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 …
The McKee baby-making factory is out of business. I’d love to have another child, but after two babies, two miscarriages, and my youngest son’s dangerous birth and learning disabilities, Kent and I decided that if God leads us to add to our family (I hope He does!) it will be through adoption. Thinking about adoption Continue reading …
A whole post about bodily noise etiquette? Really??? I know that burps and…um…“not burps” seem like odd etiquette topics. In fact, I feel edgy writing about them. If you’ve been part of the Manners Mentor family for even a week you know “edgy” isn’t the first word that comes to mind when you think, Continue reading …
Greetings and Happy Monday! A surprise arrived in my mail; it was a high school graduation announcement from a precious young lady. I remember the day she was born! I also remember her attending one of my children’s etiquette courses when she was no more than eight or nine. I held her announcement in disbelief. 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! It’s a joy to be with you! If you’re a reader visiting please come in and make yourself at home! It’s great to have you drop by! I hope you’ll enjoy the site and then take a moment and subscribe. I’d be honored to have you join my blog family! OK, onto our savvy Continue reading …
When someone you know is caring for a new baby, recovering from surgery or an accident, suffering from a death in the family, preparing for moving day, experiencing a financial hardship, or consumed with tending to a sick child, you might want to ease your friend’s burden by gifting him or her with a meal. Continue reading …
When neighbors and coworkers ask you to buy items (gift wrap, candy, etc.) for school fundraisers and you just don’t feel it’s financially sound for you to give, try saying something like this, “Janice, you know I’m always happy to contribute to Austin ‘s school fundraisers. With money being tight right now, I’ve had to Continue reading …
This week there’s a special question about the role of godparents and a tip on when and if it’s appropriate to apply makeup in public. Q. Dear Maralee, Love the e-mails! I look forward to them every Monday! A family member of mine is trying to have a baby and the couple has insisted I’m Continue reading …
Do people seem to be in your way as you try to shop the grocery store aisles? Last Sunday afternoon my trip to the Super Big Box made me feel like a contestant on the TV show “Survivor” trying to complete an immunity challange. Your tip- just like when driving on a two lane road, Continue reading …
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