An invitation announces and celebrates the milestones of life. Whether it’s a wedding, baby shower, graduation, birthday, anniversary or a new home, our joy would not be complete without others. The affair may be formal or informal, but the invitation is the vehicle through which we communicate the happy news. An invitation comes in many forms, but it must always include the 4 W’s.Continue reading
25 January 2013 
How to Avoid That Awkward Date
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So, what is a “date”? Letitia Baldrige, world-famous etiquette expert, defines a date as any time two people agree to meet on a specific day at a specific time for the purpose of doing something special. Often we think of a date only in a romantic context, but we also set dates with our family and friends.Continue reading
16 January 2013 
The Do’s & Don’ts of Home Pool Etiquette
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Having friends spend the day at your pool is fun, and it is a big responsibility. Being a guest that is kind and respectful to the host, their home, and other guests is a sure way to be invited back again! Here are some tips to do just that.Continue reading
12 November 2012 
9 Practical Ways to Diminish Holiday Stress
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How do you create happy celebrations and wonderful memories while avoiding holiday stress? The key is preparation!
- Prepare your calendar. Carefully consider your calendar and what holiday events are realistic to add to your schedule. Choose activities that are most important to you first, and then add other options as time permits. Remember, an overloaded schedule is guaranteed to create stress. Continue reading
10 November 2012 
Is the RSVP Dead?
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“It’s three days before my dinner party, and only a few of my guests have bothered to RSVP. Are the others coming? Should I call them? Should I plan on their attending or assume they will not? If I assume they will not, what will I do if they do show up? How much food should I prepare? Should I prepare extra in case some of the guests bring others who were not invited? What about seating? Maybe my guests don’t even know what an RSVP is!”
What is a host to do? These are the questions that keep hosts up at night and scare others away from ever giving thought to hosting an event.Continue reading
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