The #1 Killer of Women, and How to Fight Back

February 7th is National Wear Red Day, bringing to light an issue which was largely out of public awareness for a number of years. The issue at hand is women’s heart health, and heart disease in women specifically. Heart disease is normally thought of as a health risk...

The MVP Super Bowl Party Checklist

The biggest sporting event of the year is only eleven days away, but for players, coaches, and us, the preparations begin long before kickoff. Even for casual sports fans, the game offers the opportunity to hang out with old friends and connect with new ones. In...

10 Tips on New Year’s Eve Etiquette

Happy New Year’s Eve! As 2013 draws to a close, and you’re putting the finishing touches on your resolutions, get ready for one of the biggest party nights of the year! If you’re joining the millions of people going to house parties or out on the...

Social Media Etiquette and the Holiday Season

As the song says, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” and there is plenty going on in our lives and the lives of others this holiday season. As I’m sure you realize, etiquette does not take a winter break, in fact this is the time of...

Why Good Etiquette Habits Help Prevent the Flu

The holiday season also kicks off another less festive part of our year, flu season. Fever, chills, weakness, and a host of other symptoms can leave you feeling terrible for several days, during the most wonderful time of the year! Luckily, the common characteristics...

Giving Thanks – Practicing Gratitude All Year Long

Thanksgiving is a day we have set aside to do exactly that. Give thanks. In the busy-ness of everyday life, it’s easy for us to lose sight of the many blessings we have, and thanksgiving helps us recall what truly matters to us. Food, shelter, friendship, and so...