If you caught my KTVK 3TV segment on the Your Life Arizona show today and want more details on the stuff I showed, it is all here…. Summertime brings all kinds of stuff like travel, summer break from school, hot dry temps and more. To keep summer fun and manageable, I found some cool gadgets […]
Impressive So Far: ASU Sports Journalism Program
March 30, 2017 By
Although only a freshman, that is my son in the yellow and blue tie co-anchoring an entertaining and informative sports program. My son is about to wrap up his first year as a sports journalism major at the ASU Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications. He has already done play by play announcing for […]
AZ Local: Valley Youth Theatre’s Alice in Wonderland Fun For All Ages!
February 15, 2017 By
With my daughter playing the Queen of Hearts, I knew I would enjoy Valley Youth Theatre’s (VYT) Alice in Wonderland production and I did…but I also thoroughly enjoyed every actor on that stage. The entire cast shines and provides the house with laughs and wonderment as Alice’s journey progresses through that special place of imagination […]
For The Class of 2017 Moms
January 24, 2017 By
This article, that I published one year ago, was one of my most read pieces ever. So I am running it again for my Class of 2017 moms. Last year when I was a Class of 2016 Mama, this was about the time of year that the bittersweet excitement of everything graduation and everything about […]
SAT & ACT Helpful Study Apps
January 22, 2017 By
I wrote this article two years ago when my son was studying for the ACT and SAT. He took both and did very well and he told me about two helpful study apps that prepared him. Since many of my readers have teenagers, I am running this again. The links to each study guide are […]
Movable Cool Closet Organization System
January 17, 2017 By
I may be just a little bit jealous of my teen daughter because she got a closet makeover and now I want one! When she asked for a new closet for her birthday, we liked that idea because she works hard in school and aims to be organized. Since she is on the right track […]
The Art of Patience
January 5, 2017 By
As I write this, with a swollen jaw from gum surgery three days ago, I feel compelled to discuss the art of patience. Patience. Easier said than done. Truly. My lesson in patience has been this holiday season. And this week, too. But I will start with last month. It was hectic as usual, but […]
Happy New Year To My Blog Readers!
December 30, 2016 By
It is almost that time…Happy New Year! I can’t tell you how much I truly appreciate your support and the time you take to follow my humble little blog! I like to think of this space as a resource, a place to share manic managed mom tidbits, a place for flavor with recipes and […]
Jack’s Graduation Video: A Look Back at my Favorite Part of 2016
December 20, 2016 By
For my faraway family and pals, our holiday letter says that if folks want to see my labor of love, the gratitude life video that I put together for Jack’s graduation back in May, check my blog. So here it is for those looking for it. I have been told to warn that some may […]
College Check-In & My Son’s Play by Play Announcing!
December 20, 2016 By
Back in August I was blogging quite a bit about my son going off to college. Five months later, I am happy to report that his first semester was a success! His adjustment period was short and he was off and running faster than I expected, a wonderful and pleasant surprise. I am sure it […]
My Black Eye Story & Boiron Arnicare Gel to the Rescue
November 2, 2016 By
Manic: Me! My former boss once lovingly gave me the nickname, Calamity and it still sticks, I must admit. When I saw her recently and reported to her that I gave myself a shiner (details below), she wasn’t surprised! And of course, I did this the same week that my daughter was set to perform […]
Quick, Easy & Inexpensive Halloween Make It Yourself Mask Idea
October 30, 2016 By
Sometimes it’s what’s behind the mask that gets attention. I love sharing cool ideas that I see other moms brainstorm. I saw just that this morning in my Sunday school class. One of my students was very excited to show me her Tweety Bird mask that her mother crafted for her. I love the front […]
My 3TV Segment: Reading Glasses Styles & More, Empty Nest & Online Meal Planning
October 21, 2016 By
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 […]
First Homecoming Memories
October 17, 2016 By
My daughter attended her first Homecoming and I used the awesome Animoto online video site to put the pictures into a fun 1 minute video. Creating this video reminds me just how fast she and her pals are growing up…just like my now college aged son did! I am a proud mom who is holding […]
College Parent Weekend Happy Lessons Learned
September 25, 2016 By
Thank you to my readers who have told me that you are enjoying my posts about my journey of becoming a half empty nest mom, as I call it. The journey does indeed continue with today’s post about how awesome and a little tricky my son’s college parent weekend was for our family. It was […]
