
February 4, 2011 By
My cat, Tucker has a thing about sinks. He prefers drinking from a running faucet. And he will meow for his people to run the water. In fact he will meow and meow until we get up and turn it on! And as you can see, he likes to sleep in sinks, too. So I […]
Green Tea Weight Loss Update
February 3, 2011 By
Last week I posted that I had gained several pounds. When I looked back at what I had done differently that week, I realized that I had skipped my daily dose of green tea. I typically buy it from Starbucks. I always make sure that I order the unsweetened version. I also buy the Venti size […]
Love Stuff for all on Valentine’s Day
February 2, 2011 By
Call me spirited or sentimental or just plain silly, but I get into Valentine’s Day. Some call it the Hallmark Holiday and I get that, but I still think it is fun to celebrate. So like I do every year, I went shopping to find some cool and unique stuff to give your loved ones […]
