This Week’s Words of Wisdom

Thank you to our managedmoms.com subscriber, Bruce with Creating Your Own Economy for sending us some good words of wisdom when it comes to being motivated and planning your future.  I also think these two phrases work well when raising kids who have future dreams, too.  Take a look and be inspired.  Here is the first […]

Freebie Friday Winner!

Who is our Freebie Friday winner today? What did our winner win?  Keep on reading!!  And remember if you are a subscriber, then you are automatically entered in our weekly drawing for great prizes that include beauty items, cookware,  jewelry and more!  Lots of cool stuff! Now, let’s announce this week’s lucky winner…. This week’s […]

A Unique Valentine’s Day Gift Idea That Gives Back

If you are looking for a unique Valentine’s Day gift idea that gives back, consider sending that special someone a singing Valentine.  Phoenix barbershop quartet, Vocal Edition does just that and they give a portion of the proceeds back to the Youth In Harmony foundation that supports youth participating in the Fine Arts.The money provides […]

This Week’s Words of Wisdom

Thank you to my readers who have sent in some cool words of wisdom since I started this weekly Saturday post.  Today’s comes from our reader, Jodie (Jodie says that this quote is by Carol Clendinen) and it struck me because so far 2014 has presented our family with a couple of challenges that were unforseen, […]

Freebie Friday Winner!

  Who is our Freebie Friday winner today? What did our winner win?  Keep on reading!!  And remember if you are a subscriber, then you are automatically entered in our weekly drawing for great prizes that include beauty items, cookware,  jewelry and more!  Lots of cool stuff! Now, let’s announce this week’s lucky winner…. This […]

Teen Boy Talking Tips for Adjusting Moms

Manic:  How fast your son goes from being a little boy to a big strapping teenager.  My 16-year-old guy is now 6’1 and towers over me…and he doesn’t always want to hang out or chat with me like before. Managed:  Got some good advice from a few moms that have raised teen boys ahead of […]

Weekly Pet Pic: Artie’s Adorable Antics

Adorable Artie has so many fun antics, his human mom Jodie tells us, like sleeping with his ball in his mouth just to be sure that no one steals it in his slumber…. So cute!  And have you ever heard of training a dog with carrots instead of dog treats?!  Artie will tell you that […]

Freebie Friday Winner!

  Who is our Freebie Friday winner today? What did our winner win?  Keep on reading!!  And remember if you are a subscriber, then you are automatically entered in our weekly drawing for great prizes that include beauty items, cookware,  jewelry and more!  Lots of cool stuff! Now, let’s announce this week’s lucky winner…. This […]

Clutter Cutting Get Organized Tips & Tools for 2014

Manic:  My clutter!  Just when I think I feel organized, a new pile of papers, laundry, etc appear. Managed:  Did this segment and found some cool tools to get my home and life organized.  Plus I’ll share some top tips that make such good sense when it comes to cutting clutter in your home, kitchen […]

Freebie Friday Winner!

Who is our Freebie Friday winner today? What did our winner win?  Keep on reading!!  And remember if you are a subscriber, then you are automatically entered in our weekly drawing for great prizes that include beauty items, cookware,  jewelry and more!  Lots of cool stuff! Now, let’s announce this week’s lucky winner…. This week’s […]

What’s New In 2014 Beauty Products

I found some cool new beauty products for the skin, nails and hair.  Most of these new 2014 beauty products are sold at Walgreens and are very affordable.  Plus I found some truly unique items that work well, so take a look to see what is hitting the beauty aisle in this new year….

Weekly Pet Pic: A Feline Fist Bump

Happy Saturday.  I hope you all are  having a great day.  Today’s weekly pet pic stars our Stan and my daughter says that this is a feline fist bump!  Do you agree?  Here is the pic…. And I think this one is pretty cute, too…. We love our friendly Stan the man cat that we […]

Freebie Friday Winner!

  Who is our Freebie Friday winner today? What did our winner win?  Keep on reading!!  And remember if you are a subscriber, then you are automatically entered in our weekly drawing for great prizes that include beauty items, cookware,  jewelry and more!  Lots of cool stuff! Now, let’s announce this week’s lucky winner…. This […]

My First Really Dumb Move in the New Year!

Manic:  Forgetting that my son’s new car was parked behind hub’s truck!  Can you guess what I’m about to tell you?!  Also manic, and in my defense, is the way our garage is configured, on the side of the house.  So when I back out, I have to carefully manuver around my husband’s large truck and […]

My Top Product & Food/Recipe Picks from my 2013 Segments

Here they are….my top picks from all of the things that I tested for my lifestyle morning show segments in 2013.  My favorite family on-the-go snack bar, favorite healthy homemade snack recipe, my favorite fashions, beauty products, get organized tool and more.  Take a look and let me know if you tried any of these […]