Archive for the 'Holiday Advice' Category

Custom holiday invitations for any event

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Stop wasting time at expensive stationary stores looking for exactly what you want.  Designing custom invitations online is quick and easy.  Whether your holiday get-together is a swanky soirée or a casual cocktail party, creating the perfect invitation is simple.  Upload your own design or browse through online galleries.  Create something traditional or go all [...]

Celebrate your loved ones all year long with custom calendars

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Custom calendars are quick and easy to design and are great for any home or office.  Simply upload your favorite photos and choose a theme for your desk or wall calendar. Create a calendar with photos of the kids and send it to your parents in Florida. They’ll love seeing photos of their grandchildren and [...]

Thank you cards after the holidays

Friday, July 31st, 2009

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is finally coming to an end.  You are excited about having some time to rest, and about the fact that you won’t have to step foot in a mall for another ten months.    However, you must not forget those thoughtful loved ones who tried to make [...]

The rules of re-gifting

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Although many etiquette experts always rule against re-gifting, sometimes the opportunity may be too tempting to pass up.  If you choose to re-gift, be cautious and keep these rules in mind. -Only re-gift new, unopened items in their original packaging – Only re-gift to totally separate parties.  Never give a re-gift to someone if they [...]

Don’t deck the halls yet

Friday, July 31st, 2009

We know. You love the holidays. You’ve been planning your holiday décor since July and you can’t wait to see the faces of friends and family as they stop by to ogle your award-winning nativity scene.  However, it is important that you hold out until the appropriate time to decorate.  Generally, the accepted start date [...]

For the hostess

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Of course, if you are going to your best friend’s Christmas party, to know exactly what to give her as a gift.  But what do you give to a co-worker, or a hostess that you don’t know very well? Food items are always a safe bet.  A nice box of chocolates or bottle of wine [...]

‘Tis the season

Friday, July 31st, 2009

We all know people who love to hate the holidays.  However, if you’re hosting or even attending a holiday party, you can’t be one of them.  You are lucky enough to be part of a wonderful celebration with family and friends. Keep the holiday sarcasm to a minimum.  If you’re giving a holiday toast, keep [...]

Make your holiday sparkle

Friday, July 31st, 2009

You feel the need to redeem yourself after last year’s ordeal.  At the last minute you sent out a bunch of wrinkled cards with pictures of baby farm animals that you found in a drawer and passed off as holiday cards.  You decide to step it up this year.  Make your holiday sparkle with foil-accented [...]

Gift giving getting out of control?

Friday, July 31st, 2009

You’ve had a rough year, and the bills don’t stop coming just because the holiday season is here.  Maybe you’re just feeling overwhelmed by the shopping chaos.  Whatever the reason, there is absolutely nothing wrong with scaling down gift giving, especially in today’s economy.  Simply approach your friends and family well ahead of time.  Explain [...]

What to do when you receive an unexpected gift

Friday, July 31st, 2009

It happens to everyone at least once.  You receive a holiday present from someone you had absolutely no intention of giving one to.  Don’t panic. When this situation arises, stay calm.  Do not apologize profusely. You don’t need to refuse the gift.  In fact, you should accept it. Simply say thank you and acknowledge their [...]