Jan 11, 2008
Today my son’s grammar lesson involved handwriting a snail-mail letter. As we went over the process, I showed him how to address the letter he had chosen to write to his grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Male-Name Evans). Now, my mother is not the least offended being...
Nov 26, 2007
A gracious hostess learns how to roll with the punches. My question is not to advocate expressing horror TO our guests or possibly, family members. But with Thanksgiving behind us and Christmas on the near horizon, I thought I’d provide an opportunity for...
Nov 23, 2007
If you weren’t the host this weekend, did you thank the one who opened their home to you? Even if you brought lots of food, the one who cleaned the bathroom deserves the thanks, I think, especially on this weekend of all weekends. On the drive home from my...
Oct 22, 2007
Children, boys and girls alike, enjoy the tea party. And a children’s etiquette tea party is no different. However, the window to capture their hearts on beauty, grooming and etiquette is actually quite small. We recommend between six and ten years old. My...