Believe it or not, we actually saved money flying home in first class a few days ago. We also figured out how to get a free room upgrade at our hotel, get a few rental car fees waived and we were able to enjoy a late checkout, too. Read on to see how we saved […]
Post Trip Readjusting Not So Easy
Manic: The day after returning home from a trip. Why does it have to be that way?! Managed: Not feeling managed yet….maybe by tomorrow? Why is it the day after you return home from a trip, the stress returns? I want to feel like this picture…. ….for just a couple of more days after arriving […]
The Amazing Oil Cleansing Method For Flawless Skin
Managedmoms.com team member and writer Karen Hall has a terrific post for us today about skincare. She shares with us a homemade skincare regimen that you can easily make yourself and it is healthy and natural for your skin. Take a look and try this on your skin. Professional/Celebrity makeup artist Karen Hall knows her […]
A Word About Our Fallen Heroes & The Honorable Firefighter
It will be one of those tragic events where I am always going to remember where I was when I got the heartbreaking news. As I sat in a movie theater last night enjoying a visit with my cousin, who had just flown in hours before, her cell phone sent her a news alert message. […]
Travel Alert: Protect Your Family From Bed Bugs
Manic: Summer travel is fun, but it can be manic for the Mom (or Dad) doing the planning. So much to do, packing, budgeting, planning plus the worries about sunburn, bug bites and don’t forget the dreaded and very unwelcome bed bugs that can come home with you. Ugh! Managed: Decided to welcome Jim LaBrie’s, […]
Weekly Pet Pic: Naps Done Right
This week’s pet pics come from Mary from Maryland and her pets have it right…. Whether you are a cool cat…. Or a pampered pooch….These two know how to rock a good nap. So follow their lead and take a nice nap this weekend 🙂 Send us your pet pics! We love to get them […]
Freebie Friday Winner!
Who is our Freebie Friday winner today? What did our winner 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 […]
My Daughter’s Summer To Do List That Included Some Unexpected & Sweet Surprises
Manic: Keeping bored kids busy during summer break and then once their summer camps do start, life is manic again because you are back on a schedule. It can be hard to find a balance between relaxing summer days and busy camp days. Managed: I never thought of just asking my child if she had […]
One Pot Pasta Tomato Basil Dish Recipe Works Great!
Manic: Me last week trying to find the one pot no boil pasta recipe that I had seen on the Getting Healthy Staying Healthy Facebook page. Managed: Found it, saved it to my page and tried one night last week when we were rushed for time….and it works and tastes great! All ingredients are put […]
Cool Posts That You May Have Missed This Week
In case you missed it, take a look at these links to see the good stuff that you may have missed this week on managedmoms.com…. *Our reunion with our foster cat, Oliver in his happy new home *Party Cocktails, Mocktails & Kids Drink That Can Be Made In Minutes *Love music and the Grammys? Check […]
Our Reunion With Our Foster Cat Oliver In His Happy Home
If you have been following my blog, then you may remember that back in February a super sweet kitty cat literally showed up on my front door step. After doing some neighborhood research, I discovered that he had been left behind a few weeks earlier when a family moved away suddenly. That broke my heart […]
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 […]
Grammy Museum Visit Is Part 3 Of Our Show Choir LA Adventure
If you followed part one of my Hollywood adventure with my daughter’s show choir and if you read part two, then you know that I promised another post with yet another cool place that we got to visit in LA. This one is really cool, especially if you like music and watch the Grammys every […]
My Favorite Hollywood Attraction For Families & Part 2 Of Our Show Choir Trip
If you read part one of my post about traveling with my daughter’s show choir, the Ahwatukee Children’s Theatre Treble Makers, then you know that we took 1st place against 67 national show choirs. That was amazing! In part one, I told you that part 2 would run today, so here is the second part […]
To The Fantastic Fathers In My Life…Happy Dad’s Day!
Today I feel thankful, especially thankful because my hubs is a fantastic Dad and now that our kids are a teen and a tween, his involvement, love and guidance feel even more crucial these days. I am also lucky to have amazing Father figures in my life. My Dad has passed on to me his […]






