National League of Junior Cotillions - Oklahoma County

02/18/2013

In honor of President's Day... "What would George Say?"
Manner Monday.

In honor of George Washington … I’m sharing two of our favorite rules from “What would George Say?” posts from previous years.

02/04/2013

When things don't go as planned... MannerMonday.

Whether it’s just before your big presentation when your PowerPoint bites the dust, or when you’re the facility manager of the Superdome and the lights going out during the Super Bowl. When things don’t go as planned, take a deep breath and make the decision to move forward. Giving up is not an op...

01/21/2013

Happy MLK day...

Martin Luther King (b1929), in 1964 became the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. The prize was awarded to him for his efforts and advancements to end racial segregation and discrimination, by way of civil disobedience and other nonviolent means. That’s pretty good headway for a 35 ...

01/14/2013

Tweens, Teens and Technology... if you're a bit confused or lost on how to help your kiddo navigate social media, check out Brian Housman and Tech Savvy Parenting - he can help!

Technology… whether you love it or not, it’s here to stay! And if you have young people around: well, they don’t know how we (as adults) ever managed without it.

01/07/2013

Headed back into the gym this New Year? A few helpful reminders:

With the New Year officially upon us, many people will be heading back to the gym. One of our readers who is a ‘regular’ when it comes to working out, asked if I would post a few reminders for those of us who…um, aren’t so good with our attendance. Yes… this reminds me, I need to get up and get mo...

12/31/2012

Happy New Year from our Family to Yours!

12/10/2012

Knowing what to expect... Manner Monday

We’ve all been there: going to someplace new, meeting new people and not knowing what to expect. It’s a bit unnerving. No matter our age, no matter our situation, if we don’t know what to anticipate, I think most of us can admit; we feel a bit uneasy.

12/07/2012

Premiere Cotillion (9th-12th grades) update: we officially have a waiting list for young ladies until we're able to sign up some more gentlemen! Here is the online registration link with more details:

The purpose of the National League of Junior Cotillions™ Premiere Cotillion Program is to give High School aged participants the opportunity to enjoy the social skills learned in Junior Cotillion and to continue to learn and practice ballroom dancing. Invitations to the Premiere Cotillion Program h...

12/03/2012

I enjoyed visiting with Sandy at Heart Filled Holidays about "Making the rules & breaking the rules -- etiquette, dreams & reality."
Podcast download link below:

12/03/2012

Make the right moves at your Holiday party this season... and avoid being the Monday morning water cooler gossip!!! MannerMonday.

With the holiday season in full swing, many of us will all be attending our fair share of celebrations and office parties. To keep from becoming the subject of water cooler gossip at the office this holiday season, here are 10 etiquette tips to help avoid common holiday blunders.

11/26/2012

Invited to a party... Should I bring a date? ... MannerMonday

“I am single and received an invitation in the mail to a party given by a couple that I am newly acquainted with and I get the feeling it’s a couples party. Should I bring a date?” …Cathy

11/19/2012

Helpful tips for setting the table. A fun and easy way to get the kiddos involved for the Thanksgiving celebration.

With Thanksgiving and the Christmas Holidays right around the corner I’ve been asked again to share some fun and easy tips to make setting the table a breeze.