Manic: Summer travel is fun, but it can be manic for the Mom (or Dad) doing the planning. So much to do, packing, budgeting, planning plus the worries about sunburn, bug bites and don’t forget the dreaded and very unwelcome bed bugs that can come home with you. Ugh! Managed: Decided to welcome Jim LaBrie’s, […]
My Daughter’s Summer To Do List That Included Some Unexpected & Sweet Surprises
June 27, 2013 By
Manic: Keeping bored kids busy during summer break and then once their summer camps do start, life is manic again because you are back on a schedule. It can be hard to find a balance between relaxing summer days and busy camp days. Managed: I never thought of just asking my child if she had […]
My Favorite Hollywood Attraction For Families & Part 2 Of Our Show Choir Trip
June 17, 2013 By
If you read part one of my post about traveling with my daughter’s show choir, the Ahwatukee Children’s Theatre Treble Makers, then you know that we took 1st place against 67 national show choirs. That was amazing! In part one, I told you that part 2 would run today, so here is the second part […]
To The Fantastic Fathers In My Life…Happy Dad’s Day!
June 16, 2013 By
Today I feel thankful, especially thankful because my hubs is a fantastic Dad and now that our kids are a teen and a tween, his involvement, love and guidance feel even more crucial these days. I am also lucky to have amazing Father figures in my life. My Dad has passed on to me his […]
Summer Solutions for Bored Kids, Dry Skin Issues & More
June 12, 2013 By
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 […]
What’s New In Summer Water Toys & Your Chance To Win!
June 10, 2013 By
Manic: Bored kids in the summer and trying to keep them busy without spending too much money and while getting them exercise, too. Managed: Received some cool new water toys from Prime Time Toys, so we put them to the test to show you what’s new in summer 2013 water toys for your pool…or if […]
Father’s Day Gift Ideas
June 8, 2013 By
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 […]
How We Survived Our Disneyland Trip Gone Bad
June 4, 2013 By
Manic: Seconds after checking into the Disneyland Hotel, discovering that my kid needed to go to an Urgent Care pronto! Managed: Read on to see how our mother-daughter Disneyland trip turned into a mother-daughter tale of illness, an urgent care run, a children’s hospital visit and more….and read on to see how we handled it […]
Food Changes For Family & Juicing For Me Is Making A Difference
May 23, 2013 By
Manic: The high number of times that my family was eating out a few months ago. My clothes were getting tighter and my wallet was getting smaller and I was feeling guilty about the calories and unhealthy food that my family was consuming. Managed: Got it together and got my family on a plan with tips […]
Happy Last Day of School & Any Advice About Girls & Middle School?
May 22, 2013 By
Manic: No manic today because it is the last day of school! Well except for my son having finals today at his high school and two more days of hockey tryouts and my daughter and I preparing to leave in a few days for her show choir competition, etc., etc, etc….but not near as manic […]
Driver’s Permit Day is Coming! Any Advice For This Anxious Mom?
May 11, 2013 By
Manic: The sheer number of miles and wear and tear I put on my car with the never-ending rides my kids need to school, practice, rehearsal, appointments, games and more. Managed: In just 4 days, my first-born gets his driver’s permit. Then in November, he will have his driver’s license. I have to admit that I […]
In Honor Of My Brother, I Share This Story
April 25, 2013 By
My baby brother has been gone for 11 years now, but I think of him every single day. He is one of the first things I remember when I wake in the morning. I remember that he is no longer physically with us since that dreaded day in 2002 when I got the call that […]
Discussing Boston With Kids Of All Ages With Timely Advice From My Childhood Hero
April 20, 2013 By
Since I started this blog, I have taken a day out several times now to share advice about how to talk to children during a crisis. Sadly, this seems to be happening a lot. In the two years that I’ve had managedmoms.com, I wrote about discussing the Tucson shooting with the kids, the Colorado movie […]
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 […]
