Holidays have gone to the kids — and they should, right? From tots popping out of their seats during meals to wee ones eager to rip open their presents, the festive time of year can be a bit draining on parents. We asked moms what is appropriate (and realistic!) in their homes when it comes to dressing up and saying thank you. Here is what they had to say! Wondering what's in the big box can Read more

Whether we want to admit it or not, motherhood changes us all. Most of the life alterations are for the better, but some things are for the worse. Though they may be unintentional or unavoidable, when children come first — a few common courtesies are tabled. Check out the things many mamas end up doing. Forget about thank-you notes: We crossed all our "ts" and dotted every "i" in a timely Read more

It's a modern world, but has chivalry died? Eighty-seven percent of LilSugar readers said it isn't so and that they are teaching their sons to be well-mannered men. We asked Lisa Gaché, the founder of Beverly Hills Manners, a company that makes learning fun for children, her thoughts. She said: Chivalry never goes out of style, so moms take note! In fact, it is perhaps more vital than ever Read more

Here's a post from OnSugar blog Romantically Challenged. I know this question has been posed countless time before, but yes, is chivalry dead and buried? It's a bit of a catch-22, isn't it?  In this day and age of equality, perhaps it is looked upon as something not needed or not P.C., etc. It's perhaps looked upon as being sexist if you refer to a woman as a "damsel." But then, what of pure Read more