MARY ASKS...
Not my two children. All our kids are 16 to 24, so age isn't an issue. We're all fairly close, and there are no rifts in the family. The actual wedding invitation might include their names, but I doubt it. What should I do?
JENNA BUSH HAGER: You could just say you're planning travel for that weekend and ask if your kids will be invited. But you have to be prepared to learn it wasn't a mistake. If that's the case, it probably isn't personal; it might be about numbers.
HODA KOTB: I was thinking that. It's a terrible feeling when you're writing your list of people you want to invite to your wedding and you're 10 people too heavy.
So it may have been a really difficult decision for the niece.
JBH: I would ask, but try not to take it personally.
HK: Yeah, I think you have to find out. You have the right to ask, but you have to be ready for the no.
If your kids feel bad, you can bow out. That's your choice. They can invite who they want, and you can decide not to attend.
MARIA ASKS...
I work at a retail store, and one of the managers has wild mood swings. She's either happy and friendly or ice-cold and mean.
Denne historien er fra June 2024-utgaven av Real Simple.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent ? Logg på
Denne historien er fra June 2024-utgaven av Real Simple.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent? Logg på
Go With Your Gut - Each of us has a little voice inside that knows more than the conscious mind. It's called intuition, and it deserves your attention.
Cognitive scientists, who study how human beings think and reason, generally define intuition as knowledge gained without rational thought, and they believe it's a natural part of how our brains work. Humans have two main ways of absorbing information. One is a slow, deliberate process, in which we methodically analyze details for instance, comparing two laptop models before buying. The second happens almost instantly, and the insight feels like it came out of the blue. In fact, though, it's based on data we've gathered subconsciously over time and, in a flash, connected with our past experiences.
buh-bye, beige!
Magnolia Network star and interior designer Natalie Papier colorized a classic 1920s Oak Park, Illinois, home using lots of paint, some wallpaper, and a bunch of brilliant tricks.
What to Wear for the In-Between Weather
Will it be hot outside, or brisk and chilly? Yes! And these on-trend pieces will help you get it just right.
SAME YEAR, NEW YOU!
25 little ways to reset yourself for fall
CONQUERING YOUR INNER CRITIC
You're able to give everyone else grace when they mess up. But when it comes to yourself? Not so much.
Goodbye to All That
Burdened by the weight of wouldas, shouldas, and couldas, a former compulsive goal setter discovers the freedom of giving up.
how we live
ADVICE, INSPIRATION & A LITTLE PEACE OF MIND
YOUR CLEANING TOOLS
Spread suds, not grime! The stuff in your utility closet needs to be washed too. Here's how to get each job done.
BOOST YOUR SUPERMARKET SMARTS
Whether you love grocery shopping or hate it, you can probably stand to be better at it. So we asked insiders to chime in with their top tips.
how to do things
IDEAS, DIYS & REALLY GOOD TIPS