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…
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ButcherBox Review: NEW Wild Caught Salmon Box!
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…
Top 10 Posts on Buttered Side Up in 2018
Can you believe that we’re already rushing into 2019? To be honest, this has been a year of ups and downs for me: We took a trip to Florida, which is one of the best things I’ve done in my life. Then my body decided to betray me and crash into chronic fatigue. With testing…
Will You Join Me for a Sugar Free January?
Kick the new year off on a healthy foot by resetting your sweet tooth with a Sugar Free January 2019! Last year was my first time attempting a Sugar Free January. You can read all about my experience HERE. In a nutshell, I enjoyed my first SFJ, and I’m doing it again this year! For…
Christmas Gift Guide 2018
It’s that time of year again: the hunt for the perfect gift for that special someone is on! I’ve got loads of ideas for you this year, for the health nut, baker, hostess, guys, stocking stuffers, and more! I tried my best to find gift ideas that are either fair trade or made in America/Japan/Europe….
Where I Ate in Minneapolis
Last weekend my siblings, their spouses, and I took a trip to Minneapolis/St. Paul to attend an Owl City concert. We girls had decided beforehand that we weren’t going to eat at ANY chain restaurants. I’m so glad we did, because we had some amazing food this trip. Here’s where I ate in Minneapolis: Where…
Sugar Free January Recap
Whew! I did it! I made it through a Sugar Free January. Here’s a little recap about how it went for me: How I Felt During the Challenge: To be honest, I felt good, but I didn’t feel hugely different during the challenge. Probably because I was already living a fairly low sugar lifestyle. The…
Sugar Free Meal Ideas + Sample Meal Plan
50+ Sugar Free Meal Ideas PLUS 2 Free Meal Plans! You guys asked for it, so here it is: some sugar free meal ideas, plus a sample meal plan! As you guys know, I’m doing a Sugar Free January. I already eat a pretty low sugar diet. But after the indulgence of the holidays, I…
Top 10 Posts of 2017
It’s always fun to look back on the year and choose which posts I’m most proud of sharing with you guys. Last fall I conducted my first reader survey, and I realized that you guys wanted to see more savory/main dish recipe posts. So I focused more on that in 2017. I also started…
Will You Join Me For a Sugar Free January?
A Sugar Free January is a great way to reset after the holidays! Christmas is my favorite holiday. It holds so much nostalgia for me. But, to be honest, I’m usually happy after it’s all over. Don’t get me wrong: it’s super awesome to have time off to spend with family. But I’m a person…