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A Guide to Giving and Receiving Host Gifts
You know how the old saying goes: “Don’t show up to someone’s home empty handed!” Here you will find a guide to giving and receiving host gifts with a bonus host gift guide!
Graduation Etiquette Tips + Gift Ideas for the Grad
Whether you are a graduate yourself, have a child or loved one graduating, or you’re receiving graduation announcements and/or invitations, you will find the answers to all of your graduation etiquette questions in this blog post!
Dedicated to The Mothers and Mother Figures
YOUR recommendations for how to care for a new mom plus a gift guide for all of the mothers and mother figures in your life
Etiquette Tips for the Wedding Guest
Wedding season is officially upon us! While I may have written an entire wedding etiquette book for the couple and their loved ones and families, we mustn't forget that the guests are also an important part of that special day.
I Know Small Talk Isn’t Always Easy, But it Can Be!
I know small talk isn't easy. I know for a lot of people it can feel like pulling teeth. (I see you, introverts!) But, it doesn’t have to be something you dread. Sometimes, all it takes is a mindset shift and a bit of preparation.
Mariah’s Vault: Makeup Must-Haves
These makeup products are truly my “ tried and true”. Most of these products have been on my dressing table for many, many years.
Five Soft Skills to Master
A Harvard-Stanford study tells us that 85% of professional success comes from well-developed soft skills. What truly makes a person stand out? What makes a person gain someone’s trust? What gives a person a memorable edge?
How To: Sympathy and Condolence Cards
Navigating conversations around the etiquette of grief and sympathy and/or condolence cards are one of those topics that should not be ignored. Below, you will find some guidance for this type of correspondence.
Let’s Decode the Dress Code (For Social & Special Events)
Dress codes can be a tricky topic. My hope is that the information below will act as a guide and resource for you as you navigate upcoming events whether it be determining a dress code as a host, or figuring out what to wear as the guest.
Mariah’s Vault: Skincare Favorites
My skincare routine is a very important part of my morning and evening routine. Over the years, I have learned that the quality of your skin truly begins on the inside. Our skin is our largest organ, so it often reflects what's going on inside.