Manic: Ahhh so nice….hasn’t been too manic these last two weeks. This is the beautiful calm before the storm; the last few weeks before school starts and our schedules go crazy again. So nice! Managed: Taking the time to really enjoy my kiddos and with my teenaged son spending so much time with me this […]
My Seven Successful SOS (Snack Off Solutions) for Surviving Summer Break Without Weight Gain
July 16, 2013 By
Manic: My weight every summer when the kids go on break and I find myself snacking more right along with them. In previous summers, I usually gained a good 5 pounds or more by the time they returned to school. Managed: Got it together this summer and implemented what I call my SOS tips….snack off solutions […]
Skin Cancer In Canines & In Cats
July 15, 2013 By
Arizona has the second highest cases of skin cancer in the world. Australia is the #1 place for the disease. With this knowledge I regularly see a dermatologist to have my moles and my kids’ moles checked, but I hadn’t thought about our pets. When our managedmoms.com writer, Lisa Walton asked me if she could […]
This Week’s Pet Pics Honors A Sweet Scooter Dog
July 13, 2013 By
Several of our readers have written us when their beloved pet passes away. It has been our honor at managedmoms.com to pay tribute to that special family member, so when our reader Jodie wrote in to tell us about the passing of her special dog named Scooter, we quickly agreed to dedicate today’s pet pic […]
Freebie Friday Winner!
July 12, 2013 By
Who is our Freebie Friday winner today? What did our winner win? What is next week’s cool prize? 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 […]
Travel: How We Saved On Luxury Perks & Beware of These Surprising Charges
July 11, 2013 By
Believe it or not, we actually saved money flying home in first class a few days ago. We also figured out how to get a free room upgrade at our hotel, get a few rental car fees waived and we were able to enjoy a late checkout, too. Read on to see how we saved […]
Post Trip Readjusting Not So Easy
July 9, 2013 By
Manic: The day after returning home from a trip. Why does it have to be that way?! Managed: Not feeling managed yet….maybe by tomorrow? Why is it the day after you return home from a trip, the stress returns? I want to feel like this picture…. ….for just a couple of more days after arriving […]
The Amazing Oil Cleansing Method For Flawless Skin
July 5, 2013 By
Managedmoms.com team member and writer Karen Hall has a terrific post for us today about skincare. She shares with us a homemade skincare regimen that you can easily make yourself and it is healthy and natural for your skin. Take a look and try this on your skin. Professional/Celebrity makeup artist Karen Hall knows her […]
A Word About Our Fallen Heroes & The Honorable Firefighter
July 1, 2013 By
It will be one of those tragic events where I am always going to remember where I was when I got the heartbreaking news. As I sat in a movie theater last night enjoying a visit with my cousin, who had just flown in hours before, her cell phone sent her a news alert message. […]
Travel Alert: Protect Your Family From Bed Bugs
June 30, 2013 By
Manic: Summer travel is fun, but it can be manic for the Mom (or Dad) doing the planning. So much to do, packing, budgeting, planning plus the worries about sunburn, bug bites and don’t forget the dreaded and very unwelcome bed bugs that can come home with you. Ugh! Managed: Decided to welcome Jim LaBrie’s, […]
Weekly Pet Pic: Naps Done Right
June 29, 2013 By
This week’s pet pics come from Mary from Maryland and her pets have it right…. Whether you are a cool cat…. Or a pampered pooch….These two know how to rock a good nap. So follow their lead and take a nice nap this weekend 🙂 Send us your pet pics! We love to get them […]
Freebie Friday Winner!
June 28, 2013 By
Who is our Freebie Friday winner today? What did our winner win? What is next week’s cool prize? 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 […]
My Daughter’s Summer To Do List That Included Some Unexpected & Sweet Surprises
June 27, 2013 By
Manic: Keeping bored kids busy during summer break and then once their summer camps do start, life is manic again because you are back on a schedule. It can be hard to find a balance between relaxing summer days and busy camp days. Managed: I never thought of just asking my child if she had […]
My Favorite Juicing Recipes
June 26, 2013 By
Manic: Me trying to get 5 daily servings of fruits and veggies in my body…not to mention my kids, too. It isn’t easy! Managed: Started juicing and I like it. Check out the recipes I showed on the KTVK 3TV morning show, “Your Life A to Z” and you will be pleasantly surprised by […]
One Pot Pasta Is Easy, Yummy & Versatile Recipe
June 25, 2013 By
Manic: Me last week trying to find the one pot no boil pasta recipe that I had seen on the Getting Healthy Staying Healthy Facebook page. Managed: Found it, saved it to my page and tried one night last week when we were rushed for time….and it works and tastes great! All ingredients are put into one […]
