Manic: The high number of times that my family was eating out a few months ago. My clothes were getting tighter and my wallet was getting smaller and I was feeling guilty about the calories and unhealthy food that my family was consuming. Managed: Got it together and got my family on a plan with tips […]
Favorite Fitness Posts From The Last Two Years
March 14, 2013 By
As we continue to celebrate anniversary week, here are my favorite fitness posts from the last two years. Managedmoms.com is very fortunate to have yoga expert & health guru Roman Acevedo as our expert in this area. He faithfully practices the art every morning and he owns a yoga studio in downtown Phoenix that […]
To Go Or Not To Go? Emergency Room Visits For Kids
March 10, 2013 By
Knock on wood…we haven’t needed to go to a hospital emergency room in quite some time. I did have to rush my girl to an urgent care last Spring when she had her second allergic reaction to cashew nuts that were mixed in a cupcake frosting. I was so mad at myself for forgetting to […]
Healthy Dental Tips Every Parent Should Know
February 11, 2013 By
Manic: My kids’ inconsistent dental hygiene. And now that they are older, I wish I would have done a few things differently when they were little when it comes to teaching them good dental habits. Managed: Inviting local dentist John Dougherty D.D.S., MAGD to share his tips that he says every parent should know. […]
Mom Tested Home Remedies for Cold & Flu
January 25, 2013 By
Manic: This cold and flu season for so many of my friends….our family hasn’t been sick yet…knock on some major wood! Managed: Asked my gal pals what their favorite home remedies are for illness and I got some great answers, to take a look and be well out there…
Darn It! I’m Vitamin D Deficient Again!
January 9, 2013 By
Manic: Taking time to schedule my own yearly physical after I forced the rest of my family to get theirs! So I finally go to the appointment only to find out that I’m Vitamin D deficient…yet again! Managed: Paying attention this time! I had the deficiency two years ago, so I went out in the […]
Today Is World Diabetes Day So We Share A Day in the Life of a Mom with a Diabetic Daughter
November 14, 2012 By
Today is Diabetes Awareness Day and our writer, Lisa Walton, became much more aware of Diabetes when one of her best gal pals shared the news that her little girl was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes four years ago. It was a shock to say the least, since the disease had not been in their […]
Review of Healthy Juice & Veggie Pouch Brands for Adults & Kids
November 8, 2012 By
Manic: Constantly telling my kids no to sugary drinks! The sugar and the caffeine are nothing but empty calories. Managed: Accepted a written review of the Peter Rabbit Organics and Buddy Fruits juice pack lines by guest writer, Jenny Dean. I must tell you that I have not personally tried the line yet, so read on to see […]
New to Yoga? See These Helpful Tips!
September 5, 2012 By
Manic: Me period! My schedule and my Type A personality! Managed: Taking up yoga last month and I can’t believe what a huge difference it has made in my stress level, my skin, how I sleep and more! I dove right into yoga classes at the terrific Joyful Yoga Studio in Chandler and I love […]
Breast Cancer Survivor, Triplets & A Career: Meet Lisa & Be Inspired!
July 23, 2012 By
I was recently invited to appear on the AZTV morning show, The Morning Scramble to promote managedmoms.com (woo hoo)! I couldn’t wait to share my website with the “The Morning Scramble” viewers and I did just that. But while I arrived excited about the segment, I left more inspired by the incredible co-host of the program, […]
Adding Power To Your Workout
April 11, 2012 By
Manic: My non-existent exercise routine over the last few months! Managed: Saying a hearty yes when asked if fitness expert Andrea Jones could write a guest fitness article for managedmoms.com! Andrea owns the cutting-edge fitness facility called Forza Power Training Studios in Scottsdale. As soon as I have rebuilt my strength and stamina post-flu, I […]
Your Favorite Beauty & Fitness Articles Plus Today’s Winner!
March 6, 2012 By
Day 3 of our managedmoms.com 1-year anniversary celebration brings two cool things: 1. The top five most read beauty and fitness articles of the year….and…. 2. Our second Five Day Freebie Friday winner! To celebrate our anniversary week, we will draw one winner a day (winner drawn through random.org) and today’s winner is posted at […]
Yoga Hammock Flyoga Inversion Techniques
February 13, 2012 By
Roman returns this week with a video featuring one of his talented yoga instructors, Alexandra and her flyoga inversions is really something to see. I’ve got to get over to Roman’s new studio, RA Yoga and try one of these hammock classes! As I watched, I could almost feel the wonderful stretch myself! So take […]
Roman’s Recommended Yoga Poses for Anti-Aging Benefits
February 6, 2012 By
Manic: Time…how fast it flies and how fast I see my appearance changing. I always thought that I would age gracefully, but um…well…not so much! And I want to find some natural ways to tap into the fountain of youth! Managed: Taking up yoga! Our managedmoms.com writer and yoga expert, Roman Acevedo, tells me that […]
