One of our new subscribers (welcome Heather!) asked if she could share her story of hope and human spirit. After she told me about her frightening diagnosis and journey to good health, all while being in the hard working days of raising an infant, I was moved and thanked her for wanting to share her […]
Favorite Fitness Posts From The Last Two Years
March 14, 2013 By
As we continue to celebrate anniversary week, here are my favorite fitness posts from the last two years. Managedmoms.com is very fortunate to have yoga expert & health guru Roman Acevedo as our expert in this area. He faithfully practices the art every morning and he owns a yoga studio in downtown Phoenix that […]
Your Top Read Managedmoms Articles & Happy 2nd Anniversary!
March 12, 2013 By
To celebrate my website’s 2nd anniversary and to welcome our recent subscribers, I have decided to share a few of our reader’s favorite posts that have appeared in the last two years. Take a look to see if there is a home decor idea, tasty recipe, beauty piece or something else that you missed. And […]
To Go Or Not To Go? Emergency Room Visits For Kids
March 10, 2013 By
Knock on wood…we haven’t needed to go to a hospital emergency room in quite some time. I did have to rush my girl to an urgent care last Spring when she had her second allergic reaction to cashew nuts that were mixed in a cupcake frosting. I was so mad at myself for forgetting to […]
Mom Approved Remedies For Beauty Winter Woes
March 2, 2013 By
Manic: Winter weather everywhere that does a number on your skin, hair and more. Here in the Arizona desert, we get fickle weather with chilly temps one day followed by warm temperatures the next and that does a number on our skin and more. Managed: Decided to ask my gal pals what their favorite winter […]
Healthy Dental Tips Every Parent Should Know
February 11, 2013 By
Manic: My kids’ inconsistent dental hygiene. And now that they are older, I wish I would have done a few things differently when they were little when it comes to teaching them good dental habits. Managed: Inviting local dentist John Dougherty D.D.S., MAGD to share his tips that he says every parent should know. […]
Sprouts Farmers Market New Store Preview & $50 Gift Card Opportunity
February 5, 2013 By
Since I am a huge fan of Sprouts Farmers Market, I was thrilled to be invited to get a sneak peek of a new store that is opening next week. And keep reading because I’m giving away a Sprouts Farmers Market $50 gift card to one lucky winner and it is simple to enter! I’ll […]
Mom Tested Home Remedies for Cold & Flu
January 25, 2013 By
Manic: This cold and flu season for so many of my friends….our family hasn’t been sick yet…knock on some major wood! Managed: Asked my gal pals what their favorite home remedies are for illness and I got some great answers, to take a look and be well out there…
Darn It! I’m Vitamin D Deficient Again!
January 9, 2013 By
Manic: Taking time to schedule my own yearly physical after I forced the rest of my family to get theirs! So I finally go to the appointment only to find out that I’m Vitamin D deficient…yet again! Managed: Paying attention this time! I had the deficiency two years ago, so I went out in the […]
Today Is World Diabetes Day So We Share A Day in the Life of a Mom with a Diabetic Daughter
November 14, 2012 By
Today is Diabetes Awareness Day and our writer, Lisa Walton, became much more aware of Diabetes when one of her best gal pals shared the news that her little girl was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes four years ago. It was a shock to say the least, since the disease had not been in their […]
Diabetes Awareness & Pretty Polish for Nails That Gives Back!
November 13, 2012 By
Our managedmoms.com writer, Lisa Walton, always does a terrific job giving us valuable and well-written parenting pieces and her article today is powerful, touching and truly reaches out to those affected by Diabetes. I encourage you to read this story about her good gal pal, Tonya and her little’s girl’s battle with Diabetes. And I […]
Review of Healthy Juice & Veggie Pouch Brands for Adults & Kids
November 8, 2012 By
Manic: Constantly telling my kids no to sugary drinks! The sugar and the caffeine are nothing but empty calories. Managed: Accepted a written review of the Peter Rabbit Organics and Buddy Fruits juice pack lines by guest writer, Jenny Dean. I must tell you that I have not personally tried the line yet, so read on to see […]
How Our Fall Break Turned Into a Physical Therapy Vacation!
October 6, 2012 By
Manic: Having a teenage boy in multiple sports activities that includes hockey, high school golf training and his newest interest….weight training. It became manic when he hobbled over to my car on Thursday with extreme back pain. Yikes! Managed: Going with my gut and trusting my mother’s instinct that we should go straight to the […]
Yoga with Your Dog? Check Out Doga!
September 19, 2012 By
Manic: Me….but less so now since I’ve been doing yoga! Managed: And when guest writer and fitness writer, Marguerite Boyer, asked if she could tell our readers about doing yoga with your dog, I was quite intrigued, so I agreed! Read all about it… Marguerite says: Doga – Yoga with Your Dog Yes, you read […]
New to Yoga? See These Helpful Tips!
September 5, 2012 By
Manic: Me period! My schedule and my Type A personality! Managed: Taking up yoga last month and I can’t believe what a huge difference it has made in my stress level, my skin, how I sleep and more! I dove right into yoga classes at the terrific Joyful Yoga Studio in Chandler and I love […]
