A Welcoming Entrance to the HolidaysWritten by Arleen M. Kaptur
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Your choice of decor does not have to be complicated - using your imagination and creativity and asking family members to join in projects, can bring about beauty untold and a very welcoming door to your home during Holiday Season. Red shiny, or velvet ribbons, natural pinecones or painted cones that echo or contrast with your door coloring, or adding a bit of snow to holly leaves, berries, and ribbon add a dimension of hospitality and friendliness. Lighting in form of tiny clear bright bulbs or colored lights not only add beauty but safety especially if ice or snow are your winter weather hazards. Walkway lanterns and porch lights can join in fun with ribbons and greenery. From a garden gate, down a walkway, up some stairs and finale - door - can be used as a focal point and attraction that will let world know that your home delights in Season and even strangers are wished Best of Holiday Cheer. ENJOY! ©Arleen M. Kaptur 2002 November
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| | How to Be A Good Guest at Thanksgiving Or Any Other TimeWritten by Susan Dunn, The EQ Coach
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7. Don't overstay your welcome -- no matter how much you're enjoying yourself. Use your intuition. You may've been told 2-5, or just "come around 8", but your host and/or hostess will give off nonverbal signals when it's time for you to go home. Why leave? You had a nap, got your nails done, watched football game. They've been cooking and cleaning for days. 8. Pitch in in an unobtrusive way. Empty some ash trays, clear off coffee table of used dishes, whisk your hosts' kid off to bathroom, pass around a plate of hot hors d'oeuvres. 9. Say good-bye. Even if it's a large gathering, seek out host and/or hostess and tell them good bye, and thank them! 10. Send a written thank-you note afterwards. It's just a nice thing to do!
Susan Dunn is a professional coach who helps clients get their lives going! Mailto:sdunn@susandunn.cc for free ezine. Visit her on the web at www.susandunn.cc.
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