February 11, 2019
Sometimes you are with your child when the verbal words “I love you” just can’t be spoken. So when my children were very small we had a secret code. Three quick hand squeezes meant I LOVE YOU. I will tell you I used that well into their teens. They would grin and bear it as they got older, but it sure did make me feel good.
So you are new in town. You know a few wonderful people already, but you want to get to know a few more people, some of whom you hope can become really good friends. Invite the people you know to come to a luncheon or cocktail party at your home and ask each guest to…
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Tea Light Candles: 6-hour wedding, 3-hour candle. Check the burn time. Power’s Out: Under amped power can’t handle the band. Know your power needs. Traffic Jam: Too many vendors arrive to load in at the same time. Create a schedule. Party Lag: No drunk wedding guests, please. Limit the time between events as much as…
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Toddlers can be a real challenge. They want what they want when they want it. Here’s a concept that worked for me when my kids were growing up, and my daughter has perfected it even more. She was a teacher (first grade, third grade) and for her, this became a way of life: give choices…
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