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Father’s Day Etiquette for Blended Families
If only all family dynamics for Father’s Day were as simple and straightforward as the prose in store-bought greeting cards portrays them to be. Here’s an example from one card. Dear Dad, For being there every day, For holding my hand and drying my tears, For listening to my words and sharing your wisdom, For always letting me know you had my back and my heart, Today I sing your praises for having always sung mine. I love you with all my heart. I’m so glad you’re my one, my only, my Dad. Happy Father’s Day! It reads like the perfect card that one of the kids on an old TV sitcom would send to dear old dad, since family life on TV was always played out as uncomplicated. Today’s reality is that one out of three children in the United States will no longer be living with their biological father before theyContinue Reading
Graduation Etiquette — The Top Eleven Manners for Grads, Guests, & Families
Graduation etiquette — whether you’re a high school grad or a college grad, a proud parent, or a friend or family member who has receivedContinue Reading
Graduation Party and Gift Etiquette Plus Ideas
Are you planning a graduation party? Here’s your complete guide to the most often asked graduation party, graduation dinner, and graduation gift etiquette questions. InContinue Reading
The 5 Manners of Valentine’s Day Everyone Should Know
By: Maralee McKee People seem to have either one of two thoughts about Valentine’s Day. Some see it as the most romantic, glorious day ofContinue Reading
Links to Love from Around the Web- Valentine’s Edition!
By: Maralee McKee Here’s a collection of links to love from around the web. You’ll find Valetine’s Day centered posts and more. Enjoy!!! What isContinue Reading
By: Maralee McKee You’ve probably heard the much quoted joke about the couple that’s been married for decades. The wife asks her husband, “Why don’t you ever tell me you love me?” The husband dryly answers, “I told you on ourContinue Reading
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You could send a thank you note to everyone who gave you a Christmas gift, but it’s not necessary for those you thanked in person. However, there are some people you really should write an after-Christmas thank you note to.Continue Reading
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Here are ten manners for hosts and guests on Christmas Day. When put into practice, if you’re having a great Christmas, they’ll help you insure that others do, too! And if you’re disappointed enough that you’re about to letContinue Reading
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Knowing what not to say is often more important than knowing what to say. Here are five questions not to ask at a party – at Christmas or any time. I find that people often have friends a lotContinue Reading
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