Manic: Me, more times than I want to admit, as I sat in the passenger seat every day this summer teaching my son how to drive. He is anxiously counting down the days until his permit becomes his license. I am also anxiously counting down those days, sometimes with a smile and sometimes with a […]
Unique Lunch Box Meal Ideas For Back To School
August 7, 2013 By
Manic: Coming up with unique, tasty and healthy lunch ideas that my kids will eat and not trade or trash now that another school year has begun. Managed: Brainstormed a few ideas and also found some good stuff on Pinterest, so take a look, plus some of these ideas work well for adults, too.
Tried & True Tools for Back To School Success
August 3, 2013 By
Manic: Back to school supply shopping! Managed: Asked my kids (one is now in middle school & one is a sophomore in high school) what their best advice is for back to school tools that really hold up and helped them stayed focused in class. They gave me some good tips to share with […]
Our Family’s Faster (Not Exactly Fast Food) Restaurant Picks
July 17, 2013 By
Manic: Ahhh so nice….hasn’t been too manic these last two weeks. This is the beautiful calm before the storm; the last few weeks before school starts and our schedules go crazy again. So nice! Managed: Taking the time to really enjoy my kiddos and with my teenaged son spending so much time with me this […]
My Seven Successful SOS (Snack Off Solutions) for Surviving Summer Break Without Weight Gain
July 16, 2013 By
Manic: My weight every summer when the kids go on break and I find myself snacking more right along with them. In previous summers, I usually gained a good 5 pounds or more by the time they returned to school. Managed: Got it together this summer and implemented what I call my SOS tips….snack off solutions […]
Travel Alert: Protect Your Family From Bed Bugs
June 30, 2013 By
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, […]
Food Changes For Family & Juicing For Me Is Making A Difference
May 23, 2013 By
Manic: The high number of times that my family was eating out a few months ago. My clothes were getting tighter and my wallet was getting smaller and I was feeling guilty about the calories and unhealthy food that my family was consuming. Managed: Got it together and got my family on a plan with tips […]
Happy Last Day of School & Any Advice About Girls & Middle School?
May 22, 2013 By
Manic: No manic today because it is the last day of school! Well except for my son having finals today at his high school and two more days of hockey tryouts and my daughter and I preparing to leave in a few days for her show choir competition, etc., etc, etc….but not near as manic […]
Driver’s Permit Day is Coming! Any Advice For This Anxious Mom?
May 11, 2013 By
Manic: The sheer number of miles and wear and tear I put on my car with the never-ending rides my kids need to school, practice, rehearsal, appointments, games and more. Managed: In just 4 days, my first-born gets his driver’s permit. Then in November, he will have his driver’s license. I have to admit that I […]
In Honor Of My Brother, I Share This Story
April 25, 2013 By
My baby brother has been gone for 11 years now, but I think of him every single day. He is one of the first things I remember when I wake in the morning. I remember that he is no longer physically with us since that dreaded day in 2002 when I got the call that […]
Discussing Boston With Kids Of All Ages With Timely Advice From My Childhood Hero
April 20, 2013 By
Since I started this blog, I have taken a day out several times now to share advice about how to talk to children during a crisis. Sadly, this seems to be happening a lot. In the two years that I’ve had managedmoms.com, I wrote about discussing the Tucson shooting with the kids, the Colorado movie […]
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 […]
Perfect Attendance Incentive Makes Me Mad
March 29, 2013 By
Manic: My 11-year old daughter all year long, making sure that she didn’t miss one day of school…until today when the school called me to come and get her because she picked up the stomach flu! Managed: Assuring her that even though she would no longer be able to go for the recognition and the […]
The Gift Of An Ordinary Day
March 25, 2013 By
Manic: Motherhood! Managed: Seeing this wonderful video on Facebook today and knowing that I had to share this with all of you. Check this out and remember to absolutely cherish the gift of ordinary days with those challenging and amazing gifts we call our children…. I think this Mom put together an amazing message and […]
To Go Or Not To Go? Emergency Room Visits For Kids
March 10, 2013 By
Knock on wood…we haven’t needed to go to a hospital emergency room in quite some time. I did have to rush my girl to an urgent care last Spring when she had her second allergic reaction to cashew nuts that were mixed in a cupcake frosting. I was so mad at myself for forgetting to […]
