Gifting Etiquette

Whether youre giving someone a wedding monogram gift or just want to add your initials to your robe, a monogram makes it easy to add a personal touch to anything. It will make a purse or linens feel unique and the gift giver will look like they went the extra mile to find something special.However, when personalizing a gift with a monogram, it is important to get the order o...

To many people, giving a gift to a host or hostess is a dying art. Because of this, learning the proper etiquette may seem a bit old-fashioned and antiquated, but thats far from the case. The host or hostess has spent days, if not weeks or months, working to create a memorable celebration or gathering.As a grateful attendee, youll want to show your appreciation in a way that...

Most of us have attended at least one celebration this year. Whether it was a birthday, wedding or baby shower, chances are that a gift was a huge part of making the guest of honor feel special.But getting the perfect gift is not always easy. You may not know the person well, or may feel like the recipient already has everything theyd ever want. If youre struggling to figure...

You got engaged! Now what? There are so many steps when it comes to wedding festivities that it can be difficult to know when to begin. We explain engagement party etiquette and tips to make sure yours goes off without a hitch.What is an engagement party?An engagement party, like it sounds, is a celebration to celebrate a couples recent engagement.The key people in the bride...

Around the holidays, were reminded how thoughtful our friends and families are. They host parties, provide housing for out-of-town guests, and give awesome gifts. With so many forms of communication, its easy to send a quick email or text to thank people for their generosity, but taking the time to write a handwritten note is so much more meaningful.Thank you notes show your...

Although regifting was at one time the joke behind many sitcom plots, it is becoming an acceptable option for countering things like overspending and environmental waste. It can also declutter your home and give a second life to a perfectly good gift. Just because you cant wear the color red doesnt mean that sweater should go in the giveaway pile, especially if that same swe...

Gender reveal parties are a relatively new concept, yet they have quickly gained traction as a fun way for expecting parents to announce their babys gender. Celebrations include a surprise gender reveal to the attendees, often followed by themed treats and games.Even so, because these parties are new, many people are unaware of the gender reveal party etiquette. Using this g...

It makes sense that a graduation ceremony is called a commencement. The word commence means to begin, and a graduation from high school, college or a masters program marks the beginning of new opportunities.Graduation is a milestone moment that deserves recognition. It takes hard work and perseverance to achieve, and opens doors for the graduate. Graduation gifts are well-de...

Writing a get well soon message can often be difficult. Its hard to know what to say when someone is sick. You want to say something that cheers them up or makes them smile, not something that comes off as insensitive.How you write a get well soon message will vary depending on who youre writing?to and what the situation is. Thats why weve broken down different get well soon...