Ms. Demeanor's Modern Manners

I know..... I made promises and I didn't deliver. In my defense it's been a hell of a year, not that that is an excuse, just a reason. We've packed up and moved to California, still trying to sell our house in the mid-west and renting a little cottage like house in the meantime. It's my own private hell. Perhaps I should write a post on how to survive a cross country move....let me make sure I've survived first though. So here's the deal, very soon we will be bringing you new posts with new info, tips and tricks. I'm not going to promise when though, don't want to let you down again, but just know that there are some things the I'm working on. Hopefully they'll be up soon, thanks for your patience.

I think by this point we've all read or seen how Martha Stewart and her minions think we should treat guests. With her homemade shampoos and monogrammed robes, she's a an inspiration to us all...to a point. A house guest should feel welcome and should never be made to feel as though their visit has caused any undue work on your part...so skip the monogrammed robe and, only make the shampoo if you were making some for yourself anyway. Having guests doesn't have to be stressful; I have a few simple tips to help things run smoothly for you...and for them. Housework is something you do that nobody notices until you don't do it. ~Clean your house thoroughly at least a week before your guests arrive. This way you'll have plenty of time to do all the heavy duty cleaning and not feel like a deadline is looming over you. Also, it makes quick wipe-downs and any other last minute tidying easier to do. Keeping up with this stuff will also give you more time to hang out and hav...