My 3TV Segment: Reading Glasses Styles & More, Empty Nest & Online Meal Planning

Love that my morning show invites me to share what is trending on my blog and this segment from last month covers three great topics.  Topics that are relevant along with some money saving and helpful tips, too.  The ABCs of reading glasses.  Where to get stylish ones for less, a quick way to determine […]

BadLotion Means Good Body Oils

You go girl, I say to local BadLotion owner, Jenny Isabel.  BadLotion is a Phoenix based (love supporting local) labor of love by a solo female entrepreneur that offers carrier based oils that nurture the skin.  All of BadLotion’s amazing oils are organic or organically grown and are beautifully displayed in recycled glassware with packaging […]

Don’t Just Eye It: All About Reading Glasses

As I stood in the sunlight last year squinting while I looked down at the instructions on the vitamin bottle, my daughter asked me what in the world was I doing and did I need help reading something.  Yes indeed I did but I wasn’t ready to mess with learning about and shopping for reading glasses.  A […]

Anti Belly Bloat Water Recipe, Homemade Grits, Pony Tail Styles, Hot New Beauty Line at Walgreens and More!

Last week I got to cohost KTVK’s “Your Life A to Z’ show and among lots of other cool things, I showed a simple recipe for a refreshing spa water that hydrates and helps with belly bloat (fast forward to 13:47 to find that).  Plus I got to learn how to make hearty and flavorful […]

Pamper Mom Or Yourself With Celeb Favorite Facial At MD Skin Lounge!

Our managedmoms.com team writer, Julie accompanied me to the new MD Skin Lounge in Scottsdale to try out the facial that celebrities like Madonna receive before her shows called the Intraceuticals Oxygen Facial. I have super sensitive skin so I was a bit worried about how my delicate facial skin would react to the treatment […]

What’s Hot in Spring Drug Store Beauty Products

As seen in my KTVK “Your Life A to Z” segment that aired today… Spring has sprung and so have a bunch of new beauty products on the drug store beauty aisles.  Here is what’s hot for spring beauty… For Hair: First of all don’t miss this great bargain on hair products for spring.  Through […]

Pretty Products For New Year’s Eve Beauty

New Year’s Eve is upon us, so if you are planning a big night out, check out these glam, glittery and good beauty products that will have you looking ready to ring in the New Year from head to toe!  If you missed my morning show segment showing all of these cool items that aired […]

Drugstore Beauty Products Picks & Pans

My gal pal beauty test panel put some head to toe beauty products to the test.  We based our testing on product packaging pros and cons.  We try before you buy so check out what we gave a pick or a pan in the drug store beauty aisle.  You work hard for your dollars so […]

Think Pink & Shop BCA Items That Give Back

There are still a few weeks left to shop for gift ideas and items for yourself that give back to Breast Cancer Awareness month.  I found some great stuff and a fabulous website that has all sorts of items that give back to the cause called Loxabeauty.com.  You can get the high quality and hip […]

Bewitching & Bootiful Beauty Products & Giveaway, Too!

October is a spooktacular time to check out what’s hot in Halloween and fall makeup, so you have to see the bewitching and bootiful beauty items I found at Walgreens!  Thanks to our managedmoms.com team beauty expert, Bianca for showing me these super cool items to share!  This stuff is all limited edition so they […]

Freebie Friday Winner!

              What did our winner win?  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 this week’s lucky winner…. This week’s […]

Finally Found Fabulous Facial For My Sensitive Skin

Manic:  My skin!  The skin on my face is so sensitive that one time an aesthetician was doing a facial on me and she had to stop halfway through because my skin was getting so sensitive! Managed:  Finally found a wonderful, relaxing and soothing facial that my skin didn’t react to at all!  So I […]

Summer Beauty Products Picks & Pans

My blog’s gal pal test panel put some popular summer beauty products to the test so watch this to see what items are worth your hard earned beauty dollar and which ones to skip….

Natural Beauty Remedies That Are Probably Already In Your Home

Manic:  Summer’s beauty woes that come with our dry hot weather like dry feet from wearing flip flops, dry chapped lips, flyaway hair and more. Managed:  Finally took my Mom’s advice to try natural remedies in place of products for an all natural treatment that also keeps me on my beauty budget.  Did you know […]

Beauty Blast From The Past: 80s Faves That Are Still Around

When my morning show producers asked me to be part of their tubular 80s themed show, we all thought it would be fun if I brought in some beauty products that have stood the test of time.  So check this out because you might be pleasantly surprised to see that you can still get some […]