Another week has passed, so we get to announce another winner today! CONGRATULATIONS TO: Michelle Lacy from Oregon! (winner selected through random.org) Michelle won a CASE of my favorite snacks (my kids like it, too) from Good Health Natural Foods that include items like Kettle Cooked Olive Oil Potato Chips, Organic Popcorn, Avocado Oil Potato […]
The Best Eyebrow Pencil — A Pro’s Pick
Manic: I’m noticing in my 40’s that I no longer need monthly eyebrow waxing. My brows are thinning out (wish my hips would do that!), so how do I handle this new physical change? Managed: Asked Celebrity Makeup Artist Karen Hall what she recommends for brows and I love her answer! Karen says: I have […]
Roman’s Recommended Yoga Pose for Ab Muscles & More
Manic: After two C-sections, the abs aren’t what they used to be and I find traditional sit-ups boring and ineffective. Managed: Finding a yoga pose that not only strengthens the ab muscles, but also helps the arms, wrists and upper back, too. Plus, our yoga expert, Roman is back, so here is what he […]
Weekly Pet Pic: A Baby Pic
For those of you that have been following my website for a while now, you’ve no doubt seen my big fat cat, Tucker. He has graced many of my pet picks pages. Here are two of my favorites: Tucker doing a yoga pose! Hi Mom. So I thought it would be fun to show […]
10 Under $10 Drug Store Beauty Picks – My 3TV Segment This Week
Manic: Part of my Channel 3 job is to study the mountains of beauty products that hit store shelves and then report back to viewers what is new and/or popular in inexpensive (and sometimes expensive) beauty items. Managed: I got smart and streamlined. My local Walgreens beauty consultant is VERY good at what she does. […]
Our Road Trip Adventure, Day 3: Carmel Exceeds Expectations!
Manic: After a scenic, but long drive from the second leg of our 1700 mile road trip, which was from LA to Carmel, we were ready to get there. And all we wanted to do was eat and sleep! Managed: Called the resort two hours before our arrival to confirm that our room was […]
Cool Pic Picks To Start Your Week
Manic: Thinking of just how much we have going on in the next seven days! What happened to the lazy days of summer?! Managed: Not planned, but I was able to snap a few cool pictures over the weekend. And looking at these pics helps me relax. So take a look, take a deep breath and […]
3TV Segment: Family Road Trip Ready Tips
Road Trip Adventure, Day 2: Ups & Downs of Taking Scenic Route
Manic: With so much to see, we decided to stay only one night in Santa Monica, so we were already off on the second leg of our road trip journey. Would this be manic or managed? Managed: Decided not to rush, but to take it slow and drive the scenic route that would take us […]
Our Road Trip Adventures: First Stop – Santa Monica, California
Manic: Wanted to get away this summer, but didn’t want the cost of airfare and rental car. Managed: My family decided to embark on an 1700 mile 10-day road trip! When we returned, several friends asked me I would do it again. Yep, I would! Our family of four didn’t kill each other and […]
Weekly Pet Pic: A Cat Kiss
This is what a cat kiss looks like…. Remember to send us your pet pictures! We love to get them and post them because our team at managedmoms.com believes that pets remind us to relax….especially on the weekends! Have a good one, everyone!
First Freebie Friday Starts Today!
Manic: Website is going great, but my team has been busy thinking of ideas to keep the growth going! Managed: Taking my webmaster’s advice to have Freebie Friday every Friday, so that my readers get a chance to win cool free stuff and hopefully spread the word to subscribe to managedmoms.com! So every Friday, […]
Weekly Pet Pic: Fabulous Flash!
Thank you to Flash’s family for sending in this cute canine picture! “How can you say no to that face?” says Flash’s family! What a cutie 🙂 Happy 4th of July weekend everyone and keep sending in your precious pet pics. We love them here at managedmoms.com!
Parent Alert: Are Earphones Harming Our Kids’ Hearing?
Manic: When traveling with my tween and teen, I’m quick to toss them earphones to turn my restless kids into quiet happy beings. This way the trip time passes smoothly and the car or airplane ride is peaceful….but are those earphones doing more harm than good? Managed: When my friend suggested that I write about this topic, I […]
A Fab Foundation For All — A Pro’s Pick
Manic: My skin is changing in my 40’s, so should my foundation change? Managed: Asked Celebrity Makeup Artist Karen Hall what her top pick for a foundation is for all skin types and ages and her answer may surprise you! Read on to see… and this does work well on my face! Thanks Karen! […]






