tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35569418126654246692024-03-16T23:52:22.447-07:00Provocative MannersDo you remember a time when men were men and women were women? A time when doors were held, respectful tips were given to pleasant waiters and thank you letters were anticipated. What has become of these times? Are these manners on the brink of extinction? According to our society, few people follow rules with regards to manners. Let's dish out the common-sense! ~Danielle Marie and Katrina ~Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16104437025942853405noreply@blogger.comBlogger435125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556941812665424669.post-40379567008656554762016-06-23T06:18:00.002-07:002016-06-23T06:18:24.437-07:00A New StartHi Fabulous Readers,<br />
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Thank you for your many years of support on Provocative Manners. Katrina and I have updated our blog and re-branded our image. Please visit us at <a href="http://www.kateanddanielleblog.blogspot.com/">Kate and Danielle Blog</a>!<br />
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Too often we go through life wishing for the next best thing. That's a fact of human nature; the grass is always greener. It's unfortunate, because we forget to examine our current situations and the amazing gifts we have been given. With Easter quickly approaching in three days, I thought it was perfect timing to contemplate my life and those who have made an impact on me.<br />
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This morning I was in an area of the city that isn't the best, but I saw the most beautiful thing that almost made me cry. A father was holding his child (about 4-5 months old) and wrapped in a blanket with only his face showing, because it was cold and rainy, while the dad was carrying a large bag, it might have contained the only items they owned. I didn't know where he was going, but he looked like he was on a mission. The father was very lovingly watching the child to make sure he was o.k., while also trying to not step in puddles and slip. This might not sound like much, but it was such a beautiful sign of love between a parent and child. A love that is missing in this world or hidden. We are so used to a love that only shows itself when it is self-serving. It didn't matter the economic or social conditions of this child and father, because they showed enough love and trust between the two of them.<br />
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It made me think on the drive home, through the dreary weather, that the old cliche saying is true. "All you need is love". I know, I know, me of all people who doesn't care for the corny quotes. But I think we all have those moments in life when everything is going wrong, we aren't able to control or solve the problems, and have to wait for slow fixes. Then suddenly, something happens to show how each of our lives are intertwined with one another. We don't understand it all now and won't probably until after we die. It leaves us in a state of pure confusion, but also relief, knowing that everything has a reason and purpose. It truly does, because if it didn't, there would be no point to any of this.<br />
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Little does this father know that by walking down the street at that exact moment would create such a profound affect on another person. With that thought in mind, our every action is an example of good or hurt. How do we want to be perceived in the world?<br />
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After these deep reflections, in a quiet car before picking up the kids from school and the start of spring break... I knew that it was time to think more of others, and less of myself, which of course is hard with our natural self tendencies. To do more for others in small ways, ways that we won't see the effects, or be able to promote on social media, but ways that will create a better world for all. Then maybe someday, those actions will be shown to us like a puzzle, many little jumbled pieces put together to create a wonderful masterpiece.<br />
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I am grateful for a lot of things in life, but I am most grateful for my life. The life that has been given to me with all the happiness, sorrows, thrills, adventures, friendships, family, and unsolvable problems. Because without each and everyone of these bits and pieces, it would not be my life. It might not make sense when I am going through the heartache or the celebrations, but no matter the event, each and every one of them have a sincere and utterly beautiful effect on my life and I am grateful that they have helped me develop a love and trust for myself, friends, family, and my children. Because what else matters in life than love?Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17052579013799262696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556941812665424669.post-79320670594925671382016-03-09T20:40:00.000-08:002016-03-09T20:40:01.599-08:00We're Back!Exciting news, we are back on the blog! We apologize, it has been over a year since our last post, but wow, what a year it has been. We have been through a lot, learned a lot, and have so much to tell.<br />
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It all started 2 years ago when Katy and I had a dream, actually anyone who knows us will correct that statement. We actually have several dreams, some come true and some don't, but this dream did come true. After almost a year in the works of business preparations and searching for a space to lease, we opened an art studio! This concept came after much deliberation, as we both have a love for the arts. Throughout this process, we have learned so much. We have transformed the studio into a creative space which offers a variety of class options for adults and children. Our love for children (yes, we have 7 children between the two of us) had us focus our attention on furthering the arts to young minds. The studio offers a variety of art classes, dance classes, tea parties, summer camps, floral design classes, creative writing courses, photography, and of course, an option for private parties. What was once a dream has now become a reality!<br />
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That's not all the news. Can you believe there's more? Well, the day after the lease was signed for the studio, I found out I was expecting baby #4, surprise! Best surprise ever! The little one just turned four months and he is most definitely giving me a run for my money. Life is good.<br />
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With that being said, we wanted to pick up where we left off on this blog. Yes, we will continue to bring you fun and sarcastic write-ups about common sense and manners, but we look forward to sharing our experiences as mothers and business owners with you. Believe me, we have wonderful stories to tell.Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17052579013799262696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556941812665424669.post-35864343893299837432015-01-31T09:41:00.001-08:002015-01-31T09:41:40.613-08:00Valentines Faves for the Whole Family!Make Valentine's Day a family day or make it last all year long! Here are some of our favorite games and crafts to do with your family. Get everyone involved. The more people, the better!<br />
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<br />Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17052579013799262696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556941812665424669.post-80638064207573500152015-01-13T07:07:00.001-08:002016-05-03T10:41:10.098-07:00Love, Friendships, and Appreciation<div style="text-align: left;">
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<i><b>ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE!</b></i></div>
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Good friends are hard to find and an everlasting love is even harder to find! But what makes a good friend? Did it ever occur to you that a good friend needs to start with yourself and maybe, just maybe, you will then find that amazing person who will be there with you through thick and thin. Because isn't it true that people with similar characteristics are drawn to each other? So, are you a good friend? Are people drawn to you?<br />
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1. <b>Slow It Down.</b> Don't race towards the finish line. Enjoy your drinks. It may be New Years, but the faster you drink, the quicker your night will end with you feeling horrible!<br />
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<br />Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17052579013799262696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556941812665424669.post-91747988950736402912014-12-15T11:06:00.001-08:002016-05-03T10:41:30.739-07:00Love the Journey!Now that Advent is more than half done, and we are getting closer and closer to Christmas, we want to thank our many readers who have given us just a snapshot of what they are doing to Occupy Advent during this 24 day challenge. Here are a few of our favorites!<br />
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<b>Anonymous #1</b> said that she went through her winter clothes and gave away as many coats, hats, scarves, and gloves that she could spare to a local homeless shelter. How wonderful!<br />
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Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17052579013799262696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556941812665424669.post-47830807306884165932014-12-01T09:08:00.004-08:002014-12-01T09:08:57.358-08:00#OccupyAdvent: A 24 Day ChallengeWho hasn't heard of the 30 day challenges swarming all areas of social media? It seems like every month there's a new one popping up, whether it's an exercise challenge, a healthy eating challenge, or a clothing challenge. These are all good, but today, the Ladies of Provocative Manners would like to challenge you to a special 24 day challenge and it's the perfect time of year to begin! With the season of Advent and Christmas upon us, it is time that we re-examine ourselves internally and externally. The purpose of the #OccupyAdvent 24 day Challenge is to help you <i>simplify</i> your everyday life while using those benefits to <i>pay it forward</i> through <i>charity</i> to others. You have 24 days! How will you spend each day?<div>
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Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17052579013799262696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556941812665424669.post-41508030426142533772014-11-05T11:46:00.001-08:002016-05-03T10:41:57.838-07:00Constructive Criticism v. Destructive CriticismWritten By: Danielle Silva Heckenkamp<br />
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How do you deal with criticism?<br />
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Is there a certain type of personality that deals with criticism better than others?<br />
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We all know that critical opinions are a fact of life and oftentimes they can be given in a charitable and constructive way, but then again they can also be used as a defense or barrier for others to hide behind. We are all willing to dish out the critical comments, but more times than not, it is extremely difficult to acknowledge them, let alone accept them.<br />
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It is a trait of human beings to pounce on any and every opportunity when it comes to judging others. It either makes us feel better about ourselves or helps us justify our actions by comparing and contrasting our virtues and vices. It should not be this way! It is easy to dish out the critical comments but it is another thing to accept them as constructive.<br />
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There is definitely a difference between constructive and destructive criticism. A person who has secure beliefs and a high level of self-esteem will be able to notice the difference. They will be able to take those constructive comments and put them to good use by improving any mistakes, but those who are unwilling to appreciate such well-meant opinions will struggle for the rest of their lives barely floating above the tide.<br />
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Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17052579013799262696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556941812665424669.post-32220705405478334842014-10-18T10:42:00.000-07:002016-06-06T08:15:52.078-07:00When You Cross The Road...Written By: Danielle Silva Heckenkamp<br />
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I know, I know, we all want to go through life assuming that the world should revolve around one and only one person, ME! Well it doesn't and yet again, I have another example to discuss with our readers.<br />
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Most of us would think that the idea of crossing a road should be pretty self-explanatory, if not, then you should have learned that as a pedestrian, crossing the road when the cars have a green light is mostly likely not a good idea. It's actually probably a horrible idea!<br />
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Yes, of course I have a story to back up this post about crossing the road. Several days ago, while waiting for a light to turn green I noticed a woman standing at the corner ready to cross the street. Well, did she decide to cross when the pedestrian light gave her the recommendation? Nope! She decided that it would be smarter to begin crossing a busy street after my light turned green. Because of course pedestrians have the right of way, no matter what.... Nope! Wrong again! There's a reason the pedestrian light comes on at a certain time, well because that's the safest time to cross a busy intersection. Not only did this woman cross the road when the cars had the right of way, but she also chose to do so at a very, very, no I mean a very slow pace (age was definitely not a factor to the slowness, let's just say it was a smartphone). I was not the only unhappy driver to say the least, but I kept my cool and sat and waited for her. Because patience is an active virtue, right?<br />
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What's the moral to this story? Well there is actually more than one!<br />
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The obvious one is that the woman's inconsiderate approach and choice to ignore the rest of society functioning around her was ridiculous selfish. Who needs to watch for cars when they will watch for me, right? Wrong again!<br />
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Another lesson was the response many of the drivers wanted to relay or did display towards the woman. Yes, she was inconsiderate, but screaming at her was not moving her along any faster. Even though I was irritated, and it gave me a great topic for a blog post, it also helped me work on something that I struggle with each and every day....PATIENCE! <br />
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Let's Make Some Autumn Memories!</div>
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Many people go through life only finding the negative things that surround them. But is this any way to live? It seems that this type of mentality would exhaust a person more than having a happy disposition. We felt that it was about time to comment on those negative people, not in order to criticize, but to give a few pointers on how to live, love, and laugh often! Life is too short, let's enjoy the moments of love and try to overcome heartaches with a smile. It isn't that we should ignore any sufferings, but we need to remember that everything shall pass.<br />
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<li>Wake up each morning at the same time and preferably at an early time. (Depending on your work schedule, of course). There is no reason to waste your life away in bed. Carpe Diem! Waking up a bit earlier might give you a few extra minutes that you can enjoy by yourself with a warm cup of coffee and a good book.</li>
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<li>Schedules are important, but they should never stress you out. If you are making a schedule to improve your chaotic lifestyle then that's a step in the right direction, but if this schedule is unrealistic and can never be achieved, don't push yourself into a state of despair. Adjust the schedule, little by little, so that it fits into your life appropriately. Remember, good things usually happen in small steps.</li>
<li>Smile more, laugh more and talk more! Take a moment the next time you are at the grocery store and count how many people you see smiling, usually the clerks aren't even happy. Well isn't it best to stand out from the norm, so make a point to smile at people, make them laugh, and engage in a conversation. Not a conversation all about YOU, but about the person standing in front of you because they deserve kindness too.</li>
<li>Take care of yourself. If you aren't happy about your life, your body image, your health, or your financial situation, then it's time you make changes. Of course, these changes won't happen overnight, but this is all about setting realistic goals. No one gets out of financial difficulties within 2 months, sometimes it take years or even a decade, but it can be done. Our society is based on wanting self-gratification immediately, but this is completely unrealistic. Find a friend or ask a professional for help to get you back on the right track. Never be afraid to ask for help, it's o.k. to be vulnerable.</li>
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Bridal Showers have changed over the decades. Games have gone in and out of style, themes are all the rage right now, but we know that great food is always a must! One of our favorite things is creating unique, but practical Bridal Shower favors for the guests. Here are a few of our favorites!</div>
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Now we have all heard the saying, "Fashionably Late". Well, this saying only applies to a few, and rare events. Actually, by the time we are finished with college and living in the professional world, being "fashionably late" is "unfashionably rude"!<br />
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If you are attending a wedding, never walk into the ceremony while the bridal party is walking down the aisle. Always try to be at least 15 minutes early.<br />
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Cocktail parties are a little bit different. If it is more of an event where there will be only appetizers and drinks then strolling in "fashionably late" is fine. It's a social hour. Just know your party!<br />
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For a birthday party, retirement party, a bridal or baby shower, or anniversary party it is important that you are on time or no later than 5-10 minutes. We all know that traffic can be tricky, but don't use bad traffic as your "go-to" excuse! Plan ahead and leave earlier!<br />
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By chance, if you are going to be later than 15 minutes for an event, it is required to let the host know. When you contact the host to make them aware of your tardiness always ask if it's o.k. or if it will be an inconvenience. The world does not revolve around you.<br />
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This past weekend was Strawberry Fest in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. So after a morning of picking strawberries we headed over to downtown Cedarburg for a bit of shopping and an ice cream cone. It was a lovely day and even though it was warm and humid everyone was so nice and sweet. Unfortunately, I witnessed one major etiquette no-no...<br />
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We stopped at one of the small shops to browse and just as we were about to leave, I noticed the cashier who was a young high school student eating an incredibly large piece of pizza at the checkout counter while a customer was making a purchase. It saddened me to watch this young girl find nothing wrong with eating in front of anyone. When I was in college, I worked in several retail environments but under no circumstances were we allowed to eat in front of customers! Not only is it rude, but don't you feel awkward chomping down on food in a professional work setting?<br />
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How has our society become so immune to these common courtesies? We were always taught as children that if you plan on eating in front of everyone else, you better have enough to share with everyone! I found it even a little more disturbing because these girls were wrapping beautiful merchandise while also eating a greasy slice of pizza. I want to give the girl a little benefit of the doubt since she was a little hesitant as she attempted to take small dainty bites, but unfortunately that doesn't make the action any better! Just remember, politeness is the greatest form of respect and this should be followed in every area of our lives.<br />
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Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17052579013799262696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556941812665424669.post-90199112665127519302014-06-07T16:10:00.001-07:002014-06-07T16:10:12.028-07:00It's Wedding Season - Love Is In The Air!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<br />Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17052579013799262696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556941812665424669.post-61155693200109717172014-05-27T06:53:00.002-07:002014-05-27T06:53:28.507-07:00Adventures Beyond the HorizonWe all have those moments when childhood memories seem so long ago, and we desire to return to those care-free days. Now being a parent myself, I enjoy just sitting and watching my children play outside. They have no care in the world, but with so many adventures on the horizon. Sometimes, as adults, we forget to have our own adventures. Take a few moments each to to enjoy the smell of freshly cut grass, enjoy the warm sunshine radiating through the trees, or just sit back and sip a frothy cup of morning coffee instead of rushing out the door with it. These might not be the same "adventures" we had a children or even the ones we may dream about as adults (my big adventures include backpacking through Europe or swimming on a Coral Reef), but our daily small "adventures" will help us rejuvenate and begin to enjoy the simple and edifying moments of life. These moments can't ever be taken away from us, even through the daily grind and the chaos of life!<br />
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<br />Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17052579013799262696noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556941812665424669.post-16565711895282871482014-05-19T10:14:00.001-07:002014-05-19T10:14:37.709-07:00The Quiet Sipper v. The Loud SipperThere we are enjoying a meal and sipping our favorite cocktail with friends, when out of the blue there is that unmistakable sound. The ear-piercing sound of someone who is having difficult consuming their beverage without the whole world hearing. Yes, we have all been in those situations when all we really want to do is ask someone to drink softer or slower for that matter!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Are you a loud sipper? Do you tend to attack your beverage? Whether it's a glass of wine, a cup of coffee or a glass of soda? Many time people have no idea that their loud drinking habits are irritating the person next to them. We are always worried about which fork to use or whether we are cutting our meat correctly, but slurping a glass of wine can be just as rude as chewing with your mouth open.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There was a definite age difference, but this couple did everything together, work and play....everything!</td></tr>
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