For most of us, school is back in session or summer is over. But that doesn’t mean we can’t daydream about our next beach trip! And with Fall Break coming before you know it, today’s prize items will be perfect for your next beach day or day at the pool. This week’s winner gets these […]
Our Creepy & Surprisingly Simple Scorpion Sting Story!
August 13, 2018 By
Manic: Enjoying a dinner out with my husband and a phone call comes in from our teenage daughter telling us that she just got stung by a scorpion! Managed: Thankfully our response, awesome advice from my wonderful mom-in-law and how well our girl took matters into her own hands and took care of the aftermath. Read on […]
Freebie Friday Winner!
August 9, 2018 By
The entries are in! Thanks to the many of you who emailed your entry in for this week’s Freebie Friday prize! The prize is a surprise one this week with a mystery beauty bag that we showed on Monday. It looked like this… But then we added more stuff, so a bigger bag was needed! […]
For Parents: Senior Year Is Hard On Your Heart In The Best Way
August 7, 2018 By
I can’t believe this is here for me once again. One final time. My daughter, my last one, the baby of the family picked up her schedule today. She starts back to school next week and she is now officially a senior in high school. Cue the tears, some sad, many joyful and some that […]
Beauty Bag Giveaway Drawing!
August 5, 2018 By
It’s the start of a new week…and for many here in Arizona, the start of a new school year, too! So let’s do a drawing for a chance to win a pampering beauty gift for the gals/moms/teachers. This week’s drawing is for a beauty bag prize that is packed with all kinds of fun beauty […]
AZ To DC On A Train: Our Amtrak Family Travel Adventure!
July 29, 2018 By
Manic: Considering traveling from Tucson, Arizona all the way to Washington DC. By train. With six of us traveling together. Hubs, myself, our college guy, our teenage girl and my husband’s dear parents. Was this idea manic or managed? Managed: We did it on Amtrak and my answer, our experience and a few train travel tips are […]
Dorm-Bound Kid? My Bittersweet Memory & Encouraging Words
July 24, 2018 By
Can’t believe this short and sweet…or shall I say bittersweet…video below was shot two years ago! That went by fast! For those pensive parents about to move a beloved kid out of their familiar and loving home into a new and unfamiliar dorm room, this sweet memory of mine is for you. I made this […]
Smart Summertime Solutions for All Kinds of Situations
July 23, 2018 By
As seen in my 3TV Your Life Arizona morning show segment… Manic: The manic stuff that comes with summertime. Damaged hair from chlorine. Frizzy hair when visiting a humid climate. Sunburn. Dry heels. Finding lots of dead critters in the bottom of your pool (always makes me sad & I hate scooping it out if no one […]
College Dorm Bound? Pack These Essentials For A Smooth Move
July 6, 2018 By
Is your kid college dorm bound? Pack these essentials for a smooth move…and don’t forget the Kleenix, parents. This is a bittersweet experience for sure! Compiled by us, our son’s wish list and the best part…suggestions from other parents who have been there, done that…and then had to go back to the store […]
Antibiotic Resistant Ear Infection That Landed My Teen In Hospital
July 5, 2018 By
If your kid has ear pain, get it checked out right away. Parents, read our story. We did everything right and our teen’s ear infection still turned into a 3-day emergency hospital stay. Even with our quick & thorough actions, our 16-year-old girl still had to be admitted to Phoenix Children’s Hospital (PCH) for an […]
Why Moving Cars In My Jammies This Morning Filled My Heart
June 25, 2018 By
Three different times this morning, I ran out in my nightgown (don’t judge…I did throw a cardigan on!) to move cars. This made my heart and my face smile because these cars belong to my daughter’s pals. The cars were all there because four friends found one common night that they could stay together. At […]
Beauty Box & More Drawing Winner!
June 24, 2018 By
Thanks to all who entered this drawing! Today’s winner gets a pretty wine themed candle holder, a nail polish set and one of my favorite homeopathic remedies that relieves pain and reduces bruising. Winner is listed below! She won these awesome items… One of my favorite products, Boiron Arnicare Cream, is a soothing, unscented homeopathic […]
Beauty Box Giveaway Drawing!
June 21, 2018 By
It is Freebie Friday today, so that means that we are a doing a drawing for a fab beauty box giveaway! Many of the items in this week’s prize box are travel-sized, which is perfect for your summer travels. Also included is a pretty wine themed candle holder, a nail polish set and one of […]
Hotel Review in Santa Monica: The Viceroy Hotel
June 19, 2018 By
Unique boutique hotel, The Viceroy in Santa Monica, California had me curious. Last time we stayed in Santa Monica, we totally indulged and spent way too much money at the lovely Shutters on the Beach resort hotel. That blog post coming soon. We absolutely loved it, but with one in college now and one headed there […]
My Favorite Survival Tool Tip For Parenting Teens
June 11, 2018 By
LA here we come. My teen girl and I are headed to LA once again to check out potential colleges. She will go off to college in just two short years. Those years will be short…and we will have some long days. Long and challenging days are gonna happen when raising teens who are straddling […]
