A genuinely easy way to fold a fitted sheet
There are countless videos on folding fitted sheets, but most of them are as easy as assembling furniture. Which is to say, they leave you with extra…
Category: Personal Development
Walkin’ in Memphis for home design
From movie remakes (Bill and Ted – yeah, really) to shows like Stranger Things, the ’80s seem to be back on our minds. The same goes for contemporary home…
How to exercise your face
Mom always told us to watch out lest our face would freeze that way. She was talking about that pouty little scowl, but what if there are actually more…
About those resolutions
Not to nag, but how do those New Year’s resolutions look right about now? Still on the docket, or nah? Don’t feel too badly. According to some reports, 80…
Women’s office fashion can be fun
Wondering what to wear to work that isn’t gray, black, or–gasp–a pantsuit? Here are some suggestions that bring the fashion to “office fashion”: Above…
Leave no trace on the beach
If you are a regular hiker or camper, you’ve likely heard the admonishment “Leave no trace.” The idea is to make as little impact as possible and to take…
Resorts respond to sensory overload complaints
While DisneyWorld and its fireworks and crowds can be quite exciting to many families, to a lot of others, it represents sensory overload. Many parents…
Good manners: Tips for tipping
Some rules for tipping are engrained: tip 15-20 percent of the pre-tax total when dining out. A dollar or two per bag to the airport valet. Others are…
Basic manners in the airport, plane
Once upon a time, people got dressed in suits and ties or dresses for the occasion of a flight, which was seen as a special affair. Today? Not so much….
Manners of the past might make you yearn for days gone by. Or not.
Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter what fork you use. Emily Post…