One great thing about living in Phoenix is that beautiful Flagstaff is just a few hours away. So last week we took a trip to escape the heat and to check out a cool venue called the Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill County Park. Hubs and I packed up our two teenagers, along with our […]
Yeah, It’s True What They Say…Don’t Blink!
August 2, 2015 By
I did and look what happened….from the first day of Kindergarten 12 years ago to the picture below….this one….the one that happened when I blinked. Today is my son’s last first day as in his first day of Senior year in high school. I know that he will have a first day of college, but […]
AZ Local: My Kids Prove It-Magical Journey Learning Center is Magical
July 29, 2015 By
How magical is this? All these years later my 6’1 almost 18-year-old son with the man voice and my super busy 13-year-old girl, with a mountain of gal pals and a schedule that doesn’t stop, both jumped at the chance to go back to Kindergarten to help their beloved very first elementary school teacher. Correct […]
Back To School Bargains!
July 23, 2015 By
Manic: It is back to school here already! My kids start back on August 3rd! Time for back to school supply shopping and that can be timely and costly! Managed: Did the legwork for my blog readers and found some great deals including some supplies that only cost 1 cent! Yes, you read that right…only […]
Parenting 101: Broken Bones Aren’t Always Obvious!
June 29, 2015 By
Manic: My daughter breaking her arm, which was not supposed to be a part of her summer break plus the fact that this particular injury didn’t present at all as a Mom would expect, which just about threw me off! Managed: Listened to that inner voice I call the Mom gut voice and decided […]
Took My Teen To First College Visit & I Recommend Doing This!
June 2, 2015 By
Manic: The fact that our first born will turn 18 on his next birthday and that his very last year of high school starts in early August. Is it really already time for him to apply to college?! Where do we start? It all feels overwhelming for sure! Managed: Took a deep breath and asked […]
What My Uncle’s Loss Reminds Me To Do
May 17, 2015 By
It seems lately that I’ve wished too many friends comforting words following the loss of a loved one, a cherished family member or a true friend. I was starting to take notice that many seemed to be departing this year of 2015 and from all sorts of ailments and folks of all ages. Then we […]
Eczema, Dry Hands & Nails Solutions
April 2, 2015 By
Eczema continues to be a problem for many of us who live in a dry climate like the Phoenix area that I lovingly call home, even with the heat! I love it here, so I live here and with that comes a search for remedies for the eczema that sometimes flares up on my skin […]
Another Milestone: Our Son’s First Road Trip…Without Us!
March 17, 2015 By
Manic: My mind when I think about our son and all of the big milestones that the teen years have brought, both with risk (hence my manic mind) and joy. Starting high school, learning to drive, getting a driver’s license, preparing to take the SAT, school dances and more. Managed: Just when I think that […]
Why I Mostly Love Blue Apron Home Delivered Recipes
March 16, 2015 By
Manic: Dinner! Coming up with tasty and healthy dinner ideas night after night that my family will eat and that I can get prepared in time for their busy schedules. Managed: My friend told me about Blue Apron, which is a unique delivery meal service. The one pictured below is the Blue Apron Ricotta & […]
My Favorite Discipline Mom Tip For Teens: Know Their Currency!
March 4, 2015 By
Manic: When your kids mess up and you have to dole out a punishment to teach them accountability and consequences while trying to stay calm and not be a manic mom! Managed: Hard to not fly off the hook, but instead try to stay calm and think through what the big consequence will be. I […]
Managing Screen Time: Teaching Kids To Disconnect To Connect
February 23, 2015 By
Manic: The sheer amount of our electronics these days. It seems that all ages are connected to a cell phone, the internet, email, an electronic game, etc. most of the time. So connected that we become disconnected. Managed: Happily welcomed Dr. Lisa Strohman‘s guest article on this very important topic. Dr. Strohman is a clinical psychologist […]
Being Accountable To My Kid With One Simple Behavior Change
January 28, 2015 By
Manic: That time of day every day when school lets out and I rush to pick my teen girl up and get her to the next thing on the schedule….a rehearsal, dentist appointment, voice lesson or whatever that day brings. Managed: Really listening to her and honoring her frustration that I was typically 5 to […]
Guest Post: Teen Online Privacy Issues
January 16, 2015 By
Manic: The fact that my teens pretty much have to be online nowadays to check homework, team emails and more. And of course, they have social media that I keep an eye on but it is all overwhelming yet it is the way of today’s world and I want to keep them as safe as […]
Introducing A New Cat To Resident Cats
January 14, 2015 By
If you are considering introducing a new cat to your resident cat or cats, this article is for you. Our vet told us that sometimes, even with all of the proper steps taken, cats may never completely accept each other, but may learn to coexist by avoiding the other. We are happy to report that […]
