A few months ago, my teen daughter asked to write an article about what her beloved Ahwatukee Children’s Theatre (ACT) means to her and to the many children who have called ACT their second home. ACT has been struggling financially, like so many nonprofit Fine Arts organizations do, so I helped with volunteer work on […]
AZ Local: Shop for a Cause: Clothes Minded Event Helps Struggling Local Community Children’s Theatre
November 18, 2014 By
Undergarments That Work Wonders For Us Gals
April 7, 2014 By
Manic: Finding the right kind of bra, underwear, tank top, cami and more when it comes to wearing what goes underneath for comfort, concealing, enhancing, detracting and more. When you think about it, undergarments can do a lot of things and make or break a good outfit. Managed: I interviewed our managedmoms.com fashion expert, Heather […]
Flattering Fashions for Women…Plus Cool Kids Clothes, Too
March 4, 2014 By
Manic: Finding fashions for me that flatter and clothes for my kids that are good quality and made by lines that are green and/or give back. Managed: Did some fashion research for myself plus I found some cool kid clothing that you gotta know about. First I found some interesting pieces for women like a […]
Transitioning Desert Fashions from Summer to Fall to Winter
October 24, 2013 By
Manic: Figuring out how to wear my fall fashions this time of year here in Phoenix when it is cool in the mornings, hot in the afternoon and then chilly in our October/November evenings. Managed: Asked my friend and fashion expert, Heather who owns The Purple Skirt Boutique and is an expert fashion buyer and […]
Holiday Gift Ideas for the Different Personalities on Your List
October 2, 2013 By
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 […]
Spring & Summer Styles That Flatter Your Figure
April 26, 2013 By
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
April 18, 2013 By
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 […]
Warm Winter Fashions That Are Functional, Too!
January 21, 2013 By
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 […]
Go Holiday Glam for Less
November 27, 2012 By
Manic: The holidays bring party invitations, celebrations and more, but I don’t want to spend a lot of money buying fancy dresses and expensive accessories with all of the holiday shopping that I have to do! Managed: Came up with some ideas and found some deals on inexpensive items that help you go glam for less. Take […]
Fab Fashions that Flatter
October 2, 2012 By
Manic: Shopping for hip and fun clothes that will flatter my 40-something figure and not make me look like I’m trying to dress too young for my age. Managed: Went to see my favorite fashion expert, Heather, owner of The Purple Skirt boutique in Ahwatukee and of Dominque R in Scottsdale and she shared some […]
For A Good Cause…I Got To Be a Model for a Day!
June 4, 2012 By
Manic: Actually a fun kind of manic….sort of an organized and exciting chaos all around me at the RA Organic Apparel fashion look book shoot! Managed: RA Organic Apparel boss man, Roman Acevedo and his wonderful team, were all working together to put together a look book to showcase the fabulous fashions that are coming […]
