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 […]

Better Beverage Ideas for Families

It is a constant struggle trying to keep my kids hydrated and away from the overwhelming number of sugary and unhealthy drinks that line store shelves and tempt consumers.  They get so tired of plain water, so here are some healthy alternatives that we experimented with this summer.  Of course, it is crucial to make […]

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 […]

Fun Family Fitness Ideas & Thanks To My Tween & Pals For Helping Demo This On 3TV

Manic:  Getting in enough daily exercise as an adult and enough family time, too. Managed:  Fun and healthy ideas that makes exercise fun with games that will keep you and your kids moving and interested.  I recently cohosted this recent “Your Life A to Z” morning show segment with fitness expert Wendie Marlais and she […]

How Sun Savvy Are You? Take This Quiz To See!

Manic:  Making sure that my family applies sunscreen each time they leave to swim, play golf and more here in our hot and powerful Arizona sun. Managed:  According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, Arizona ranks #2 in the world for skin cancer rates, so we can’t be too careful living here especially.  So […]

My Final & Favorite Baby Products Review Cuz These Are Invented By Parents!

My final baby product segment, that I reviewed for our cohost Kyle who is expecting, is my favorite one of all that I did on the KTVK “Your Life A to Z” morning show because these products were invented by parents.  So this stuff really works. Need a baby shower gift?  Are you expecting?  You […]

Smart Super Simple Summer Snack Ideas

Manic:  Keeping hungry kids satisfied with snacks that are also healthy, hydrating and simple to put out when I’m in a rush. Managed:  Remembering a great tip that managedmoms.com writer, Lisa Walton gave us that is simple and smart, so I recently shared it in a “Your Life A to Z” quick tip morning show […]

Celebrity Baby Product Favorites

Progressing through my baby week theme on the KTVK “Your Life A to Z” morning show, I showed some cool stuff for babies that are all the rage with the stars in Hollywood and in New York.  The stroller that does it all, customized baby bonnets instead of the unisex cap the hospital gives you […]

How To Swaddle A Baby The Easy Way

Check out this cool tool out that makes swaddling a newborn baby simple!  I love that this handy blanket was invented by a Dad, too.  Go Dad.

My Gal Pals’ Most Recommended Baby Products

I had a blast doing three baby product segments this week to celebrate and help to prepare our cohost, Kyle who is expecting a baby girl in September.  I am so excited for her!  She is going to be a manic managed mom like me soon!  Today’s segment is a list of baby products that […]

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 […]