Category Archives: Special Occasions

Glass vs. Bottle/Can When Drinking Beer

  The most appropriate way to consume any beverage is from a glass.  However, Americans thoroughly enjoy kicking back while sipping on a cold beer from a can or bottle. Drinking beer from a can or bottle is fine if … Continue reading

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The Engagement Party

Traditionally, an engagement party is hosted by the bride’s parents to announce and celebrate the good news with close friends and family.  Today, an engagement party may be hosted by anyone close to the couple including the couple themselves. The … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day – Don’t Overlook The Little Things

I was shopping in a department store today and overheard customers stressing over Valentine’s Day.  Men were complaining about the expense of buying flowers and gifts.  Women were complaining about the men in their lives not giving them the right … Continue reading

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Invitations – Can You Bring Your Children or a Guest?

If you are invited to a wedding or another social event and are wondering if your children are included in the invitation, look at the way the invitation is addressed. The envelope should be addressed exactly to those who are … Continue reading

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A Tutorial For Eating Superbowl Party Snacks and Foods

Superbowl Sunday is second when it comes to Americans consuming the greatest amount of food in a day during the year.  Thanksgiving Day is first. As we all know, Superbowl Sunday foods are much more casual and fun than those … Continue reading

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Baby Showers for Adopted Children

The purpose of a baby shower is to celebrate the arrival of a new family member.  It does not matter if the new arrival is coming via natural birth or adoption, or is an infant or a toddler.  A mother … Continue reading

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