Young Child
Can I Throw a Joint Birthday Party…With No Joint Gifts?
Help! How do I make it clear on the invitation for a joint kids’ birthday party that any gifts should not be shared, without seeming gift-grabby?
Party & Play
Birthday Mail Celebration Idea (vs. Birthday Party or Presents)
In lieu of a big birthday party for her preschooler, a mom is thinking of requesting friends and extended family members send her daughter birthday cards. She needs advice on executing her idea.
Pregnancy
A Wedding Do-Over?
An expat is very upset that her side of the family wasn’t able to join her for her wedding ceremony now that she lives as an expat overseas. She’s contemplating yet another wedding when back in the States; what is the etiquette for that?
Pregnancy
Hosting the Perfect Post-Birth Party
What’s a Sip-and-See? Is it a real thing? How does it work? What’s the gift etiquette? Amalah to the rescue.
Parenting
Is the Thank You Note Dead?
It seems people are relying on technology for a quick way to say thank you. Here’s why we need to bring the handwritten thank you note back.
Party & Play
How to Avoid the Party Pack
Tips and tricks for throwing the perfect grown-up dinner party…and getting your guests to party where you want them to.