The Buttoned Up Way
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Tuesday’s Chill Pill: Dealing with My Clothes Jam
by Sarah on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 | 2 comments
The delightfully warm weather this past weekend, the pageantry of the Oscars, Kristen's post on Friday, and an impending move have brought my clothes mess into sharp relief. As Mike from the Jersey Shore would say, "we have a situation." ... [read more] -
Avoid the April 15th Mad Dash With This Tax Prep Schedule
by Sarah on Monday, March 8th, 2010 | No Comments
In six short weeks, whether you like it or not, your tax return is due. There’s no reason tax time has to be a stressful flurry of last-minute preparations capped off with a sprint to the post office (or accountant). If you take a few little steps each week, you’ll be pleasantly surprised ... [read more] -
Be Careful How You Back Up Your Files!
by Sarah on Thursday, March 4th, 2010 | 7 comments
Yesterday, at approximately 11:37 am, my entire calendar was just somehow deleted. Every, single appointment just.went.poof. After numerous conversations with multiple kinds of tech support, and much wailing and gnashing of teeth, I have learned that there is nothing to be done except recreate my calendar. God help me – why did I ever switch ... [read more] -
Tuesday’s Chill Pill: Is Your Perception Stopping You from Delegating?
by Sarah on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 | No Comments
Have you ever had one thing on your plate that you were really, really tired of and wanted to hand off to someone else, but weren't able to get anyone to take on? What do you think stopped you from delegating it effectively? Perception Is a Funny Thing A few weeks ago, I was ... [read more] -
Thursday’s Carrot: Breathe In, Breathe Out: How to Let Go of Stress
by Hollie on Thursday, February 25th, 2010 | No Comments
We all have that feeling of exhaustion when we are under constant stress. We have either been putting too much energy into something that’s not worth it, and/or we have too few things in our lives that provide us with nourishing energy to “recharge our batteries.” So ask yourself: Which activities are draining you that you need ... [read more] -
Tool: Free Printable Daily Schedule Form
by Hollie on Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 | No Comments
Stay on top of where you need to be and which tasks absolutely, positively must get done today with this Daily Schedule Form. Print out as many copies as you like! Download here.... [read more] -
The Power of Organized Women: Notes from Blissdom
by Sarah on Thursday, February 11th, 2010 | 7 comments
A week ago today I boarded a jet plane destined for the Blissdom conference in Nashville, TN. It was an incredible three days of workshops, inspiring speeches, meeting other amazing women bloggers, and…er…getting the lowdown from Harry Connick, Jr. on whether he bunches or folds (check in with @whitecloudmom on ... [read more] -
Tuesday’s Chill Pill: It’s Okay to Ask for Help
by Sarah on Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 | No Comments
As a kid I learned that my brother and I could walk forever on a railroad track and never fall off -- if we just reached across the track and held each other's hand. - Steve Potter Are you trying to walk the track alone? Who could you reach out to for a little helping hand? What ... [read more] -
Tuesday’s Chill Pill: Do I have a headache or are my Spanx too tight?
by Sarah on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 | 3 comments
When you're 5 months post partum, nothing fits. Maternity clothes are too big. Regular clothes...eh, not so much... Unless, of course, you are one of those breathtakingly lucky ones with the energy to hit the gym and/or good genes. I am not one of those. So last Friday, when I had ... [read more] -
Giveaway: Win a Signed Copy of Everything (Almost) In Its Place!
by Sarah on Thursday, January 21st, 2010 | 60 comments
Well, we're three weeks in to the New Year... ...and if you were one of those people who swore they'd get more organized in 2010, we're guessing that you might need a little extra shot in the arm right about now. That's why we're giving away two signed copies of Alicia and Sarah's book: ... [read more]
