Polished. https://stlpolished.com/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:59:03 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Regifting Etiquette https://stlpolished.com/regifting-etiquette/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:59:03 +0000 https://stlpolished.com/?p=19392 Let’s face it, holiday gift-giving can drain our wallets faster than hot cocoa disappears on a snowy day! While we naturally want to delight our loved ones, suddenly everyone – from our co-worker to the mail carrier – seems to make the gift list. So what’s a

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]]> Let’s face it, holiday gift-giving can drain our wallets faster than hot cocoa disappears on a snowy day! While we naturally want to delight our loved ones, suddenly everyone – from our co-worker to the mail carrier – seems to make the gift list. So what’s a generous-hearted but budget-conscious person to do? Can I regift? ‘Tune into Get Nice with Nancy’ on KMOV News 4 Great Day for regifting advice. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO!

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]]> Prepare Your Child for Halloween https://stlpolished.com/halloween/ Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:34:11 +0000 https://stlpolished.com/?p=19207 For over seven years and counting, I’ve enjoyed sharing etiquette and soft skill tips on KMOV-TV News 4 Great Day, Get Nice with Nancy. But yesterday? Pure joy! My grandson, Greyson James Schnoebelen, joined Fans of Laura Hettiger and me to discuss Halloween safety. I was so proud watching Grey

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]]> For over seven years and counting, I’ve enjoyed sharing etiquette and soft skill tips on KMOV-TV News 4 Great Day, Get Nice with Nancy. But yesterday? Pure joy! My grandson, Greyson James Schnoebelen, joined Fans of Laura Hettiger and me to discuss Halloween safety. I was so proud watching Grey share his joke and more. Wishing all trick-or-treaters a spooktacular and safe Halloween. WATCH VIDEO

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]]> Nancy Imbs Book Featured on First Alert 4 https://stlpolished.com/nancy-imbs-book-featured-on-first-alert-4/ Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:50:27 +0000 https://stlpolished.com/?p=19162 There is nothing like the love between a mother and her child. In the children’s book “I Love You More Than Most,” you see how parent and child engage in a comforting ritual throughout the years. But the story takes an unexpected turn when the child ultimately

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]]> There is nothing like the love between a mother and her child. In the children’s book “I Love You More Than Most,” you see how parent and child engage in a comforting ritual throughout the years. But the story takes an unexpected turn when the child ultimately comforts his mother with the same unwavering love she received from her. VIEW ARTICLE

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]]> Polished Presence: How to Lead with Confidence, Class, and Connection https://stlpolished.com/polished-presence-how-to-lead-with-confidence-class-and-connection/ Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:49:54 +0000 https://stlpolished.com/?p=19108 I enjoyed my conversation with Rhoda Banks on her “Breakthrough Conversations” podcast. We dove into “Polished Presence: How to Lead with Confidence, Class, and Connection,” discussing key soft skills, including assertive communication and the significance of respect and kindness. We also examined the power of empathy, the

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]]> I enjoyed my conversation with Rhoda Banks on her “Breakthrough Conversations” podcast. We dove into “Polished Presence: How to Lead with Confidence, Class, and Connection,” discussing key soft skills, including assertive communication and the significance of respect and kindness. We also examined the power of empathy, the courage to be your authentic self, and why self-awareness is the foundation of excellent leadership. Our conversation provides leadership insights for anyone looking to enhance their professional presence. WATCH VIDEO

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]]> Go to the Head of the Class with Kindness and Respect https://stlpolished.com/go-to-the-head-of-the-class-with-kindness-and-respect/ Sat, 09 Aug 2025 14:24:37 +0000 https://stlpolished.com/?p=18926 Can you believe it’s almost back-to-school season already? As parents and caregivers prepare for this exciting transition, they all hope their kiddos will flourish both in their schoolwork and friendships. In our Get Nice with Nancy segment, Nancy Schnoebelen Imbs from Polished shares A+ tips to help

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]]> Can you believe it’s almost back-to-school season already? As parents and caregivers prepare for this exciting transition, they all hope their kiddos will flourish both in their schoolwork and friendships. In our Get Nice with Nancy segment, Nancy Schnoebelen Imbs from Polished shares A+ tips to help children excel in the classroom and on the playground! WATCH VIDEO

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]]> Swimming Pool Etiquette https://stlpolished.com/swimming-pool-etiquette/ Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:05:41 +0000 https://stlpolished.com/?p=18765 Ready to escape the sizzling St. Louis heat wave? Nothing sounds better than plunging into one of our refreshing local pools! But hold that cannonball! Our etiquette expert, Nancy Schnoebelen Imbs from Polished, dives into our KMOV News 4 Great Day’s Get Nice with Nancy segment with

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]]> Ready to escape the sizzling St. Louis heat wave? Nothing sounds better than plunging into one of our refreshing local pools! But hold that cannonball! Our etiquette expert, Nancy Schnoebelen Imbs from Polished, dives into our KMOV News 4 Great Day’s Get Nice with Nancy segment with must-know pool protocols to keep your summer dips fun and safe. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO

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]]> Children’s Birthday Party Etiquette for Parents https://stlpolished.com/childrens-birthday-party-etiquette-for-parents/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:14:26 +0000 https://stlpolished.com/?p=18704 Birthday party season is year-round, which means party invitations from your children’s friends flood your calendar nonstop. While your kids thrive on these celebrations, there’s a hidden rulebook for navigating this social maze. New to the birthday party circuit? Don’t worry! In our KMOV News 4 Great

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]]> Birthday party season is year-round, which means party invitations from your children’s friends flood your calendar nonstop. While your kids thrive on these celebrations, there’s a hidden rulebook for navigating this social maze. New to the birthday party circuit? Don’t worry! In our KMOV News 4 Great Day St. Louis, Get Nice with Nancy segment, etiquette expert Nancy Schnoebelen Imbs of Polished reveals the secrets to keeping your host parents smiling and your mom friendships flourishing. WATCH VIDEO

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]]> Graduation Etiquette for Grads, Families, and Guests https://stlpolished.com/graduation-etiquette-for-grads-families-and-guests/ Mon, 19 May 2025 22:57:21 +0000 https://stlpolished.com/?p=18603 It’s graduation season — that special time when we honor our graduates’ dedication and hard work! Whether you’re supporting your graduate or attending a graduation ceremony, proper etiquette isn’t just nice, it’s essential. In our News 4 Great Day’s Get Nice with Nancy segment, Nancy Schnoebelen Imbs

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]]> It’s graduation season — that special time when we honor our graduates’ dedication and hard work! Whether you’re supporting your graduate or attending a graduation ceremony, proper etiquette isn’t just nice, it’s essential. In our News 4 Great Day’s Get Nice with Nancy segment, Nancy Schnoebelen Imbs of Polished shares graduation etiquette tips to ensure you celebrate this special achievement in ways that truly honor the graduate’s journey and accomplishment.

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]]> Volunteer Etiquette https://stlpolished.com/volunteer-etiquette/ Mon, 14 Apr 2025 17:27:30 +0000 https://stlpolished.com/?p=18461 Volunteering is essential for community support, benefiting both the organization and those it serves. Your willingness to volunteer for a nonprofit or cause dramatically contributes to their mission, while positively impacting the lives of others. We are excited to have etiquette expert Nancy Schnoebelen Imbs from Polished

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]]> Volunteering is essential for community support, benefiting both the organization and those it serves. Your willingness to volunteer for a nonprofit or cause dramatically contributes to their mission, while positively impacting the lives of others. We are excited to have etiquette expert Nancy Schnoebelen Imbs from Polished in our “Get Nice with Nancy” segment today to help volunteers make a positive impression while offering their time and service. WATCH VIDEO

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]]> Sympathy Card Etiquette https://stlpolished.com/sympathy-card-etiquette/ Thu, 27 Mar 2025 14:26:29 +0000 https://stlpolished.com/?p=18351 Writing a sympathy card can be challenging, yet so uplifting for those who are grieving. Your gesture of compassion and support can help alleviate the sorrow of those dealing with the loss of a loved one and provide great comfort in their time of need. Tune in to KMOV

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]]> Writing a sympathy card can be challenging, yet so uplifting for those who are grieving. Your gesture of compassion and support can help alleviate the sorrow of those dealing with the loss of a loved one and provide great comfort in their time of need. Tune in to KMOV News 4 Great Day as etiquette expert Nancy Schnoebelen Imbs from Polished offers tips for writing a heartfelt sympathy card.

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