Manic: Yesterday, today and tomorrow….basically everyday during the holiday season! Managed: Taking time out to see a festive local holiday play! So I did and I saw the Ahwatukee Children’s Theatre (www.azact.org) production of A Christmas Carol. In fact, I’ve seen it three times now! Since my daughter was cast as Belinda Cratchit (Tiny Tim’s […]
A Gem in the Desert: Ahwatukee Children’s Theatre Annual A Christmas Carol Production
December 14, 2011 By
Great Holiday Decor Idea That Works For Other Holidays, Too!
December 13, 2011 By
Manic: Finally almost done with my holiday home decor, but I would like to find one more item that works for Christmas…but for other holidays, too. Managed: Our managedmoms.com home decor expert showed me a cool idea that is fun to put out and works for all kinds of holidays. Check this out… Bridget says: […]
Teaching Kids the Caring Character Trait, Especially During the Holidays
December 8, 2011 By
Manic: The holidays, period! And it can be hard to take time to remember that the season is truly about caring and giving, but it is a good idea to set the example for our kids. Managed: Our writer, Lisa Walton, also a teacher and a Mom, asked me is she could share some fun […]
Bridget’s Brilliant Home Christmas Decor Idea
November 29, 2011 By
Manic: Can’t find time to put out our Christmas decorations and my very spirited daughter is on me to do it! Managed: Asked our managedmoms.com interior design expert for a quick holiday decorating tip and I love what she came up with. Take a look… Bridget says: Holiday decorating can get so expensive, so I […]
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….
Holiday Dinner Etiquette: Take the Quiz!
November 10, 2011 By
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 […]
Personality Perfect Gift Ideas: This Week’s 3TV Segment
November 2, 2011 By
Halloween Decor Done by a Kid…and on a Budget!
October 26, 2011 By
Manic: Finding time to keep my promise to my daughter that we would fill our home, inside and out, with Halloween decor…and do it on a tight budget! Managed: Making the time and listening to her ideas….and then letting her implement her thoughts into holiday decor. She came up with some great stuff! She also incorporated […]
Dad’s Day Gift Guide — My 3TV Segment This Week
June 7, 2011 By
Manic: Father’s Day is coming right up and most of us haven’t had a lot of time to consider what to get for our Dad and/or hubby! Managed: Made this my 3TV segment for the week and went in search of unique gift ideas for the different personalities on your list. Father’s Day is June […]
Motherhood Is Not For Sissies…Happy Mother’s Day!
May 7, 2011 By
Manic: My life of a busy Mama! Managed: Stopping for a moment to say thanks to the woman who taught me how to manage my manic tendencies, which has made me a better mother. So Happy Mother’s Day, Mom. And a simple message of thanks… 1. Thank you for everything you’ve done for me […]
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas (My 3TV Segment this week)
April 19, 2011 By
Hard to believe that it is almost Mother’s Day again, but it is, so I did some personal shopping and I found some fun and unique ideas. Plus several of these lines are made by local moms. Take a look! For: The New Mom & The Green Mom: Bébé EcoPosh by local Mom, Stephanie Lee […]
Choice Chocolate on Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2011 By
Manic: I’m ready to justify chomping down on chocolate because it is Valentine’s Day! Managed: Have it! But have it the healthy way. Read on to see which chocolate to eat to get the pleasure and the health benefits, too. To get chocolate’s true health benefits, there are a few things you need to know […]
Love Stuff for all on Valentine’s Day
February 2, 2011 By
Call me spirited or sentimental or just plain silly, but I get into Valentine’s Day. Some call it the Hallmark Holiday and I get that, but I still think it is fun to celebrate. So like I do every year, I went shopping to find some cool and unique stuff to give your loved ones […]
