Manic: While vacationing in Washington DC two weeks ago, my son and I boarded the Metro train en route to see museums. We soon discovered that we picked the same day that thousands of Girl Scouts from around the nation chose to see DC, too! Managed: Decided to skip the main attractions that the Girl […]
Weekly Pet Pic: Pup Shac…well…sort of!
June 23, 2012 By
This week’s pet pic comes to us from managedmoms.com subscriber, Mary Hyde and it is one of my favorite pictures! This was taken by Mary’s very talented daughter who actually built the dog house herself, and as you can see, the house is popular with both the canine and the cat! Do you think […]
Freebie Friday Winner & Next Week’s Prize!
June 22, 2012 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 […]
June’s Ten Under $10 Drug Store Beauty Product Picks
June 21, 2012 By
It’s that time of month again when I go and see Bianca, one of my website writers and a Walgreen’s beauty expert, and she tells us what is hot and affordable in the drug store beauty aisle. Here are her picks for June that I showed on the KTVK “Your Life A to Z” morning show […]
AZ Local: Cinderella Musical at Chandler Center for the Arts is Great Family Fun!
June 20, 2012 By
Manic: My kids at times with lots of summer vacation days left and not always a lot to do! Managed: Bought our tickets to see the Ahwatukee Children’s Theatre production of Rodgers & Hammerstein Cinderella which plays on June 30th and July 1st at the Chandler Center for the Arts. This is a fun musical for […]
On This Father’s Day…
June 17, 2012 By
Our surprise Father’s Day gift to my hubby. This awesome photo art design piece was photographed by professional photographer John Hall and created by the talented artist Sharon Brenner. See more about both of them in my Father’s Day Gift Guide article. On this Father’s Day, I honor and thank my own husband and my […]
Hotel Palomar Washington DC: Our Family’s Fun & Hip Trip Pick
June 17, 2012 By
Manic: Traveling 2,000 miles and organizing our schedule so that we could sight-see and visit all of our awesome family members that live in that area! Managed: Putting together a game plan that enabled us to do the tourist thing and to spend valuable time with our beloved family. So after spending several weeks mapping […]
Weekly Pet Pic: Pixie’s Precious Picture!
June 16, 2012 By
Today’s precious pet pic was sent in to us by managedmoms.com subscriber, Michelle. Her picture of pretty Pixie is perfect, don’t you think? Do you think she is dreaming of pixie dust magic? Pixie reminds us to remember to relax and just be in the present. So let’s all take a note from […]
Freebie Friday Winner & Next Week’s Prize
June 15, 2012 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 […]
Money-Saving Ideas that Worked Well on our Washington DC Trip
June 13, 2012 By
Manic: Preparing to take a big trip to Washington DC to see family and to sight-see. Planning a trip for a family of four is always a big job for the manic managed mom in the family! Managed: Dedicating two days to research and price comparing to shop fares, hotels and more. Here are a few ways […]
Weekly Pet Pic: Just Hanging Out
June 10, 2012 By
This week’s pet pic features my Mom’s cute little dog, Annie. Her tongue is hanging out and so is she, as she enjoys a fun ride in the car. Wishing all of you a nice Sunday with some time to just hang out…especially with your furry family member! And send us your precious pet pic! […]
Freebie Friday Winner & Next Week’s Prize!
June 8, 2012 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 […]
Free & Almost Free Father’s Day Gift Ideas That He Will Love
June 6, 2012 By
Manic: Dad’s Day gift ideas with little or no budget as so many families face during these tough economic times. Managed: Brainstorming some heartfelt Father’s Day gift ideas that won’t drain your bank account, but will fill your father’s or your hubby’s heart. *This first idea comes from a KTVK viewer who wrote in after […]
For A Good Cause…I Got To Be a Model for a Day!
June 4, 2012 By
Manic: Actually a fun kind of manic….sort of an organized and exciting chaos all around me at the RA Organic Apparel fashion look book shoot! Managed: RA Organic Apparel boss man, Roman Acevedo and his wonderful team, were all working together to put together a look book to showcase the fabulous fashions that are coming […]
Weekly Pet Pic: Lazy Lucy!
June 2, 2012 By
Manic: Our new kitten, Lucy when she is in full play mode! She is such fun! Managed: How well we are all adjusting to our new little girl that my daughter adopted from the shelter through the Petco Think Adoption First program. Lucy has been a terrific addition to our family. Here are a few pics that […]
