| How to Address an Envelope to a Married Couple Posted: 16 Dec 2018 12:00 AM PST It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the etiquette of addressing a couple. Fortunately, traditions are changing and there's no longer a "right" or "wrong" way. Consider whether the couple uses the same last name, hyphenates, or uses different names. Then determine if you'd like to use formal titles or just list their names. Always remember to put accurate mailing information and include your return address on the envelope. EditWriting a Formal Envelope - Use "Mr. and Mrs. [His First Name Last Name]" for a traditional approach. Although the rules of etiquette are quickly changing, traditionally couples are addressed using the husband's name. For example:[1]
- Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gaiman
- Mr. and Ms. John Steele
- Mr. and Mrs. Bill Oster
- Put just the titles and couple's last name for a bold look. If you don't want to write the couple's first names, write their titles and the family name. For example, put Ms. and Ms. Gaiman or Mr. and Mrs. Cameron.
- Write the person's official title before their name if applicable. If either person or both people are in the military, have a graduate degree, or are members of the clergy, write their title before listing their first or last name.[2]
- For example, you might write Dr. Matt Rivers and Dr. Megan Merritt. If one of them is clergy, you may list The Reverend and Mrs. Jordan. For military, you could write Lieutenant Beth March and Mr. Greg Wharton.
- Include first names if you're writing a last name with a hyphen. If one of the person's married name is hyphenated, list each person's title and first name. You should also list the full name of the person who's married name isn't hyphenated.[3]
- For example, write Mr. Matthew Vargas and Ms. Sofia Townsend-Vargas.
EditAddressing an Informal Envelope - List the couple's first names for an informal style. To keep it personal and casual, write the couple's first and last names and forgo the titles. Put either of the names first or place them alphabetically.[4]
- For example, write Adam and Ruben Martinez or Olivia and Jackson Montgomery.
- Put the couple's names and then "and Family" for a casual envelope. If you'd like to address a married couple along with their household, list the couple's first names along with their shared last name or different last names. Then write "and Family" after the names.[5]
- For example, write Ava and Mark Lee and Family. For different last names, write Ava Tan, Mark Lee, and Family.
- Write the family's last name if you don't want to list individual names. For a simple way to address the couple and their family, just write the family name. For example, write The Lee Family or The Tan-Lee Family.[6]
EditWriting Address Information - Write the couple's names on the center of the envelope. Once you've decided how you'd like to address the couple, put their names in the center of the envelope. Leave yourself lots of space to write out their names on a single line.
- Include the address under the names. On the line below the names, write the street address or P.O. box, name of the city, state or province, and postal code. For example, your address may look like this:[7]
- Mr. and Mrs. Riggs
2044 Willowbend Rd.
Columbia, MO 65201 - Put your return address in the upper left corner of the envelope. List either your full name or last name in the top left corner. Under your name, write your full mailing address. For example, your return address may look like:[8]
- Cole Jameson
1254 Heather St.
Grand Lake, CO 80448 - If you're sending the envelope internationally, write the name of the country on the line below the postal code.
- If you're addressing a large number of envelopes, choose a single method and remain consistent.
- To address an envelope to an unmarried couple, list their names in alphabetical order.[9]
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| How to Remove Odors from Your Car Posted: 15 Dec 2018 04:00 PM PST Nobody likes a smelly car. It's unpleasant to sit in your car and smell a bad aroma, and you may feel embarrassed if you're giving friends a ride. Fortunately, in most cases, it's relatively simple to remove a bad smell from your car. Start with taking out trash from the car, then vacuuming the interior and wiping away any stains. If the smells linger, you may need to shampoo the interior surfaces or reach out to professional car cleaners. EditCleaning Your Car to Eliminate Smells - Clean trash and other garbage out of your car. Start with the basics by clearing everything out of the car and removing all trash. There may be an old piece of food or other garbage stinking up your car.[1] Check under the seats and remove all rotting food, trash, and junk items. Check back pockets and remove all trash items.
- Be careful if you have children as there may be sticky candies, or unidentified blobs of food stuck within the pocket. Don't forget to clean the back or trunk of the car as well.
- Wipe the interior surfaces to remove stains that may produce odors. Use a soft cleaning cloth and an all-purpose cleaning spray to wipe down every plastic, wood, glass, and metallic surface inside the car.[2] Look for any spills or stains that could be causing the odor. For example, a child may have spilled pudding on the seat.
- For leather seats, use an appropriate leather cleaner. Alternatively, you can ask for a suitable interior car cleaner at your automotive store.
- If your upholstery is not leather, remove stains by vacuuming or shampooing the surfaces.
- Remove and clean the floor mats or rugs. In most cars, the floor mats (where the driver's and passengers' feet rest) can be removed. Pull these out, and use a few rags and hot, soapy water to clean them. Stains may have accumulated over time, which may be producing the foul smell in your car.[3]
- Use clean water when you're cleaning off the floor mats. Wipe off all excess water from the mats so no water pools up in the car once you put the mats back in.
- Vacuum the car to clear out any grime worked into the carpet. Vacuum the carpet and the seats to remove excess dirt. Besides dirt, food crumbs or leftover bits of trash may have been worked into the carpet. Vacuuming these out should improve the smell of your car. Run the vacuum nozzle over all seat and floor surfaces.[4]
- If you're sure that the car's carpet is the problem, you could sprinkle carpet deodorizer over the carpet. Leave it to sit for the time recommended on the package instructions (usually about 5-10 minutes) before vacuuming it up.
- Shampoo the inside of the car if vacuuming didn't remove the smell. If vacuuming failed to remove the smell, you'll need to take a more aggressive approach towards cleaning the carpet. Purchase a car shampoo from your local car store and use a clean sponge for scrubbing. Mix the car shampoo with water as the package directions suggest. Scrub the shampoo deep into the car upholstery and carpet to release the dirt trapped inside the fabric folds.[5]
- Work the shampoo deep into any existing carpet or seat stains. Stains may be a source of odor, so removing them is crucial.
- Once you've finished scrubbing the car's interior, you'll need to rinse out the shampoo and let the interior carpets and seats dry.
- When purchasing a car shampoo, select one that is designed to treat the type of materials used in your car.
- Sprinkle baking soda over odorous stains to remove the smell. Baking soda absorbs unpleasant odors. Buy a box at your local grocery store, and use your fingers to sprinkle a pinch of the powder over a smelly stain in your car. Let it sit for 4-5 hours and use a regular household vacuum cleaner to vacuum up the baking soda.[6]
- Only sprinkle baking soda onto dry surfaces. If you sprinkle it onto a wet stain, the powder will form a tough-to-remove paste.
EditRemoving Smells with Specific Causes - Wipe interior surfaces with water and vinegar to remove cigarette smell. Mix a 1:1 mixture of white vinegar and water in a large bowl. Wet a clean rag in the mixture, and use the rag to wipe residue from smoke and tar off of the car's interior surfaces.[7] Since smoke tends to work its way into every surface of a vehicle, you may also need to spray a deodorizing spray into the car's vents and air intake.
- If you or somebody else regularly smokes in the car, though, the odor will always be present, so the best thing to do is to stop smoking in the car.
- Remove mildew or mold by vacuuming out any moisture. Use a wet-dry vac to vacuum out any moisture from your car's upholstery or carpets. Once you're done, leave the windows open for 8-10 hours to allow the car's interior to fully dry out. If you cleaned removable rugs or mats, let them dry in the sun to kill mold and mildew. Once the interior is dry, the mildew smell should be gone.[8]
- Prevent future mildew in your vehicle by checking for any leaks in your car. You can check for leaks by parking your car over a sheet of clean cardboard overnight. If you find that your car has leaks, take it to a mechanic for repair.
- If leaks aren't an issue, the mildew or mold may have occurred because of a spilled drink or wet gear being placed in the car and left there. Remove any contaminants such as rotting food and clean the area of the car with an all-purpose cleaner or shampoo.
- Clean out vomit by scrubbing stains with a water and vinegar solution. Vomit is an odor source that should be cleaned up immediately, because the stomach acids in vomit cling to the fiber and can damage it. Mix vinegar and water at a 1:1 ratio in a large bucket. Then, dip a rag into the mixture and scrub at the vomit stain. Keep working over the stain until you've removed it from the surface it's on.[9]
- Once you've scrubbed all of the residual vomit out of the carpet, use a wet-dry vac to pull all of the remaining water and vinegar out of the carpet.
- Remove urine stains by scrubbing with a stain remover. Urine has a strong odor and should be removed from the car as soon as possible. Visit an auto shop and buy a stain remover that is suitable for car upholstery or carpet. Blot the stain remover onto the car upholstery or carpet rather than rubbing it in. Let the stain remover sit for the time suggested by the packaging.
- Allow the wet patch to air-dry. If you use a hot dryer source (like a hair dryer), the urine may adhere to the carpet and start to smell very bad.
- If this doesn't work, you could try using a pet urine odor removing spray. You can purchase this product at most pet stores.
- Seek professional help if the odor continues to linger. There are professionals who focus specifically on removing odors, either through professional detailing outlets, or through specialist cleaning. These agencies will have plenty of experience removing stubborn odors and deeply-ingrained stains from cars.[10]
- Search online for a specialist car cleaner near you, or call a local car dealership for their recommendation.
- While you can hang a scented air freshener over your rearview mirror, these only mask bad smells rather than actually removing them. However, if you'd like to try an air freshener, you can purchase them at most gas stations and grocery stores.[11]
- You can rent or purchase a wet-dry vacuum at most local hardware stores or home-improvement stores.
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| How to Choose a Dress for New Year's Eve Posted: 15 Dec 2018 08:00 AM PST Whether you're planning on going out on the town, attending a ball, or throwing a party at your house, you want the dress you wear on New Year's Eve to be the perfect choice. It's the start of a new year, and that deserves a new dress, but picking a dress can be a stressful process. By looking at specifics such as dress style, color, and fabric, you'll be choosing your New Year's Eve dress in no time at all. EditChoosing a Dress Style and Length - Pick a cocktail dress if you'll be attending a semi-formal party or event. Cocktail dresses are a great option for many New Year's Eve events - they're short yet elegant. There are tons of different cocktail dress styles - from long sleeve to strapless, off-the-shoulder to cap-sleeved - to fit any type of party.[1]
- Strapless and off-the-shoulder dresses are perfect for people with a pear-shaped body, while cocktail dresses with ruffles or pleating look best on ruler-shaped forms.[2]
- Choose a long gown if you'll be attending a ball or black tie event. If you're going to be attending a very formal event, a floor-length gown is the perfect choice. Just be sure to try it on plenty of time beforehand so that you can fix the length and buy proper shoes if needed.[3]
- Decide on a mini dress if you'll be going to parties, clubs, or bars. A mini dress is easy to dress up or dress down, depending on the exact event you're going to, and they come in almost every color or style.[4]
- Mini dresses (such as body cons) are usually fitted, so if you have an hourglass figure, this is your best option.
- If you're going to be doing a lot of dancing or moving around, make sure the dress isn't too short or uncomfortable.
EditDeciding on the Dress Color and Fabric - Wear silver or gold for a bold, classic look. Silver and gold are popular New Year's Eve colors, and they're a great way to make you stand out. If you're going to a party or want to make an impression, choose a silver, gold, or other metallic dress color.[5]
- If you really want to stand out, choose a dress with sparkle, such as beads, glitter, or sequins.
- Wear a darker-tinted color for a holiday look. Wearing darker colors, such as maroon, purple, dark green, or navy blue, is a popular New Year's Eve choice when it comes to picking a dress. It allows you to be festive while also showing off your sophisticated evening attire, and you can choose whichever color looks best on you.
- Choose a little black dress perfect for any event. You can never go wrong with a little black dress. They come in a variety of styles, are easy to dress up or down, and can be found in almost any store. If you're unsure about the color or type of dress that would be appropriate for the event you're attending, pick out a black dress you feel confident in.[6]
- Choose a dress made of velvet for a stylish and warm look. Velvet is a very popular holiday fabric, especially during the winter. Its texture and thickness make it comfortable to wear while also keeping you warm, and it always looks festive.[7]
- Other warm fabrics you might consider are knits, leather, or wool.
- Wear satin or silk for a dressier look. While they're not the warmest fabrics, satin, silk, or any other shiny fabric is sure to create a more formal-looking dress that's party-ready.[8]
- If you want to wear satin or silk but don't want to look too formal, dress it down by adding a simple jacket.
- Choose a lace dress for a sophisticated look. Lace is another fabric that can be dressed up or down, and it's very popular in the winter. Since it's an intricate and detailed fabric, you don't need to add many accessories - choose some great shoes and let the lace be the center of attention.[9]
EditAccessorizing the Dress - Choose shoes that match the color and length of your dress. Shoes are an important piece of any outfit, so make sure you spend some time deciding which ones will look (and feel!) the best.[10]
- If you're wearing a long dress, make sure to try your dress on with your shoes to ensure that the shoe height is correct - you don't want your dress to be dragging on the ground all night.
- Whether you're wearing high heels or flats, it's typically good to choose a shoe color one shade darker than your dress, and black is always a safe choice.
- Pick out jewelry that goes with the style and color of your dress. Your jewelry should complement your dress, not overshadow it. Choose a maximum of three pieces and match your jewelry to the dress's features.
- Pay attention to your dress's neckline and choose a necklace that will frame it nicely.[11]
- Wear outerwear that matches your dress and is weather-appropriate. Since New Year's Eve is one of the chilliest holidays, you're going to need a jacket of some sort to keep warm.
- If you know you'll be spending the majority of the time inside, a shawl, sweater, or light jacket are good options.
- If you're worried about being cold while outside, opt for warmer outerwear, such as a fur coat or a leather jacket.
- Add a scarf, hat, or tights to your outfit to stay warm and stylish. If you're still worried about being cold or know you'll be ringing in the New Year outside, bundle up with additional warm accessories such as a knit scarf or fleece lined leggings.
- Comfort is key - make sure your dress isn't too long, tight, or uncomfortable so that you're sure to enjoy the night.
- If online shopping for a dress, be sure to know your dress size and shop plenty of time before New Year's Eve to account for added shipping days and possible returns.
- Dress for your body type - find out which styles of dresses look best on you and complement your form.
- Get a second opinion from a friend or family member if you're unsure of which dress to choose.
- Think about the weather if your New Year's Eve is outside- you don't want it to be short-sleeved without a pair of tights on the coldest time of the year!
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