My Improved Bulletproof Healthy Luscious Latte Recipe

When I ran this a few months ago, a lot of my readers told me that they loved this healthy latte recipe that is simple to make in the busy mornings.  I’m running it again because I added a new ingredient, nutmeg and it is even tastier now, so check this out! Have you heard […]

Another Milestone: Our Son’s First Road Trip…Without Us!

Manic:  My mind when I think about our son and all of the big milestones that the teen years have brought, both with risk (hence my manic mind) and joy.  Starting high school, learning to drive, getting a driver’s license, preparing to take the SAT, school dances and more. Managed:  Just when I think that […]

Why I Mostly Love Blue Apron Home Delivered Recipes

Manic:  Dinner!  Coming up with tasty and healthy dinner ideas night after night that my family will eat and that I can get prepared in time for their busy schedules. Managed:  My friend told me about Blue Apron, which is a unique delivery meal service.  The one pictured below is the Blue Apron Ricotta & […]

Freebie Friday Winner!

            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 […]

Ten Under $10 Spring Into Spring Drug Store Beauty Products

Here are the Spring Into Spring beauty products that I showed on KTVK’s “Your Life A to Z” morning show this week.  Our blog beauty expert, Bianca, also a beauty expert for Walgreens, gave me her picks, I bought them and tried most of them out for you.  And since all sell for under $10 […]

Freebie Friday Winner AND Photo Shoot Winner!!

It is a good Friday at managedmoms.com since today we announce TWO winners!  First our weekly Freebie Friday winner and then we will announce the winner of the free Genesis Photography Day In The Life photography shoot!  Thanks to all who entered the photography shoot contest! And to all of our subscribers…you guys are always automatically […]

My Favorite Discipline Mom Tip For Teens: Know Their Currency!

Manic:  When your kids mess up and you have to dole out a punishment to teach them accountability and consequences while trying to stay calm and not be a manic mom! Managed:  Hard to not fly off the hook, but instead try to stay calm and think through what the big consequence will be.  I […]

Freebie Friday Winner!

            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 […]

All Over Olive Oil Beauty Treatments

Manic:  The expense and the time it takes to keep up my beauty routine from head to toe. Managed:  Looked no further than my pantry and found a magical bottle of Extra Virgin olive oil to treat the body with healthy and simple beauty ideas that will also save you money on unnecessary beauty products. From […]

Managing Screen Time: Teaching Kids To Disconnect To Connect

Manic:  The sheer amount of our electronics these days.  It seems that all ages are connected to a cell phone, the internet, email, an electronic game, etc. most of the time.  So connected that we become disconnected. Managed:  Happily welcomed Dr. Lisa Strohman‘s guest article on this very important topic.  Dr. Strohman is a clinical psychologist […]

Freebie Friday Winner!

              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!

            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 […]

How One Little Girl’s Big Battle Is Helping Other Children

One of my readers, Carole Folkert (who used to appear on my morning show’s Mom Squad) wrote to me and her story touched my heart.  This is about a precious little girl named Eva who is fighting cancer and Carole not only left her preschoool teaching job to personally help Eva’s family care for her….but […]

Freebie Friday Winner!

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 this week’s lucky winner…. This week’s […]

Three Tasty Tamari Chinese New Year Recipes To Try

Manic:  Trying to really stick to our New Year’s resolution to cook more meals from scratch using whole foods.  One of the options that my very health conscious mother told me about is to use Tamari in place of soy sauce so I was anxious to give several recipes a try with the tasty Tamari. […]