All Blog Posts Tagged 'manners' (3)

I am one of those people is lucky enough to spend a big lump summer up at the cottage with my kids. Our cottage is on an island and is only accessible by boat. The island is windswept (Canadians; think Tom Thompson) and very exposed to all the elements. The cottage itself is, well there is only one word for it, simple. The best way to describe it is a shack with no hydro, no phone (no computers) - that is our family’s idea of paradise. For my in-laws, however, this is a whole summer without the… Continue

A friend of mine got an invite via text message. I have sent some invitation via evite or paper invitations. What would be your form of invite or what would you like to recieve ? I think miss manners would be up in arms about text message. thoughts ?? Continue

Congratulations! Your toddler is now old enough to sit in a “big boy” chair. You no longer need to strap him into a high chair. I bet you think dining out will now be much easier! Unfortunately, the difficulties are just beginning. Your toddler will now be able to explore restaurants without restraints. How can you get your child to sit at the table with you instead of wandering around on his own? Read on for some tips. 1. Be consistent. Teach your child that she must sit with you at the dinner… Continue