Manic: My mind when I think about how I want to update my home decor on a limited budget and with very little free time to do so! Managed: Received a great article about how to transform a living room with a few simple steps from guest writer Justin Greig. Justin says: Transform any living […]
Weekly Pet Pic: Celebrating Sweet Sinclair
Today’s weekly pet pic honors my cousin Terri’s beautiful little cat, Sinclair. For 18 years, Sinclair was Terri’s constant companion, as you can see here as she helps her Mom with her college studies. And look at her funny back paws stuck straight up in the air! So cute…. Sinclair passed away on August 16th […]
Freebie Friday Winner!
Who is our Freebie Friday winner today? What did our winner win? What is next week’s cool prize? 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 […]
Staying Hydrated with Good Drinks & Foods
Manic: My schedule yesterday with events scheduled on the hour from sunrise to sunset! While attending my last event, my son’s high school curriculum night, last night, I wasn’t feeling so hot. I then realized that I had let myself get dehydrated…and of course, I forgot to bring a water bottle with me as I […]
Makeup Brush Tips from Celebrity Pro/Makeup Artist Karen Hall
Manic: My makeup drawer and my bundle of brushes! Managed: Getting some great advice from professional/celebrity makeup artist Karen Hall on the different types of makeup brushes. She streamlines which ones are the right ones to spend our hard earned beauty cash on and I love her tips! Check it out…. Karen says: When it […]
Freebie Friday Winner!
Who is our Freebie Friday winner today? What did our winner win? What is next week’s cool prize? 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 […]
Weekly Pet Pic: Oops…She Forgot to Hide the Evidence!
This week’s pet pic follows the adventures of our adorable little kitten, Lucy that our daughter adopted from the shelter last May. Lucy is thriving and has completely made herself at home….sometimes a little too much! Last month when I found my centerpiece arrangement disturbed, it didn’t take me long to discover who the culprit […]
High School…A Big Adjustment for Parents, Too!
Manic: A new school year begins and we are already knee-deep with one in high school and one in 5th grade, so the homework, tryouts, auditions, dentist appointments and more filled this first week of the new school year. It was a long and exciting week! Managed: Understanding that high school is also a […]
Freebie Friday Winner
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Freebie Friday Winner!
Who is our Freebie Friday winner today? What did our winner win? What is next week’s cool prize? 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 […]
Weekly Pet Pic: Sweet Dreaming in Sweetwater!
This is Miss Kitty from Sweetwater Stables in Cave Creek, Arizona and she looks like she is having some super sweet dreams! Don’t you agree… This sweet girl was a desert rescue and believe it or not….as a wild kitten, she was nursed back to health by a long-haired Dachshund named Jasmine. Miss Kitty’s mama […]
Freebie Friday Winner
Who is our Freebie Friday winner today? What did our winner win? What is next week’s cool prize? 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 […]
Colorado Aftermath: Talking with Your Kids About It
As I grapple with what to post on a day like today, a day that our nation is reeling from the horrific events in Colorado, I don’t know what to say or what angle to even write about. I had recently thought about an event like this occurring at our local movie theatre. I think […]
Design on a Dime Home Office Floor Makeover
Manic: Anything that is a home improvement project! I simply don’t possess those skills! Managed: Being inspired by managedmoms.com contributor and design on a dime expert, Bridget! When she recently told me about how she ripped out her home office flooring to install a new one, I was quite…well…floored! This is something that I could […]
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 […]






