Sunday Funday

So, Sunday is the day that most of us look forward to a bit of downtime. Laundry…a big dinner…and some extra tv might be on your plate. Around 7:00 p.m., perhaps you get a little tense thinking about all of the things that you should have gotten around to doing that you just didn’t earlier…

Freeloader

OH YEAH!!! You’re likely counting down the hours to when work is over so you can prime your belly for some yummy BBQ! Well, we are too! The question is, what are you bringing to the party? Coming empty handed to a BBQ is not cool. Bring something: 1. Meat 2. Side Items 3. Beverages…

Are You Hiring?

While enjoying a yummy burger at this local burger shop in Grand Rapids, I witnessed a young lady come in to inquire about job openings. Now, I was first surprised because I haven’t witnessed a young person inquiring about a job in a long time. I thought (like my siblings),that they had written off work…

Empty Handed

Were you invited to Easter Dinner? Did you bring a dish or did you even offer to? The next time you are invited to a house dinner(family or not), offer to bring something. Ask if there is something that the host may need. Hosting dinner is a huge task. Offering to help with one or…

It’s such a good vibration!!

There are very few reasons why your phone should be audible in public. I mean, cell phones have been around for a while…and the “please put your phone on vibrate” announcement which precedes all meetings should be pretty familiar. Scarlet Says…Do the right thing. Just, put it on vibrate… …until next time… — Scarlet

Do unto others…

A simple way to ensure that you are being the best possible version of yourself is to follow one simple rule. Do unto others as you’d have them do unto you… …until next time… —Scarlet

LGBT Bullying: What can We Do?

Earlier this week, we talked about teen bullying and what parents and friends can do to help in situations where either your child is being bullied or you witness someone else being bullied. There are many groups in school that are subject to more intense bullying than others. I’m sure we can all remember some…

#1: The New Golden Rule: Top 10 Etiquette Tips for 2012

        We all live by that one mighty golden rule telling us to do unto others as we would have them do unto us, right? Well, how truly mighty is that rule present day? Since we all come from an array of backgrounds and walks of life, our personal and acceptable levels of…

#2: The Double Life Syndrome: Top 10 Etiquette Tips for 2012

Have you ever met someone and thought, “wow, this person is totally different online?” Some people have chosen to create a totally different life and personality online as if real life humans can’t and eventually won’t recognize the difference.     Scarlet Says…You are the same person you are online as you are in real…