The pandemic affected many facets of our lives and not only changed the way we lived but how we grieved. While experiencing loss during the pandemic, we realized just how many groups of people it touched. It affected the compromised and our close inner circles: children, parents, and siblings. COVID woke us up and retaught…
9 Recession Free Holiday Gifts | Golden Rules Gal
- Gifting & Giving, Golden Rules Gal, Holiday Etiquette
- Nov 14, 2023
Short on cash? Welcome to the world where no one wants to break the bank in December. It’s easy not to as there are so many fun ways to give without overspending. If you’re on a tight budget, you can give something small. It really is just the thought that counts. If they’re friends or…
9 Pool Party Rules | Golden Rules Gal
- Entertaining Etiquette, Golden Rules Gal, Hospitality
- Jul 18, 2023
Whether you’re having a party in Las Vegas, Mykonos, or at home, take care of your guests in these ways: 1. Provide Pool Essentials. The obvious is sunscreen, towels, food and beverage. Don’t forget to keep everybody hydrated with copious amounts of water. This cannot be overstated. 2. Pool Favors. Gift bags will actually be…
The Coronation of King Charles III: A New Carolean Era Begins | Golden Rules Gal
- Golden Rules Gal, Royal
- Jul 5, 2023
Many stories begin with ‘Once upon a time.’ Once upon a time, there was a princess who became a queen. When Queen Elizabeth died in 2022, the world was licensed to weep for the longest-reigning Monarch in history. Seven decades after her coronation, a new Carolean era began. The life of a royal is about…
9 Ways to Be a Great Party Guest | Golden Rules Gal
- Golden Rules Gal, Well-Mannered Parties
- Jun 27, 2023
1. Be engaging. There’s nothing worse than a party guest who is a wallflower. You were invited to add something, so make sure you mingle, and if dinner is seated, always talk to the person on both your left and right sides so no one has to see your back the entire time. 2. Mingle…
9 Ways To Handle A Bridal Registry | Golden Rules Gal
- Golden Rules Gal, Wedding Etiquette
- Jun 12, 2023
Proper etiquette dictates never to ask for gifts. A wedding or shower registry is no exception. How can we best craft the messaging around this registry? Easy: It’s much more polite to pass on this message verbally without mentioning it on the invitation. If someone asks, you can give them the information, but it’s one…
There are always more don’ts than do’s, so let’s start there. My job is to give you clarity on golden rules, so here are my never do tips: 1. Don’t forget to include close friends and family. That also includes family-to-be and your wedding party. 2. Don’t “Post for Your Host.” Chances are there will be…
Oh, how much has changed since the marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Today, I’m sharing a look back at my five days in England in 2018 and having a front row seat to Ms.Markle’s royal debut. Departure With little sleep, lots of coffee, and a pillbox of Ambien, I was on my way,…
2011 Royal Observations from the Curb: The Crowds, the Gown, the Crown! | Golden Rules Gal
- Golden Rules Gal, Royal
- May 2, 2023
As I get ready to travel to London to celebrate the coronation of HRH King Charles III, I find myself reminiscing about the time I spent in England almost 12 years ago to date, celebrating the marriage of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge . The London Evening Standard exclaimed, “Bride and Joy.” The Sunday…
What to expect when you’re expecting a royal disaster? Hopefully not any more ‘D’ words: disrespect, disaster, distaste. After Prince Harry’s war of words with his family, he’s coming home. May is associated with Germanic roots meaning to be able, strong, and powerful. HRH King Charles III holds power, but the question remains: will the…
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