Freebie Friday Winner

Who is our Freebie Friday winner today? What did our winner win?  Keep on reading!!  And remember if you are a subscriber, then you are automatically entered in our weekly drawing for great prizes that include beauty items, cookware,  jewelry and more!  Lots of cool stuff!  Now, let’s announce this week’s lucky winner….   This […]

In Honor Of My Brother, I Share This Story

My baby brother has been gone for 11 years now, but I think of him every single day.  He is one of the first things I remember when I wake in the morning.  I remember that he is no longer physically with us since that dreaded day in 2002 when I got the call that […]

Kid-Friendly Veggie Packed Pasta Recipe That Adults Love, Too!

Manic:  This week because between our two kids, every night this week has activities and I have been trying really hard to make good homemade meals and not eat on the run! Managed:  Checked this website today, yep my own managedmoms, to look for a healthy, tasty and quick recipe that I could throw together for […]

Campanelle Pasta, Chicken Sausage, Organic Tomatoes & Peas Recipe

     Manic:  Coming up with even more dinner ideas, that are healthy, since I’m trying to slim down for summer, hubs is working out at the gym daily and is finally ready for healthier foods and of course my mom guilt of not feeding my kids enough healthy meals! Managed:  Set aside some time […]

Earth Day 202 Magazine Article: Best Green Products For Moms

Happy Earth Day!  Celebrate today by striving to be green today and all year long.  For my monthly column in 202 Magazine, I decided to share my favorite family products that are earth friendly.  Take a look at my monthly column in this month’s issue of 202 Magazine to see the stuff that is perfect […]

Discussing Boston With Kids Of All Ages With Timely Advice From My Childhood Hero

Since I started this blog, I have taken a day out several times now to share advice about how to talk to children during a crisis. Sadly, this seems to be happening a lot.  In the two years that I’ve had managedmoms.com, I wrote about discussing the Tucson shooting with the kids, the Colorado movie […]

Freebie Friday Winner!

Who is our Freebie Friday winner today? What did our winner win?  Keep on reading!!  And remember if you are a subscriber, then you are automatically entered in our weekly drawing for great prizes that include beauty items, cookware,  jewelry and more!  Lots of cool stuff!  Now, let’s announce this week’s lucky winner….   This […]

Weekly Pet Pic: Meet Arthur Pricklepants

This week’s pet pic features a little cutie named Arthur Pricklepants.  Managedmoms.com subscriber, Chris and girl friend were excited to share their proud pictures of him, who I’m told, is very spoiled with love and attention.  He sure is cute!  Here he is celebrating Easter a few weeks back…. And here he is playing hide […]

Freebie Friday Winner!

Who is our Freebie Friday winner today? What did our winner win?  Keep on reading!!  And remember if you are a subscriber, then you are automatically entered in our weekly drawing for great prizes that include beauty items, cookware,  jewelry and more!  Lots of cool stuff!  Now, let’s announce this week’s lucky winner….   This […]

Recipe Contest Entry #2: Potato-Leek Frittata

Since I welcomed breakfast recipes for the managedmoms.com recipe contest, I was thrilled to receive Sherry Kline’s Potato-Leek Frittata meal idea.  She supplied a basic and base frittata that can be loaded up with all kinds of options.  I made the basic recipe and I loved how easy this was to prepare and how this […]

AZ Local: New Phoenix Premium Outlets Review

Manic:  My kids wardrobe because they outgrow their clothes faster than I can buy them new pieces and I need to stay on a budget! Managed:  Welcoming our new managedmoms.com team writer, Julie Ellis who wrote an article for us about the new Phoenix Premium Outlet shops that just opened up in Chandler.  She took […]

Be Inspired By This Mom Who Beat Cancer & Stays Positive

One of our new subscribers (welcome Heather!) asked if she could share her story of hope and human spirit.  After she told me about her frightening diagnosis and journey to good health, all while being in the hard working days of raising an infant, I was moved and thanked her for wanting to share her […]

Perfect Attendance Incentive Makes Me Mad

Manic:  My 11-year old daughter all year long, making sure that she didn’t miss one day of school…until today when the school called me to come and get her because she picked up the stomach flu! Managed:  Assuring her that even though she would no longer be able to go for the recognition and the […]

Travel: Disney Cruise Review-Is It Worth The Hype?

Our very talented managedmoms.com writer, Lisa Walton took a Disney cruise with her family and lucky for us, she wrote a review, complete with great pictures!  So if you are considering a Disney cruise for your family vacation plans, Lisa tells us if she thinks it is worth it and worth the hype… Lisa says: […]

The Gift Of An Ordinary Day

Manic:  Motherhood! Managed:  Seeing this wonderful video on Facebook today and knowing that I had to share this with all of you.  Check this out and remember to absolutely cherish the gift of ordinary days with those challenging and amazing gifts we call our children….   I think this Mom put together an amazing message and […]