Manic: I used to try (emphasis on “try”) coming down my mountain hike quickly. I only had to fall once to know not to try that again! That happened about 6 months ago. Managed: Yesterday I came down slowly and let lots of folks pass me by and you won’t believe what happened next! I saw […]
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas (My 3TV Segment this week)
April 19, 2011 By
Hard to believe that it is almost Mother’s Day again, but it is, so I did some personal shopping and I found some fun and unique ideas. Plus several of these lines are made by local moms. Take a look! For: The New Mom & The Green Mom: Bébé EcoPosh by local Mom, Stephanie Lee […]
Weekly Pet Pic: Humane Society Handsome
April 17, 2011 By
This is my favorite picture of Tucker. I think he is so handsome and he keeps himself well-groomed. I’m always proud to tell folks that he came from the pound three years ago. He is one handsome humane society find. I definitely recommend adopting your next pet from your local humane society. Tucker (named by […]
Cool Tools for the Kitchen–My 3TV Segment This Week
April 14, 2011 By
Manic: Desire to make my family a good home-cooked meal, but fear the prep cutting, grating and more will prevent me from getting a good dinner out quick enough to get to practice on time. Managed: Found some cool tools that make my life easier in the kitchen and enable me to make a homemade […]
Customer Service Standout: Service Pros For Plumbing Woes
April 11, 2011 By
Manic: While I was out running an errand, my teenager calls me in a panic. The toilet is overflowing and he doesn’t know what to do. Oops, I forgot to teach him how to use a plunger in a situation like this and he needs me to get home fast. Managed: After I rush home […]
Someday I’ll Miss These Days: Managing Manic Schedules!
April 5, 2011 By
Manic: Just as the school year seems to be winding down, my calendar is filled with spring performances, hockey training camps, tryouts, year-end school projects, AIMS testing, award ceremonies and more! Managed: Take a deep breath, get organized and remind myself that someday I’ll miss these days! Are you a manic managed mom like me? Take […]
More Fast Fixes for Beauty Blunders (My 3TV Segment This Week)
April 1, 2011 By
Here is my 3TV segment that aired this week all about fast fixes for those annoying beauty blunders. See the segment and then read the column below if you need more information about the products and ideas that I showed in the segment. Beauty Blunder: Thinning eyebrows. Beauty Quick Fix: A drawing pencil from an […]
A Website That Every Parent Should Know About!
March 27, 2011 By
Manic: Quickly sorting through the sea of kids movies, music, books and more to make sound decisions about what they watch….and sometimes making the wrong decision. At times, I’ve screwed up because I decided too quicky or I gave in to the common argument from my kids that goes like this….”well my friend’s mom let them […]
Beauty Blunder Quick Fixes
March 23, 2011 By
Manic: A beauty blunder like flyway hair or tired eyes with little or no time to fix! Managed: Read on to see the quick fixes I found from head to toe to keep you on the go….and looking great! It never fails. Just when you think you are ready to go, a beauty blunder gets […]
Creative Spring Break Suggestions? Try Asking Your Kids
March 15, 2011 By
Manic: I quickly agree with my kids’ wishes to schedule multiple play dates over Spring Break. Then I wonder where the week went, why we are all tired and what we missed. However, one managed mom I know did something smart… Managed: My gal pal, a mother of 3, sat her family down to ask […]
AZ Local: Managedmoms.com Review — Try Tryst Cafe
March 14, 2011 By
Tryst Cafe is located in the Desert Ridge area of Scottsdale. And for me, it was worth the drive. With healthy food that is also delicious and a very nice staff that aim to please, we left satisfied with full bellies, but not that unwelcome stuffed feeling. We left feeling nourished and relaxed. Since it was […]
Want To Be Healthier? Watch What Your Pets Do!
March 12, 2011 By
Before I share my fun pet pics and good health tips, I want to first send out prayers to all of the victims and to the survivors suffering after Japan’s massive earthquake and Tsunami. This morning I said a prayer and then I made a donation to the Red Cross (www.redcross.org). On weekends, I post […]
Managedmoms.com Review: ACT’s “Annie Warbucks”
March 7, 2011 By
Yesterday, my 9-year-old daughter was quick to tell folks that we were going to see Annie Warbucks and that it would be different from the original Annie play. So, not knowing what to expect, we were both won over with the catchy music, unexpected twists and turns, fun humor and great acting! Annie Warbucks is […]
Customer Service Standout — Grease Monkey is Great!
February 23, 2011 By
Manic: I rushed out of Grease Monkey, accidentally leaving my lap top behind to get my kids to the next stop on time! Managed: Lucky for me, awesome Grease Monkey employees Kyle and Jess called me ASAP, so I could retrieve my expensive lap top. Boy, was I grateful! And when I arrived to pick it […]
My 3TV Dry Skin Solutions Part 2
February 18, 2011 By
As promised, here is Part 2 of my Channel 3 segment that shows dry skin solutions. ‘”Your Life A to Z’ posted it on the show’s Facebook page. Click the link below to see it. Check it out and stay moisturized! http://ow.ly/3Z0BI
