February’s Book To Live By Is…

This month’s Books To Live By selection highlights the theme of our membership Inner Circle for February: From Self-Acceptance to Lasting Change, featuring Mara Schiavocampo, an ABC News correspondent, author, wife and mother.

Our February selection is….

 

Thinspired: How I Lost 90 Pounds—My Plan for Lasting Weight Loss and Self-Acceptance by Mara Schiavocampo

In this inspiring and relatable book, Mara guides you through a weight-loss quest that led her to health and happiness and tells how you can experience one too. Talk about a Woman on Fire! 🙂

You’ll be moved by her struggle with food addiction and motivated by her decision to stand up to the power that food held over her. And you won’t want to miss out on her easy-to-apply “magic” weight-loss formula!

But above all, Mara’s courage and authenticity in the telling of her story are reason enough to read it.

With weight-loss goals at the top of so many New Year’s lists, Mara’sThinspired is a perfect companion for your journey in 2015!

With lots of love~

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P.S. And if you aren’t yet Women on Fire Inner Circle member, I invite you tojoin us today. You will immediately start receiving the many benefits of membership, including our monthly video master class and chat to inspire and support you with the next steps of your life!

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April’s Book To Live By

This month’s Books To Live By selection highlights our April membership program theme—Everyday Etiquette To Help You Shine.

From the premier voice of American etiquette, now in its 18th edition, Emily Post’s guide to good manners has been updated to tackle current issues and social situations for a new generation to enjoy.

Our April selection is….


Emily Post’s Etiquette, 18th Edition (amazon link), by Peggy Post, Anna Post, Lizzie Post and Daniel Post Senning

Emily Post’s Etiquette, the quintessential guide to good manners, is a beloved classic that I grew up with. Through the dedication of Emily’s great-granddaughter-in-law, Peggy Post, and the Emily Post Institute, her legacy has transcended time.

Etiquette is often misunderstood to be intimidating, but this book is a beautiful, relatable reference to properly navigating professional and social situations with grace. The Post family has successfully translated the guidelines of the past for today’s technology-obsessed society.

Here is a small sample of the topics covered:

  • Social networking
  • Manners for children
  • Online dating
  • Family dynamics (children moving back home, caretaking for aging parents)
  • Technology in the workplace

I’ve found Emily Post’s Etiquette to be a fun conversation starter from its regular spot on my coffee table, and I love to give this title as a graduation or engagement gift.

You can even head over to EmilyPost.com for weekly blog posts and a larger overview of all that the Post Institute has to offer. I also suggest looking into some of Emily Post’s other titles: Wedding Etiquette and The Guide to Good Manners for Kids.

This book is a beautiful reminder that proper etiquette is really about respect—for those around you and for yourself. I hope you enjoy this updated classic as much as I do!

With lots of love ~

 Debbie Signature