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!
July 15, 2014 By
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
July 11, 2014 By
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 […]
How To Swaddle A Baby The Easy Way
July 11, 2014 By
Check out this cool tool out that makes swaddling a newborn baby simple! I love that this handy blanket was invented by a Dad, too. Go Dad.
My Gal Pals’ Most Recommended Baby Products
July 10, 2014 By
I had a blast doing three baby product segments this week to celebrate and help to prepare our cohost, Kyle who is expecting a baby girl in September. I am so excited for her! She is going to be a manic managed mom like me soon! Today’s segment is a list of baby products that […]
AZ Local: A Mixed Wet n’ Wild Review Written By My Tween & Me
July 7, 2014 By
***Be sure to read the comments below to see additional information about Wet n Wild that we didn’t know about. Thanks Kim!*** We love when readers leave feedback! Manic: Keeping tweens entertained and active during the very hot dog days of summer here in Phoenix. Managed: Letting my daughter choose and plan a day. She […]
Staycation/Vacation Reviews of Hotel Palomar, Ritz & Hyatt Regency Gainey Ranch Resort in Scottsdale
June 11, 2014 By
One cool thing I do for this blog is review hotels and resorts. So a few months ago, I booked a mother-daughter getaway and we tried out three different properties in one fun filled weekend. Our big splurge was the Ritz Carlton, then we headed over to the new Hotel Palomar in downtown Phoenix and we ended our […]
Our Review of the Family Fun Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
June 9, 2014 By
If you are looking for a family friendly super fun place to get away from the heat, check out the Arizona Grand Resort & Spa in Phoenix. This review was written two years ago when I took my girl and her friend to check it out. It remains one of our favorite staycation getaways. I am […]
Creepy Scorpion Encounter Contest Spreads Scorpion Awareness
June 6, 2014 By
Manic: If you live in Arizona, chances are you have had a chance encounter with one of those creepy critters that no one likes called scorpions. We have had a few in our home, not too many…knocking on wood right now! Last year I wrote an article about how our three fearless felines saved me […]
Beautiful Body Summer Solutions for the Family
June 4, 2014 By
Manic: Swimsuit shopping! Sunburns! Dry Skin! Summertime can bring some hot weather challenges for the family. Managed: Found some summer solutions like swimsuits that flatter moms, sun protective clothing for the entire family, tips to prevent damage to your hair from chlorine and much more. I also discovered some one of a kind custom nails […]
All Natural Kitchen Cleaning & Food Tips From the Manic Managed Mom’s Mom
April 12, 2014 By
On a recent trip to see my mother, I sat in the kitchen and watched her show me tip after tip about all natural recipes, cooking, cleaning and more when it comes to a healthy kitchen. No wonder I make a living showing tips in my weekly morning show segments. I get it from my […]
Simple Smart Snack Swaps That Taste Great
April 8, 2014 By
Manic: My continued quest to find smart family food swaps my family will eat. This was my New Year’s Resolution and for the most part, we are sticking to it! Managed: Success (on most days anyway) as I share a yummy chocolate banana milkshake recipe that tastes like ice cream but has none of that […]
Feeling Frustrated for my Feverish Girl
March 17, 2014 By
Right now, my daughter is supposed to be at her tech rehearsal for the big Ahwatukee Children’s Theater production of “High School Musical 2” that opens this weekend. But she’s not. Instead she is here at home, on Tylenol because she is battling a 102 fever. Yep, she is sick again. When the school called […]
