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• Correcting with Respect

  

  This month, I would like to discuss the etiquette skill of correcting our children. What? You didn’t know there was an etiquette skill involved in this? Well... Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2011 FAMILY, LIFESTYLE, SOCIETY

• Etiquette Factory Educator

  

  Hello Friends, Welcome back. It's been such an exciting month at The Etiquette Factory, it's hard for me not to talk about what's been happening. January... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2011 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING, SOCIETY

• When To Send Thank You Notes

  

  Hello Friends,I think everyone is feeling the winter blues right now. It takes a conserted effort this time of year to put smiles on our faces, think warm happ... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2011 COMMUNITY, DEBATE, FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING, SOCIETY

• Etiquette In Conversation

  

  Hello Friends, Christmas and the Holidays sure put everything else on hold. I love to put life aside for one month and focus on family, friends and the gift of... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2011 COMMUNITY, DEBATE, FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING, SOCIETY

• Candy Cane Cookies

  

  Yummy! This is my fave of all times! I love almond flavoring and peppermint and sugar all mixed together. Don't let these scare you because they might look... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2010 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Dinner with Food Only

  

  Hello Friends,Here's another great activity that my family still begs to do again. I'll tell you how we did it, but obviously, the sky is the limit with what... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2010 COMMUNITY, DEBATE, FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING, SOCIETY

• Taking the Last Bite, Should I?

  

  Here's just a little lesson that's good to review with our children, before they find themselves faced with this situation. I find that if I discuss with my... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2010 COMMUNITY, DEBATE, FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING, SOCIETY

• Manner's Checklist for Thanksgiving

  

  Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! OK, so let's not stress. We have grocery shopping to complete, a house to get clean, and children to turn into little angels... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2010 COMMUNITY, DEBATE, FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING, SOCIETY

• Tardiness is Never Polite

  

  Here's the Etiquette Lesson for the week: Tardiness is Never Polite. As most of us moms know, this is very hard. It's not that we mean to be late... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2010 COMMUNITY, SOCIETY

• Christmas Cookie Favorites

  

  Good Day to You, I want to share with you some family secrets. Since I was a little girl, I remember my Grandma, Aunts and Mother, getting together before... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2010

• Fighting Negativity

  

  I think I'm getting more negative as I get older. My head knows, as I've been taught, that being negative is not becoming of a lady, yet...then my day starts. :... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2010

• Fun Family Activity: Front Yard Dining

  Here's a great activity that the whole family will enjoy. First, choose another family that will be willing to participate. The first week, your family cooks... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2010 FAMILY, PARENTING, RECIPES, SOCIETY

• Teaching Children Accountability

  

  I wanted to tell everyone about a great product I found this past summer. The company is called Accountable Kids. It is for children ages 3 years to probably... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2010 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING, RECIPES, SCHOOLING, SOCIETY

• Stand Up for Our "Elders"

  It is polite to stand when an adult enters the room, approaches a table, introduces themselves, and stands to leave. I hear so many people complaining that the... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2010 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING, SOCIETY

• Not Another Parenting Blog

  Yes, another Parenting Blog. Can we ever get enough advice about parenting? Of course not. Why? Well, because the second we think we have mastered our latest... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2010 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING, SOCIETY