What’s in your purse?
Published April 29, 2013 | This past week, I was honored when a single dad asked me to help give his daughter advice on what to put in her new purse. As I started thinking about what I have in my purse, I thought I’d ask my Facebook friends to chime in with their thoughts, and boy did they step up to the plate! (Thank you ladies!)
Here is the list we came up with:
Lipstick / Chapstick
A mirror – in case spinach gets stuck in your teeth
Id (so the good Samaritan who finds your purse if it’s lost can return it to you)
Advil
Mints
Floss sticks
Kleenex
A ‘hankie’ (an old fashioned handkerchief mentioned a few times)
Wallet / Coin Purse
Cash (always have some cash on hand for emergencies)
Emery board
Personal toiletry items
Band-Aids
Pen
Small notepad
Miniature Swiss Army knife (but not at school)
Pepper Spray
Brush or comb
Hair tie
Stamps
Hand lotion
Trial size of your favorite perfume
Hand sanitizer
Small mending kit with a few safety pins
I suggested checking the local drug store for small, travel size, portions of toiletry items so the purse doesn’t get loaded down with too much stuff!
Ladies, what are you ‘must have’ items to include on the list? Did we miss anything? If so, hop over to my Facebook page to share your thoughts. We want to make sure we have this young lady setup and ready to go!
Manner Monday: A regal example of timeless style and respect.
Published May 2, 2011 | Fresh off the Royal Wedding, I think the general consensus agrees it was a beautiful, romantic, classic, tasteful… and of course grand, event. When trying to pinpoint my “favorite” from the event, I keep thinking about what a great example Kate and William set with how they showed respect to tradition, each other, and their families. I loved the tasteful style of her dress; I loved the respectful way William looked at her and whispered, “you look beautiful”; I love how William joked with Kate’s dad about the wedding being “just a small family affair” and I love the way they both seem to be entering into their new roles with grace.
With so many questionable role models for young people today, I’m happy to see these two setting great examples of respect and decorum.
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Manner Monday: Avoiding a Hat Hazard
Published April 18, 2011 | Easter, The Royal Wedding, The Kentucky Derby, Mother’s Day… Ladies, are you thinking what I’m thinking? It’s hat season!
I’m a huge fan of acronyms, so to help avoid a Hat Hazard during all of the upcoming festivities, here is a simple solution to help you navigate the social seas with style, grace…and of course a fabulous hat!
H – Hats are reserved for daywear; please remember, no fashion hats after dark.
A – Approach with your hat on the left and kiss on the right cheek,
T – Tilt your head, far enough for clearance (45 degrees should be good),
S – Stay in position as you step back.
Good luck! Please email me a picture of you in your fabulous hat! I will post them on my blog in May, after Mother’s Day.
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