*L Bee Note: We are taking a break from #awkwardmoneychat this week, and will be back with the first of four new episodes next week. In the meantime, read Michelle’s excellent reflections on an entire YEAR’s worth of no shopping. On April 1, 2014 it will have been a year since I’ve gone shopping […]
“Congratulations on Your Engagement” + Other Things to Say When Loved Ones get Engaged
I’ve found myself standing with friends when another friend got engaged. Typically, I had a dumb grin on my face after saying “Congratulations” because I wasn’t able to come up with anything that they haven’t heard yet and no way to make myself come across with a bit more grace. Hrm, and then what do […]
The Guide to Hosting Overnight Guests Etiquette
Recently, I got to thinking about hosting overnight guests etiquette – financially speaking. There are of course the rules nearly everyone follows when guest is in town: Your house is always supposed to be super clean when a guest comes over. You always give your guest clean sheets and clean towels. (And if you don’t…. […]