The first ever Little Miss & Mr Firecracker pageant was held on Thursday, July 3 during the Kids Kick Off for the Mansfield ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I prepared some hand-dipped chocolate goodies and delivered them to a couple of ladies in my neighborhood.

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to handling unwanted housewarming guests parents ...

GENTLE READER: Talk to your mother about it: “It is so sweet that Earl loves babies and wants to share in grandparenting with ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I shared a cute photo of my daughter with several other mothers by creating a group text. It was a single picture of my daughter, not a mile-long text exchange. Miss Manners: Is ...

Advice Miss Manners: Should I not have created a group text to share photos of my kids? Published: Jun. 28, 2025, 5:44 a.m.

Group texts without prior consent are a violation, Miss Manners says, and they must be stopped.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I like pretty clothes. I like cute shoes and accessories, and I think clothing should be flattering and attractive. There are a few family members who only wear olive, mustard ...

I’d like to include a token of my gratitude upon returning (a borrowed) item, but have no idea what, since this person is a stranger to me.

When I’m visiting somebody, can I tell at their dog in its own home? Plus. I can’t eat gluten and struggle when invited to an event with food.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Many of my soon-to-be in-laws are upset that we don’t have a wedding registry, and also that they don’t have my phone number to complain.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: To prevent party guests from driving impaired, I came up with a fun game using a $21 breathalyzer I bought online. I named the game“Have I Had Too Many?” ...