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Table Manners for Teens

I’m often asked how best to approach table manners for teens. It doesn’t matter what your grandmother taught you, or whether or not you have ever attended an etiquette course, there are some dining tips that will assist you and your teen. With a little practice and a lot of modeling, their comfort level will climb. Be sure your teen understands that table manners are a powerful way to show respect for fellow guests, even if the guests at the table are immediate family. Mastering the basics builds confidence that will be used for a lifetime of circumstances including dates, job interviews and professional lunches and dinners. Keep in mind, your teen will likely not take your instruction with exaggerated...

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February 2023 Groceries and Meals We Ate (Big Family Food!)

Here’s a look at our February 2023 groceries and meals we ate that month! February 2023 Groceries We’ll start with a look at my grocery shopping trips this month. First, on the first Sunday of the month our entire family was able to worship together in Lincoln (where Asa, Justus, and their wives go to church). It was wonderful to be together, and we headed to Costco after church so we could eat lunch and shop. There are 16 of us now (including wives and a girlfriend) so lunch at Costco was slightly nuts. But cheap. How else can we feed 15 people for $32? (Baby opted for his bottle instead of a hotdog.) I tried to capture a pic...

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February 2023 Groceries and Meals We Ate (Big Family Food!)

Here’s a look at our February 2023 groceries and meals we ate that month! February 2023 Groceries We’ll start with a look at my grocery shopping trips this month. First, on the first Sunday of the month our entire family was able to worship together in Lincoln (where Asa, Justus, and their wives go to church). It was wonderful to be together, and we headed to Costco after church so we could eat lunch and shop. There are 16 of us now (including wives and a girlfriend) so lunch at Costco was slightly nuts. But cheap. How else can we feed 15 people for $32? (Baby opted for his bottle instead of a hotdog.) I tried to capture a pic...

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