Heart of Hospitality

Heart of Hospitality magazine is a full-color, lifestyle, digital publication that focuses on ideas for entertaining enthusiasts including hosting gatherings, etiquette practices, hospitality tips, food & recipes, travel ideas, health & self-care, fashion, business practices, and ways to connect with all ages of family, friends, and community. You get practical skills that are effective and useful in almost any situation life throws at you. This seasonal publication includes winter, spring, summer, and fall, as well as a special holiday issue to get you prepared for all your holiday needs. Get your subscription today and don’t miss a single issue chalk full of ideas as well as giveaways, trip opportunities, and ways to meet our Executive staff.

In addition, for separate purchase is our etiquette book, Just the Basics: Manners Made Easy, written by Heart of Hospitality magazine Editor-in-Chief, DeAnna Kane and Executive Editor, Leslie Callaway. Appropriate for all ages from our youngest littles, to our most seasoned professionals. Get your digital copy today for $10 - that’s over 20% off the cover price!

Editor’s Note

JUST the BASICS • MANNERS MADE EASY

STARTING THE DAY RIGHT • “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” (Psalm 139: 13-14 NIV).

BEING THE BEST YOU, YOU CAN BE – WALKING, TALKING, SITTING, STANDING • People are attracted to strong, confident, women who have a firm handshake but display a graceful demeanor. Body language is a clear indication of your mood, your attitude, and how you are feeling.

DRESS THE PART • Attending events can be stressful if you are confused about what to wear. No one wants to show up at a function and stick out in the wrong attire. If you have any concerns about attire, you can call your host/hostess and ask. Here is a quick guide to some of the most popular dress requests on invitations:

INTRODUCTIONS

NAPKINS & TABLE SETTINGS • We want to make this as easy as possible for you. Sitting at the table, whether formal or informal, doesn’t have to be stressful. These are the basics that you need to know:

DINING

TEA TIME

BE OUR GUEST

YOUR MAIN EVENT

GIFTING GUIDELINES • Ditch the gifting guessing game with some tried-and-true tips in giving gifts. However, don’t stress out if you show up empty-handed as a gift is not always necessary.

THANK-YOU NOTES AND CARDS • Thank-you notes are a courtesy that seems to have been forgotten. Ever get that quick text after an event that says, “Hey, thanks for the dinner, it was great!”? So, what is the big deal about thank-you notes? Writing a thank-you note is a great way to practice being grateful. It’s really about taking the time to find the right paper or card, writing meaningful words of appreciation, filling out the mailing envelop, and sending it off. The time and effort it takes to write a thank-you note is more meaningful than a simple text or email.

ETIQUETTE HONORABLE MENTIONS

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