I remember a lesson my mom and dad taught me when I was growing up. Anytime someone said something kind or did something nice for me, if I failed to respond with the appropriate two words, my mom or dad would remind me by asking, “What do you say?” The expected response was “Thank you!” Sadly, we live in a world where we take so much for granted. Only in the U.S. … [Read more...]
Publisher’s Note: Be the Hostess with the Mostest
Oh, the agony of planning another special occasion dinner for a crowd – just kidding! You don’t agonize over Thanksgiving dinner; you love putting on a regal setting and serving up the finest bites around. In fact, you are known as the hostess with the mostest in your neighborhood, right? So, here are a few of the best ideas to make this year’s dinner the gala event that … [Read more...]
Surviving the Holidays: Thanksgiving Edition
Thanksgiving, a classic American holiday, is typically associated with loosening your belt and eating too much of something ending in “casserole.” However, for someone trying to lead a healthier lifestyle, it can be a holiday filled with anxiety and regret. Not only are you dealing with splitting family time with your in-laws or hosting a dinner yourself and having to cook the … [Read more...]