Manic: So far sticking with my New Year’s resolution to cook more whole food meals for my family in spite of a very busy schedule. Managed: Accepting that cooking 4 to 5 times a week is a victory and to not worry about the other couple of nights when a pizza arrives or we are […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
AZ Local: Cool Color Me Rad 5K Phoenix Run & Enter to Win Free Registration!
November 4, 2013 By
I have a lot of friends who are runners and absolutely love it, so when I heard about this colorful, unique run that benefits the Breast Cancer Society, I had to share the details. Lauren (who signed her email to me “the coolest Color Me Rad customer service dudette”) has the fun scoop on this […]
Beneficial Beauty Ideas & Products for the On the Go Gal
September 26, 2013 By
Manic: I swear, this year more than any other! My life has been crazy with schedules that are busier than ever before. Managed: I have really been trying to do what I can to stay healthy, feel good and look good even though I’m running in several different directions and am constantly on the go, […]
At Home Spa Stuff For Her
August 30, 2013 By
Manic: A lot of my gal pals (and me) now that the busy school year is back in session. I’m also hearing from my friends who don’t have kids that they are crazy busy, too and with the holiday season quickly approaching, it is only going to get worse. Managed: Took some time out to […]
The Beat The Bloat Natural Remedy That Worked For Me
August 26, 2013 By
Manic: The way I felt yesterday after something I ate (I think it was roasted garlic and jalapenos) made my tummy poke out just minutes later. That bloated feeling came on quickly and it was uncomfortable. Managed: Tried a few natural remedies and they worked so well that I decided to share this with you today. […]
My Seven Successful SOS (Snack Off Solutions) for Surviving Summer Break Without Weight Gain
July 16, 2013 By
Manic: My weight every summer when the kids go on break and I find myself snacking more right along with them. In previous summers, I usually gained a good 5 pounds or more by the time they returned to school. Managed: Got it together this summer and implemented what I call my SOS tips….snack off solutions […]
My Favorite Juicing Recipes
June 26, 2013 By
Manic: Me trying to get 5 daily servings of fruits and veggies in my body…not to mention my kids, too. It isn’t easy! Managed: Started juicing and I like it. Check out the recipes I showed on the KTVK 3TV morning show, “Your Life A to Z” and you will be pleasantly surprised by […]
Food Cravings Busters
June 6, 2013 By
Manic: Me trying to count calories, walk 10,000 steps a day, not give in to cravings, etc. Tis’ the season to eat less and workout as our summer clothes are out of storage now, especially here in Phoenix. And since I have returned from my girl’s show choir trip, it is hard again this week. […]
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 […]
