Manic: Finding time to schedule some family visits this summer and making sure that our family has smooth and stress-free travels. Managed: Got myself organized and decided to share my time tested travel tips in my Channel 3 segment this week. One idea that I didn’t cover in my segment is to consider flying a […]
Recital & Special Occasion Hair Curls: How to Get Them
Manic: The many recitals, dances, performances, etc. that take place at the end of the school year…and the holidays, too….and I’m not good at creating stage-ready hair! Managed: Asking managedmoms.com writer and Backstage Salon & Spa owner, Angelic how to get those lovely performance curls that look great on stage and hold, too. She gave […]
A Cosmetic Personal Shopping Session to Update Your Look
Manic: My makeup drawer. It was messy and unorganized! Managed: I organized it and I got some great tips from local beauty expert Erin Hennessy, who not only has terrific beauty advice, but she also gives makeovers, makeup assessments and even takes women shopping for new cosmetics that will update her look. When one of […]
Weekly Pet Pic: The Best Surprise Ever!
We have had sweet little Lucy for one week now and she is a doll! She is such a good, loving and playful kitty who has fit into our home perfectly! And when our daughter discovered that we had adopted the rescue kitten that we had been back to visit several times the week before, […]
Beauty Buys: Ten Under $10 Drug Store Beauty Buys
Hooray for May! School is almost out and the slower days of summer have arrived, so our managedmoms.com writer, Walgreens beauty expert Bianca gave me her monthly Ten under Ten picks! I showed her fab finds that will keep you on your beauty budget in my Channel 3 segment this week, so take a look….
Freebie Friday Winner & Next Week’s Prize!
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 […]
Toe Juice: Funny Name, Great Family Product & Here’s a Coupon!
Manic: My medicine cabinet with all kinds of treatments for all kinds of potential family ailments! Managed: Finding a very cool product that treats multiple symptoms in one handy little easy-to-store bottle. The name is quite funny….Toe Juice, but the ingredients mix inside is good stuff and works all over the body. I first learned […]
California Bound for Summer? Check Out this Cool Carmel Resort!
Manic: Hopefully life is not as manic lately as the school year is winding down, but for a lot of parents, we become a busy travel agent as we launch into planning a summer get-away (ahhh…how nice does that word sound?!). Managed: Remembering that I did an entire California road trip series on this website […]
Weekly Pet Pic: This Pup Rules the Roost
This week’s adorable pet pic comes from managedmoms.com reader, Theresa who tells us that this picture is of Precious, sitting on her leather couch, where she rules the roost… And don’t you love her pig tails? She is one pretty pup and we love that her Mom sent us her picture! Send us your cute […]
Meet Lucy: Our Newest Addition!!
Manic: My daughter asking to us add a 3rd pet to our already full household! She made this request back in October and she spent the entire school year researching hypo-allergenic puppy breeds and writing reports for us arguing her case! Managed: Explaining to her what a huge responsibility it is to have a pet. […]
Freebie Friday Winner & Next Week’s Prize!
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 […]
Stylish & Smart Summer Fashions for Kids, Mom…and Dogs, Too!
Manic: Finding time to store away the winter clothes…and then finding time to find last year’s summer clothes…only to discover that my kids outgrew all of it! Managed: Doing some shopping and showing what we found in my Channel 3 segment this week. I’ve got some smart and unique lines, sun protection clothing, cool styles […]
Appreciate Your Teachers!
Manic: I am guessing the life of a busy teacher! I don’t know that for sure because I am not a teacher. However, I do know that our teachers work hard for our kids and that teachers don’t take home big paychecks and have to work with limited resources. Not an easy gig, but an […]
Amtrak Review, My Early Mom’s Day Gift & Cool Stuff You May Have Missed Last Week!
For those of you that may have missed a few very popular articles that ran last week, check this out… *Ever wondered about taking an Amtrak train vacation? My teenager took one recently with his Grandparents, so he gives us his review! Come aboard with Jack and read his Amtrak train vacation review… *An early […]
Weekly Pet Pic: A Kiss or a Secret?
Manic: Another crazy busy weekend with a dress rehearsal, two hockey games, getting ready to teach Sunday School and more! Managed: Finding time to enjoy our pets! Check out this cute picture that I snapped of our boys. And tell me, do you think Tucker is telling Stan a secret or giving him a kiss? […]






