Manic: Life on a super busy schedule, that has me feeling like a hamster on a speeding treadmill at times. Managed: Scheduling some unscheduled time. It is a gift. Happy New Year out there to my awesome readers. As Jan. 1st approaches, I make and take the time to reflect, to relax and to truly […]
Keeping Kids Entertained At The Holiday Table
December 3, 2014 By
Manic: Restless kids at the big holiday table resulting in stressed parents, bored kids and chaos. Managed: Brainstormed with the folks from Shamrock Farms and one of my gal pals about how to keep kids entertained at this holiday season’s big meal and we came up with some good stuff for parents everywhere. It’s hard […]
The Tricky Task of Parenting with Boundaries on Technology
November 1, 2014 By
Manic: Today’s mutiple technology gadgets that surround our kids. With smart phones, tablets, social media, the internet and more…and with this way of life becoming mainstream and pretty much required to communicate in this day and age, how do we manage our kids’ technology with boundaries? Managed: Welcomed today’s guest writer, Dr. Lisa Strohman. Dr. Strohman is […]
An Amazing & Unique Kids Book That Has Adults Laughing, Too!
October 9, 2014 By
When I find a treasure on social media that is fun to watch, makes you laugh out loud and is absolutely a gem for kids, I have to share! Check out this cool children’s book, by The Office actor B.J. Novak, called The Book With No Pictures. I had read that Mr. Novak is a […]
Like Humans, Pets Can Have Anaphylactic Allergic Reaction
October 6, 2014 By
Manic: Coming home to see our kitty Lucy’s eye swollen up triple the normal size and watching her become a little lethargic. Managed: Decided as a family not to put off medical care, so at 10pm on a Thursday night, I rushed her to the 24 hour emergency pet hospital. This particular hospital called 1st […]
Need A Recipe? Check Out Our Handy Recipe Index!
September 14, 2014 By
Manic: The recipes on my blog! We have quite a few good ones, but the dinner ideas, cocktails, lunch recipes and more were all scattered about my website with no placement order. Managed: My awesome webmaster, Mattbob with Greenish Orange, organized my recipes into handy categories that include breakfast, dinner, snacks, desserts and more. So the […]
Healthy Habit Tips for Busy Families
September 5, 2014 By
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 […]
Get Organized Ideas For A Managed & Not So Manic School Year
August 29, 2014 By
Manic: Soggy sandwiches in my kids’ lunch, crazy calendars that overlap, managing food allergies and more. It all comes with being thrown back into the busy school year season. Managed: Found an awesome free calendar app that merges and sends the family calendar to every family member’s smart phone, finally found a formula for no […]
Heartfelt Words From A Worried Kid: What My Children’s Theatre Means To Me
August 28, 2014 By
My daughter is worried. We got word this week that my daughter’s beloved second home (as she calls it), the Ahwatukee Children’s Theatre (ACT) may have to close their doors. Once she heard this, she sat down at the computer and thoughtful words poured out of her heart and on to the keyboard. She first reflected […]
A Texting PSA With A Lesson For Teens & Parents
August 12, 2014 By
I had to share this texting PSA because it affected me unlike any of the others that I have seen. It is not graphic and it is done in good taste with a lesson for us parents as well. I made both of my kids watch this super short video that leaves you thinking about […]
Back to School Adjusting Advice For Parents & Kids…From a Kid!
August 10, 2014 By
Manic: Back to school can be manic for our kids and they don’t always know how to express that to us. Managed: My tween daughter asked me if she could share a few tips for kids and their parents when it comes to easing back into a busy back to school schedule. She wrote this […]
Kid & Mom Approved Lunch Box Menu Ideas
August 6, 2014 By
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
July 30, 2014 By
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
July 21, 2014 By
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 […]
