Did you know that pizza has its own day? National Pizza Day is February 9th! ? My family loves pizza! How do you eat pizza with good manners? Is it even possible? YES! You just do the best you can depending upon where you are and what you have to work with. Most pizza nights, my family is … [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...]
Kids Good Manners: 5 Practical Tips to Help you Teach your Children Manners at Home
Can you relate to this scenario? You're at a restaurant with your family. The waiter places the bread basket on the table in front of your son. He grabs a roll, slathers it with butter and stuffs half the roll in his mouth as he exclaims, "Finally! I'm starving!" He laughs at the joke his brother … [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...]
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 … [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...]
7 Good Manners Every Child 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 your … [Read more...]
A Part Time Dream Business (and an invitation for you!)
 ​Are you looking for: * an opportunity to make extra money? * a new adventure? * a way to share your talents with the world? Or maybe all three? Teaching manners classes could be a perfect fit for you! Here's why I love teaching manners: đź’™ I’m doing work that truly that matters. … [Read more...]
4 Must Knows for your Child’s High School Graduation
'Tis the season for high school graduation ceremonies! Â 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...]
