Beauty Product Packaging Put To The Test

Manic:  Figuring out which beauty products are worth their weight when it comes to the fancy packaging they are displayed in on the drug store beauty aisle shelves. Managed:  The last time I did this type of segment, the producers and the viewers told me that they really liked it, so here it is again, but […]

Great Gift Ideas For Gals

In case you missed my Mother’s Day Gift Guide segment that aired last week on KTVK, here it is again with some great ideas that work for all kinds of occasions.  If you are looking for a graduation gift, birthday gift or any other special occasion, here are some unique gift picks that I showed […]

Spring & Summer Styles That Flatter Your Figure

Manic:  Trying to update and add a few warm weather pieces to my wardrobe, while staying on a budget and finding pieces that are flattering on me to boot. Managed:  Interviewed my favorite fashion expert, Heather Cisek owner of both the Purple Skirt Boutique in Ahwatukee and Dominique R in Scottsdale to get the lowdown […]

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 […]

April’s Ten Under $10 Drug Store Beauty Products

Manic:  Me in parts of this segment!  I do my KTVK segments every week and this week, it went well for the most part, but I did make two mistakes, which I don’t like to do!  So when you are watching, please note that the Skintimate is a lotionized shaving gel, not a lotion and […]

Green & Clean: How To Dispose Of Those Spring Cleaning Items & Make Money, Too

Manic:  Me this Spring as my family and  l dove into Spring cleaning like we’ve never done before.  Managed  Figuring out what to do with all of the clutter we cleaned out like an old computer, clothing, piles of hangers, old furniture and more that would be earth-friendly and profitable, too.  We discovered a lot […]

Spring Cleaning Closet Clutter Remedies

Manic:  My master bedroom closet!  It had gotten way out of hand….I could have been on the Hoarder’s show, I’m embarrassed to tell you!  Managed:  Got it together and did something that I’ve never done before…I hired a professional organizer and having her come over was a wonderful experience because I learned a lot and […]

Product Picks & Pans

Manic:  Sorting through some of the different smart phones on the market, understanding the new Keurig Vue coffee maker and more.  It seems like products are upgrading and changing (iPhone 4S to iPhone 5; Keurig’s new Vue) by the minute, so I end up testing a lot of products for this website and for my […]

Mom Approved Remedies For Beauty Winter Woes

Manic:  Winter weather everywhere that does a number on your skin, hair and more.  Here in the Arizona desert, we get fickle weather with chilly temps one day followed by warm temperatures the next and that does a number on our skin and more. Managed:  Decided to ask my gal pals what their favorite winter […]

February Ten Under $10 Drug Store Beauty Picks

Manic:  The many new beauty products that hit store shelves as we move closer to the Spring season. Managed:  Decided it was time to do another Ten Under $10 beauty products morning show segment and these items all sell at Walgreens.  So, as I always do, I consulted with managedmoms.com team writer, Bianca, who is […]

Wonderful Websites Worth Knowing About

Manic:  The overwhelming number of websites out there.  We are all short on time and long on websites! Managed:  Decided to share my favorite ones with you to let you know which ones are worth your time.  I found some great ones, too….one that enables you to try hot new beauty products, one for parents […]

Beauty Product Packaging Pros & Cons

Manic:  The multiple beauty products that are now changing both their packaging inside and outside of the box, but do these changes work?  Are they worth your hard earned beauty dollar? Managed:  Put a few to the test and I had some product packaging pros and a few cons too, so take a look and stay […]

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for All

Manic:  Another holiday is coming up!  And it is Valentine’s Day, a fun love day that I don’t want to forget, but I don’t have a lot of time to spend on it this year. Managed:  Found some unique and easy ideas to celebrate your sweetheart, cheer up your single gal pals and more.  Take […]

Mom Tested Home Remedies for Cold & Flu

Manic:  This cold and flu season for so many of my friends….our family hasn’t been sick yet…knock on some major wood! Managed:  Asked my gal pals what their favorite home remedies are for illness and I got some great answers, to take a look and be well out there…

Warm Winter Fashions That Are Functional, Too!

Manic:  Me, a wimpy Phoenician when the weather gets cold!  But I don’t want to buy winter clothes I can’t wear again on days that are chilly, but not too cold. Managed:  Found some smart styles like gloves that let you text, a hat that won’t give you hat head when it rains or is […]