Manic: Today’s technology and social media can be especially manic in the hands of our youth. Sadly, one of the byproducts of today’s 24/7 online life is what is called cyberbullying. Managed: Welcoming today’s guest writer, Dr. Lisa Strohman, a clinical psychologist who specializes in educating parents and children on the effects of technology overuse or […]
9 Fit Tips For Moms So Busyness Doesn’t Rob Your Family Time
Manic: A lot of moms that I know and me, more so this year than years past, because my kids are busier than they have ever been despite my best efforts to slow things down this school year. Didn’t happen! Managed: Taking the time to actually sit down with my manic family to discuss some healthy […]
Freebie Friday Winner!
Who is our Freebie Friday winner today? What did our winner win? 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 week’s lucky winner…. This week’s […]
Need A Recipe? Check Out Our Handy Recipe Index!
Manic: The recipes on my blog! We have quite a few good ones, but the dinner ideas, cocktails, lunch recipes and more were all scattered about my website with no placement order. Managed: My awesome webmaster, Mattbob with Greenish Orange, organized my recipes into handy categories that include breakfast, dinner, snacks, desserts and more. So the […]
Freebie Friday Winner!
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September 11th Memories
On 9/11/01 I was eight months pregnant with my second baby, a little girl that is now my tween girl who finds chapters about the horrors of 9/11 in her history books. I was also a mommy to a sweet 4-year-old boy who is now a high school junior. I will never forget how that […]
Fix It Finds For Family Ailments
Part of a parent’s job description at times is being a nurse, so here are a few fix it finds that have worked for us when it comes to ailments like eczema, colds, chapped lips and more. Plus most of these products are homeopathic or naturopathic, which I like to try first before I switch […]
Healthy Habit Tips for Busy Families
Manic: Keeping my family healthy despite a crazy busy and absolutely manic schedule! Managed: Brainstormed ideas with my family so that we can work together to stay as healthy as possible with the right daily vitamin for both teen girls and boys, time management tips that get the kids (and myself) to bed on time […]
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Honoring The Very Special Violet
My Dad’s dear dog, beautiful Violet passed away yesterday and my heart aches for his loss. Losing a pet is such a difficult loss. And Violet was very loved….very very very loved and she was very very very loving right back. She was a pampered pooch for sure. Just look at this awesome pet perch […]
Get Organized Ideas For A Managed & Not So Manic School Year
Manic: Soggy sandwiches in my kids’ lunch, crazy calendars that overlap, managing food allergies and more. It all comes with being thrown back into the busy school year season. Managed: Found an awesome free calendar app that merges and sends the family calendar to every family member’s smart phone, finally found a formula for no […]
Freebie Friday Winner!
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Heartfelt Words From A Worried Kid: What My Children’s Theatre Means To Me
My daughter is worried. We got word this week that my daughter’s beloved second home (as she calls it), the Ahwatukee Children’s Theatre (ACT) may have to close their doors. Once she heard this, she sat down at the computer and thoughtful words poured out of her heart and on to the keyboard. She first reflected […]
Our Top 10 Maui Moments To Remember & Recommend
Now that the crazy busy school year is back in full swing, I have found myself day dreaming more than once about our magical Maui trip that we took in June. It was our first time to Hawaii and it was as wonderful as everyone had told us it would be. A lot of […]
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