Getting Kids to Read Over the Summer

Manic:  How much kids forget academically over the summer break! Managed:  Taking our managedmoms.com writer and teacher, Lisa Walton’s advice about how  to get kids to read over the summer.  Take a look at her terrific tips… Lisa says: My son and I began compiling our summer reading list in early May.  We began fulfilling […]

Weekly Pet Pic: Homemade Hammock Happiness

Manic:  Our home….just a little bit more than usual…since my daughter adopted a sweet little rescue kitten that she named Lucy. Managed:  Now!  Since a few weeks have passed, little Lucy has really settled in, the boy cats have accepted her and life is good, especially for Lucy!  Take a look…. My girl made her […]

Freebie Friday Winner & Next Week’s Prize!

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 […]

Washington DC’s Newseum is a Must-See…My Family’s Review!

Manic:  While vacationing in Washington DC two weeks ago, my son and I boarded the Metro train en route to see museums.  We soon discovered that we picked the same day that thousands of Girl Scouts from around the nation chose to see DC, too! Managed:  Decided to skip the main attractions that the Girl […]

Freebie Friday Winner & Next Week’s Prize!

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: Cinderella Musical at Chandler Center for the Arts is Great Family Fun!

Manic:  My kids at times with lots of summer vacation days left and not always a lot to do! Managed:  Bought our tickets to see the Ahwatukee Children’s Theatre production of Rodgers & Hammerstein Cinderella which plays on June 30th and July 1st at the Chandler Center for the Arts.  This is a fun musical for […]

On This Father’s Day…

Our surprise Father’s Day gift to my hubby.  This awesome photo art design piece was photographed by professional photographer John Hall and created by the talented artist Sharon Brenner.  See more about both of them in my Father’s Day Gift Guide article.  On this Father’s Day, I honor and thank my own husband and my […]

Hotel Palomar Washington DC: Our Family’s Fun & Hip Trip Pick

Manic:  Traveling 2,000 miles and organizing our schedule so that we could sight-see and visit all of our awesome family members that live in that area! Managed:  Putting together a game plan that enabled us to do the tourist thing and to spend valuable time with our beloved family.  So after spending several weeks mapping […]

Weekly Pet Pic: Pixie’s Precious Picture!

  Today’s precious pet pic was sent in to us by managedmoms.com subscriber, Michelle.  Her picture of pretty Pixie is perfect, don’t you think?  Do you think she is dreaming of pixie dust magic?   Pixie reminds us to remember to relax and just be in the present.  So let’s all take a note from […]

Freebie Friday Winner & Next Week’s Prize

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 […]

Money-Saving Ideas that Worked Well on our Washington DC Trip

Manic:  Preparing to take a big trip to Washington DC to see family and to sight-see.  Planning a trip for a family of four is always a big job for the manic managed mom in the family! Managed:  Dedicating two days to research and price comparing to shop fares, hotels and more.  Here are a few ways […]

Weekly Pet Pic: Just Hanging Out

This week’s pet pic features my Mom’s cute little dog, Annie.  Her tongue is hanging out and so is she, as she enjoys a fun ride in the car.  Wishing all of you a nice Sunday with some time to just hang out…especially with your furry family member! And send us your precious pet pic!  […]

Freebie Friday Winner & Next Week’s Prize!

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 […]

For A Good Cause…I Got To Be a Model for a Day!

Manic:  Actually a fun kind of manic….sort of an organized and exciting chaos all around me at the RA Organic Apparel fashion look book shoot! Managed:  RA Organic Apparel boss man, Roman Acevedo and his wonderful team, were all working together to put together a look book to showcase the fabulous fashions that are coming […]

Freebie Friday Winner & Next Week’s Prize

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 […]