In case you missed my Mother’s Day Gift Guide segment that aired last week on KTVK, here it is again with some great ideas that work for all kinds of occasions. If you are looking for a graduation gift, birthday gift or any other special occasion, here are some unique gift picks that I showed […]
My Favorite Mother’s Day Cartoon Image
May 12, 2013 By
In honor of all you Moms out there, here is my favorite Mother’s Day cartoon image that I viewed this week on Facebook. There are a lot of them out there, but this simple and cute image says it all. Take a look….. Have a great Mother’s Day everyone!!
Driver’s Permit Day is Coming! Any Advice For This Anxious Mom?
May 11, 2013 By
Manic: The sheer number of miles and wear and tear I put on my car with the never-ending rides my kids need to school, practice, rehearsal, appointments, games and more. Managed: In just 4 days, my first-born gets his driver’s permit. Then in November, he will have his driver’s license. I have to admit that I […]
Freebie Friday Winner!
May 10, 2013 By
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 […]
Bugged By Bugs? What To Do About Our Desert Pests
May 9, 2013 By
Manic: The number of Facebook posts that I noticed the last few weeks that talked about the unwelcome visitors that have arrived with the Spring season. It seems like everyday I’m reading about scorpion sightings, worries about bee stings, black widows and more. Speaking of those three pests, in the 8 years that we have […]
Weird Fortune in Cookie Came True
May 8, 2013 By
This is what my fortune in my cookie said that I opened two weeks ago….I thought that was so strange so I took a picture of it. And sure enough, I did sort of have an alien appear to me in the form of a computer hacker. This rude person caused me some inconvenience, but […]
A Pretty Mother’s Day Gift Idea & Special Discount!
May 1, 2013 By
One advantage of having a blog like this one is that companies reach out to me and offer my readers and subscribers special discounts and this one is just in time for Mother’s Day. Check out the limited edition Pop Love I Necklace from k2o by Karen Ko and get a 10% discount off your entire order. […]
Spring & Summer Styles That Flatter Your Figure
April 26, 2013 By
Manic: Trying to update and add a few warm weather pieces to my wardrobe, while staying on a budget and finding pieces that are flattering on me to boot. Managed: Interviewed my favorite fashion expert, Heather Cisek owner of both the Purple Skirt Boutique in Ahwatukee and Dominique R in Scottsdale to get the lowdown […]
Freebie Friday Winner
April 26, 2013 By
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 […]
In Honor Of My Brother, I Share This Story
April 25, 2013 By
My baby brother has been gone for 11 years now, but I think of him every single day. He is one of the first things I remember when I wake in the morning. I remember that he is no longer physically with us since that dreaded day in 2002 when I got the call that […]
Kid-Friendly Veggie Packed Pasta Recipe That Adults Love, Too!
April 25, 2013 By
Manic: This week because between our two kids, every night this week has activities and I have been trying really hard to make good homemade meals and not eat on the run! Managed: Checked this website today, yep my own managedmoms, to look for a healthy, tasty and quick recipe that I could throw together for […]
Campanelle Pasta, Chicken Sausage, Organic Tomatoes & Peas Recipe
April 23, 2013 By
Manic: Coming up with even more dinner ideas, that are healthy, since I’m trying to slim down for summer, hubs is working out at the gym daily and is finally ready for healthier foods and of course my mom guilt of not feeding my kids enough healthy meals! Managed: Set aside some time […]
Earth Day 202 Magazine Article: Best Green Products For Moms
April 22, 2013 By
Happy Earth Day! Celebrate today by striving to be green today and all year long. For my monthly column in 202 Magazine, I decided to share my favorite family products that are earth friendly. Take a look at my monthly column in this month’s issue of 202 Magazine to see the stuff that is perfect […]
Discussing Boston With Kids Of All Ages With Timely Advice From My Childhood Hero
April 20, 2013 By
Since I started this blog, I have taken a day out several times now to share advice about how to talk to children during a crisis. Sadly, this seems to be happening a lot. In the two years that I’ve had managedmoms.com, I wrote about discussing the Tucson shooting with the kids, the Colorado movie […]
Freebie Friday Winner!
April 19, 2013 By
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 […]
