Follow Buttoned Up
Life Balance
-
What do we mean when we say “Buttoned Up?”
by Sarah on Friday, January 11th, 2013 | 8 comments
To us, getting organized is a means to an end. And that end is presence. Let us know what you think of this little manifesto we've just penned in the comments! -
Organize yourself for a 7-day screen detox
by Sarah on Wednesday, January 9th, 2013 | 1 comment
Do you ever feel like you are on a treadmill going slightly too fast to nowhere in particular? Sometimes all of that running seems productive in the moment – you are moving, after all. But then, when you take a moment to reflect on the bigger picture and how far you have progressed (or not), ... [read more] -
What do you think my scary dream was trying to teach me about prioritization?
by Sarah on Friday, January 4th, 2013 | 2 comments
Last night my eyes popped open at 3:17am. I sat up in a cold sweat. Wide awake. It's not because my 3-year-old was bopping me in the head with his arm (which he was - a bad dream earlier in the evening sent him barreling into our bed and he was just too darn snuggly to kick ... [read more] -
Ten time-tested secrets for sticking to your New Year’s resolutions
by Sarah on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013 | 3 comments
The start of a year is a powerful time to assess what we have achieved and make resolutions as to what we want for our lives in the year that is about to begin. New years are like fresh, white sheets with nothing written on them: we have the chance, yet again, to imagine what ... [read more] -
What’s your Christmas wish?
by Sarah on Sunday, December 23rd, 2012 | No Comments
Today was one heck of a day at the Welch household! First up: meeting grandmother and grandfather in Paterson, NJ to see an amazing toy train show. We were not in our finest form that morning, since our 3 ... [read more] -
Today is a once-in-a-lifetime day
by Sarah on Wednesday, December 12th, 2012 | 4 comments
Technically, every day is a once-in-a-lifetime day. But it is always fun when the numbers align like they do today to make it feel extra unique. This morning, because my facebook and email were lighting up with 12-12-12 notices and celebrations, and because quite a few of them gave a head nod to the impending end-of-the-world ... [read more] -
How to volunteer this season without leaving your desk
by Sarah on Wednesday, December 12th, 2012 | No Comments
Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house...was disastrous mess of wrapping paper, unfinished projects, shopping lists, reminder notes, and preparations for relatives coming for a visit. Is it any wonder that eggnog is the drink of choice during this crazy time of year? You might think that there is absolutely no way to ... [read more]
 |
 |
 |
|
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
