Stop, Drop and Pay Attention.
It’s amazing what comes out of the mouths of babes. This past week, my son said two things in particular that made me laugh out loud and marvel at the ingenuity of a young mind. First, on a cloudy day, he blithely commented, “rain is the cloud’s pee,” then several days later remarked, “ketchup is my bright light,” as he was enjoying his lunch. more
Sticking to Your “Save Money” Diet.
Saving: it’s such an abstract concept. The purpose is to salt away dollars, dollars which could be used to buy something shiny and new today, for some unknown event in the future - maybe six months from now, maybe thirty years from now. Perhaps that’s why Americans have struggled with the concept so mightily in the past. more
The Table Scrap Diet.
2 crust pieces from whole wheat buttered bagel, 3 sections orange, 4 bites soggy Grapenuts, 3 spoonfuls yogurt. That was my breakfast this morning. I’ve got to admit that it seems I'm almost physically unable to throw out perfectly good food. more
Get Organized & Gain Thirty More Minutes a Day.
Busy moms, Buttoned Up's organizational experts are here to help you get organized and find a little relaxation time for yourself. Just the simple act of getting a little more organized in your daily life can unlock quite a bit of ‘free’ time. Read on for some ideas on how to gain a few extra minutes for you in the day. more
Taking a Time Out .
Feeling exhausted from a busy week recently, my husband and I
decided to cancel an out-of-town weekend trip at the last minute.
Here we were on a Thursday night, looking at two entire days with
no plans—no playdates, no parties, no pesky errands. Heaven! more
Ditch Perfection.
Why is it impossible to get my family to help out around the house the right way? Sounds like you’ve got a case of Perfectionitis. And when it comes to getting your family to help, it can make your life a lot harder than it needs to be. more
On the Job Hunt.
I was just laid off from my job, and I’m a little overwhelmed by the prospect of hunting for a new one. I’ve got two children, who are both in school during the day, which gives me plenty of time to search. But I find myself doing the laundry, organizing the kids’ rooms, and otherwise distracting myself from the real task at hand. more
Tax Attack.
I was one of those standing in line at the post office on April 15th last year, bleary-eyed and swearing to myself that I’d get a grip on my taxes before the last minute next year. And even with that bad memory lingering, I still can’t seem to get motivated to get a head start on tax prep. more
Valentine's Advice for the Over-Extended Mom.
Becoming a mother can be a difficult transition. You go from being a newlywed or at worst a couple with lots of freedom (regarding time and often finances) to having another human being 100% dependant on you for survival. While this transition is done by millions of women each year it is still a tough one. more