Learning good table manners is an essential part of children's social confidence. I'm here to help! My Everyday Etiquette after-school students love learning table manners (and it's one of my favorite topics to teach). Because most of my children's manners classes are after-school programs in … [Read more...]
Is Family Time at the Dining Table Still Important?
Is family time at the dining table important (and realistic?) in today's fast-paced world? Yes, it is...but it may look different than you expect. Researchers at Columbia University have found a direct connection between children's emotional and physical well-being and the frequency of … [Read more...]
Kindness Counts- Recommended Reading
"The world is full of kind people. If you can’t find one, BE ONE!" Today I'm sharing three of my favorite books to inspire you and your family to BE ONE. 💕 Amazon links to each book are below or you can find them at your local bookstore or library. Hurrah for supporting … [Read more...]
Give Your Kids the Gift of Good Table Manners
Confidence, kindness, and consideration begin at the family dining table! As a loving and responsible parent, you're always looking for ways to equip your children with the skills and habits they need to become well-rounded individuals- the skills that will help them feel confident and prepared … [Read more...]
Your family’s Table Manners
Good manners and social confidence begin at the family table. Why are table manners so important? Think about all the important events that take place while dining- celebrations, meetings, interviews, dates, and business networking. As your children grow and leave the nest, you will want them … [Read more...]
How to Create a Memory Making Family Dinner Table
I believe in the power of family dinners. Eating together is about so much more than getting food on the table and feeding hungry stomachs. Dinnertime can be a refreshing pause in the hustle and bustle of our daily lives whether the meal is takeout pizza or a homemade four-course meal. With … [Read more...]
Magical Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins
The best recipes have a special ingredient- memories. Many years ago, my daughter, Hannah, came home from cross country practice raving about the muffins a mom had sent to practice for the girls. She said things like: “They were the best ever...the most delicious thing I’ve ever … [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 … [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. Get out! Spend the day doing something unexpected. Take him hiking and bring along a backpack with drinks and … [Read more...]
Top 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! Having good table manners builds confidence … [Read more...]
