Mother’s Day In Our Family
Mother’s Day is a bittersweet journey for our family as we navigate new waters with my mom—my kids’ grandmother—who is…
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Interview Mistakes: 5 Surefire Ways to Blow a Job Interview
Preparing for a job interview is essential, whether you are currently unemployed, changing your career or getting ready for a…
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College Bound: How to Prepare Now For Your Future Career
Are you college bound? Now is the time to start thinking about where you will be in four years. As…
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Vaccine Etiquette: How to Politely Ask Someone If They are Vaccinated
New information is emerging daily about the Delta variant. It is currently the predominant COVID strain in the US and…
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Back to School 2021: Tips for a Smooth Transition
Many children feel anxious on the first day of school, and this year, after a long break due to the…
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Bridesmaid Etiquette: How to Be the Best Bridesmaid
It is an exciting occasion when a close friend announces their engagement. And it’s even more thrilling when she asks…
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Adjusting Your Career Post-Pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic changed the business world forever and may have even altered your personal career goals. Whether you have…
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How to Make New Friends and Build Lasting Relationships
There are many reasons why people find it difficult to make friends as an adult. Whether it is hard for…
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How to Negotiate Your Salary and Charge What You Are Worth
Your paycheck and what your boss has negotiated as your current salary do not determine your worth. Yes, they are…
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Camping Tips for Your Next Trip
It’s finally summertime, which means families and friends are planning to adventure into the wild on camping trips. Whether you…
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Post-Pandemic Tipping Etiquette
Many employees encountered layoffs and cutbacks during the pandemic. And many people began utilizing services such as curb service for…
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Southern Style: 10 Things This Girl Can’t Live Without
Signature Southern style is timeless. From classic jewelry pieces to a combination of comfort and style, there are some staples…
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6 Interesting Skills Learned During the Pandemic
2020 was a unique year… one that many people are ready to put in their rearview mirror, and understandably so….
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Taking a Tech Break: How to Unplug on Vacation
Technology is wonderful. It helps you stay connected to loved ones from afar, watch new movies and shows from the…
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Post-Pandemic Social Etiquette: Navigating Greetings, Invitations & Vaccination Questions
It’s an exciting time when people are finally getting together without feeling the pressure of having to wear a mask….
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Being Aware of High-Touch Surfaces When Returning to the Office
For the past year, you have lived inside a sterile bubble called home with almost hourly sanitizing of high-touch areas….
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Post-Pandemic Socializing: Tips on Meeting in Person
It’s been a long time since we have had the opportunity to meet with friends and peers face to face…
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Virtual Interview Etiquette, In-Person Tips
Graduation is finally in the rearview mirror and it’s time to start looking for a job. And new college graduates…
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The Pros and Cons of a Hybrid Work Schedule
The future of what the traditional office will look like is changing. As more offices continue to open back up,…
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How to Transition Back to the Office After Working Remote
So many people have reached out lately to ask if I would write something about how to transition back to…
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What Message Does Eye Rolling Send?
I was recently asked about how to handle a friend who has a bad habit of rolling her eyes when…
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Graduation Party Manners: In-Person Celebrations
This year is especially joyful when it comes to celebrations. Last year was fraught with cancellations of significant events, among…
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Oversharing on Social Media & The Value of Discretion
Let’s face it – there really is no such thing as privacy. If someone wants to find out something about…
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Graduation Etiquette 2021
The pandemic has sharply influenced many important ceremonies such as weddings, holidays and special ceremonies such as graduation. Last year…
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Planning a Family Reunion, Southern Style
Family reunions are popular around the globe in one form or another, but Southerners will argue they do it best….
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Simple Luxuries To Elevate Your Daily Routine
Living a beautiful life doesn’t have much to do with money or status. At the core of living a life…
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Beach Etiquette While Social Distancing
A trip to the beach is looking sunnier as the CDC says “fully vaccinated Americans can go without masks outdoors,…
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2021 Travel Etiquette: Venturing Out For the First Time
In light of the vaccine, more and more people are finding themselves feeling a little better about taking a vacation…
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Post-Pandemic Career Goals
The pandemic took a toll on not only our health and emotions but also the way we conduct business in…
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Leadership Skills That Will Propel Your Career
There are still many unanswered questions and unfamiliar roads ahead when it comes to the post-pandemic world. According to a…
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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas 2021 and Celebration Etiquette
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 9th and many families are looking forward to spending time with their moms, grandmas, stepmoms…
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Annoying Habits that Bother Your Coworkers
It’s time to get back to the office, which makes for an excellent opportunity to brush up on some office…
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What Are Soft Skills? Tips for Job Seekers
When it comes to getting hired, recruiters look at your behavior and mannerisms as carefully as they do your technical…
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Positive Steps for Going Back to the Office
Many people will be going back to the office and their remote workstation (aka their kitchen table) will soon be…
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How To Make a Speech With Confidence
In all areas of life, effective communication builds confidence and trust in those you serve. As a speaker, it’s your…
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The Advantage of Being an Ambivert
Most leaders possess a certain set of attributes that contribute to their professional success. Such as the ability to build…
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7 Easy Ways to Find Your Joy
Many people believe they can only find happiness when they have the right job or perfect home. Or that a…
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Four Priorities Professionals Shouldn’t Overlook
For the past several months, trying to keep your business going may have been your first priority. Taking classes online…
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Virtual Meeting Etiquette: Fine-Tuning Your Remote Presentation
By now, virtual meetings are part of our daily routine. A Zoom presentation to the office team, or presenting as…
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The Drawbacks of Working From Your Bed
Many people have traded their corner office for their kitchen table or small desk in their home’s spare bedroom. It’s…
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Masks Are Off and Confusion is High
In Texas, Governor Greg Abbott recently lifted the ban on masks and businesses will be free to open at 100%…
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Pandemic Dining Etiquette
The etiquette of the dining table has taken a different tone since the pandemic as everyone is much more mindful…
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“I Hate My Job!” What To Do When Your Dream Job Has Become a Nightmare
You have finally landed the job of your dreams but you quickly realize it’s not the right fit, and you…
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National Margarita Day
February 22 is National Margarita Day and in honor of the tequila, lime juice and agave nectar concoction, here is…
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Planning a Memorable Valentine’s Day Celebration
Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to spend time with those you love. When gathered around the kitchen table, it’s…
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Finger Food Etiquette
When it comes to eating with your fingers, there are etiquette rules to determine when and when you should NOT…
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Super Bowl Menu Ideas 2021
One thing you can surely count on each Super Bowl is a table filled with delicious food. It doesn’t take…
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Super Bowl Party Etiquette 2021
Super Bowl is February 7th this year and due to the pandemic, we will be watching the game in the…
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The Importance of Keeping Your Word
From a young age, children are taught the importance of keeping your word. This ranges from RSVPs, which means you…
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Baby Shower Etiquette Tips for 2021
Traditionally, baby showers were held for first-time parents who were getting started and needed everything from diapers to draperies for…
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How Much Should You Tip Delivery Drivers?
Delivery drivers continue to provide an important service when it comes to supplying the community with curbside or door to…
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Etiquette Tips for the New Year: Starting Off on the Right Foot
It always feels good to enter a new year, begin a new journey and look forward to positive things to…
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Post-Pandemic Travel Etiquette: Planning Ahead
There is no doubt that travel is still off most people’s list for now. Even with the vaccine in sight,…
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Create Your Goals for the New Year in Color
I’m generally not one for New Year’s resolutions because, as we all know, they often fall by the wayside very…
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Christmas Eve Etiquette Q&A
In the middle of a world-wide pandemic, this holiday season brings a new level of challenges. No doubt, for most…
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The Comfort and Joy of Holiday Traditions
Holiday traditions provide a level of stability in the often frantic chaos of the season. It’s the fun of baking…
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How to Reduce Holiday Stress and Feel More Joyful
In normal times it is not uncommon for people’s stress levels to surge during the holiday season. Factor in COVID-19…
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The Great Pecan Pronunciation Debate
The holiday table is the perfect breeding ground for some lively, occasionally explosive conversation and nothing gets a Southerner going…
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Thanksgiving Etiquette Q and A During the Pandemic
Thanksgiving is in a couple of days and there are so many questions that have come up due to the…
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How to Handle Holiday Mishaps
It’s so much fun to sit down to a Thanksgiving meal with family which consists of everyone’s favorite foods. It’s…
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Thanksgiving in the Middle of the Pandemic
When you think of the holidays, you think of families traveling by plane or car to celebrate with loved ones…
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Celebrating Thanksgiving 2020
Most of us are asking ourselves if it is even possible to share Thanksgiving 2020 with family and friends in…
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Discussing Politics Around the Thanksgiving Table
This political season has been fraught with heated political disputes. Traditionally, it has always been distasteful to discuss certain topics…
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2020 Holiday Tipping Guide During the Pandemic
The coronavirus has made an impact on how and who we are going to tip this year. Although it is…
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Election Etiquette
Election Day is November 3rd (tomorrow) and if you haven’t already taken advantage of early voting, you will be among…
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Hosting Halloween 2020 Style
It comes as no surprise that Halloween will look different to most people this year. While the festivities may not…
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Virtual Wedding Guest Etiquette
A virtual wedding still holds the same sentiment for the bride and groom. Do your part as a good guest…
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Zoom Etiquette: Three Truths and a Lie
By now we are all very familiar with Zoom meetings and virtual gatherings. As with everything in life, we are…
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Money Can Buy Comforts But Not Your Joy
In the day to day shuffle of juggling balls to keep your company running, it is easy to neglect your…
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Virtual Tea Party Etiquette
Do you find yourself in a new season, longing for a trip to see the leaves and experience a little…
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Celebrating Fall by Doing Good for Someone Else
Fall is my favorite time of the year! The leaves are changing, temperatures are dropping and it feels like a…
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How to Deal with a Chronic Interrupter
We all know someone who has difficulty listening to a conversation without interrupting the other person to make their own…
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Washing Your Hands is Always in Season
Fall is here, flu season is around the corner and we are still dealing with a pandemic. No surprise that…
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7 Ways to Welcome Your Wedding Guests
Let’s face it, attending a wedding in the middle of a pandemic can be stressful and as a guest, you…
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Dining Out During the Pandemic
After months of heavy restrictions, many establishments, including restaurants, are ready to open up for business. Just because there is…
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How to Successfully Manage a Remote Team
With more and more employees given an extended timeframe to work from home due to the pandemic, and others provided…
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How to Freshen Up Your Home for Fall
Fall is in the air and it feels good to pull out the pumpkin scented candles, fall sweaters and settle…
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Don’t Burn a Bridge When Quitting Your Job
Whether you are fired, furloughed, or simply decide to take a new direction, knowing how to professionally part ways (quit…
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What to Consider When Mingling With Your Wedding Guests
The ceremony is over and now you can “socially distance”, greeting your wedding guests and letting them know how much…
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4 Tips to the Perfect Everyday Table Setting
The kitchen is the heart of the home and the dinner table is where we gather with friends and family….
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The Etiquette of a Digital Wedding RSVP
Your wedding invitations have been sent out (for many couples, it’s the second round due to COVID), and now it’s…
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How to Declutter Your Home for Fall
Fall is right around the corner and it’s the perfect time to organize and declutter. I love this blog by…
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Preparing for a Remote Job Interview
The job interview format has changed dramatically in light of the pandemic, but many of the same job interview tips,…
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Socially Distant Entertaining Etiquette
Large gatherings with friends have been put on hold during the coronavirus pandemic and celebrations have been postponed or canceled….
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How Weddings Have Changed During the Pandemic
Inviting guests to a wedding without making them feel pressured to attend is a common plight these days. While you…
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4 Tips for Overcoming Embarrassment
Let’s face it, embarrassment is unavoidable. Everyone has experienced the emotion of feeling uncomfortable in an awkward social or professional…
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Taking a Gap Year In Light of COVID-19
With universities around the country making every effort to make decisions on student’s safety, many kids are considering a gap…
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College Packing Checklist During COVID
As coronavirus cases continue, this is a difficult time for parents and college students trying to determine what’s next for…
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How to Say No to an Invitation
As the pandemic continues to persist, people are getting antsy as they continue to quarantine. More and more invitations are…
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“No Problem” is Not the Appropriate Response to “Thank You”
(Previously published on HuffPost) How you respond when someone says “thank you” for a gesture or service can be either…
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Stand Out at Your Next Virtual Career Fair
Universities are preparing for the next school year and among the many types of virtual offerings will be a variety…
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The Power of a Heartfelt Gift
When you do something nice for another person, it not only makes their day brighter but you are also positively…
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Face Mask Etiquette at a Job Interview
When it comes to job interviews, the rules have changed in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. As college graduates head…
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Christmas in July 2020
So much around us is stressful these days and a Christmas in July Celebration may be way to brighten your…
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How to Nail Your Virtual Job Interview
A job interview under the best of circumstances is stressful, but add a virtual meeting to the mix and the…
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Watermelon Fun Facts to Kick-Start July
There is nothing better than biting into a watermelon to kick start the summer fun. If the past few months…
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How to Maintain Strong Friendships During COVID-19
During this time of quarantine, it can be hard to maintain strong friendships when you are physically distant and preoccupied…
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Simple Steps to Make a Difference During the Pandemic
Today I was reminded just how easy it is to make a difference. We are all getting through these days…
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Face Mask Etiquette in the Age of COVID-19
As businesses continue to reopen and many people are going back into the office, a reminder of face mask etiquette…
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Summer Pet Safety Etiquette
Pet safety is important—the summer heat is hard on all of us, but especially our four-legged friends. To make sure…
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Building Resilience in 7 Steps
As many parts of the country emerge from isolation following the COVID-19 outbreak, resilience will play an important role in…
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It’s Everyone’s Job to Heal A Broken World
No one will deny that we are living in a broken world. While most of the people you know are…
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4 Tips for Re-Entering the Workplace
People are now re-entering the workplace after months of closures due to COVID-19. Whether you are a business owner or…
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Zoom Cocktail Party Etiquette
Who doesn’t love a good cocktail party? It’s an opportunity to catch up with friends and meet new people. Unfortunately,…
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Celebrating Memorial Day 2020
Summer season is officially kicking off and Memorial Day 2020 will definitely feel different than in years past. While many…
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Virtual Internship Etiquette
Many businesses are going virtual which means there are many opportunities for a virtual internship for recent college graduates. As…
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Celebrating a Socially Distant Mother’s Day 2020
Happy Friday, everyone! This weekend is Mother’s Day and I have covered several ways to celebrate mom this week. Some…
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Mother’s Day 2020 Etiquette and Gift Ideas
Mother’s Day is this Sunday and in light of social distancing and not being able to travel, people are wondering…
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5 Things Kids Can Organize at Home
As we settle in, to the new normal, we are all finding ways to organize and stay productive at home….
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Virtual Meeting Etiquette
When it comes to virtual meetings, some things to avoid are simply common sense. You wouldn’t munch on potato chips…
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Celebrating Easter at Home 2020
For some, spending Easter at home may feel perfectly normal, but for others, it’s a change from the ordinary celebration…
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Social Distancing is Not Optional
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted everyone with the new social distancing requirements. Businesses are shutting down, people working remotely and…
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How to Be a Good Apartment Neighbor in the Age of Social Distancing
A few short months ago, being a good apartment neighbor would have taken a different turn. But in the day…
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Spring Cleaning: 5 Seasonal Tips
It’s the perfect time to spring clean and organize our personal space? We all feel better when our home is…
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Finding Simple Pleasures While Staying Home
If you are hunkering down during this coronavirus outbreak, you are probably looking for ways to pass the time while…
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Staying Connected While Social Distancing
By now everyone is practicing social distancing and feeling the reality of this rapidly changing, strange life under the threat…
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Working Remotely During COVID-19
With the current news of COVID-19 affecting so many businesses and people being encouraged (and even required) to work from…
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Staying Healthy at the Office (and Beyond)
In light of what is going on in the world at this moment in time, there is no way to…
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Bachelorette Party Etiquette
Among the many responsibilities a bridesmaid has to think about, the bachelorette party is one of the main celebrations besides…
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Dealing With Strong Personalities in the Workplace
Strong personalities in the workplace can certainly make things interesting. When you think of someone as having a sharp or…
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How to Avoid Going Broke as a Bridesmaid
Being a bridesmaid in a friend’s wedding is a unique experience, and, increasingly, a costly one. One survey found bridesmaids spend an average of $1,500…
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7 Non-Traditional Networking Opportunities
At the very mention of the word “networking,” images of sticky-backed nametags, uncomfortable handshakes, fumbled business card exchanges and awkward…
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10 Things to Purge From Your Life
How do you know when it’s time to purge your home? There’s no doubt that a cluttered environment is a…
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10 Words and Phrases to Remove from Your Vocabulary
Your vocabulary is effecting your credibility. People make judgments about you based on your confidence, professionalism, and ability to communicate….
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6 Reasons for Keeping Greeting Cards Alive
Two of the great American purveyors of greeting cards, Hallmark and Papyrus are both closing stores across the country. Both…
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Give the Gift of Memories this Valentine’s Day
Flowers and chocolates are lovely, but the best gifts may not come in a box. Memories are priceless. Creating new…
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Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Entertaining
If you only think chocolate when you think about Valentine’s Day, you are missing out on some great opportunities to…
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5 Things You Can Do When You Hate Your New Job
You have just started what you thought was going to be the job of your dreams and you quickly realize…
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Etiquette Do’s and Don’ts for a Happy and Healthy New Year
We all enjoy the fresh start and potential opportunities that the New Year brings. Whether you are contemplating small resolutions…
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Proper Etiquette for Announcing Your Engagement
Nothing is more exciting than getting engaged. Whether you’re newly engaged or are already enjoying wedded bliss, you know the…
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