Manic: You have been invited to a party, but don’t know what to bring to contribute and you are almost out of time to grab something nice and something good. Managed: No worries, I’ve got a few simple last-minute ideas that are easy, tasty and simple to transport to the celebration. 1. Trader Joe’s Guacamole […]
Healthy Fast Food Options for Busy Women on the Run
March 3, 2012 By
Pomegranate Cocktail Ideas & Pomegranate Tips!
November 23, 2011 By
Just in time for the holidays, check out my 3TV segment that shows how to make a champagne pomegranate sparkler cocktail and a non-alcoholic version! Plus I show how to pick and de-seed those heart-healthy pomegranates. And I’ve got pomegranate-infused beauty product picks since November is National Pomegranate Month. Take a look….
AJ’s Fine Foods Thanksgiving Catering Review
November 8, 2011 By
Manic: Just like last year, I’m excited to have family fly in for Thanksgiving at our house….but we will also be in the middle of my son’s hockey tournament! Managed: AJ’s Fine Foods (www.ajsfinefoods.com) Thanksgiving Catering! I did it last year and it was awesome, so I just put in my order to do it […]
Quick & Easy Last Minute Dinner Ideas
October 31, 2011 By
Manic: Halloween being on a Monday night and have to quickly get some good food into my kids before the onslaught of candy comes home! Managed: Thought of some quick and easy dinner ideas. Here are some fast food fixes before your family hits the trick-or-treating trail! *Put out a veggie tray, fruit and some […]
Simplify Suppers with E-Mealz.com, Get a 10% Discount & Some Freebies, Too!
September 28, 2011 By
Manic: Dinner period! Being responsible for planning, shopping for and preparing dinner seven nights a week with after-school activities, etc. is not an easy task! And no, I don’t make dinner every single night. My family is lucky if they get a home-cooked meal four nights a week…and that is during a good week, I […]
8 Minute Popsicles Plus Other Foods & Drinks That Hydrate
September 15, 2011 By
Breakfast Burritos with Home Fries Recipe & T-fal ActiFry Review
September 14, 2011 By
Manic: Finding time to make breakfast during the busy school week! Managed: Testing out a cool cookware item that makes a yummy and a healthy version of home fries that I can reheat the next day as we start our busy week! I recently tested the T-fal ActiFry and I give this cooker a […]
Drinks & Foods That Keep Kids Hydrated
September 7, 2011 By
Manic: Our hectic back-to-school schedule with homework and activities that leave our family little time to remember important details like staying hydrated! Managed: In addition to everything else we parents have to remember, we also can’t forget to keep our kids hydrated. Managedmoms.com writer Lisa Walton reminds us how important this is and has […]
The Cool Cucumber: My 3TV Segment – Cucumber Cocktail & Smoothie Recipe
July 28, 2011 By
I love cucumbers and I’ve noticed that restaurants serve cool cucumber cocktails, spas offer cucumber-infused water and my favorite cafe, Pomegranate Cafe in Ahwatukee, whips up a tasty and healthy cucumber smoothie…and they gave me the recipe to share! So check out my 3TV segment this week to learn why cucumbers are so good for […]
Scrumptious Spaghetti with Homemade Marinara Sauce
July 7, 2011 By
Manic: Never outgrew my #1 favorite food, spaghetti, but want to find a homemade recipe that is delicious, but quick and easy, too! Managed: Found a cool cookbook that has a picture of every dish right next to the recipe. I love that! So with permission from the publisher of the book, “Betty Crocker […]
Melon Berry Crush Smoothie Recipe from Pomegranate Cafe
July 4, 2011 By
Manic: Need a festive 4th of July treat, but I want something healthy that my kids will also enjoy. Managed: Asked the pros at Pomegranate Café for ideas and they gave me their Melon Berry Crush smoothie recipe. Not only is it red, white and blue, but it is also very good for you! Read on […]
Yummy Oven-Fried Chicken Recipe
June 24, 2011 By
Manic: Can’t outgrow my fried chicken cravings, but I know that fried is bad for me. Managed: Found a great cookbook with a yummy recipe for baked fried chicken and the publisher gave me permission to share it! So read on, so you can have your fried chicken…and eat it, too! Oven-Fried Chicken Recipe […]
Mom Tips To Get Kids To Eat Healthier: My 3TV Segment Today
June 20, 2011 By
Manic: Kids are home on summer break and they want to snack constantly, so I had to come with ideas to get them to eat healthy foods all summer! Managed: Thought about my tricks that have worked, some on purpose and some I stumbled on accidentally, so I decided to show my tips in my […]
30 Minute Rosemary Roasted Chicken with Potatoes Recipe
May 14, 2011 By
Manic: We have been eating out too much lately with all of the activities that fill our calendar at the end of the school-year, so I don’t have much prep time at home these days to make a good meal. Managed: While I was at the grocery store, I eyed a unique new recipe product […]
