Our little girl is here! Anya arrived nearly 2 weeks early, and on Helen’s birthday! She was 6lb 12oz, and 19 ¾ inches long – compare that to Helen who was 6lb 14oz, and Jim who was 8lb 1oz. We’ve been taking it suuuuper easy around here. Nights are rough since Anya is up multiple times…
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Sugar Free January Recap 2019
Well, my second Sugar Free January is complete! I’m here with a recap to talk about how it went down this year: How I Felt During the Challenge: Similar to last year, the first week or two was easy peasy. Then, around 2 weeks into it, I started craving sweets. I think it was a…
Arugula, Avocado, and Blood Orange Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
This arugula, avocado, and blood orange salad with orange vinaigrette is a yummy way to get your fruits and veggies in the winter! How has your winter been so far, friends? Ours is…very cold ATM. Tuesday we had a high of -22°F (yes: twenty-two BELOW zero for a HIGH), and today’s high is -19°F. Minnesota…
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If you’re a long-time reader of Buttered Side Up, you know that I’m a fan of ButcherBox. So when they announced that they were releasing a wild-caught salmon box, of course I wanted to try it out for you guys! Bust first a little background… What is ButcherBox? ButcherBox is a subscription service that delivers…
Roasted Squash and Bacon Hash + Life Lately
This Roasted Squash and Bacon Hash is a delicious and nutritious way to start your day! One of my favorite things to make for breakfast during the colder months is roasted veggies. I usually prefer a hearty breakfast when I wake up to a chilly house. And it makes me feel good to start my…
25 Sugar Free Snack Ideas
25 Sugar Free Snack Ideas for when the sugar monster rears its ugly head… When doing a sugar cleanse, one of the hardest things for me to give up is sweet snacks. I love dark chocolate and the occasional bowl of breakfast cereal (yes, I know it’s SO BAD). But if you have a pantry…
