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 […]