It takes less than 60 seconds to make a first impression. This probably isn't a news flash to you, is it? We've all heard this statistic before. But let's really think about it---in less than 60 seconds, a new acquaintance is deciding: Is this person smart, kind, wise? Trustworthy? Someone I'd … [Read more...]
Conversation Games for Your Family Dinner Table
Maybe you can relate? I used to feel so frustrated after spending time planning and cooking our family dinner only to have my family wolf it down in 15 minutes barely saying two words to each other. My husband and I felt like interrogators trying to create conversation, “How was your day?", “Did you … [Read more...]
Fathers Day: Quick & Easy Gift Ideas
Oh my! Father's Day is almost here! If you’ve procrastinated like I have, here’s a little help. Check out this roundup of simple, handmade gifts and clever celebration ideas. Spend the day doing something unexpected! Take him hiking and bring along a backpack with drinks and snacks. or Take … [Read more...]
Miss, Ms. or Mrs.? Oh, my!
You’ve just made a new acquaintance at church. Later in the parking lot, you see her again and begin to introduce your daughter to your new friend. But you’re stumbling… do you use Miss, Ms. or Mrs.? The answer is: it depends! Below is a quick and easy guide on how to use Miss, Ms. and Mrs. … [Read more...]
Five Table Manners Your Family Needs to Know
Let's do some math! 365 x 3 = 1,095 You and your family will eat about 1,095 meals in a year. If your children are going to do something over a thousand times a year, shouldn't they know how to do it correctly? Yes, of course they should! But what exactly do you need to teach them and … [Read more...]
Quick & Easy Recipe: Best Day Ever Chocolate Bundt Cake
Some recipes tell stories. When I inherited this recipe many years ago on an old file card it was titled, Jean's Chocolate Bundt Cake. I don't know who Jean is but I sure do love her cake. Her recipe quickly became a family favorite. It's decadent and rich- just right with a glass of cold milk. It's … [Read more...]
7 Good Manners Every Child Can (and Should) Master by 5th Grade
Moms, I know it's hard. You've got a zillion things you're trying to teach your kids; like this week's spelling words and that gummy worms are not an acceptable breakfast food. And here I am adding more to your list! But this is truly important- if you're not teaching these seven manners to … [Read more...]
My Dream Business (and an invitation for you!)
🕒I love the flexibility that owning my own Etiquette Education business gives me. I control my calendar! 💲I make an excellent part time income teaching manners classes- well over $100 an hour for my teaching time. See the real life dollars and cents from two of my classes in this Behind the Scenes … [Read more...]
4 Must Knows for your Child’s High School Graduation
'Tis the season for high school graduation ceremonies! In the hustle and bustle of planning and celebrating, we forget that our kids have never graduated before. They simply don't know what to expect or how to best handle the social situations that graduation brings about. Moms, it's our job to … [Read more...]
Graduation Gifts For Every High School Senior on Your List
Over the years, I’ve given many graduation gifts to the wonderful high school seniors I’ve been blessed to know. I love the challenge of finding just the right gift for each student on my list. One year I had 14 gifts to give! Some years I've been able to splurge and some years I've had to stick to … [Read more...]