My oldest daughter gave me an entertaining, detailed account of her school day every single afternoon.  I didn't have to ask her questions; I just listened and enjoyed. But her brothers were the exact opposite. I felt like I was interrogating my boys after school: "How was your … [Read more...]
How to say NO Gracefully: 4 Tips for Moms Who Do Too Much
Are your days too full with endless commitments? If I could read your mind would I find you feeling worn out, overextended and maybe even a little resentful? Are you a mom who just cannot say “No”? There was a time when I said yes to just about every request... Can you coordinate … [Read more...]
Shaking Hands: When, Why & How
Today let’s look at shaking hands. This seems like a tiny detail, doesn't it? Why fuss over such a common occurrence? Well, it's because shaking hands is so common that it’s important to do it correctly! Your handshake says a lot about you- whether you're at the bank to apply for a loan or a … [Read more...]
How to be a Gracious Wedding Guest: Must Knows for you & Your Family
Have you noticed? Love is in the air- it’s wedding season! We live next door to a lovely little church. From my living room window, I get a sneak peek at the excitement of brides, grooms, and their guests coming and going. I've always loved weddings- the flowers, the music, the romance! … [Read more...]
Sandy? Sarah? What to do when you’ve forgotten someone’s name
It has happened to me and I bet it has happened to you too...drawing a blank on someone’s name. You’ve forgotten the other person’s name and that person is right there in front of you. What should you do? Don’t run to hide in the bathroom ;) Don't guess at the name. Don't stammer and … [Read more...]
4 Simple Tips to Help You Remember Names
Are you good at remembering names when you meet someone new? If not, you’ve got plenty of company! Forgetting names is the #1 memory-related complaint. Remembering people's names is an important skill. We all want to be known and remembered by others. When you remember someone's name, you show … [Read more...]
Teach Your Family How to Make a Great First Impression
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 … [Read more...]
Miss, Ms. or Mrs.? Oh, my!
Imagine this scenario: 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 … [Read more...]
Top Five Table Manners Your Family Needs to Know
Let's do some math! Â Â 365 Â 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 in … [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...]
