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10 Ways to Spend Your President’s Day
by Sarah on Friday, February 12th, 2010 | 1 comment
Now that you finally get to enjoy a day off from work without having to spend it at the beck and call of the holiday season — kick back and have some fun! And even though we're in the midst of the bleakest days of winter, there are still tons of bright ways you and your ... [read more] -
Can I Tell The Difference? The Lincoln Test
by Alicia on Thursday, January 14th, 2010 | 3 comments
I am very excited to say that the Buttoned Up team is going to be working with White Cloud over the next six months trying out many of their products and learning a lot about how we can all save time and money – and who doesn’t want to do that? We are ... [read more] -
Monday’s Double Shot: One Mom’s Journey. 9 Months, 65 Pounds
by Alicia on Monday, December 7th, 2009 | No Comments
Thought this great article by Maggie Lamond Simone would brighten up your Monday Madness. Let us know what you think. Do you know what you’re having?” the salesman asked helpfully. “Sometimes that’ll make your decision for you.” I was looking somewhat doubtfully at a pink snowsuit, wondering how we reached the millennium without having ... [read more] -
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] -
Monday’s Double Shot: Gift Guides For Kids & Getting Organized
by Alicia on Monday, November 30th, 2009 | 1 comment
Happy Cyber Monday! Judging by my email in box it seems it has become a real holiday. If you didn’t get everything you needed with the door-buster specials on Black Friday (and Saturday), now is the time to finish off your shopping list. I wanted to start with a few tips today ... [read more] -
Quick Holiday Tips To Stay Sane
by Alicia on Sunday, November 29th, 2009 | No Comments
The holidays are a time when it becomes very easy to completely ignore the budget. Experts will tell you that the best thing to do is to be cautious, make a list and stick to it, and try and not get lured in by the frenzy of spending.. We have a few more ... [read more] -
by Alicia on Friday, November 27th, 2009 | No Comments
Leftovers do expire so remember this rule of thumb: Turkey will last until Monday. Potatoes (sweet and mashed) will make it until Tuesday. The desserts never last (people eat that first) so no worries there. -
Thoughts of Thanksgiving
by Sarah on Thursday, November 26th, 2009 | 1 comment
Last week I had lunch with an old friend from college. He's a wonderful guy, thoughtful, fun, warm, and very social. But after 15 years on Wall Street, he has a tendency to hide his softer side under a "Master of the Universe" exterior - which makes him prone to try to wrap ... [read more] -
Monday’s Double Shot: Thanksgiving Travel & Traditions
by Alicia on Monday, November 23rd, 2009 | 2 comments
This is it. This is the big week where you start the race of the holiday season. This year is lasts for a mere 36 days. That is just over 5 weeks of shopping, eating, baking, giving, singing, decorating, traveling, family gatherings, eating, holiday parties, work gift exchanges….oh and more eating. ... [read more] -
by Alicia on Friday, November 20th, 2009 | No Comments
Use skirt hangers to hang your tablecloths, which will ensure they stay wrinkle free. If you are storing them for the next year, use plastic or garment bags to ensure they stay dust free.
