For those of you that may have missed a few very popular articles that ran last week, check this out… *Ever wondered about taking an Amtrak train vacation? My teenager took one recently with his Grandparents, so he gives us his review! Come aboard with Jack and read his Amtrak train vacation review… *An early […]
Weekly Pet Pic: A Kiss or a Secret?
Manic: Another crazy busy weekend with a dress rehearsal, two hockey games, getting ready to teach Sunday School and more! Managed: Finding time to enjoy our pets! Check out this cute picture that I snapped of our boys. And tell me, do you think Tucker is telling Stan a secret or giving him a kiss? […]
Fun & Unique Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Manic: Mother’s Day is right around the corner, along with graduations and more. This is a busy time of year for shopping for gifts. Managed: I did some shopping for you and I found some terrific and unique Mother’s Day gift ideas and several are made by moms for moms. Check it out in my […]
My Mother’s Day Gift Came Early :)
Manic: After surviving the flu and then my husband’s bout with the flu, one week later, my daughter gets the flu, too! Managed: Doing what I have to do. Canceling all kinds of stuff and juggling other items to take good care of my girl. And on her first day back to school today, look […]
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 […]
An Amtrak Train Trip Vacation…Reviewed by my Teenager!
Manic: My son’s schedule with honors classes, travel hockey, Student Council, National Jr. Honor Society, ushering at our church and more! Managed: He got away from it all and took a very special trip with his Grandparents on an Amtrak train. And he offered to blog about it for us, so check out what he […]
Weekly Pet Pic: Funny Feline Faces!
Manic: The end of the school year because it is such a busy time, plus with Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduation activities, year-end recitals, finals and more, we are running fast. Managed: Taking a moment out of the busy day to enjoy our pets, especially when they do funny things. Laughter is good for us […]
New Mommy Must-Haves that are Eco-Friendly, Too!
Manic: All the stuff new parents have to buy when they are expecting a new baby! And our friend, Doc Ally is going to be a first-time Mom in a few months and she is feeling really excited and a bit overwhelmed! Managed: Putting together a list of new mommy must-haves for baby that are […]
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 […]
What Theater Can Teach Your Child
Manic: My daughter during her preschool years! With her energy and spirited ways, we had our hands full with our sweet girl! Managed: Finding Ahwatukee Children’s Theatre (ACT)! She has thrived acting in plays, singing solos, dancing and reciting good-sized monologues….I remember when she had to do the magical potion monologue when she was the […]
Cool Cuts 4 Kids Coupon Offer!
Manic: Finding time and money to add a kid’s haircut to your manic mom list! Managed: Accepting a coupon offer from Cool Cuts 4 Kids to offer to all of you! See below for the coupon… Cool Cuts 4 Kids stylists are specially trained to work with each child’s temperament, special needs or sensory difficulties. Plus, Cool Cuts […]
How To Incorporate the Bright Trend into Your Makeup by Celebrity Makeup Artist Karen Hall!
Manic: Want to go big and bright with my style and makeup now that my favorite season is here…Spring, but I’m unsure how to pull it off. Managed: Checking out celebrity/professional makeup artist Karen Hall’s advice! Managedmoms.com is SO lucky to have her as one of our talented writers! Take a look at her terrific […]
For Earth Day This Weekend: Green & Good Products
Manic: The number of household items that moms need to buy for the home and family! Managed: Looking for things that are green and good, so in honor of Earth Day, I found some stuff that works well and is earth-friendly. This was my Channel 3 segment this week. Just position the cursor over the […]
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 […]
Terrific Trader Joe’s Cookbook Find!
Manic: While my daughter had her teeth cleaned, I ran across the street to Trader Joe’s to pick up something for dinner. Managed: Running into my great gal pal, Liz who told me that Trader Joe’s has a cookbook, that was available at a gift boutique right next door to Trader Joe’s. She told me […]






