March 1, 2016

Grumpy Neighbor

Dear Stasia: I received a lousy phone call from my 86-year-old neighbor. I didn’t even know there was a woman living across t...

June 12, 2015

3 Simple Ways To Build Confidence Like A Lady

Dear Stasia: There are so many beautiful women out there that I fear I’ll never feel as confident as they do. How do I ...

May 28, 2015

8 Dining Out Tips

Parents all over the country are ending another school year; acutely aware how fast their kids are growing up. Some newly in t...

March 13, 2015

How To Solve The Biggest Problems With Single Motherhood And Navigate The Way With Grace

  Dear Stasia: Since my separation from my husband I am in a therapy process and know very well why relationships are n...

March 5, 2015

Tipping Cheat Sheet

The other day I posted a question on Facebook asking, how much do you tip for beauty and dining services? Here were a few resp...

December 21, 2014

Office Gossip Is Driving Me Nuts

  Dear Stasia: I don’t know if it’s due to the holidays and the year is coming to an end, but the gossip in my office i...

November 20, 2014

The Modern Day Guide To Master The Table Setting

Mastering the Art of Table Setting - 3 Simple Guides to Elevate Your Dining Experience These beautifully arranged dinner table se...

November 4, 2014

4 Cringe-Worthy Dinner Party Conversation Topics And Graceful Fixes

In great response to the post Five Modern Dinner Party Conversation Starters, I was asked how to handle moments when you inadverte...

October 28, 2014

5 Modern Dinner Party Conversation Starters

This holiday season bring out your best dresses, tailored suits, and witty conversations. It’s time to enjoy festive evenings an...

August 1, 2014

Stumped In The Suburbs

Dear Stasia: My two boys have friends who are exactly the same ages as my boys, who are also brothers. The older ones remain cl...