Manic: My metabolism since turning 50! Sometimes I am quite hungry and other times not at all, but no matter what, it is way harder to drop a few pounds than it was when I was younger. And I love snacks. KIND Bar minis are my new favorite find, so that is a go to snack […]
And The Terrific Travel Sized Beauty Products Winner Is….
April 2, 2018 By
Happy Monday! Announcing today’s winner is a great way to start the week! Thank you to ALL of you who entered the drawing to win these terrific travel sized beauty toiletries… Our winner is sure to travel prepared for beautiful beauty on the road with this pretty kit! As previously mentioned, we are now doing […]
Terrific Travel Toiletries Giveaway Drawing!
March 28, 2018 By
Yay! Summer will be here soon, so hopefully that means travel plans for many of you! We love elegant travel sized beauty products and this week’s giveaway drawing is no exception, as these items will put style in your travel beauty bag! As I mentioned a few weeks back, we are switching to drawings for […]
A Letter To Moms & To My Younger Mama Self
March 20, 2018 By
Dear Moms of babies, toddlers, school-aged kiddos and teens, I have a little letter for you that celebrates you, includes a bit of reflection and maybe even feeds your Mama soul a little bit. I hope so. I write this to you because I just read a social media post by a super successful and well […]
Fun Bling Giveaway Winner!
March 19, 2018 By
This was a good one with a good response and lots of email entries! I guess you all like bling! So fun. The winner (winner drawn through random.org ) of these pretty prizes is…. IS…. Susan Vlcek from Avondale, AZ!!! Congrats Susan! Be on the lookout for another drawing giveaway opportunity with different prizes that […]
Fun Bling Giveaway Drawing!
March 16, 2018 By
Today we are doing a fun bling giveaway drawing! Some of my recent Freebie Friday prizes have gone unclaimed, so we are doing weekly drawings for a while instead. See a prize you want? Enter the drawing! Today’s prizes are fun and functional and we are giving away TWO bling bling items! Keep for yourself […]
Less Blogging, More Living
March 14, 2018 By
Less blogging, more living. Been blogging a lot less lately. Some of it is due to that perfect phrase…how does it go… “life is what happens when you are busy making other plans” That is right on. In the last year, I took several unexpected trips to care for family in need. Those trips helped […]
Freebie Friday Winner!
March 1, 2018 By
Who is our Freebie Friday winner today? What did our winner win? Keep on reading!! And remember if you are a subscriber, then you are automatically entered in our weekly drawing for great prizes that include beauty items, cookware, jewelry and more! Lots of cool stuff! Now, let’s […]
Freebie Friday Winner!
February 22, 2018 By
Who is our Freebie Friday winner today? What did our winner win? Keep on reading!! And remember if you are a subscriber, then you are automatically entered in our weekly drawing for great prizes that include beauty items, cookware, jewelry and more! Lots of cool stuff! Now, let’s announce […]
Finally My Mama Heart Feels Glimmer Of Hope
February 21, 2018 By
Finally. I feel a glimmer of hope in my weary Mama heart. Could this brave, articulate, passionate, focused and incredibly heartbroken and traumatized group of teens from Florida and beyond finally elicit change? With the 24/7 screens that are around us all of the time now, I tearfully watched these students run out of their […]
Top Travel Sized Toiletries for Guys & Gals
February 18, 2018 By
With spring break and summer vacation just around the corner, here are our top travel sized toiletries for both the guys and the girls. My blog beauty expert, Bianca, also a beauty expert for Walgreens, showed me what’s hot for the travel beauty bag based on quality and customer feedback. Take a look and don’t […]
Whole 30 Cookbook Winner!
February 5, 2018 By
Thanks to all who entered the Whole 30 Cookbook giveaway! It is definitely a popular and healthy eating plan and the hardback cookbook is beautiful! All entries were drawn through random.org and we sure appreciate your entry and that you follow this blog! Thank you! Now let’s announce the lucky winner of this super cool […]
Nice Hardback Whole 30 Cookbook Giveaway Drawing!
January 30, 2018 By
We love doing drawings for great prize giveaways at managedmoms.com and today we have a good one! A $30 value, a brand new copy of the Whole 30 Cookbook by Melissa Hartwig. I was going to keep this for myself, but with my potential gout situation (upcoming blog post coming on that soon), I am not […]
AZ Local: Run to See See How They Run at Hale Centre Theatre
January 29, 2018 By
“I still can’t get over how funny it was! Just goes to prove-a show can be clean AND funny!” exclaimed theatre patron, Michelle Willis right after she saw See How They Run at Hale Centre Theatre in the cool downtown area of Gilbert. Well put! Fast paced, smart and uproarious, this show pleases all with […]
My Daughter’s Magic Cake, Rose Petal Lasanga & Stuffed Spaghetti Meatball: Best Anniversary Gift Ever
January 24, 2018 By
Manic: My daughter has become the manic managed daughter! Managed: She surprised us with a homemade mostly cooked-from-scratch his & hers dinner to wish hubs and me a very Happy 25th (yep, I said 25!) wedding anniversary! Rose petal turkey lasagna for me, a giant spaghetti stuffed meatball for my hubs and the most magical and yummy […]
