Four Delicious Ingredients that Multitask for Easy Holiday Cooking

Manic:  Figuring out how to cook smart when making the big holiday meal so that we can get out of the kitchen to spend precious time with family and friends. Managed: Using these four ingredients that include Shamrock Farms Half & Half, Zesty Jalapeno Sour Cream (yum), Shamrock Farms Calcium Plus Milk and eggnog to make […]

Holiday Gift Guide For Everyone On Your List, Even Pets!

Just in time for your Black Friday shopping, check this out.  Gifts that give back, for the pets, truly unique and sentimental items and more!  Happy Thanksgiving, too! 

Fun & Festive Gift Ideas!

Manic:  Now!  November has arrived, so it is time to start thinking about and/or shopping for your holiday gifts. Managed:  Did some shopping to give you ideas for the different folks on your list.  Check this out for cute ideas for kids, items that work for both gals and guys, kiss the cook gifts and […]

$10 & Under Drug Store Festive Fall Beauty Products

Shop & Think Pink With Products That Give Back To BCA Month

Every October, I look for holiday gift ideas, and other items, that give back to Breast Cancer Awareness month.  I found some terrific and unique items, so take a look and think pink to support a good and important cause….

AZ Local: Zombie Lovers, Check This Team Building Event Out!

Just in time for Halloween season, the Ahwatukee Children’s Theatre has a very cool event for the public called Trapped In a Room with a Zombie!  Book this fun interactive theatrical event for team building with coworkers or as a date night with a group.  This works great for a unique birthday party as well. […]

Football Season Food For Tailgating & Celebrating

Football season is in full swing, so here are some ideas for fun football themed treats plus I share an easy and healthy recipe for a tasty chip dip that is made with avocado, cilantro, tomatoes, black eyed peas, corn and more.  It is a real crowd pleaser and my entire family loves this dip, […]

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 […]

Healthy Quick Fix Family Food Ideas for Breakfast & Snacks

Manic:  Getting your kids fed quick but healthy foods both before school in the morning and after school when they need a solid snack before running to practice or rehearsal. Managed:  Having my kids taste test some quick fix food ideas.  Here are the recipes and foods that my kids and I give a thumbs […]

Kid & Mom Approved Lunch Box Menu Ideas

Manic:  Coming up with lunch menu ideas day after day that both my kids and I can agree on since we want tasty, but healthy items. Managed:  Brainstormed with my kids and came up with several ideas, like this one that is pictured. Watch my morning show segment below to see several other ideas, plus […]

Ways To Save on Back To School Shopping

For a lot of parents this time of year can be costly with back to school supplies, shoes and clothing needed to start another school year. So I did some research to see how to save when it comes to those shopping trips that add up fast. Here is what I came up with….

Better Beverage Ideas for Families

It is a constant struggle trying to keep my kids hydrated and away from the overwhelming number of sugary and unhealthy drinks that line store shelves and tempt consumers.  They get so tired of plain water, so here are some healthy alternatives that we experimented with this summer.  Of course, it is crucial to make […]

Fun Family Fitness Ideas & Thanks To My Tween & Pals For Helping Demo This On 3TV

Manic:  Getting in enough daily exercise as an adult and enough family time, too. Managed:  Fun and healthy ideas that makes exercise fun with games that will keep you and your kids moving and interested.  I recently cohosted this recent “Your Life A to Z” morning show segment with fitness expert Wendie Marlais and she […]

How Sun Savvy Are You? Take This Quiz To See!

Manic:  Making sure that my family applies sunscreen each time they leave to swim, play golf and more here in our hot and powerful Arizona sun. Managed:  According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, Arizona ranks #2 in the world for skin cancer rates, so we can’t be too careful living here especially.  So […]

Celebrity Baby Product Favorites

Progressing through my baby week theme on the KTVK “Your Life A to Z” morning show, I showed some cool stuff for babies that are all the rage with the stars in Hollywood and in New York.  The stroller that does it all, customized baby bonnets instead of the unisex cap the hospital gives you […]