A Fun Holiday Travel Pack Gift Idea for the Family

     Manic:  Coming up with creative gifts that I haven’t given to my loved ones before. Managed:  Thought of a fun idea and I decided to share in case you still need a few easy gift ideas! One thing I know for sure that our family will do in 2013 is take one or […]

Keep Pets Safe from Holiday Hazards

Manic:  This time of year can feel manic to your pets as they observe their people going full-speed through the hustle and bustle of the holiday season! Managed:  The great  ideas in this terrific article written by managedmoms.com writer, Lisa Walton.  Take a look at her tips to keep your pets stress-free and safe over […]

Stocking Stuffer Ideas for All

Manic:  Me every December with shopping, wrapping, shipping, cards to address and mail, my daughter’s 10 Christmas Carol performances and more…whew…like so many of us, I do feel manic every December! Managed:  Getting my stocking stuffers purchased and out of the way so I don’t find myself running to Walgreens on Christmas Eve, although I […]

Go Holiday Glam for Less

Manic:  The holidays bring party invitations, celebrations and more, but I don’t want to spend a lot of money buying fancy dresses and expensive accessories with all of the holiday shopping that I have to do! Managed:  Came up with some ideas and found some deals on inexpensive items that help you go glam for less.  Take […]

Celebrating the Beautiful…and Funny Black Cat On Halloween

To wish everyone a happy and safe Halloween, today we post a fun picture of our Halloween kitty, Lucy and her two big brothers…. As you can see in the first picture, Ms Lucy must have taken the spiders from our Halloween decor and put them on the floor for playtime.  Her big brothers came […]

Haunting Halloween Party Easy Eats & Cheats

Manic:  Me posting three articles today!  It is only because we have been giving away free stuff!  I promise to keep my posts to once a day after this!  Also manic is my party planning food skills…I don’t possess any and my daugther’s Halloween party for her show choir is tonight! Managed:  Making my KTVK […]

Cheap & Easy Haunting Halloween House Decor & Party Ideas

Manic:  My daughter’s Halloween party for her show choir is tomorrow night and she promised her pals that our house would be scary! Managed:  Did a little shopping at Party City and Walgreens (both had great decorations) and called my good gal pal, Julie McMillian and her daughter Kayla, to enlist their creative help!  So […]

Holiday Gift Ideas: Tis’ the Season Already!

Manic:  This time of year and finding time to do holiday shopping! Managed:  Deciding to make my next KTVK 3TV segment all about holiday gift ideas so I have suggestions for you and I got going on my own holiday shopping!  Take a look…

Festive 4th of July Food Fun!

Manic:  Thrilled to get invited to a 4th of July party, but don’t know what to bring….and I’m not very talented in the kitchen, but I need some easy and tasty last minute munchie ideas. Managed:  Trying out a couple of easy fun food ideas that my gal pal texted me.  Plus I have a super […]

On This Father’s Day…

Our surprise Father’s Day gift to my hubby.  This awesome photo art design piece was photographed by professional photographer John Hall and created by the talented artist Sharon Brenner.  See more about both of them in my Father’s Day Gift Guide article.  On this Father’s Day, I honor and thank my own husband and my […]

Free & Almost Free Father’s Day Gift Ideas That He Will Love

Manic:  Dad’s Day gift ideas with little or no budget as so many families face during these tough economic times. Managed:  Brainstorming some heartfelt Father’s Day gift ideas that won’t drain your bank account, but will fill your father’s or your hubby’s heart. *This first idea comes from a KTVK viewer who wrote in after […]

Dad’s Day Gift Ideas

Manic:  Just when all of the holidays and graduations seem to be over, here comes Father’s Day! Managed:  Put together some great gift ideas for my Channel 3 segment this week.  Take a look and see if there something here that will be pleasing to your Pop or good for your hubby….  

Fun & Unique Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Manic:  Mother’s Day is right around the corner, along with graduations and more.  This is a busy time of year for shopping for gifts. Managed:  I did some shopping for you and I found some terrific and unique Mother’s Day gift ideas and several are made by moms for moms.  Check it out in my […]

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 […]

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for All

Manic:  Is it already time for another holiday?  I just finished cleaning up Christmas!  But I do love Valentine’s Day and not just for lovers…I like to celebrate my kids and cheer up gal pals who may feel a little down come this Heart Day. Managed:  Did some shopping and found fun stuff for all […]