Guest Post: Valentine’s Day Bereavement Gift Ideas to Remember Loved Ones

When guest post writer, Angela Worley of La Vida Mom blog (great blog so check it out!) asked to write a sweet article about coping with Valentine’s Day after a loss, I found her idea very touching.  Take a look and for those of you experiencing loss during this time of year, I am hugging […]

See My Part 2 AZTV Stocking Stuffer Ideas & Where To Buy Items

Watch Part 2 of my AZTV stocking stuffer ideas on the Arizona Daily Mix morning show with the delightful and super funny Brad Perry! I included great gift ideas from two local online gift boutiques, Teresa Hamilton with Teresa’s Creative Gifts and Clothes Minded AZ. I love to support local and they have unique and […]

Christmas Stocking Goodies Giveaway Winner!!

Thanks to all who entered this festive last minute stuffed stocking prize giveaway drawing!  Today’s winner gets this festive stocking filled with some of the items I showed on my AZTV Arizona Daily Mix morning show segment last week.  A big thank you to Clothes Minded for the beautiful and fun Santa hat earrings. Shop […]

Christmas Stocking Goodies Giveaway Drawing!

With one week left before Christmas, let’s do a quick Christmas Stocking Goodies Giveaway Drawing!  We’re giving away a festive stocking filled with some of the items I showed on my AZTV Arizona Daily Mix morning show segment this week.  A big thank you to Clothes Minded for the beautiful and fun Santa hat earrings. […]

Watch Stocking Stuffers Ideas For All-My AZTV Arizona Daily Mix Morning Show Segment

Time to think about the stocking stuffers.  I had a blast with AZTV Arizona Daily Mix morning show host, Brad Perry this morning.  I provided stuffed stockings for him to dive into and share with our viewers to give stocking stuffer gift ideas for everyone on the list, even the furry family members. Here is […]

Quick Tip: Fast & Festive Food Ideas To Bring To Thanksgiving

It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is in two weeks.  Time flies!  Here are a few fast and festive food ideas to bring to the holiday gathering. Salad in Seconds *Easy 30 Second Salad – I call this the easy 30 Second Salad because you can grab the ingredients at the store and toss right […]

Watch This To See My Return To Live TV Making Autumn Sangria & Candy Corn Crunch Mix

It’s has been over a year since I have done a morning show segment back on a live television set, so when AZTV Channel 7 invited me to do a festive fall segment on the Arizona Daily Mix show, I jumped at the chance.  Plus, I got to reunite with the always hilarious and high-energy […]

3 Ingredient Festive Fall Cinnamon Candy Corn Peanut Tasty Treat

Because you don’t have a lot of time (who does?!) here is a managedmoms super-fast quick tip recipe.  This festive fall treat recipe only uses three ingredients, looks cool and tastes like a yummy Payday candy bar with an added twist. See my super short video below to see how to make it and creative […]

3TV Show Video-Our 3 Ingredient Festive Fall Cocktail Recipes

Let’s toast to the change of seasons with these two festive fall cocktail recipes that are fun and colorful to serve.  This was a boozy blast to shoot for my recent Your Life Arizona morning show segment.  A big thank you to my soon-to-be daughter-in-law, Hannah who made these for my birthday and agreed to […]

AZ Local Quick Tip-Reserve AJ’s Thanksgiving Dinner Kit Now

Manic:  Happily confirming that my Thanksgiving Day dinner crowd will consist of ten people.  Bring on Turkey Day! Managed:  Working smart and planning the bulk of my holiday dinner with a preorder of AJ’s Fine Foods Grocery Store Thanksgiving prep meal kit.  I recommend this tip that allows the host to plan a traditional Thanksgiving […]

Fall Calls For My Festive Autumn Sangria Recipe

Whip up a pitcher of this for your fall festivities.  This recipe is perfect for fall and tasty for your October gatherings.  This Autumn Sangria recipe is the right combo of not-too-sweet with a little spice.  I recently served this to my gal pals and they asked for seconds…and thirds.  Everyone commented how unique, refreshing […]

Thanksgiving Favorite Pumpkin Dessert-My Family’s Pumpkin Supreme

I share this Pumpkin Supreme recipe every November and every year my blog readers and morning show viewers tell me that they love it!  A bit different from pumpkin pie, this sweet treat will have you going in for seconds.  With a light whipped topping over a pumpkin and cream cheese layer that lays on […]

4th of July Pet Safety Tips

Staying home this 4th of July to help curb the Covid19 spread will also make your furry family members happy.  The noise from the fireworks that come with this holiday send many pets running for cover.  Your presence will soothe them and lessen the stress that your precious pooch or kitty cat may experience every […]

Last Minute Stocking Stuffer Ideas

Christmas is next week!  Are you ready?  Don’t forget about my favorite part of Christmas morning, the stockings.  Here are some festive and fun suggestions to help you stuff those stockings.  I showed this cool stuff in my Your Life Arizona morning show segment today. For Her *More Than Magic Macaroon Bath Bomb Set ($5 […]

Rachel Recommends – Give This Recipe A Try For Twist On Traditional Pumpkin Pie

It’s not pumpkin pie.  Something a little sweeter, and better, in my festive holiday opinion!  With tasty ingredients like pumpkin, whipped cream, cream cheese, vanilla pudding, cinnamon and more, this one is a crowd pleaser! Thanks to my sweet sister-in-law, Stephanie Harris, this yum yum has become my longtime favorite pleasing pumpkin decadent dessert.  I […]