TGIF! So who is our Freebie Friday winner this week???? …..AND THE WINNER IS: Lisa Haffner from Phoenix, Arizona!!! CONGRATULATIONS! (winner randomly selected in a drawing through random.org) Lisa won a bundle of bracelets from beadedbrACElet.com (http://www.beadedbracelet.biz/index.html)! These beautiful bracelets are hand-made and come in every color and/or color combination that you can think of. And […]
First Freebie Friday Starts Today!
July 8, 2011 By
Manic: Website is going great, but my team has been busy thinking of ideas to keep the growth going! Managed: Taking my webmaster’s advice to have Freebie Friday every Friday, so that my readers get a chance to win cool free stuff and hopefully spread the word to subscribe to managedmoms.com! So every Friday, […]
Scrumptious Spaghetti with Homemade Marinara Sauce
July 7, 2011 By
Manic: Never outgrew my #1 favorite food, spaghetti, but want to find a homemade recipe that is delicious, but quick and easy, too! Managed: Found a cool cookbook that has a picture of every dish right next to the recipe. I love that! So with permission from the publisher of the book, “Betty Crocker […]
To Save or Not to Save? | Photography Tips from Elizabeth Langford Photography
July 5, 2011 By
Manic: Back from our family road trip through sunny California and I took a ton of pictures that I want to organize and scrapbook. But now as I look through my mountain of shots, I feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to cut and what to keep. I bet this has happened to you! […]
Melon Berry Crush Smoothie Recipe from Pomegranate Cafe
July 4, 2011 By
Manic: Need a festive 4th of July treat, but I want something healthy that my kids will also enjoy. Managed: Asked the pros at Pomegranate Café for ideas and they gave me their Melon Berry Crush smoothie recipe. Not only is it red, white and blue, but it is also very good for you! Read on […]
Black and White or Color? | Photography Tips from Elizabeth Langford Photography
June 29, 2011 By
Have you ever taken a picture and immediately thought to yourself this would be great in black and white? As a wedding and engagement photographer I’ve found that certain photos scream out to be in black and white. Black and white can create an additional sense of drama in the image that isn’t there when […]
Weekly Pet Pic: A Lovable Lab That Makes Us Laugh!
June 25, 2011 By
A big thank you to Geo’s mom for sending in these funny pictures of him just being his family’s lovable black lab, Geo! Check out his antics that has the entire family laughing… Did Geo make you smile as much as he did our managedmoms.com team? Thank you to Geo’s family for sharing his funny […]
Yummy Oven-Fried Chicken Recipe
June 24, 2011 By
Manic: Can’t outgrow my fried chicken cravings, but I know that fried is bad for me. Managed: Found a great cookbook with a yummy recipe for baked fried chicken and the publisher gave me permission to share it! So read on, so you can have your fried chicken…and eat it, too! Oven-Fried Chicken Recipe […]
Know Your Pet’s Routine: Knowing Our Cat’s Saved the Day!
May 22, 2011 By
Manic: Waking to muffled meows and knowing that something wasn’t right. Sure enough, our cat was missing! Managed: Telling the family to work together to search our home to find our missing feline family member. I’ve got a pet story that I’ve got to share with you, because it is funny, but it also reminds […]
Tips for Teasing Hair from Stylist/Salon Owner Angelic
May 19, 2011 By
Manic: Want to know how to tease the crown in the back of my hair (and my daughter’s) quickly and correctly, to get that added volume that looks so good when done right. Managed: Asked our hair stylist expert, Angelic to show me step-by-step how to tease the crown of the hair to get that […]
Perfect Pony Tail Tricks & Tips from Expert Stylist Angelic
May 13, 2011 By
Manic: No time to do my or my daughter’s hair! Managed: Asked expert hair stylist and owner of Backstage Salon & Spa, Angelic, how to create the perfect pony fast! She told us that it is important to your hair’s health to buy the right kind of pony tail holders. Here are her tips […]
The Beauty Diet’s Oven-Crunchy Walnut Chicken Tenders Recipe
May 10, 2011 By
Manic: I want to eat well to look good, but don’t have a lot of time to make gourmet meals. Managed: Found some easy recipes that are good and good for the body in a wonderful book called “The Beauty Diet” by Lisa Drayer, M.A., R.D. She gave me permission to share a few of […]
Roman’s Recommended Yoga Pose for Beautiful Breathing & More
May 4, 2011 By
Manic: My rushed schedule, so I forget to take time out to properly breathe and stretch. Managed: Asked yoga instructor Roman Acevedo to join my website team with a weekly pose that I can do at home. Join me and do it, too! Roman decided to kick-off his first post with the very comforting Childs […]
An Easy & Pleasing Patio Makeover
April 26, 2011 By
Manic: Clutter on the patio with little time or money to give it a big makeover. Managed: Enlist the help of a talented gal pal who is good at interior/exterior designing and knows how to work on a budget! Doesn’t it feel amazing when you take the time to declutter? It not only […]
Managing Manic Happenings This Week!
April 23, 2011 By
Manic: This week with a scorpion sighting in my son’s room, watching a man fall down the mountain on my hike and then seeing another man rob a store that I was shopping in! Why was this week so weird?! Managed: Remembering to breathe and be thankful! Read on and be inspired to remember these […]
