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 […]

Tween Tips from a Tween on Balancing a Busy Bee Life!

Manic:  Our kids’ busy schedules.  Were we this busy when we were kids?!  I don’t think so.  My daughter is a go getter and she takes on a lot and challenges herself with a slightly perfectionist personality that she works on balancing.  Last year she balanced show choir, three musical productions (both in school and with […]

Birthday Thoughts

I just turned 47 and I look at every birthday (and New Years Day, too) as the beginning of a new chapter. First and foremost I give thanks for the incredible family and amazing friends that fill my life.  Then I shut my eyes tight and make a hopeful birthday wish that usually involves a […]

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 […]

Back To School Lunch Box & Backpack Winners!

Thank you all so much for entering the back to school drawing!  We drew three winners since we had three very nice prizes to give away!  I wish that everyone could win, but we could only draw three lucky winners. Here are the names that were drawn through random.org. And the three winners are….   […]

Healthy Quick Fix Family Food Ideas for Breakfast & Snacks

Manic:  Getting your kids fed quick but healthy foods both before school in the morning and after school when they need a solid snack before running to practice or rehearsal. Managed:  Having my kids taste test some quick fix food ideas.  Here are the recipes and foods that my kids and I give a thumbs […]

A Texting PSA With A Lesson For Teens & Parents

I had to share this texting PSA because it affected me unlike any of the others that I have seen.  It is not graphic and it is done in good taste with a lesson for us parents as well.  I made both of my kids watch this super short video that leaves you thinking about […]

Back to School Adjusting Advice For Parents & Kids…From a Kid!

Manic:  Back to school can be manic for our kids and they don’t always know how to express that to us. Managed:  My tween daughter asked me if she could share a few tips for kids and their parents when it comes to easing back into a busy back to school schedule.  She wrote this […]

Check Out This Awesome Back To School Products Giveaway

Do you need a nice matching backpack and lunch box?  How about one of those super cool Bento Laptop lunch box sets? Managedmoms.com has several to give away!  Check out this sharp Syndey Paige matching set….   Or how about this super cool Bento-Ware Laptop Lunch set that comes with silverware, too…. These are very nice […]

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 […]

Kid & Mom Approved Lunch Box Menu Ideas

Manic:  Coming up with lunch menu ideas day after day that both my kids and I can agree on since we want tasty, but healthy items. Managed:  Brainstormed with my kids and came up with several ideas, like this one that is pictured. Watch my morning show segment below to see several other ideas, plus […]

And Just Like That….Hello Junior Year & 7th Grade

Manic:  Raising kids…and the hectic back to school season. Managed:  Taking it all in because, just like that, I now have a 7th grader and a high school junior.  Where does time go?! Here are their first day pics.  She posed for me and let me take several shots.  He barely let me take one […]

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 […]

Authentic New Mexico Recipe for Homemade Green Chile Sauce

Manic:  Been so busy wrapping up summer and diving into back to school plans since my kids go back next Monday, that I haven’t had time to post on my beloved blog! Managed:  So here is a recipe that I ran a few years ago that is my most read recipe on my blog ever.  And […]

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 […]