Manic: Trying to update and add a few warm weather pieces to my wardrobe, while staying on a budget and finding pieces that are flattering on me to boot. Managed: Interviewed my favorite fashion expert, Heather Cisek owner of both the Purple Skirt Boutique in Ahwatukee and Dominique R in Scottsdale to get the lowdown […]
Go Green Fab Fashions & Products To Celebrate Earth Day 2013
April 18, 2013 By
Manic: Me with my family when they fail to put recyclable items in the recycling bin! Just ask them and they will tell you that I’m an unhappy Mama when they don’t practice green behavior. Managed: In honor of Earth Day, that is this Monday, and to remind my family the importance of being earth-friendly […]
April’s Ten Under $10 Drug Store Beauty Products
April 4, 2013 By
Manic: Me in parts of this segment! I do my KTVK segments every week and this week, it went well for the most part, but I did make two mistakes, which I don’t like to do! So when you are watching, please note that the Skintimate is a lotionized shaving gel, not a lotion and […]
Green & Clean: How To Dispose Of Those Spring Cleaning Items & Make Money, Too
March 30, 2013 By
Manic: Me this Spring as my family and l dove into Spring cleaning like we’ve never done before. Managed Figuring out what to do with all of the clutter we cleaned out like an old computer, clothing, piles of hangers, old furniture and more that would be earth-friendly and profitable, too. We discovered a lot […]
Spring Cleaning Closet Clutter Remedies
March 22, 2013 By
Manic: My master bedroom closet! It had gotten way out of hand….I could have been on the Hoarder’s show, I’m embarrassed to tell you! Managed: Got it together and did something that I’ve never done before…I hired a professional organizer and having her come over was a wonderful experience because I learned a lot and […]
Product Picks & Pans
March 6, 2013 By
Manic: Sorting through some of the different smart phones on the market, understanding the new Keurig Vue coffee maker and more. It seems like products are upgrading and changing (iPhone 4S to iPhone 5; Keurig’s new Vue) by the minute, so I end up testing a lot of products for this website and for my […]
Mom Approved Remedies For Beauty Winter Woes
March 2, 2013 By
Manic: Winter weather everywhere that does a number on your skin, hair and more. Here in the Arizona desert, we get fickle weather with chilly temps one day followed by warm temperatures the next and that does a number on our skin and more. Managed: Decided to ask my gal pals what their favorite winter […]
Mom Tested Home Remedies for Cold & Flu
January 25, 2013 By
Manic: This cold and flu season for so many of my friends….our family hasn’t been sick yet…knock on some major wood! Managed: Asked my gal pals what their favorite home remedies are for illness and I got some great answers, to take a look and be well out there…
Warm Winter Fashions That Are Functional, Too!
January 21, 2013 By
Manic: Me, a wimpy Phoenician when the weather gets cold! But I don’t want to buy winter clothes I can’t wear again on days that are chilly, but not too cold. Managed: Found some smart styles like gloves that let you text, a hat that won’t give you hat head when it rains or is […]
Stocking Stuffer Ideas for All
December 2, 2012 By
Manic: Me every December with shopping, wrapping, shipping, cards to address and mail, my daughter’s 10 Christmas Carol performances and more…whew…like so many of us, I do feel manic every December! Managed: Getting my stocking stuffers purchased and out of the way so I don’t find myself running to Walgreens on Christmas Eve, although I […]
Go Holiday Glam for Less
November 27, 2012 By
Manic: The holidays bring party invitations, celebrations and more, but I don’t want to spend a lot of money buying fancy dresses and expensive accessories with all of the holiday shopping that I have to do! Managed: Came up with some ideas and found some deals on inexpensive items that help you go glam for less. Take […]
Holiday Gift Ideas: Tis’ the Season Already!
October 19, 2012 By
Manic: This time of year and finding time to do holiday shopping! Managed: Deciding to make my next KTVK 3TV segment all about holiday gift ideas so I have suggestions for you and I got going on my own holiday shopping! Take a look…
Cool Back to School Solutions for Families
August 31, 2012 By
Manic: Back to school issues like getting the kids back on a sleep schedule, getting the family calender in sync, coming up with healthy snack ideas and more! Managed: Decided to test drive some helpful tools like an online family calendar that updates everyone’s smart phones in an instant, healthy kid recipes and more. Watch […]
