Introduction Etiquette? Sit or Stand??

Rising to greet someone is very respectful; but sometimes we get the question - Do we really need to do this?

Yes!  Stand when you can, especially when:

• The person is older than you are.
  
• The person has a special respect (example, dean and alumnae)
  
• You are meeting someone for the first time.
  

A quick note - if someone leaves the room and returns, the diners do not need to stand when they return!

Menu Etiquette - What is Kiev?

Kiev - n.

What is this?  A classic method of cooking chicken breast, stuffed with herbs and garlic butter.

How to say this?  kee ehv

Dining Etiquette - How to Eat Corn on the Cob?

Spring is approaching; and what better way to welcome Spring than with a picnic!  Many enjoy corn on the cob at picnics and bar-b-ques!

But, how do we eating corn on the cob properly?  Well, first, avoiding ordering on a job interview!  Here are the simple steps:

1.  Spread butter along a couple of rows of corn.

2.  Pick up the corn by the ears with both hands.

3.  Bite off the kernels of the corn working from one end to the other.

4.  Repeat steps!

Look what our Director Found While She Was Delayed at the Airport!!!

Instead of acting like a fun vacuum when she was delayed at the airport, our director, Shelly Marie found a pretty decent snack!

As she says, 'These GenSoy chips were delicious!  Quite crunchy and tasty!'

Twitter Etiquette???

Oh, oh!  Someone has made a serious etiquette violation on Twitter!  Instead of rejoicing for a job offer; someone tweeted 'I will hate the work!'

Not a good idea!  A worker of the company saw the post; and passed the tweet to guess who - the boss!

(Read more about the story here!)

Virtual etiquette tip:  Keep tweets and status updates 'clean' and 'friendly.'  Updates are not meant to be 'venting areas.'  This includes vents about your boyfriend, girlfriend, job, recent divorce, break up, boss, the girl who stole your boyfriend, etc.  The main point - we never know who is reading our updates!

College Lifestyles (TM) Director to Present at SEPC!

Our director, Shelly Marie, will be in Atlanta at SEPC this weekend presenting 3 programs!  If you are attending, be sure to stop in a say hello!

Her 3 programs at SEPC:

• Real World Etiquette! (Where does your sweet-n-low packet go when you are done using?)
  
• Where Have all the Ladies Gone? (Learn the Mannerisms, Poise, and Class of Real Ladies)
  
• Body Image Makeover (Learn what exactly makes you shine - and yes, we are talking about figure flattering clothes!)
  

Should a Glass Wear Lipstick?

Well, no.  (It's called lipstick for a reason!)

Before sitting to a fantastic glass of ice tea or water at your favorite restaurant, be sure to 'blot' your lips!  We don't want this to happen (view pic!).....

College Lifestyles (TM) Director present at National Nutrition Month Program

                                                                                   

College Lifestyles (TM) Director, Shelly Marie, prepared one of her favorite recipes at a National Nutrition Month Food Demo Seminar!

Shelly states...

'It's no secret - I LOVE food, I LOVE chocolate.  This is one of my favorite desserts.'

And from the look of the picture, the participants loved this dessert as well!

Shelly's Chocolate Layered Pie

• 20 Crushed Oreo's
• 1 package of Jell-O chocolate pudding (prepared with 3 cups of skim milk)
  
• 1 package of Jell-O vanilla pudding (prepared with 3 cups of skim milk)
  
• 2 containers of fat free cool-whip
  
• Chopped Walnuts (OMEGA-3!!!!)
  
• Banana (sliced)

1.  Layer pan with crushed Oreo's.

2.  Mix vanilla pudding with 1/2 container of cool whip.

3.  Layer on crushed Oreo's.

4.  Mix chocolate pudding with 1/2 container of cool whip.

5.  Layer on vanilla pudding mixture.

6.  Layer remaining container of cool whip on chocolate pudding.

7.  Slice bananas.  Layer on cool whip.

8.  Sprinkle with walnuts.

9.  Refrigerate for 2-3 hours.

10.  Serve!!!!!

More 'Facebook Etiquette!'

We ran across this article on msnbc.com 'Social Netiquette: When poking isn't polite!'

We had a great laugh from this article!  The number 1 rule with social netiquette is simple..

'Treat others with kindness.'

But, we had some other laughs...

'Watch what you write in your status.'  For example, don't get too personal - no one wants to hear about your divorce, break up, or stomach ache.

'Break up like a big kid.'  Please don't write your ex is a jerk.

'Watch who and how your poke.'  Poking every now and then is okay; but remember, throwing round house kicks and punches may not be nice.

To continue reading the article, click here!

Dark Chocolate - We LOVE it!!!

Our candy jar at College Lifestyles is filled with dark chocolate!  Why?  It's great for our skin and for our hearts!

Have a piece daily!  Savor it!  

What is in our jar?  Dove Chocolate!  Why?  Check out the picture!

A Big Kudos to College Candy!

At College Lifestyles, we promote healthy eating, not dieting or the word 'no.'  

Our director, Shelly Marie says:

'When folks are on a diet, they turn into a fun vacuum.  (Fun vacuum (n.) - 'suck the fun out of everything.')  I see (and talk to) so many become more obsessive about what they eat and instead of having fun with friends, they turn to measuring, counting calories, categorizing good and bad foods, and dissecting labels.  In turn, they fun vacuum their own personal life.  They no longer have fun with friends, family, and school.  And that just breaks my heart.'

And then she gets the question:

'What's the best diet?  No this, no that.'

And she says:

'Fads don't work in fashion and in eating.'

And she is right - a study from the New England Journal of Medicine states the same.

How does College Candy come in?  They wrote a great article on the same!  Check it out at College Candy!

Staying Positive on the Recovery Road of an Eating Disorder. (And a great Body Image project for Sororities!)

We found these great tip on Something Fishy (one of our favorite websites!).

Make a SUNSHINE BANK!

Supplies:

1.  Plastic container, small pail, small basket, etc.

2.  Paint markers or markers.

3.  Index cards, card stock paper, or strips of paper. (10-15 strips)

4.  Ink pens, pencils, colors.

Steps:

1.  Decorate the pail, container, or basket with paint markers/markers.  (Use your own personal style)!

2.  On index cards/paper - write each of the following affirations (directly from Something Fishy):

• Be like a postage stamp. Stick to one thing until you get there.
  
• Though no one can go back and make a new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new end.
  
• Never give up for that is just the time and place the tide will turn.
  
• If I have inside of me the stuff to make cocoons, then maybe the stuff to make butterflies is there, too.
  
• To be upset over what I don’t have is to waste what I do have.
  
• I hang onto my humor. I Don’t ask for permission, I just do it. I make everything fun!
  
• Today I will seek out things that are fun to do.
  
• I am curious, eager to try new things.
  
• I experience and express my emotions freely.
  
• I am creative and innovative
  
• I rest when my body tells me to.
  
• I learn enthusiastically.
  
• This is a new and wonderful day for me; there will never be another day like this one
  

3.  Place all affirmations in your pail/box.

Use the SUNSHINE BANK on days that you need an extra dose of sunshine or positivity.  Think of this as a 'rainy day fund.'  Use on your rainy day.  Or as our director says 'No one should rain on my parade.'

We want to hear your affirmation quotes!!!  List them below!

(Taken from College Lifestyles program Body Image Makeover)

What's Cooking in Our Director's Kitchen???

It's no secret - our director loves food!  More than that, she loves to cook and share her cooking skills with others (the reason she became a dietitian is because of her love of food and teaching others to love food).  Fear that you can't cook???  Look at local grocery stores and even courses offered at your school on cooking skills!  Unleash our inner chef goddess!

Her Saturday night appetizer!  (Adapted from Food and Wine magazine)  Use this same recipe and impress one a special date or your family on spring break.

Served with Kashi crackers!

Warm Camembert with Mushrooms

Camembert Wheel (look in the deli section of any grocer store)

Mushrooms (look in veggie section)

Sage (look in deli section) - 2 leaves/chopped finely

Olive oil

Walnuts (buy in bulk - snack on the rest during the day)

Parsley (look in veggie section)

1.  Preheat oven to 300.

2.  Unwrap cheese and place on baking sheet.  Bake for 10 minutes.

3.  While baking, heat oil in pan. (about one spoon)

4.  Add mushrooms.  Cook for 5-7 minutes.

5.  Stir in parsley and sage.

6.  Remove cheese from oven.

7.  Place cheese on serving plate.

8.  Top with mushroom mixture!

9.  YUMMY!!!!

Recap of our Directors Story on KTAL - Healthy Eating on a Budget.

Our director, Shelly Marie, appeared on NBC KTAL on Friday to discuss, what else, healthy eating!  Specifically, she discussed healthy eating under a budget (great for everyone - from students to professionals!)

Here are some of her tips she discussed on air:

1.  Look at buying store brands in bulk.   Basics like cereals, oatmeal, and peanut butter may be cheaper in bulk.

2.  Look at a 'meatless' meal - adding beans to your salads or red beans/rice is a great way to save.

3.  Look at purchasing a water bottle and refill during the day.

4.  Frozen fruits are great to add to yogurts and oatmeal.

Look at her beautiful on-air display!

What's in the College Lifestyles Pantry?? Bear Naked Granola!!!

YUMMY!  

We love Bear Naked products - especially the 'Heavenly Chocolate.'  

Along with adding Bear Naked products to our oatmeal and milk, we just love to munch on this throughout the day!!!  Great tasting and high in fiber!!!

How Do I Eat This? Fingers, Fork, or Spoon?

Quesadillas (n.)

If the quesadilla is warm and greasy, use knife and fork.

If the quesadilla is at room temperature, you can use your fingers.

College Lifestyles Director to Present 2 sessions at MGCA!

College Lifestyles (TM) Director, Shelly Marie, will be presenting 2 educational sessions at MGCA (Mid American Greek Council Association).

Shelly will be presenting her 2 sessions on the Saturday of the conference:
(1) Real World Etiquette
(2) Where Have all the Ladies Gone? How to Be a Classy Sorority Lady in the 21st Century!

Join her to see if you score an A+ in Social Graces! (Do you know where to place your sweet-n-low packet when you are finished using it?)

Menu Etiquette???

Nothing is worse than mispronouncing a menu item, especially if at a business function!

Tapas (n)

When tapas is said fast, others may understand you to say 'topless.' Be very careful.

Tapas dining (our directors favorite!) means small snacks, typically served as appetizers. (Originates in Spain)

Pronounced: tah pas

A Great Website for Dietitians, Dietetic Interns, and Dietetic Students.

RD 411 - (www.RD411.com)

Great for client handouts and resources!

A Great Site for Aspiring Dietitians! All Access Internships!

College Lifestyles ™ director, Shelly Marie, has received questions on ‘How did you get started in your career?’ In addition to her fashion and etiquette sense and savviness, Shelly is an eating disorder, body image, and weight management specialist.

Shelly responds, “My career path started as nutrition major. After a bachelor’s degree in nutrition from Nicholls State University, I attended Louisiana Tech University and completed my dietetic internship and finished my master’s degree in nutrition. My internship molded my career, since I had several rotations in the clinical, community, and management sector. I even spent time at a diabetes camp and was in ‘charge’ of 10 year old boys! My internship gave me several opportunities to speak to kids, adolescents, and adults. It was there I found my passion for speaking! Now, I combine my nutrition based passion of eating disorders, body image, and weight management with my flare for fashion and etiquette!”

Shelly encourages all who wishing to enter the nutrition spectrum to look at internships.

Shelly responds, “A great, new website to look at is All Access Internships. “