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Re-gifting 101

Written by Samantha Cleaver

Re-Gifting It can’t be helped: somewhere in your holiday gift stash is likely something you already have or don’t really want. What to do?

You might be one of the gigantic crowd of shoppers who are returning $46 billion in holiday merchandise, according to the National Retail Federation. But there are other options to ensure a happy life for the object elsewhere: recycling, donating, and re-gifting (or giving the gift to someone else).

Use caution when re-gifting! Can you imagine holding on to a present for ages, forgetting its origin, and then re-gifting it to the very same person who gave it to you in the first place? Ouch! Our tips will help you re-gift without any hurt feelings.

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'Tis the Season for Spoiling: How to Tame the "Gimmes"

Written by Samantha Cleaver

We know it can be hard to stay gracious when you unwrap an old book instead of that video game you wanted for the holidays, no matter how old you are. Still, each time your child gets a present is an opportunity to reinforce the virtues of empathy, appreciation and gratitude. Try these nine tactics for teaching gift giving and getting etiquette to your child.

Savvy Guideline for Holiday Tipping Know How

This holiday season as you are making your list and checking it twice, the following guideline will help Santa’s elves know who to tip and how much is appropriate. To devise your plan, remember your “team” of people who help you and your family get through the year and whose services you regularly utilize.

Holiday tipping is a way to say “thank you” for the services provided throughout the year. Everyone wants to know that they are appreciated and the holidays present the perfect opportunity. Even if you regularly tip the professionals listed below throughout the year, they should be included on your holiday list as certain salaries are tip based.

Holiday Etiquette

The Big Bird is coming to town and it's all about the feast, gathering
together and giving thanks. Make certain that there's only one bird served at your Thanksgiving event!

Socially Savvy will help you be a great host or guest on turkey day- we have
the answers for all those tricky situations at your mother-in-laws house and
beyond!

Outclass The Competition

The fall season is marked by a flurry of admissions activities as schools throughout the country rollout the red carpet and welcome perspective families for open houses, visitation days, receptions and tours. Regardless of your academic goals- boarding, charter, private, or religious - kindergarten thru college, the stakes and emotions run high and the tension can be cut with a knife in admissions reception areas. For years parents have obsessed about grades, standardized test scores, and scholarships.

Back to School with Etiquette

As parents and students prepare for the start of another school year, teaching everyday etiquette can be the greatest gift that we can give our children. A nervous buzz of excitement and apprehension can be felt in the hallways those first weeks of school as children venture off in September. What better way to start the year than to harness that energy and put it to good use!

Hilary Brennan: Etiquette Expert for your Contemporary World

Hilary Brennan has taught hundreds of individuals to be more confident and prepared in business and social situations. Founder of Socially Savvy, the tri-state area etiquette resource, Hilary is dedicated to empowering individuals to develop their interpersonal skills, improve their personal brand and refine their professionalism. Socially Savvy specializes in customized leadership training programs for individuals, corporations, schools, universities, and organizations to refine their knowledge of etiquette for business, interviewing, dining and networking.

Socially Savvy was founded in 2009 following certification at The Etiquette and Leadership Institute an affiliate of The Protocol School of Washington.

Socially Savvy utilizes the same teaching materials as in our nation’s capital.

Designed to fit any size group, the key element to Socially Savvy programs is the interactive format and enthusiasm that Hilary brings to the customized classes. She is passionate about maximizing each student’s potential and preparing them for our global workplace.

After serving for a decade at Sancoa International in Lumberton, NJ as a liaison for production, sales support to Fortune 500 clients and international vendors / suppliers, Hilary had the inspiration to start her own venture.

Socially Savvy has been featured on WPVI Channel 6, Fox 29 “Good Day”, The Philadelphia Inquirer and WPHT 1210 “The Big Talker” with Dom Giordano.

Savvy Programs

Our programs are custom designed and tailored to the specific needs of each client or group with the focus on building leadership skills, self confidence and social awareness. Courses are presented in a fun and interactive format using demonstrations, props, activities and role playing exercises and are available for children, teens and adults. Instructive workbooks and reference guides are also available.

New Year – New You – Be Your Best!

As we celebrate the New Year, there are infinite choices of resolutions to pick from as we reflect on our past as well and define our goals. Consider the following three resolutions that will suit you this year and well into the future!

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