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A killer eat-your-veggies routine that really works
by Sarah on Wednesday, June 12th, 2013 | 2 comments
My kids are no different from any other kids. They prefer mac and cheese to quinoa, Teddy Grahams to apples, and lollipops to fruit. While my oldest will eat his veggies without too much fuss, my youngest has a supernatural ability to find even microscopically cut ones and quickly spit them out before he (gasp!) ingests something ... [read more] -
Organize a breezy summer party in less than 30 minutes
by Sarah on Thursday, June 6th, 2013 | 2 comments
When was the last time you entertained or spent any meaningful time catching up with good friends over a leisurely dinner? If you answered either option “more than three months ago,” then it’s time to take advantage of summer’s more easygoing pace and organize a gathering of your own. While that may sound daunting, the truth ... [read more] -
4 ways to dress up dinner with mango salsa
by Sarah on Monday, May 20th, 2013 | No Comments
I'll admit it, I'm a tad obsessed. I've got it bad for mango salsa. Ever since I made it with my own two hands for the first time last summer, I simply have to have it at least once a month. I love how easy it is to whip together. I love how the juicy sweet-yet-tart ... [read more] -
New printable: interactive diet & fitness tracker
by Sarah on Monday, May 20th, 2013 | No Comments
Keep track of calories in & out with this interactive daily diet & fitness tracker. Research shows that people who keep track of what they eat and how often they exercise lose more weight in the long run than people who don't. With this interactive form, you can type in your calories in and calories ... [read more] -
A special offer for Buttoned Up readers from MyTrainerFitness.com
by Sarah on Sunday, April 21st, 2013 | No Comments
POST UPDATE: This coupon is now expired. As we launch the Healthy Living mini boot camp this week, our minds are very much on fitting in exercise - and exercising smarter. So we're thrilled to be able to offer our readers an exclusive deal on a product that organizes great workouts for you, and (more ... [read more] -
25 ways to feel more buttoned up when life gets crazy
by Sarah on Thursday, March 28th, 2013 | 2 comments
If you’re hunched over a desk reading emails or white knuckling it through a stressful period, you’re probably holding your breath more than you realize. Researchers have nicknamed this email apnea and it’s got the negative side effect of triggering your body’s fight or flight system. That in turn makes it more difficult to focus ... [read more] -
Why I don’t recommend CSAs for the organizationally challenged
by Sarah on Monday, February 18th, 2013 | 21 comments
Two years ago right around this time I was bursting with enthusiasm for my budding skills as a weeknight chef. One of the side effects of my goal to get a healthy homemade dinner on the table each night was that I became increasingly aware of, if not downright alarmed by, the toxins ... [read more]
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