AZ Local: Sprouts Farmers Market Opens in Ahwatukee!

Manic:  Me trying to find a grocery store close to home that has healthy, natural and affordable foods! Managed:  The arrival and grand opening of the new Sprouts Farmers Market!  The new location at 48th Street and Ray Road opens today at 7am!  I will be there to celebrate and fill my cart with the […]

Breast Cancer Survivor, Triplets & A Career: Meet Lisa & Be Inspired!

I was recently invited to appear on the AZTV morning show, The Morning Scramble to promote managedmoms.com (woo hoo)!  I couldn’t wait to share my website with the “The Morning Scramble” viewers and I did just that. But while I arrived excited about the segment, I left more inspired by the incredible co-host of the program, […]

Toe Juice: Funny Name, Great Family Product & Here’s a Coupon!

Manic: My medicine cabinet with all kinds of treatments for all kinds of potential family ailments! Managed:  Finding a very cool product that treats multiple symptoms in one handy little easy-to-store bottle.  The name is quite funny….Toe Juice, but the ingredients mix inside is good stuff and works all over the body. I first learned […]

Post Flu Reflections: My New Mama Mantras!

Manic:  Making it through 7 days with the flu last week! Managed:  Taking stock of my renewed health and reflecting on lessons learned and how I move forward from here. And my horoscope in the Arizona Republic was nice yesterday.  It said… “Balance, beauty and harmony aren’t just for painters and dancers.” And you know […]

Adding Power To Your Workout

Manic:  My non-existent exercise routine over the last few months! Managed:  Saying a hearty yes when asked if fitness expert Andrea Jones could write a guest fitness article for managedmoms.com!  Andrea owns the cutting-edge fitness facility called Forza Power Training Studios in Scottsdale.  As soon as I have rebuilt my strength and stamina post-flu, I […]

Mama Flu Symptoms: Fever, Chills & Guilt!

Manic:  Me, the mom…keeper of the kids, cats, home, plants, etc….going down with the full-blown flu! Managed:  Forcing myself to reflect from my sick bed about how to cope, what to do next, what future changes to make to boost my immune system and you know what else….what guilt to let go of! If you […]

Your Top 10 Most Read 2011 Articles Of All & Today’s Winner!!

I hope you all have enjoyed reading about our most popular articles from 2011 as we celebrate our 1st year anniversary this week.  It has been quite fun sharing the top articles in each category.  It has been really cool to look back every day and post your favorites. A big thank you to my […]

Your Favorite Beauty & Fitness Articles Plus Today’s Winner!

Day 3 of our managedmoms.com 1-year anniversary celebration brings two cool things: 1.  The top five most read beauty and fitness articles of the year….and…. 2.  Our second Five Day Freebie Friday winner!  To celebrate our anniversary week, we will draw one winner a day (winner drawn through random.org) and today’s winner is posted at […]

Yoga Hammock Flyoga Inversion Techniques

Roman returns this week with a video featuring one of his talented yoga instructors, Alexandra and her flyoga inversions is really something to see.  I’ve got to get over to Roman’s new studio, RA Yoga and try one of these hammock classes!  As I watched, I could almost feel the wonderful stretch myself! So take […]

Roman’s Recommended Yoga Poses for Anti-Aging Benefits

Manic:  Time…how fast it flies and how fast I see my appearance changing.  I always thought that I would age gracefully, but um…well…not so much!  And I want to find some natural ways to tap into the fountain of youth! Managed:  Taking up yoga!  Our managedmoms.com writer and yoga expert, Roman Acevedo, tells me that […]

Three Last Minute Healthy Snack Ideas To Take the Party

Manic:  You have been invited to a party, but don’t know what to bring to contribute and you are almost out of time to grab something nice and something good. Managed:  No worries, I’ve got a few simple last-minute ideas that are easy, tasty and simple to transport to the celebration. 1.  Trader Joe’s Guacamole […]

Alternative Treatments Instead of Cortisone Shots for Plantar Fasciitis

Manic:  My thoughts when my new podiatrist offered me a cortisone shot for the plantar fasciitis in my foot that was giving me a good dose of heel pain! Managed:  My doctor when he assured me that there are other treatment plans.  I visited podiatrist Dr. C. Jon Beecroft, D.P.M at Ahwatukee Foot & Ankle […]

Fab Footwear Fashions That Don’t Hurt & Some Pain Relief Tips!

Manic:  Stopping my beloved hiking trips because my feet have been hurting! Managed:  Finally saw a terrific podiatrist!  I learned that I have plantar facitiis in one heel, heel spurs in both and a thinned-out pad under the ball of my foot!  Ouch!  No wonder I have been hurting!  So I put together this helpful […]

Roman’s Recommended Yoga Hammock Poses…Healthy & Fun!

With the opening of Roman’s new yoga studio called RA Yoga, we get to see video of how those interesting yoga hammocks work.  I haven’t tried one yet, but after seeing today’s poses I really want to, because these poses look more fun than traditional yoga.  Have you tried the yoga hammock?  Let us know […]

Ever Seen A Yoga Hammock? Check out Roman’s Recommended Yoga Pose on One!

Manic:  Been doing a lot of driving and traveling and I need to open up my shoulders. Managed:  Asked Roman about his new yoga studio, RA Yoga and check out his recommended yoga pose using the very cool yoga hammock that he has available at his new and FREE downtown Phoenix yoga studio!   Check this […]