Manic: Yesterday, today and tomorrow….basically everyday during the holiday season! Managed: Taking time out to see a festive local holiday play! So I did and I saw the Ahwatukee Children’s Theatre (www.azact.org) production of A Christmas Carol. In fact, I’ve seen it three times now! Since my daughter was cast as Belinda Cratchit (Tiny Tim’s […]
A Gem in the Desert: Ahwatukee Children’s Theatre Annual A Christmas Carol Production
Great Holiday Decor Idea That Works For Other Holidays, Too!
Manic: Finally almost done with my holiday home decor, but I would like to find one more item that works for Christmas…but for other holidays, too. Managed: Our managedmoms.com home decor expert showed me a cool idea that is fun to put out and works for all kinds of holidays. Check this out… Bridget says: […]
Roman’s Recommended Yoga Pose for Shoulders, Posture & More
Manic: This last weekend was manic, but so wonderful with my daughter performing in three Christmas Carol shows, my son’s hockey game, my girl’s 3-hour dress rehearsal for another performance she is in this holiday season and a wonderful visit with my kids’ amazing grandparents who came to see the shows and the hockey! Whew…exciting […]
Weekly Pet Pic: No Flash Please!
I got a kick out of my cool cats, Stanley and Tucker, the other day. They were posing very nicely for me, but I don’t think they like the flash. Take a look and see if you agree with my assessment…. Send us your funny or cute pet pic! We are big believers here at […]
Freebie Friday Winner & Next Week’s Prize!
Who is our Freebie Friday winner today? What did she 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 this […]
A Unique Christmas Ornament Idea
Manic: No time to put up our Christmas tree because our last two weekends have been filled with rehearsals, hockey and out-of-town guests! Managed: Relax and take our time to enjoy putting up our tree with some unique ornament ideas. Our managedmoms.com writer, Bianca, shared a unique tree decorating idea and you won’t believe where […]
Weekly Pet Pic: A Canine with Christmas Spirit!
Thank you to managedmoms.com subscriber, Lisa Walton, for sending in this picture of their festive and helpful dog, Geo! He says…”I’m ready to lend a helping paw” and I think he is excited that it was time to put up the Christmas tree! Take a look… We love this picture! Thanks for sharing, Lisa! Send […]
AZ Local: Ahwatukee Fundraiser for Baby Girl in Need of a Heart
One of our managedmoms.com subscribers asked me if we could run this to help a local precious baby girl named Emma who is waiting on a heart transplant. I quickly agreed. Just look at her beautiful picture. Here are the details from our subscriber, Theresa…. Theresa says: The Ahwatukee Foothills News recently had an article […]
Bridget’s Brilliant Home Christmas Decor Idea
Manic: Can’t find time to put out our Christmas decorations and my very spirited daughter is on me to do it! Managed: Asked our managedmoms.com interior design expert for a quick holiday decorating tip and I love what she came up with. Take a look… Bridget says: Holiday decorating can get so expensive, so I […]
AZ Local: A Powerful Exhibit Comes to Phoenix
Have you wondered about what it would be like to visit the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC? Perhaps you have toured the emotional halls of history in our nation’s capital. Perhaps not, but in any event what is housed in that building is history that we can not forget and lessons learned […]
Freebie Friday Winner & Next Week’s Prize!
Who is our Freebie Friday winner today? What did she 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 this […]
Tips for Teaching Our Kids To Have Good Character
Can you believe that it is November 1st already?! Crazy how time flies! As families continue to run at a rapid pace, we need to take the time to teach our kids about character and how to be good citizens. I try to remember to not only tell my kids about being respectful, doing the […]
Quick & Easy Last Minute Dinner Ideas
Manic: Halloween being on a Monday night and have to quickly get some good food into my kids before the onslaught of candy comes home! Managed: Thought of some quick and easy dinner ideas. Here are some fast food fixes before your family hits the trick-or-treating trail! *Put out a veggie tray, fruit and some […]
Weekly Pet Pic: Two Peas in a Pod
Manic. We’ve had such busy weekends every single weekend that I haven’t done the weekly pet pic in a few weeks and we are crazy busy again this weekend, but I wanted to post this cute photo. Managed: Making myself take the time to post this and to remember to give my feline kids some […]
Freebie Friday Winner & Next Week’s Prize!
Who is our Freebie Friday winner today? What did she 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 this […]






