From the monthly archives:

April 2009

Spreading May Day Cheer!

by Mindy Lockard on April 30, 2009

Don’t forget tomorrow is May Day!  We love to surprise close friends and Nana and Papa with a small bouquet of flowers displayed in a hand colored tussie-mussie on their doorstep!   Join us in telling friends and family how much we love them by surprising them with a little ray of May Day sunshine. [...]

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Q&A Wednesday: What makes a gentleman?

by Mindy Lockard on April 28, 2009

Last week I was interviewed by Lisa Bruckner, a Trunk Club consultant, about the makings of a gentleman.  A few of the tips we discussed.
A Modern Gentleman…

knows the difference in confidence and arrogance.

is mindful of technology and doesn’t insult the intelligence of the people sitting with him by trying to hide the fact that he’s checking e-mail [...]

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This week’s Spring Sweep (what’s Spring Sweep?) is getting down and dirty with what’s looming behind closed doors…  
Tip
Begin the organization process by breaking down the rooms and areas in the rooms that you want to organize. Take one cupboard or drawer at a time and use the check off system to celebrate your accomplishments! ManneroftheMonth.com [...]

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When your accountant comes calling…

by Mindy Lockard on April 26, 2009

 
Last week I received this brief message on my voicemail…
Message: Hi, Mindy, It’s Dennis Quigley (my accountant); please give me a call when you have a moment…
I must admit my mind began racing as a call from Dennis after April 15th is a bit abnormal… Was he calling because the IRS had flagged me and my [...]

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Introducing Girl Friday

by Mindy Lockard on April 23, 2009

We are adding a new regular to our posting line-up. Sarah Lilly, our intern, will be blogging every Friday about her life as a University student, journalism major and life on the inside of ManneroftheMonth.com. When Sarah’s not racing to class, writing press releases or hanging out with her 60 roomates you will find her across the desk from Mindy Lockard helping with everything from planning events to picking the folders.

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