Manic: Finding time to schedule some family visits this summer and making sure that our family has smooth and stress-free travels. Managed: Got myself organized and decided to share my time tested travel tips in my Channel 3 segment this week. One idea that I didn’t cover in my segment is to consider flying a […]
My Yummy Quick Salad with Help from Trader Joe’s
May 22, 2012 By
Manic: Trying to get a ton done before the kids start summer vacation, so I’m working hard at home and only have time for a quick homemade lunch. Managed: Trying the taste test area that Trader Joe’s always offers last week and leaving with several ingredients that helped me turn an ordinary salad into one […]
Recital & Special Occasion Hair Curls: How to Get Them
May 21, 2012 By
Manic: The many recitals, dances, performances, etc. that take place at the end of the school year…and the holidays, too….and I’m not good at creating stage-ready hair! Managed: Asking managedmoms.com writer and Backstage Salon & Spa owner, Angelic how to get those lovely performance curls that look great on stage and hold, too. She gave […]
A Cosmetic Personal Shopping Session to Update Your Look
May 20, 2012 By
Manic: My makeup drawer. It was messy and unorganized! Managed: I organized it and I got some great tips from local beauty expert Erin Hennessy, who not only has terrific beauty advice, but she also gives makeovers, makeup assessments and even takes women shopping for new cosmetics that will update her look. When one of […]
Weekly Pet Pic: The Best Surprise Ever!
May 19, 2012 By
We have had sweet little Lucy for one week now and she is a doll! She is such a good, loving and playful kitty who has fit into our home perfectly! And when our daughter discovered that we had adopted the rescue kitten that we had been back to visit several times the week before, […]
Beauty Buys: Ten Under $10 Drug Store Beauty Buys
May 18, 2012 By
Hooray for May! School is almost out and the slower days of summer have arrived, so our managedmoms.com writer, Walgreens beauty expert Bianca gave me her monthly Ten under Ten picks! I showed her fab finds that will keep you on your beauty budget in my Channel 3 segment this week, so take a look….
Freebie Friday Winner & Next Week’s Prize!
May 18, 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 […]
Toe Juice: Funny Name, Great Family Product & Here’s a Coupon!
May 16, 2012 By
Manic: My medicine cabinet with all kinds of treatments for all kinds of potential family ailments! Managed: Finding a very cool product that treats multiple symptoms in one handy little easy-to-store bottle. The name is quite funny….Toe Juice, but the ingredients mix inside is good stuff and works all over the body. I first learned […]
California Bound for Summer? Check Out this Cool Carmel Resort!
May 15, 2012 By
Manic: Hopefully life is not as manic lately as the school year is winding down, but for a lot of parents, we become a busy travel agent as we launch into planning a summer get-away (ahhh…how nice does that word sound?!). Managed: Remembering that I did an entire California road trip series on this website […]
Weekly Pet Pic: This Pup Rules the Roost
May 13, 2012 By
This week’s adorable pet pic comes from managedmoms.com reader, Theresa who tells us that this picture is of Precious, sitting on her leather couch, where she rules the roost… And don’t you love her pig tails? She is one pretty pup and we love that her Mom sent us her picture! Send us your cute […]
Meet Lucy: Our Newest Addition!!
May 12, 2012 By
Manic: My daughter asking to us add a 3rd pet to our already full household! She made this request back in October and she spent the entire school year researching hypo-allergenic puppy breeds and writing reports for us arguing her case! Managed: Explaining to her what a huge responsibility it is to have a pet. […]
Freebie Friday Winner & Next Week’s Prize!
May 11, 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 […]
Stylish & Smart Summer Fashions for Kids, Mom…and Dogs, Too!
May 11, 2012 By
Manic: Finding time to store away the winter clothes…and then finding time to find last year’s summer clothes…only to discover that my kids outgrew all of it! Managed: Doing some shopping and showing what we found in my Channel 3 segment this week. I’ve got some smart and unique lines, sun protection clothing, cool styles […]
Appreciate Your Teachers!
May 9, 2012 By
Manic: I am guessing the life of a busy teacher! I don’t know that for sure because I am not a teacher. However, I do know that our teachers work hard for our kids and that teachers don’t take home big paychecks and have to work with limited resources. Not an easy gig, but an […]
Easy Meal Ideas for Dinner
May 8, 2012 By
Manic: This time of year is crazy busy with all of the activities that come with the end of the school year, so finding time to cook a good homemade meal is not easy! Managed: Implementing several ideas that have worked for me in the past when I needed to feed my busy family fast, […]
