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Ditch Perfection to Keep Holiday Pounds Off

Have you ever tried to diet over the holidays? If youve ever tried it before, you know it has the potential to turn you into an absolute Grinch. Trying to anticipate what yummy hors d’oeuvres, and more importantly, what delicious desserts, will be served at an upcoming party so that you can look up their likely calorie load and calculate how many you can have (usually only one…and nothing but water to drink) is just no way to live during this festive season. On the other hand, if you throw caution entirely to the wind, you could end up on January 2nd with more than just a few extra pounds to lose. So what’s the trick to keeping unwanted pounds from creeping on over the Holidays? Try putting a few of the little Buttoned Up principles to work.

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Get Your Car Prepared for Winter

Theres nothing worse than being strandedexcept being stranded in bad winter weather. Colder months are tougher on cars, and a little preventative care now will go a long way to keeping your car running smoothly in the face of snow, sleet, rain, and freezing temperatures. We know, it can be tempting to skip a service if your car is running okay, after all, if it isnt squeaking at you, theres no problem, right? Wrong. Neglecting to give your car a pre-winter checkup is penny-wise and pound-foolish. It may seem like youre saving precious time and money, but in the long run, youre doing neither. The good news is that getting your car winter-ready doesnt have to cost you an arm and a leg.