Three Tips for Getting Great Holiday Photos

Manic:  All of it!  Baking cookies, wrapping, shipping, hiding gifts from the kids, traveling and more during the holiday season! Managed:  Remembering to slow down, enjoy the moments and capture the moments with my camera!  So I asked our managedmoms.com expert, professional photographer Elizabeth Langford to share some top tips when it comes to snapping […]

Last Minute Stocking Stuffers: My 3TV Segment This Week

Fab Fake Eyelash Tips from Celebrity Makeup Artist Karen Hall

Manic:  Finding the time to get all done up for holiday celebrations during the busy holiday season. Managed:  Adding fake eyelashes can add a lot with very little time and effort once you learn a few tricks, so celebrity and professional makeup artist, Karen Hall shares a few tips on how to apply those fabulous […]

Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas: My 3TV Segment This Week

Manic:  I’m behind this year and I still have some holiday shopping left to do! Managed:  Decided to make this week’s segment gift ideas to help us all get caught up!  Take a look at what I found.  I’ve got some gifts that give back, some beauty items, stuff for the guys, grandparents and more!

A Gem in the Desert: Ahwatukee Children’s Theatre Annual A Christmas Carol Production

Manic:  Yesterday, today and tomorrow….basically everyday during the holiday season! Managed:  Taking time out to see a festive local holiday play!  So I did and I saw the Ahwatukee Children’s Theatre (www.azact.org) production of A Christmas Carol.  In fact, I’ve seen it three times now!  Since my daughter was cast as Belinda Cratchit (Tiny Tim’s […]

Great Holiday Decor Idea That Works For Other Holidays, Too!

Manic:  Finally almost done with my holiday home decor, but I would like to find one more item that works for Christmas…but for other holidays, too. Managed:  Our managedmoms.com home decor expert showed me a cool idea that is fun to put out and works for all kinds of holidays.  Check this out… Bridget says: […]

Teaching Kids the Caring Character Trait, Especially During the Holidays

Manic:  The holidays, period!  And it can be hard to take time to remember that the season is truly about caring and giving, but it is a good idea to set the example for our kids. Managed:  Our writer, Lisa Walton, also a teacher and a Mom, asked me is she could share some fun […]

A Unique Christmas Ornament Idea

Manic:  No time to put up our Christmas tree because our last two weekends have been filled with rehearsals, hockey and out-of-town guests! Managed:  Relax and take our time to enjoy putting up our tree with some unique ornament ideas.  Our managedmoms.com writer, Bianca, shared a unique tree decorating idea and you won’t believe where […]

Holiday Shopping Deals: Ten Under Ten Drug Store Beauty Buys

Manic:  It is December 1st!  Have you started your holiday shopping?  I have only scratched the budget-tight surface! Managed:  Got our monthly top ten drug store beauty picks that all sell for under $10 from our managedmoms.com writer and drug store beauty expert Bianca!  And this month she chose items that make perfect holiday gifts […]

Bridget’s Brilliant Home Christmas Decor Idea

Manic:  Can’t find time to put out our Christmas decorations and my very spirited daughter is on me to do it! Managed:  Asked our managedmoms.com interior design expert for a quick holiday decorating tip and I love what she came up with.  Take a look… Bridget says: Holiday decorating can get so expensive, so I […]

Pomegranate Cocktail Ideas & Pomegranate Tips!

Just in time for the holidays, check out my 3TV segment that shows how to make a champagne pomegranate sparkler cocktail and a non-alcoholic version!  Plus I show how to pick and de-seed those heart-healthy pomegranates.   And I’ve got pomegranate-infused beauty product picks since November is National Pomegranate Month.  Take a look….

Holiday Dinner Etiquette: Take the Quiz!

AJ’s Fine Foods Thanksgiving Catering Review

Manic:  Just like last year, I’m excited to have family fly in for Thanksgiving at our house….but we will also be in the middle of my son’s hockey tournament! Managed:  AJ’s Fine Foods (www.ajsfinefoods.com) Thanksgiving Catering!  I did it last year and it was awesome, so I just put in my order to do it […]

Personality Perfect Gift Ideas: This Week’s 3TV Segment

Halloween Decor Done by a Kid…and on a Budget!

Manic:  Finding time to keep my promise to my daughter that we would fill our home, inside and out, with Halloween decor…and do it on a tight budget! Managed:  Making the time and listening to her ideas….and then letting her implement her thoughts into holiday decor.  She came up with some great stuff!  She also incorporated […]