Ever since I discovered my beloved gym, Method 19, I have paid close attention to my form when I work out. I am always amazed just how much more a correct exercise can be felt versus the incorrect way to do it. A lot of us do planks, so I asked trainer, Bret Al-Imari with Method […]
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 […]
Fun Family Fitness Ideas & Thanks To My Tween & Pals For Helping Demo This On 3TV
July 16, 2014 By
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 […]
Amazing Easy 3 Ingredient Chicken & Scrumptious Salad Recipe
May 30, 2014 By
Manic: Trying to eat right every day and finding healthy recipes that my picky family also enjoy. Managed: I put this one together by accident because I couldn’t find a certain spice, so I used what I had on hand instead and this is truly the tastiest and easiest chicken recipe that I have ever […]
Mom Knows Best All Natural Home & Food Tips
May 7, 2014 By
When my morning show producer told me that our next show was Mother’s Day themed and that the hosts were bringing their Moms to help co-host, I knew I couldn’t have my mother join us on camera since she lives 2,000 miles away, so I did the next best thing — I showed her picture […]
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 […]
My Manic Managed Mom’s Guide to Family Wellness
February 19, 2014 By
Manic: Trying to keep my family…and myself well….amid cold and flu season and a very busy family schedule that doesn’t ever seem to slow down. Managed: Shared some home remedy ideas that helped my son recover from pneumonia quickly and some wellness ideas for us women! Take a look and be well and feel well […]
Our Frustrating Week & A Health Tip To Know About!
December 19, 2013 By
Manic: The week before Christmas all by itself is manic enough…and then your kid gets sick and it is manic with a capital M! Managed: Literally had to come to a screeching halt and prioritize, which meant everything got canceled (even any blog posts that I would have usually done this week) until we could […]
A Crucial Contact Sports Safety Tip
November 20, 2013 By
Manic: Me through the years watching my boy play hockey since the 2nd grade. At times, I definitely worried about injuries and especially with the many missing teeth hockey jokes I heard. Managed: Fortunately, so far my boy’s injuries have been minor with one broken wrist and one broken ankle that both healed beautifully. We […]
AZ Local: Cool Color Me Rad 5K Phoenix Run & Enter to Win Free Registration!
November 4, 2013 By
I have a lot of friends who are runners and absolutely love it, so when I heard about this colorful, unique run that benefits the Breast Cancer Society, I had to share the details. Lauren (who signed her email to me “the coolest Color Me Rad customer service dudette”) has the fun scoop on this […]
Beneficial Beauty Ideas & Products for the On the Go Gal
September 26, 2013 By
Manic: I swear, this year more than any other! My life has been crazy with schedules that are busier than ever before. Managed: I have really been trying to do what I can to stay healthy, feel good and look good even though I’m running in several different directions and am constantly on the go, […]
At Home Spa Stuff For Her
August 30, 2013 By
Manic: A lot of my gal pals (and me) now that the busy school year is back in session. I’m also hearing from my friends who don’t have kids that they are crazy busy, too and with the holiday season quickly approaching, it is only going to get worse. Managed: Took some time out to […]
The Beat The Bloat Natural Remedy That Worked For Me
August 26, 2013 By
Manic: The way I felt yesterday after something I ate (I think it was roasted garlic and jalapenos) made my tummy poke out just minutes later. That bloated feeling came on quickly and it was uncomfortable. Managed: Tried a few natural remedies and they worked so well that I decided to share this with you today. […]
My Favorite Juicing Recipes
June 26, 2013 By
Manic: Me trying to get 5 daily servings of fruits and veggies in my body…not to mention my kids, too. It isn’t easy! Managed: Started juicing and I like it. Check out the recipes I showed on the KTVK 3TV morning show, “Your Life A to Z” and you will be pleasantly surprised by […]
