I had a blast doing three baby product segments this week to celebrate and help to prepare our cohost, Kyle who is expecting a baby girl in September. I am so excited for her! She is going to be a manic managed mom like me soon! Today’s segment is a list of baby products that […]
AZ Local: A Mixed Wet n’ Wild Review Written By My Tween & Me
July 7, 2014 By
***Be sure to read the comments below to see additional information about Wet n Wild that we didn’t know about. Thanks Kim!*** We love when readers leave feedback! Manic: Keeping tweens entertained and active during the very hot dog days of summer here in Phoenix. Managed: Letting my daughter choose and plan a day. She […]
Why My Dad Is So Cool & Happy Father’s Day!
June 14, 2014 By
Happy Fathers’ Day out there and to those of you that are missing your father on this day, know that he truly lives on in you. I am always struck by how I can see a person’s parent in their eyes or mannerisms. So on this day, my heart goes out to those of you. […]
Our Review of the Family Fun Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
June 9, 2014 By
If you are looking for a family friendly super fun place to get away from the heat, check out the Arizona Grand Resort & Spa in Phoenix. This review was written two years ago when I took my girl and her friend to check it out. It remains one of our favorite staycation getaways. I am […]
Creepy Scorpion Encounter Contest Spreads Scorpion Awareness
June 6, 2014 By
Manic: If you live in Arizona, chances are you have had a chance encounter with one of those creepy critters that no one likes called scorpions. We have had a few in our home, not too many…knocking on wood right now! Last year I wrote an article about how our three fearless felines saved me […]
Beautiful Body Summer Solutions for the Family
June 4, 2014 By
Manic: Swimsuit shopping! Sunburns! Dry Skin! Summertime can bring some hot weather challenges for the family. Managed: Found some summer solutions like swimsuits that flatter moms, sun protective clothing for the entire family, tips to prevent damage to your hair from chlorine and much more. I also discovered some one of a kind custom nails […]
Wow! What A Roller Coaster Ride of a School Year!
May 22, 2014 By
Manic: The roller coaster ride we experienced this last school year! Talk about milestones and the ups and downs of life, this year had it all! Managed: Catching my breath to take a look back! August: September: October: November: …and a contract for him to sign and uphold as we entrusted him out onto the […]
Today’s Weekly Words of Wisdom
May 18, 2014 By
With so many of my pals’ kiddos either graduating from high school or college this month (I’m getting older now), I thought this quote that I found on my friend Deb’s Facebook page was just right for today….. And congratulations to all of you graduates out there. Be safe and go out there and make […]
Mother’s Day Words of Wisdom
May 11, 2014 By
This is truly one of the best I’ve seen when it comes to words of wisdom about motherhood and I have seen a lot of quotes out there. Take a look at this one and Happy Mother’s Day out there…. My very first Mommy picture….hard to believe that day was 16 1/2 years ago! […]
AZ Local: Mom Recommended Summer Leadership Workshop
May 8, 2014 By
I myself am not familiar with the Kaleidoeye Summer Leadership Workshop offered by Mike Sissel, but several of my mom friends (that I have great respect for) have told me that I have got to share this opportunity with my local readers, so I asked managedmoms.com writer, Lisa Walton (also a mother and a teacher) […]
For Our Moms, Take A Look At This…Made Me Tear Up & Smile!
April 26, 2014 By
Scanning through Facebook this morning, I came across this video with a title that simply said that all moms should watch this video about online interviewing for jobs. I immediately thought about my kids and decided that I better watch it to see if this was about online job seeking scams to avoid. So I […]
All Natural Kitchen Cleaning & Food Tips From the Manic Managed Mom’s Mom
April 12, 2014 By
On a recent trip to see my mother, I sat in the kitchen and watched her show me tip after tip about all natural recipes, cooking, cleaning and more when it comes to a healthy kitchen. No wonder I make a living showing tips in my weekly morning show segments. I get it from my […]
Simple Smart Snack Swaps That Taste Great
April 8, 2014 By
Manic: My continued quest to find smart family food swaps my family will eat. This was my New Year’s Resolution and for the most part, we are sticking to it! Managed: Success (on most days anyway) as I share a yummy chocolate banana milkshake recipe that tastes like ice cream but has none of that […]
A Hockey Mom’s Reflections After Our Team Almost Took Gold
April 7, 2014 By
I can only imagine how our 17 amazing players felt when that winning goal went in and we lost the USA Hockey National championship game in overtime yesterday. We parents clutched our hearts, caught our breath and smiled through teary eyes with disappointment, of course, but also with pride and joy that our 15, 16 […]
