Books with title Special Occasions

Special days can be ROUGH. Not only does your child feel easily overwhelmed by crowds, costumes, and family gatherings, but they also struggle on days that should be happy.   Birthday presents that aren't for them? They can handle it. Weird food they have to eat at someone else's house? They can handle it. Celebrating a special holiday for the first time without a loved one.  They can handle it!Repetition and relatable situations will have both you and your kids nodding your heads in agreement.Emotions are tricky and hard to handle when you're small, and kids need our help! Mindful Mantras equip children with a necessary skill in order to cope with worries that arise during special occasions.  Teachers and parents have the most difficult and important jobs.  As a giant THANK YOU there are free resources to accompany this book. Simply go to lauriewrights.com/three now!Buy it NOW and get the ebook FREE!

Every occasion calls out for something extra, whether it's flowers you set on the table, foods to honor a special gathering, or the selection of music. For both hostess and guest, consideration of those around you is among the most important qualities for any enjoyable occasion. A smile and sense of humor are also essential, and before the canapés and night lighting a good hostess is ultimately defined by a welcoming and gracious demeanor. In Occasions, designer Kate Spade invites you into her world of easy, festive entertaining, where the emphasis is not on "the perfect meal" but on having "the perfect time." It's a world where laughter and conversation at dinner parties are encouraged and where spilled red wine on the couch is no reason to stop the music. As Kate says, "Making your guests feel at home is truly an art and it's one worth cultivating." Any occasion begins with preparation, and at the outset Kate describes such basic components as lighting (votive candles are a must); table linens, flatware, and glassware; flowers (trimmed short and tightly massed); even bedding for overnight or weekend guests. Party shopping lists, hors d'oeuvres and cocktail favorites, and dinner party menus are all included. An "Alphabet of Special Events," from baby showers to tailgate picnics, is both anecdotal and useful for would-be hostesses everywhere. Whether you entertain a lot or a little, and whether your style is casual or formal, Occasions, with more than 230 charming watercolor illustrations, is a handy and fresh approach to the subject, a book to be treasured today and over the years. Above all, at any gathering "hospitality makes for infectious fun."

Can your children handle special occasions? Of course they can, with the help of a mindful mantra! They can handle watching others open presents, a crowd of people at their houses and they can even handle eating unfamiliar food! Chances are, whatever a special occasion has to throw at kids, they can handle it, with a little bit of coaching from you. Help your child or students handle the range of emotions that accompany special occasions, and provide a coping tool to last their lifetimes. Emotions are tricky and hard to handle when you’re small, and kids need our help! Mindful Mantras equip children with a necessary skill in order to cope with worries that arise during special occasions. Teacher and parents have the most difficult and important jobs, and to help you out sign up for free resources! Simply go to www.bit.ly/LaurieWright2 to get them.

Kids learn well through repetition, and simple easy to 'get' language. Your children will incorporate the mindful mantra I Can Handle It almost immediately after reading this book! Not only does your child feel easily overwhelmed by crowds, costumes, and family gatherings, but they also struggle with changes in routine. Use this book filled with funny pictures and ideas to help your young children realize that they CAN handle the tricky emotions special days can cause. Birthday presents that aren't for them? They can handle it. Weird food they have to eat at someone else's house? They can handle it. Celebrating a special holiday for the first time without a loved one. They can handle it!Help your child or students handle the range of emotions that accompany special occasions, build self-esteem and provide a coping tool to last their lifetimes. Emotions are tricky and hard to handle when you're small, and kids need our help! Mindful Mantras equip children with a necessary skill in order to cope with worries that arise during special occasions. And because teachers and parents have the most difficult and important jobs, there are free resources to say a giant THANK YOU that accompany this book. Simply go to lauriewrights.com/three now!NOW AVAILABLE! Books 1-7 in the series. Make sure to check them out!

Every occasion calls out for something extra, whether it's flowers you set on the table, foods to honor a special gathering, or the selection of music. For both hostess and guest, consideration of those around you is among the most important qualities for any enjoyable occasion. A smile and sense of humor are also essential, and before the canapés and night lighting a good hostess is ultimately defined by a welcoming and gracious demeanor. In Occasions, designer Kate Spade invites you into her world of easy, festive entertaining, where the emphasis is not on "the perfect meal" but on having "the perfect time." It's a world where laughter and conversation at dinner parties are encouraged and where spilled red wine on the couch is no reason to stop the music. As Kate says, "Making your guests feel at home is truly an art and it's one worth cultivating." Any occasion begins with preparation, and at the outset Kate describes such basic components as lighting (votive candles are a must); table linens, flatware, and glassware; flowers (trimmed short and tightly massed); even bedding for overnight or weekend guests. Party shopping lists, hors d'oeuvres and cocktail favorites, and dinner party menus are all included. An "Alphabet of Special Events," from baby showers to tailgate picnics, is both anecdotal and useful for would-be hostesses everywhere. Whether you entertain a lot or a little, and whether your style is casual or formal, Occasions, with more than 230 charming watercolor illustrations, is a handy and fresh approach to the subject, a book to be treasured today and over the years. Above all, at any gathering "hospitality makes for infectious fun."

Every occasion calls out for something extra, whether it's flowers you set on the table, foods to honor a special gathering, or the selection of music. For both hostess and guest, consideration of those around you is among the most important qualities for any enjoyable occasion. A smile and sense of humor are also essential, and before the canapés and night lighting a good hostess is ultimately defined by a welcoming and gracious demeanor. In Occasions, designer Kate Spade invites you into her world of easy, festive entertaining, where the emphasis is not on "the perfect meal" but on having "the perfect time." It's a world where laughter and conversation at dinner parties are encouraged and where spilled red wine on the couch is no reason to stop the music. As Kate says, "Making your guests feel at home is truly an art and it's one worth cultivating." Any occasion begins with preparation, and at the outset Kate describes such basic components as lighting (votive candles are a must); table linens, flatware, and glassware; flowers (trimmed short and tightly massed); even bedding for overnight or weekend guests. Party shopping lists, hors d'oeuvres and cocktail favorites, and dinner party menus are all included. An "Alphabet of Special Events," from baby showers to tailgate picnics, is both anecdotal and useful for would-be hostesses everywhere. Whether you entertain a lot or a little, and whether your style is casual or formal, Occasions, with more than 230 charming watercolor illustrations, is a handy and fresh approach to the subject, a book to be treasured today and over the years. Above all, at any gathering "hospitality makes for infectious fun."