Manic: Need mascara, but there are so many to pick from and I’m short on time and have noticed that my lashes are getting shorter with age, too! Plus I’m not sure which wand is better, the big fat one or the skinny mini. Managed: Asked Celebrity Makeup Artist Karen Hall for her advice. Her […]
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 […]
Skin Cancer Awareness & Sun Safe Stuff for Summer
May 18, 2011 By
Manic: Sunscreen season, but with all of the media hype about dangerous sunscreen chemicals, I’m not sure what to put on my family. Managed: Did the research to learn about skin cancer awareness and found some sun-safe products that are low in chemicals and liked by my family….who can’t wait to get in the water. […]
Weekly Pet Pic: If Pets Could Talk….
May 16, 2011 By
Manic: Us rushing around and maybe missing a message from our 4-legged friends! Managed: For fun, check out these pet pics and see what we think they are saying to us 🙂 And thank you to one of our managed mom readers for sending in the fun picture of her Goldendoodle doing his “dishwashing chores”…..or […]
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 […]
Reduce Eye Wrinkles With This Tip From Makeup Artist Karen Hall
May 12, 2011 By
Manic: Always on our phones texting and not considering the beauty toll it takes on our eyes. Managed: After celebrity makeup artist, Karen Hall, pointed this out to me, I now follow this easy beauty advice. This tip will minimize the aging side effects of our electronic devices. Read on to see what we […]
I Tried a Spray Tan: A 40-Something Managed Mom Review
May 11, 2011 By
Manic: Want to tan but don’t have the time and don’t want the risks associated with sunbathing. Managed: Ignored my kids’ teasing and got myself a spray tan. I booked my service at Dolce Salon & Spa (www.dolcesalonspa.com) and I was impressed with the result. For $25, my entire body was completely spray-tanned in less […]
Mom’s Big Event Countdown: A 7-Day Beauty Prep Plan
May 9, 2011 By
Manic: When a big event like a wedding, graduation or party is scheduled, many times moms spend all week getting everyone else in the family ready, but what about mom? I know that I’ve made sure that my family had hair cuts, shoes that fit and clean clothes to wear for the special occasion, only […]
Motherhood Is Not For Sissies…Happy Mother’s Day!
May 7, 2011 By
Manic: My life of a busy Mama! Managed: Stopping for a moment to say thanks to the woman who taught me how to manage my manic tendencies, which has made me a better mother. So Happy Mother’s Day, Mom. And a simple message of thanks… 1. Thank you for everything you’ve done for me […]
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 […]
Fab Fresh Face Fix Tip from Celebrity Makeup Artist Karen Hall
April 29, 2011 By
Karen Hall has dolled up the likes of Paula Abdul, Faith Hill, Conan and many more world-wide celebs that come to Phoenix to perform or make personal appearances. Karen is called in to make the stars look amazing and many of these celebs end up asking Karen what her own personal secret is because she […]
What’s Hot in Summer’s Cool Colors
April 28, 2011 By
My 3TV segment this week is all about what’s hot in summer’s cool colors when it comes to makeup and accessories. I love summer and I love the cheerful bright colors that pop up on store shelves as the weather warms. So I did some research to find out what’s cool in summer’s hot colors […]
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 […]
Sneak Peek of Things To Come!
April 22, 2011 By
Manic: Trying to come up with tons of great content for this website each and everyday! Managed: Inviting a few local experts to join the team with fresh ideas to make managedmoms.com even better! Next month I will introduce my managedmoms.com team of experts to you. I’m very proud to have assembled several local […]
