As I prepare to fly 2,000 miles away in the wee hours of tomorrow morning for 7 days, I am reminded what a gift this trip is because it is with my boy. Since he is 16 years old now, his years of being home with us are dwindling down quite quickly. So getting to […]
Feeling Frustrated for my Feverish Girl
March 17, 2014 By
Right now, my daughter is supposed to be at her tech rehearsal for the big Ahwatukee Children’s Theater production of “High School Musical 2” that opens this weekend. But she’s not. Instead she is here at home, on Tylenol because she is battling a 102 fever. Yep, she is sick again. When the school called […]
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 […]
Life’s Lows & Highs Give Me Pause To Be Thankful
March 3, 2014 By
If you read my blog post yesterday, then you know that my son played a big game last night to determine if his hockey team will travel to Nationals to represent Arizona. You may also remember that I was especially excited about this game (in addition to it being game 3 in a hard fought […]
Manic Mom Promise: Schedule a Down Date with Yourself!
February 24, 2014 By
Do your Mondays feel like this fun t-shirt that I got from The Purple Skirt Boutique…. Maybe your Monday has you running in your work heels or your Mom tennis shoes getting the kids from point A to point B on time, fed with their completed homework (that sent you to several different stores for […]
My Manic Managed Mom’s Guide to Family Wellness
February 19, 2014 By
Manic: Trying to keep my family…and myself well….amid cold and flu season and a very busy family schedule that doesn’t ever seem to slow down. Managed: Shared some home remedy ideas that helped my son recover from pneumonia quickly and some wellness ideas for us women! Take a look and be well and feel well […]
Teen Boy Talking Tips for Adjusting Moms
January 29, 2014 By
Manic: How fast your son goes from being a little boy to a big strapping teenager. My 16-year-old guy is now 6’1 and towers over me…and he doesn’t always want to hang out or chat with me like before. Managed: Got some good advice from a few moms that have raised teen boys ahead of […]
My First Really Dumb Move in the New Year!
January 9, 2014 By
Manic: Forgetting that my son’s new car was parked behind hub’s truck! Can you guess what I’m about to tell you?! Also manic, and in my defense, is the way our garage is configured, on the side of the house. So when I back out, I have to carefully manuver around my husband’s large truck and […]
Today On My Brother’s Birthday, I Remember
January 4, 2014 By
January 4th is always an emotional day for me because it is my brother’s birthday. But since he so unexpectedly passed away in 2002 at only 22 years old, I don’t get to call him, hug him or say Happy Birthday today, but that doesn’t mean that I can’t still express just how much this […]
A Cool New Years Tradition: One Year Later We Emptied Our Memories Jar
January 2, 2014 By
Last year I told you about a cool idea that I learned about called the Good Times Jar Project from one of my friends who shared this fun tradition on her Facebook page. Our family started this last January 1st with an empty jar. Throughout the year we wrote the good things that happened to us […]
Look Back To Move Forward With Good New Year’s Resolutions
January 1, 2014 By
Manic: Feeling pressure to make a solid New Years Resolution and one that I will actually see through. Managed: Taking a look back at 2013 to first reflect and then to resolute. Here is what I came up and I think many of you can relate…. 1. Continue to let my favorite mantra ever guide […]
Our Frustrating Week & A Health Tip To Know About!
December 19, 2013 By
Manic: The week before Christmas all by itself is manic enough…and then your kid gets sick and it is manic with a capital M! Managed: Literally had to come to a screeching halt and prioritize, which meant everything got canceled (even any blog posts that I would have usually done this week) until we could […]
A Car & Contract For Our Teen & Cocktails For Us As We Adjust!
November 24, 2013 By
Manic: Several weeks ago when our son was about to turn 16. He begged us to take him to a parking lot several days in a row so he could practice his 3-point turns. He was also anxious to pass his DMV test, receive his license and drive, drive and drive. I was excited and […]
A Crucial Contact Sports Safety Tip
November 20, 2013 By
Manic: Me through the years watching my boy play hockey since the 2nd grade. At times, I definitely worried about injuries and especially with the many missing teeth hockey jokes I heard. Managed: Fortunately, so far my boy’s injuries have been minor with one broken wrist and one broken ankle that both healed beautifully. We […]
