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Tool: Free Printable Pantry & Freezer Inventory List
by Sarah on Friday, February 15th, 2013 | 5 comments
Want to reduce the amount you spend on groceries each week? Start shopping from your pantry and freezer first! Use these inventory sheets to keep track of what you already have. Write down each item you have in the space provided. Then, indicate how many you have by circling or coloring in the appropriate number. ... [read more] -
Organizing to save money: 5 simple pack-your-own lunches
by Sarah on Wednesday, June 13th, 2012 | 2 comments
On Monday I began commuting into New York City for work. It's a pretty drastic change as I now need to leave my house a good hour earlier than normal. Yesterday in my rush to make the train, I didn't get a chance to pack anything to eat for lunch. Around noon, I headed out ... [read more] -
How to battle with a picky eater and win (UPDATED WITH WINNER)
by Sarah on Monday, January 30th, 2012 | 37 comments
The winner of the Speedy Sneaky Chef is: Bryanna Smith Congratulations Byranna! Please email sarah @ getbuttonedup dot com with your details. This contest is now closed. 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 ... [read more] -
Should a working mom find time to make bread too?
by Sarah on Monday, July 25th, 2011 | 29 comments
The smell of bread, fresh from the oven is quite something. To me, it’s the smell of comfort. Both my mom and her sister discovered the joys of baking their own bread in the early 70s. My mom embraced bread making because, as a physician, she was increasingly concerned about the health impacts of consuming “industrial ... [read more] -
Cool Find: Zoo Tableware
by Hollie on Wednesday, February 16th, 2011 | 2 comments
Getting your kids to eat their veggies can be quite a challenge! But serving the greens on a cute plate could help your little one get more excited about them. I'm in love with the new Zoo Tableware set from Skip Hop. Choose from four different prints—owl, bee, monkey and dog.... [read more] -
Cool Find: Measure Up Portion Control Bowls
by Hollie on Friday, April 9th, 2010 | 3 comments
I saw these bowls the other day and immediately thought, "Wow, now I don't have an excuse for overeating!" I think this is a great way to lose weight and also learn how to eat right. The Classic Measure Up Bowl is great for measuring cereals, fruits, soups, chilis, pastas, rice, salads, etc. ... [read more] -
Cool Find: Slimware Plates
by Hollie on Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 | No Comments
Are you overeating and don't know it? Change the way you eat with these neat Slimware plates. Slimware plates are carefully disguised compartmentalized cookware that are partitioned in three sections: Vegetables, protein and side dishes/carbohydrates. The largest area is for vegetables, the medium section is for side dishes or carbohydrates and the smallest ... [read more]
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