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Buttoned Up Expert: Century Council Reminds – Don’t Drink & Drive During the Holiday Season
by Jody DeVere on Friday, December 18th, 2009 | No Comments
Don’t Drink & Drive During the Holiday Season By Brandy Schaffels, AskPatty.com Editor. AskPatty.com is our Auto Expert We've all got lots on our minds right now as we prep for the holiday season. Shopping, decorating, and planning for activities are at the front of everybody's thoughts. Here's one more important thing to think about during ... [read more] -
The Buttoned Up Way: What Can You Delegate This Week?
by Sarah on Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 | No Comments
This time of year is just plain nuts. There are a million and one things to do...on top of everything else you normally have to do. This is the perfect time to put Buttoned Up principle #3 into practice. Take a few moments today and determine what you can delegate this week. If ... [read more] -
Gift Guide for Moms: $25 and Under
by Hollie on Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 | No Comments
All your mom really wants is for you to be home this year, but whether you’re here or there, snag some incredible presents your mom will love while keeping your budget in tact with these great gifts for under $25. Pedicurz™ These easy to carry pedicure ... [read more] -
Gift Guide for Coworkers – $25 and Under
by Sarah on Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 | No Comments
Scratching your head when it comes to finding an appropriate gift for a co-worker without breaking the bank? Here are ten ideas for $25 or less that will make you an office hero. Make them laugh... with The Onion's brand-new hardcover book for $24.49, Our Front Pages: 21 Years of Greatness, Virtue, and Moral Rectitude ... [read more] -
Spread some holiday cheer, one card at a time
by Hollie on Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 | No Comments
Gmail is letting you send out a free post card this holiday season. Sure, email is great, but there's something uniquely heartwarming about the kind of card that comes in the actual mail. Gmail will send one free holiday postcard on your behalf. You can choose one out of six front designs. And yes, through the ... [read more] -
2009 Holiday Episodes, Specials, Movies & Marathons
by Hollie on Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 | No Comments
Get yourself and your kids into the holiday spirit! TV Tango has your guide to all holiday-themed specials, episodes and movies as well as series and movie marathons for all of December. HERE is the list. Check back daily as it will be frequently updated. -
Life Essentials: Pets for Holiday Gifts
by Sarah on Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 | No Comments
A pet may seem like a wonderful holiday gift. But if may mean you’ll be the one buying the pet food, paying the veterinary bills, and taking it for walk at 6 am on dark rainy mornings for years to come. Depending on whether you’re in the right stage in your life, and have ... [read more] -
Stress-Free Holiday Shipping
by Hollie on Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 | No Comments
Shipping your gifts can cause more stress and put a bigger dent in your wallet than finding and buying the presents themselves! The United States Postal Service website has tons of information and helpful tools for holiday shipping. Here are some of their online tools that will help make your holiday shipping less stressful and ... [read more] -
Where’d I put that gift Evernote?
by Cass on Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 | 6 comments
Hi. I'm Cass. I'm new here. Say Hi in the comments - I really like comments and I like to respond to comments. Sometimes when I like the comment I gift the commenter with a Starbucks beverage. I do this because it's an excuse to go to Starbucks and I'm a sleep deprived Mom. We ... [read more] -
Tool: Free Printable Holiday Budget Forms
by Hollie on Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 | 6 comments
Give yourself the gift of budgeting! Buttoned Up is helping you save money this holiday with these holiday budget forms. Brainstorm holiday gift ideas in the right budget range, monitor what you've spent on each person's gift, and track it against your total holiday budget so you can stay on (or below) budget with these ... [read more]
