The New Year is in full swing, which means ‘back on the road’ for the Road Warriors of the corporate world. It’s also the time of year when more people become ill. Because travelers are in constant contact with so many people, they are at higher risk for getting sick. Here are some tips on how to stay well and stay safe while living out of a suitcase.Continue reading
23 March 2015 
10 Skills Every Child Should Possess
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Children are often encouraged to “put on their best manners” when a guest comes to their home or when they go to an important event — as though “putting on” their best manners was like putting on a special outfit they might wear. The real goal should be to have manners become a part of them. But who should teach children to be civil and well-mannered?
Importance of Parenting
A parent is the most important teacher in a child’s life. Children learn what behavior and manners are important based on what they see and hear at home. Those lessons are daily and lasting. Continue reading
1 November 2014 
The 30 Days of Gratitude Challenge
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- Call a friend and tell them how much they mean to you
- Notice how the morning light enters your home and be glad for a new day
- Be grateful for small favors
- Enjoy the laughter of one you love
- See the world through a child’s eyes
- Savor your favorite beverageContinue reading
6 July 2014 
Traveling By Air With Young Children
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Air travel spells S-T-R-E-S-S by most everyone that flies today. The planning, packing, check-in, security, boarding, delays, and baggage can tire even the most seasoned traveler, add traveling with children, and the stress escalates. Sandi Galloway, an Associate with Final Touch Finishing School, has spent much of her adult life intimately involved with the airline industry. Here are her suggestions to make flying with children less stressful and safe.Continue reading
Posting Photos on Social Media
“Nothing about being polite is simple. Being polite requires thought, planning, awareness, and self-control.” Deborah King
Imagine you are an honored guest at a wedding, graduation, funeral, or the birth of a baby, and you decide to use your phone to snap a few photos to share with your friends on social media. After all, the event is touching. Stop! Snapping and posting without permission could ruin, or at the very least tarnish, a friendship.Continue reading