Many of you have asked me what my son did to prepare for both the ACT and the SAT. And when I asked my now 18-year-old son how he studied, I was surprised by his answer! First let me tell you about his test results, which makes this Mama pretty happy and relieved as I […]
Freebie Friday Winner!
January 28, 2016 By
Who is today’s winner?? So 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 this week’s […]
Family Dinner Favorite Find…Farm Sent Healthy Meal Kits!
January 27, 2016 By
I just love when I find healthy new tips for families, especially when it comes to cooking nutritious and tasty dinners. I am SO excited to tell you about the new meal kits that I have been receiving that come from a local and organic farm! Sunizona Family Farms now ships dinner kits that contain […]
Freebie Friday Winner!
January 21, 2016 By
Who is today’s winner?? So 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 this week’s […]
Honest Reflections As My Son’s Youth Hockey Years Wind Down
January 20, 2016 By
Is this really his final team hockey picture? We started this journey back in 2004 and had no idea that we were about to become a full fledged traveling hockey family on a ride that would last 14 years! 14 years later that picture shows a young man standing over 6 feet tall with a […]
Trying This! A Pro Trainer’s 1 Day Detox Diet
January 19, 2016 By
Another reason I LOVE my gym and my trainer, Carlos Monge of Body By Design is because in addition to the challenging, age appropriate workouts he gives us, Carlos also sends his clients weekly emails with inspirational ideas on how to live and eat to compliment exercise to get the best results and optimal health. […]
Five Foot Injuries Later: Recovering Naturally Without Cortisone
January 18, 2016 By
Manic: Me and my poor right foot! In my 48 years, I broke the same ankle three times, battled plantar fasciitis and most recently sprained the top of my foot in October! I have since healed and done so naturally, I’m happy to report! Managed: For the 5th time in a row, I was able […]
My Picky Family’s Favorite Recipes from Celebrity Chefs
January 16, 2016 By
First of all welcome to my many new subscribers! I am so excited that the New Year has brought so many new readers to this humble little blog of mine that I love keeping up with every day. It is all about tips and recipes to make our manic lives a little more managed…and healthier. […]
Freebie Friday Winner!
January 14, 2016 By
Who is today’s winner?? So 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 this […]
The Real Deal Snack Box Winner!!!
January 14, 2016 By
A big thank you to all of you who entered the contest for a box of The Real Deal Snacks! Our family tried the line for the first time this week and our positive and yummy review can be read here. We are now big fans of these satisfying snacks that have 80% less fat […]
As Seen On 3TV Today: My Blog’s Top 2015 Tips & Most Popular Recipe
January 11, 2016 By
What was my blog’s #1 most read recipe in 2015? Most re-read teen tip? Most asked home & garden reader question? How about the best get organized idea? If you caught my segment on KTVK’s “Your Life A to Z” morning show on Channel 3 today at 10am about some of my blog’s top tips, […]
The Real Deal Snacks Line: Our Pick & Your Chance To Win Big Box of Snacks!
January 10, 2016 By
Is your family like mine when it comes to asking for crunchy snacks? My family likes to crunch when they munch on a snack. We keep a lot of healthy crunchy foods on hand like carrot sticks, celery, apples and bell pepper slices. And sometimes everyone wants to crunch on chips, but chips aren’t terribly […]
Freebie Friday Winner!
January 7, 2016 By
Who is today’s winner?? So 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 this […]
Third Year Running With Our Family’s Memory Jar!
January 2, 2016 By
Since I received some cool comments, questions and messages on my Facebook pages about our family’s recent tradition of having a memory jar, here is what it is all about. We simply set out an empty jar on the first day of the year. Through the year, each of us slips in little papers listing […]
