Food & Fitness
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Don’t have enough time to work out or get organized? Do this instead
by Sarah on Thursday, January 17th, 2013 | 2 comments
If you've been a follower of Buttoned Up for a while, you know that I'm a HUGE fan of baby steps. So often, when you go to make a change at the start of the year, like say, lose weight or get organized, you get blinded by the bigness of the job. And you convince yourself ... [read more] -
Tool: Free Printable Diet & Exercise Worksheet
by Sarah on Tuesday, January 15th, 2013 | 5 comments
Happily, you don’t have to give up all of your favorite foods to maintain a healthy weight. You just have to keep track of what you’re eating. As long as total calories in are less than or equal to total calories out, you’re on track. We’ve designed this simple tracking form for you that will ... [read more] -
A must make recipe for fall: creamy red kuri squash soup
by Sarah on Friday, November 9th, 2012 | 1 comment
Two years ago, I was invited to a weekend retreat by the lovely folks at OnStar. There I met and got to know a handful of incredible bloggers: Megan Francis of The Happiest Mom, Vera Sweeny of Lady & the Blog, Audrey McClelland of Mom Generations, and Melissa Chapman of Married ... [read more] -
Add some fun to lunchboxes in October with these spooktacular cookies
by Sarah on Sunday, October 14th, 2012 | 1 comment
For those of you who saw my craft FAIL post from yesterday, you know a craft photographs well doesn't mean it's particularly good or going to be a hit. Happily, not all of my attempts to make things from scratch are a total bust. Take these spooky finger cookies, for instance. ... [read more] -
My pathetic Halloween craft FAIL
by Sarah on Saturday, October 13th, 2012 | 4 comments
OK - I admit it: I have a deep fear of crafts and avoid doing them like the plague. I blame Martha! As a bride-to-be I literally spent hours drooling over her beautifully photographed handiwork. In the two days I took off from work before my wedding I stupidly attempted to replicate ... [read more] -
Reader tip: organize meal planning with a menu board
by Sarah on Monday, September 10th, 2012 | 1 comment
One of our September Challenge participants, Megan, shared a little something she has put together to help her keep on top of meal planning. I was inspired by pintrest, but this has been a good way for me to stay organized and let everyone else know what's for dinner during the week (babysitter on late ... [read more] -
Can social media help you achieve more goals?
by Sarah on Monday, September 10th, 2012 | 1 comment
Sunrise on Tuesday, September 4th marked the start of the “New New Year” for many, if not most. If you're anything like me, the return to normal schedules and the proximity of December 31st turns your attention to the lingering, yet-to-be-attained goals set months before. I can't help but go back to my New Year's ... [read more]


















