On This Father’s Day…

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

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!

  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

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

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

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!

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

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!

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!

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 […]

Freebie Friday Winner & Next Week’s Prize

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 […]

Dad’s Day Gift Ideas

Manic:  Just when all of the holidays and graduations seem to be over, here comes Father’s Day! Managed:  Put together some great gift ideas for my Channel 3 segment this week.  Take a look and see if there something here that will be pleasing to your Pop or good for your hubby….  

Arizona Grand Resort Review for Families

Manic:  The last frenzied days of school. Managed:  Ahhh….school ending!  The calendar suddenly opens up and isn’t filled with commitments from top to bottom!  Oh how I love summer!  To celebrate, I took my girl and her buddy to check out the Arizona Grand Resort & Spa.  We stayed one fun-filled night and day, and […]

Weekly Pet Pic: Dreamy Dodger!

Manic:  This is a fun manic time of year….celebrating all of the graduations with good friends, and in our case with our son too, who graduated from middle school!  Do I really have a high schooler now?  Am I really old enough to have one in high school?  Yep! Managed:  Taking time to love on […]

Freebie Friday Winner & Next Week’s Prize!

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 […]