AZ Local: Helping our Neighbors in Need

 Manic:  Everyday life for so many of those in need of the basic things that so many of us take for granted like food, clothing, shampoo and more! Managed:  Since managedmoms.com is headquartered in the Phoenix/Ahwatukee/Chandler/Kyrene schools area, we are proud to partner with the Kyrene Resource Center (KRC) to provide those in need with the […]

What Does September 11th Mean to You?

As we pause today to remember this horrific anniversary that forever changed our country, I ask what does this day mean to you? To me, it means remembering that my second child was due to be delivered in just a few weeks.  It means that I was fearful for my then toddler son’s future.  It […]

Weekly Pet Pic: A Dog and His Boy!

This week’s adorable pet pic comes to us from managedmoms.com subscriber, Elizabeth.  She calls this picture “A Boy and His Dog”…..but we renamed it “A Dog and His Boy” because this human boy definitely belongs to this sweet dog…. Yep, Elizabeth tells us that these two are inseparable.  Tucker and Hayden are lifelong buds for […]

Freebie Friday Winner

Who is our Freebie Friday winner today? What did our winner win?  What is next week’s cool prize?  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 […]

Six Easy Steps to Transform Your Living Room

Manic:  My mind when I think about how I want to update my home decor on a limited budget and with very little free time to do so! Managed:  Received a great article about how to transform a living room with a few simple steps from guest writer Justin Greig. Justin says: Transform any living […]

New to Yoga? See These Helpful Tips!

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 […]

Weekly Pet Pic: Celebrating Sweet Sinclair

Today’s weekly pet pic honors my cousin Terri’s beautiful little cat, Sinclair.  For 18 years, Sinclair was Terri’s constant companion, as you can see here as she helps her Mom with her college studies.  And look at her funny back paws stuck straight up in the air!  So cute…. Sinclair passed away on August 16th […]

Cool Back to School Solutions for Families

Manic:  Back to school issues like getting the kids back on a sleep schedule, getting the family calender in sync, coming up with healthy snack ideas and more! Managed:  Decided to test drive some helpful tools like an online family calendar that updates everyone’s smart phones in an instant, healthy kid recipes and more.  Watch […]

Freebie Friday Winner!

Who is our Freebie Friday winner today? What did our winner win?  What is next week’s cool prize?  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 […]

AZ Local: Families Save Money with this Cool Coupon Site!

Manic:  Money…having enough of it, budgeting it, saving it and managing it when you have a family that has daily, sometimes it seems, hourly expenses! Managed:  Learning about a free website that provides complimentary coupons for families to save on all kinds of stuff. Managedmoms.com reader, Leanne Hunt wrote in to tell us all about […]

Organize & Hide Those Annoying Cords with this Cool Tip

Manic:  Cords, cords everywhere making an otherwise neat room look messy! Managed:  Managedmoms.com home decor and get organized expert, Bridget shares what she did to hide her home office cords and it looks great!  Take a look… Bridget says: One thing that has always bothered me is the look of cords hanging on the floor, […]

Weekly Pet Pic: Lucky Lucky Me!

This week’s pet pic is from several years ago and I call it lucky, lucky me because I got to hold a tiger cub!  My kids were so envious that they were in school that day!  The cub was visiting our KTVK morning show from the Wildlife World Zoo (one of my favorite zoos ever) […]

Freebie Friday Winner!

Who is our Freebie Friday winner today? What did our winner win?  What is next week’s cool prize?  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 […]

August Ten Under $10 Drug Store Beauty Buys

With help from managedmoms.com writer and Walgreen’s beauty expert, Bianca, I show you ten drug store beauty products that all sell for under $10!  Bianca gave me her picks, I bought the products and we review them for you here.  Take a look…     About our writer: Bianca Malmstrom, Walgreens Beauty Counter Consultant Bianca […]

Staying Hydrated with Good Drinks & Foods

Manic:  My schedule yesterday with events scheduled on the hour from sunrise to sunset!  While attending my last event, my son’s high school curriculum night, last night, I wasn’t feeling so hot.  I then realized that I had let myself get dehydrated…and of course, I forgot to bring a water bottle with me as I […]