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
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
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
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!
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 […]
Go Green Fab Fashions & Products To Celebrate Earth Day 2013
Manic: Me with my family when they fail to put recyclable items in the recycling bin! Just ask them and they will tell you that I’m an unhappy Mama when they don’t practice green behavior. Managed: In honor of Earth Day, that is this Monday, and to remind my family the importance of being earth-friendly […]
Readers Recipe Contest Winners Announced!
First of all, I want to thank everyone who submitted recipes. It was fun for me to make your recipes and my family enjoyed taste testing. If you didn’t submit a recipe, keep reading because the amazing recipes are below for you to check out, print out and prepare and they were all good! And […]
Weekly Pet Pic: Meet Arthur Pricklepants
This week’s pet pic features a little cutie named Arthur Pricklepants. Managedmoms.com subscriber, Chris and girl friend were excited to share their proud pictures of him, who I’m told, is very spoiled with love and attention. He sure is cute! Here he is celebrating Easter a few weeks back…. And here he is playing hide […]
Recipe Entry #4: Easy Enchiladas On The Stove
Vanessa Garcia sent us this family-friendly and super easy recipe and when I saw that one of the ingredients called for tortilla chips, I knew my family would like this one! Here is how to make Easy Enchiladas in a snap: What You Need: 1 lb of hamburger meat (I used Laura’s Lean Beef 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 […]
Recipe Entry #3: Stuffed Pork Chops with Gorgonzola and Apple
As we continue on with managedmoms.com recipe contest, I was excited to try Kelly Fink’s entry that she found on allrecipes.com. She tells me that the Stuffed Pork Chops with Gorgonzola and Apple is a family favorite in her household and this yummy dish didn’t disappoint. Here is how you make it… What You Need: For […]
Recipe Contest Entry #2: Potato-Leek Frittata
Since I welcomed breakfast recipes for the managedmoms.com recipe contest, I was thrilled to receive Sherry Kline’s Potato-Leek Frittata meal idea. She supplied a basic and base frittata that can be loaded up with all kinds of options. I made the basic recipe and I loved how easy this was to prepare and how this […]
Weekly Pet Pics: Tortoise Times Two Equals Double The Love
This week’s pet pics come from managedmoms.com subscriber, Bridget who surprised her girls with two tortoise friends. This surprise was especially touching because their sweet dog, Zack had passed away from Valley Fever a few weeks earlier. The girls immediately fell in love with their new pets and named the girl, Tukee and the boy […]
AZ Local: New Phoenix Premium Outlets Review
Manic: My kids wardrobe because they outgrow their clothes faster than I can buy them new pieces and I need to stay on a budget! Managed: Welcoming our new managedmoms.com team writer, Julie Ellis who wrote an article for us about the new Phoenix Premium Outlet shops that just opened up in Chandler. She took […]






