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15 Beautiful and Easy Ways to Decorate Your Thanksgiving Table and Why Food Tastes Better If Your Table is Well Decorated
How to decorate the Thanksgiving table stumps a lot of us. Let’s make this easier! Here you’ll find 15 beautiful and easy ways to decorate your table for Thanksgiving. The styles range from classic to contemporary and everything in between. One thing they share in common, these tablescapes are all easy to duplicate. Why Your Food Tastes “Better” If Your Table Is Well Decorated — Really! According to Scientific American, sight is an important indicator of the way we determine the taste of food. With due respect to Scientific American, I believe my precious, late mother-in-law understood the principle better. She had a quadruple portion of the gift of hospitality, plus a natural knack for entertaining, and a way about her that made strangers quickly feel welcomed. She taught me that people first see our table, and then they taste our food. “They’ve pretty much made up their mind as to how delicious the mealContinue Reading
How to Say Grace Amazingly Well This Thanksgiving and Any Time — With Examples
Saying grace before a meal, whether you’re the host or guest, can be nerve-wracking. Here’s help for saying grace amazingly well in all situations. WhyContinue Reading
How to Express Gratitude Around Your Thanksgiving Table — 7 Easy and Unique Ideas
Saying thanks around our Thanksgiving table is the core of Thanksgiving Day. The holiday is a special 24 hours set aside for us not onlyContinue Reading
The 5 Manners of Valentine’s Day Everyone Should Know
By: Maralee McKee People seem to have either one of two thoughts about Valentine’s Day. Some see it as the most romantic, glorious day ofContinue Reading
5 Simple, Savvy, Sincere Ways to Show Your Love
You’ve probably heard the much quoted joke about the couple that’s been married for decades. The wife asks her husband, “Why don’t you ever tellContinue Reading
Here’s a collection of links to love from around the web. You’ll find Valetine’s Day centered posts and more. Enjoy!!! What is The History of Valentine’s Day? Valentine’s Day history is anything but romantic. Different theories abound, but the mostContinue Reading
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Christmas card etiquette helps you send out your Season’s Greetings with the warmth and good wishes you want them to have. From what to write under the printed message to how to sign the card and address the envelope, andContinue Reading
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Here are ten manners for hosts and guests on Christmas Day. When put into practice, if you’re having a great Christmas, they’ll help you insure that others do, too! And if you’re disappointed enough that you’re about to letContinue Reading
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Knowing what not to say is often more important than knowing what to say. Here are five questions not to ask at a party – at Christmas or any time. I find that people often have friends a lotContinue Reading
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