Karen Hall has dolled up the likes of Paula Abdul, Faith Hill, Conan and many more world-wide celebs that come to Phoenix to perform or make personal appearances. Karen is called in to make the stars look amazing and many of these celebs end up asking Karen what her own personal secret is because she […]
An Easy & Pleasing Patio Makeover
Manic: Clutter on the patio with little time or money to give it a big makeover. Managed: Enlist the help of a talented gal pal who is good at interior/exterior designing and knows how to work on a budget! Doesn’t it feel amazing when you take the time to declutter? It not only […]
Sneak Peek of Things To Come!
Manic: Trying to come up with tons of great content for this website each and everyday! Managed: Inviting a few local experts to join the team with fresh ideas to make managedmoms.com even better! Next month I will introduce my managedmoms.com team of experts to you. I’m very proud to have assembled several local […]
Remember Who The Boss Is When Hiking: The Mountain!
Manic: I used to try (emphasis on “try”) coming down my mountain hike quickly. I only had to fall once to know not to try that again! That happened about 6 months ago. Managed: Yesterday I came down slowly and let lots of folks pass me by and you won’t believe what happened next! I saw […]
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas (My 3TV Segment this week)
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 […]
Customer Service Standout: Service Pros For Plumbing Woes
Manic: While I was out running an errand, my teenager calls me in a panic. The toilet is overflowing and he doesn’t know what to do. Oops, I forgot to teach him how to use a plunger in a situation like this and he needs me to get home fast. Managed: After I rush home […]
Someday I’ll Miss These Days: Managing Manic Schedules!
Manic: Just as the school year seems to be winding down, my calendar is filled with spring performances, hockey training camps, tryouts, year-end school projects, AIMS testing, award ceremonies and more! Managed: Take a deep breath, get organized and remind myself that someday I’ll miss these days! Are you a manic managed mom like me? Take […]
More Fast Fixes for Beauty Blunders (My 3TV Segment This Week)
Here is my 3TV segment that aired this week all about fast fixes for those annoying beauty blunders. See the segment and then read the column below if you need more information about the products and ideas that I showed in the segment. Beauty Blunder: Thinning eyebrows. Beauty Quick Fix: A drawing pencil from an […]
A Website That Every Parent Should Know About!
Manic: Quickly sorting through the sea of kids movies, music, books and more to make sound decisions about what they watch….and sometimes making the wrong decision. At times, I’ve screwed up because I decided too quicky or I gave in to the common argument from my kids that goes like this….”well my friend’s mom let them […]
Beauty Blunder Quick Fixes
Manic: A beauty blunder like flyway hair or tired eyes with little or no time to fix! Managed: Read on to see the quick fixes I found from head to toe to keep you on the go….and looking great! It never fails. Just when you think you are ready to go, a beauty blunder gets […]
Creative Spring Break Suggestions? Try Asking Your Kids
Manic: I quickly agree with my kids’ wishes to schedule multiple play dates over Spring Break. Then I wonder where the week went, why we are all tired and what we missed. However, one managed mom I know did something smart… Managed: My gal pal, a mother of 3, sat her family down to ask […]
AZ Local: Managedmoms.com Review — Try Tryst Cafe
Tryst Cafe is located in the Desert Ridge area of Scottsdale. And for me, it was worth the drive. With healthy food that is also delicious and a very nice staff that aim to please, we left satisfied with full bellies, but not that unwelcome stuffed feeling. We left feeling nourished and relaxed. Since it was […]
Want To Be Healthier? Watch What Your Pets Do!
Before I share my fun pet pics and good health tips, I want to first send out prayers to all of the victims and to the survivors suffering after Japan’s massive earthquake and Tsunami. This morning I said a prayer and then I made a donation to the Red Cross (www.redcross.org). On weekends, I post […]
Managedmoms.com Review: ACT’s “Annie Warbucks”
Yesterday, my 9-year-old daughter was quick to tell folks that we were going to see Annie Warbucks and that it would be different from the original Annie play. So, not knowing what to expect, we were both won over with the catchy music, unexpected twists and turns, fun humor and great acting! Annie Warbucks is […]






