If only all family dynamics for Father’s Day were as simple, loving, and straightforward as the prose in store-bought greeting cards portray them to be. Dear Dad, For being there every day of my life, For holding my hand and drying my tears, For listening to my words and sharing your wisdom, For always Continue reading …
Greetings! …and we’re off! It didn’t take long for Christmas to get into full gear this year, did it? It seems like I just put the last of my Thanksgiving platters back in the china cabinet and already Christmas stockings are hung by the fireplace and social invitations are hung on the refrigerator Continue reading …
Eek! What am I going to wear? Is your initial joy in receiving an invitation quickly sucked away by that thought? Mine usually is. We’ve all been there! We know our clothes introduce us and speak for us from across the room before we have a chance to say our first word. We want to Continue reading …
Greetings! It’s always great connecting with you! I haven’t been around much lately, and I miss being with you! Where have I been hiding? No place exotic I’m sad to report. I’m in my home office writing a gigantic youth etiquette curriculum, adult etiquette books, a children’s book series, and even… an Apple iPhone Continue reading …
Greetings! Welcome to a very special Friday—one that separates a lot of us by just 48 hours from breakfast in bed, perhaps a flower or present, and handmade cards crafted by little hands using equal portions of crayon, glitter, glue, and love! May I wish each of you who are moms a very happy, blessed, Continue reading …
Greetings! Happy Monday! I hope that your Easter weekend was blessed and memory-making in every good way! If you were on the receiving end of a meal or gift this past weekend, then writing your host a thank-you note just might be in order. How do you know for sure when you should send one, Continue reading …
It’s a great idea because everyone enjoys receiving a gift you obviously choose with them in mind! When selecting the gift, remember thatitems for women are monogrammed with the first letter of their first names. For men’s items, use the first letter of their last names. An item for the entire family is monogrammed also Continue reading …
Your Simple, Savvy Guide to Holiday Tipping This Christmas, with economic worries being on the minds of most of us, it seems we’ve collectively limited our gift giving, both in the number of gifts we’re buying for each person on our list and the number of people we’re putting on our lists in the first Continue reading …
Should You Send a Card to Someone Suffering a Loss This Year? Absolutely, but probably not the card from the boxed set you’re sending others on your list. Wishing someone, “A Very Merry Christmas” or “The Happiest New Year Ever” seems thoughtless when the recipient is suffering a major loss or setback that occurred this Continue reading …
Today’s focus is your family’s Christmas cards. What are the pros and cons of sending printed cards versus e-mail cards? When is it OK to remove someone from your card list? How do you best sign your cards? Is it correct to use address labels and name stamps? Until next week, I’ll be pulling out Continue reading …
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