Everyday Life
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January #GetButtonedUp Challenge Winners!
by Sarah on Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 | 4 comments
As I typed the words "Day 31 check in" yesterday on Facebook I couldn't quite believe how fast this month, and the challenge, has sped by. It has been such fun to go through a daily detoxification step each day with all of you. I've been inspired by your ideas and your determination to complete ... [read more] -
How to battle with a picky eater and win
by Sarah on Monday, January 30th, 2012 | 37 comments
REVIEW & GIVEAWAY As I lamented in my BabyCenter post this week, motherhood is humbling. Just when you think you have it all figured out, you get knocked on your smug tush. My latest knockdown came at the dinner (and breakfast and lunch) table. My youngest has suddenly taken an offense to vegetables of all kind. ... [read more] -
Join in the February #GetButtonedUp Challenge!
by Sarah on Friday, January 27th, 2012 | 28 comments
It's time to get your love buttoned up! February is all about the heart. Not only does Valentine's Day fall smack, dab in the middle of the month, but it's also "American Heart Month" and therefore time to take care of that all important organ. With this theme in mind, we've put together another great monthly ... [read more] -
15 cures for your toy hangover
by Sarah on Monday, January 23rd, 2012 | 6 comments
As I settled back into my routines this week, I had a fleeting thought: did the holidays even happen this year? One glance at the playroom confirms it most certainly did. And good GAWD, this momma needs to learn restraint! The onslaught of toys has completely overwhelmed our rather simple organization system consisting of ... [read more] -
Strategies for organizing spices
by Sarah on Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 | 8 comments
Day 13 of our 31-day January GetButtonedUp Challenge was all about organizing spices. The problem most have with spices is that they lack an organizational structure for them, resulting (inevitably) in a big, hot jumbled mess. A cluttered and disorganized spice shelf/drawer/bin wastes precious moments, which makes the entire meal prep process more stressful than ... [read more] -
4 Ways to break productivity-torpedoing digital habits
by Sarah on Tuesday, January 17th, 2012 | 6 comments
A few years ago, Disney Pixar released the movie Up. It’s a sweet little film about a rather crotchety old widower and a young scout who accidentally end up on an adventure together. Not long after they touch down in a far-off land they are greeted by a dog named Dug. He’s a loveable golden ... [read more] -
Day 3: What does a mail/key drop look like?
by Sarah on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012 | 1 comment
The answer is: it doesn't matter as long as it is functional! Nonetheless, here are some very simple and chic options from some of the people who have checked in so far today. I love, love Jen's milk glass display that doubles as a key drop.... [read more]









