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Sad Statistic Shows 100 Animals Are Euthanized Daily in Valley Shelters, So Help Us Change That By Reading This Post!

When I heard that statistic, I knew I had to do something more. Our family has adopted three cats from our local shelters and several months ago I fostered a cat. If you didn’t see my story about fostering Oliver the cat and having him neutered, immunized and placed with an amazing family, be [...]

Non only is Trish's dog is a good friend to her cats, but he is also a good watchdog with his bionic ears.

Weekly Pet Pic: A Dog On A Cat Tree??

This week’s pet post comes from one of my favorite bloggers, Trisha with momdot.com. Be sure to check out her cool and very popular blog. When I asked her permission to use this funny picture from her website, she wrote me right back and told me that her family has six rescue pets! Kudos to [...]

Managed Moms Recipes

Kid-Friendly Veggie Packed Pasta Recipe That Adults Love, Too!

Manic: This week because between our two kids, every night this week has activities and I have been trying really hard to make good homemade meals and not eat on the run! Managed: Checked this website today, yep my own managedmoms, to look for a healthy, tasty and quick recipe that I could throw together for [...]

Campanelle Pasta, Chicken Sausage, Organic Tomatoes & Peas Recipe

Manic: Coming up with even more dinner ideas, that are healthy, since I’m trying to slim down for summer, hubs is working out at the gym daily and is finally ready for healthier foods and of course my mom guilt of not feeding my kids enough healthy meals! Managed: Set aside some time [...]

Family Matters

Driver’s Permit Day is Coming! Any Advice For This Anxious Mom?

Manic: The sheer number of miles and wear and tear I put on my car with the never-ending rides my kids need to school, practice, rehearsal, appointments, games and more. Managed: In just 4 days, my first-born gets his driver’s permit. Then in November, he will have his driver’s license. I have to admit that I [...]

In Honor Of My Brother, I Share This Story

My baby brother has been gone for 11 years now, but I think of him every single day. He is one of the first things I remember when I wake in the morning. I remember that he is no longer physically with us since that dreaded day in 2002 when I got the call that [...]

Discussing Boston With Kids Of All Ages With Timely Advice From My Childhood Hero

Since I started this blog, I have taken a day out several times now to share advice about how to talk to children during a crisis. Sadly, this seems to be happening a lot. In the two years that I’ve had managedmoms.com, I wrote about discussing the Tucson shooting with the kids, the Colorado movie [...]

Go Green Fab Fashions & Products To Celebrate Earth Day 2013

Manic: Me with my family when they fail to put recyclable items in the recycling bin! Just ask them and they will tell you that I’m an unhappy Mama when they don’t practice green behavior. Managed: In honor of Earth Day, that is this Monday, and to remind my family the importance of being earth-friendly [...]

Perfect Attendance Incentive Makes Me Mad

Manic: My 11-year old daughter all year long, making sure that she didn’t miss one day of school…until today when the school called me to come and get her because she picked up the stomach flu! Managed: Assuring her that even though she would no longer be able to go for the recognition and the [...]

Travel: Disney Cruise Review-Is It Worth The Hype?

Our very talented managedmoms.com writer, Lisa Walton took a Disney cruise with her family and lucky for us, she wrote a review, complete with great pictures! So if you are considering a Disney cruise for your family vacation plans, Lisa tells us if she thinks it is worth it and worth the hype… Lisa says: [...]

The Gift Of An Ordinary Day

Manic: Motherhood! Managed: Seeing this wonderful video on Facebook today and knowing that I had to share this with all of you. Check this out and remember to absolutely cherish the gift of ordinary days with those challenging and amazing gifts we call our children…. I think this Mom put together an amazing message and [...]

To Go Or Not To Go? Emergency Room Visits For Kids

Knock on wood…we haven’t needed to go to a hospital emergency room in quite some time. I did have to rush my girl to an urgent care last Spring when she had her second allergic reaction to cashew nuts that were mixed in a cupcake frosting. I was so mad at myself for forgetting to [...]