Ready for some helpful household quick tips? Doesn’t it feel good when money is saved by using one item for several useful purposes around the house? I love discovering those kinds of helpful household hacks. Today in my 3TV morning show segment on the Your Life Arizona show, I shared stuff that works all […]
Great Go Green Ideas In Honor of Earth Day Week!
April 22, 2019 By
Happy Earth Day week! I try to be green all year round as my parents taught me. Recycle, caring for our environment and being less wasteful are some of the examples they set. So I usually do an Earth Day segment on my morning show each year. This year, due to my eye emergency, I […]
Dollar Store Steals & Other Fab Finds
March 31, 2019 By
You won’t believe that these beautiful dishes only cost $1 each! That is my first of four fab finds below to share. And do you like popcorn? I have found the most delicious one yet and it is also one of the most nutritious brands on the market. Also a fun party popcorn twist and […]
Smart Simple Spring Cleaning/Get Organized Solutions
March 22, 2019 By
Manic: Clutter! Closet clutter, under the kitchen sink junk, stacks, racks and sacks full of unorganized stuff! I am guilty of having such mountains of unorganized madness and it makes me manic and not managed! Managed: Taking a little bit of time each day this month to methodically to attack the stacks and regain control over all […]
My Healthy Goals Include New California Design Den Sheets
January 28, 2019 By
A good night’s sleep. It is one of life’s pleasures if you can get it. My New Year’s resolution to be healthier overall includes cleaner eating (I have lost 10 pounds since I started this in November), less booze (not as hard as I thought it would be to decrease, I am happy to report), […]
Sun Basket Is Best Recipe Delivery Kit Hands Down
October 1, 2018 By
Sun Basket is the best meal delivery kit out there hands down! The money I spend on Sun Basket is one of my smartest and healthiest weekly purchases. I have tested quite a few of them now including Blue Apron, Plated, Terra’s Kitchen, Purple Carrot and others and over a year later, Sun Basket gets […]
Going Green Earth-Friendly Family Tips
September 13, 2018 By
Go green and get free stuff from some companies that have great recycling programs like MAC Cosmetics and Apple! I usually do Earth Day segments on my morning show appearances, but since I will be traveling this time, I decided to reshare this helpful article with green tips to honor Earth Day. My parents raised us […]
Going Green: Why I Drink My Water Out Of A Box
August 24, 2018 By
Manic: Trying to be as earth-friendly as I can, even though, like most of us, I am on the go. A lot! Managed: Found a way to let go of our convenient, but not earth-friendly, water bottle-by-the-bunches habit by switching to something kind of cool that I eyed in a Nekter store one day. Boxed Water. Yep […]
False Alarm Smoke Detectors: Smart Solution To Pesky Problem
December 27, 2017 By
Not sure if others across the nation have this issue, but here in the desert of Arizona, many of us have smoke detectors that falsely go off, which is both frightening and frustrating. And smoke detectors are crucial. I am heartbroken to share that I lost a friend to a housefire in October, so this […]
Mr Margarita Is The Perfect Party Rental Companion!
October 20, 2017 By
Manic: Like everyone else, schedules this time of year! I was honored to take my turn hosting my fellow mothers who are part of our local NCL (National Charity League) chapter for our fall meeting/social. I wanted to make the event fun, unique and productive all in one with a cool theme. But how could I accomplish […]
3TV Segment-Party Planning? My Top Local Rental Party Picks
September 21, 2017 By
Hard to believe but graduation party planning season is once again upon us. Not to mention birthdays, showers or other events on the calendar. If you are party planning for this time of year or for any kind of celebration, check out my top local Phoenix party rental picks. I have put several to the […]
Movable Cool Closet Organization System
January 17, 2017 By
I may be just a little bit jealous of my teen daughter because she got a closet makeover and now I want one! When she asked for a new closet for her birthday, we liked that idea because she works hard in school and aims to be organized. Since she is on the right track […]
Helpful Home Decor Idea: Dress Up Cabinets
January 15, 2017 By
Just when we think we are done with home improvements, we think of another project that was small, but definitely made a significant difference. In fact, this is something that I had wanted to do before, but simply forgot about through the years. We have lived in our home for 12 years and once the […]
My Thanksgiving Table Decor Deals & Ideas
November 21, 2016 By
Warm and inviting Thanksgiving table decor can set the mood and get the festivities going. After I posted a quick picture of my Thanksgiving table on Facebook, I had a lot of compliments and some questions about where I found my festive items. Love that and love my holiday table! So I decided to share in […]
Terrific, Tasty & Thrifty Holiday Photo Recipe Gift Idea
October 14, 2016 By
Manic: Thinking of holiday gift ideas that are festive, inexpensive, thoughtful and unique. It is that time of year again! Managed: While working on a food segment with MealGarden (you have got to try this healthy online meal planning tool!), I discovered that a festive food holiday card can easily be created to accompany a […]
