Holiday Gift Ideas for the Different Personalities on Your List

Manic:  The calendar because now that we are in October, it is time to start thinking about your holiday shopping list.  That time of year got here fast. Managed:  Did some shopping for you and found some great stuff like a beer tender for the guy that has everything, a purse that doubles as a […]

Beneficial Beauty Ideas & Products for the On the Go Gal

Manic:  I swear, this year more than any other! My life has been crazy with schedules that are busier than ever before. Managed: I have really been trying to do what I can to stay healthy, feel good and look good even though I’m running in several different directions and am constantly on the go, […]

Ten Under $10: What’s New For Fall In The Walgreens Beauty Aisle

Manic:  Fall!  The busy fall season has arrived and with that comes holidays, traveling, school events and more, so I want to be ready and look good at the same time as we dive into this busy season. Managed:  Talked to my favorite beauty expert, Bianca with Walgreens, to find out what’s new, what’s hot […]

Beauty Product Packaging Put To The Test

Every time I do this topic, I get a good response from my Channel 3 KTVK viewers and from my blog readers, so I’m going to try to do this monthly.  My gal pal test panel and I test out a variety of beauty products and tell you if they work based on the packaging.  […]

At Home Spa Stuff For Her

Manic: A lot of my gal pals (and me) now that the busy school year is back in session.  I’m also hearing from my friends who don’t have kids that they are crazy busy, too and with the holiday season quickly approaching, it is only going to get worse. Managed:  Took some time out to […]

Back To School Breakfast Ideas for Hectic Mornings

Manic:  School mornings!  Need I say more?! Managed:  Got it together this year (so far anyway) and tested a few unique breakfast ideas that I found online.  Check out what we tried….oatmeal you make the night before in your crockpot, mini omelettes that are made in a muffin pan and my son’s #1 favorite no […]

Unique Lunch Box Meal Ideas For Back To School

Manic:  Coming up with unique, tasty and healthy lunch ideas that my kids will eat and not trade or trash now that another school year has begun. Managed: Brainstormed a few ideas and also found some good stuff on Pinterest, so take a look, plus some of these ideas work well for adults, too.

Tried & True Tools for Back To School Success

     Manic:  Back to school supply shopping! Managed:  Asked my kids (one is now in middle school & one is a sophomore in high school) what their best advice is for back to school tools that really hold up and helped them stayed focused in class.  They gave me some good tips to share with […]

Pet Product Packaging Pros & Cons

First of all, Freebie Friday will be back next week, so good luck!  Now for all of you pet lovers who have probably spent a pretty penny on your pampered pets, check out the segment I did on the Channel 3 “Your Life A to Z” KTVK morning show this week.  My pet pal panel […]

My Seven Successful SOS (Snack Off Solutions) for Surviving Summer Break Without Weight Gain

Manic:  My weight every summer when the kids go on break and I find myself snacking more right along with them.  In previous summers, I usually gained a good 5 pounds or more by the time they returned to school. Managed:  Got it together this summer and implemented what I call my SOS tips….snack off solutions […]

My Favorite Juicing Recipes

     Manic:  Me trying to get 5 daily servings of fruits and veggies in my body…not to mention my kids, too.  It isn’t easy! Managed:  Started juicing and I like it.  Check out the recipes I showed on the KTVK 3TV morning show, “Your Life A to Z” and you will be pleasantly surprised by […]

Refreshing Party Drinks For All That Can Be Made In Minutes

Manic:  Throwing a party (or attending one that is BYOB) and spending more time mixing drinks and less time sipping and enjoying the party because you are busy in the kitchen preparing cocktails and mocktails. Managed:  Lisa Gylling with her Popcorn Served Daily YouTube channel!  She recently showed two tasty drink ideas, one for the […]

Summer Solutions for Bored Kids, Dry Skin Issues & More

Manic:  The stuff that comes with the dog days of summer like kids with time on their hands, dry skin issues and more. Managed:  Put together a list of solutions to those summertime woes.  See if there is something here that can help you and your family with those warm weather issues….and to see the […]

Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Manic:  Just when it seems like life is slowing down a bit, Father’s Day is upon us.  I am blessed to have a wonderful Dad, Father-in-law, step-Dad and hubby, so I did some shopping. Managed:  Put together a list of Dad’s Day gift ideas based on the different personalities that may be on your shopping […]

Mom Approved Travel Tips for Families

Manic:  Family travel! Managed:  Asking my mom gal pals what their favorite travel tips are for families and I also included some of my favorite travel products, so take a look at my recent KTVK morning show segment to see these travel-friendly family ideas….