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THANKSGIVING WEEK - 2019

Thanksgiving is another opportunity for reflection and looking at life through a specific lens. A lens that helps us see both the enjoyable and the difficult, the sweet and the sour, for what they are. Understanding Thanksgiving correctly helps us see how the things we've experienced shape and grow us into the person we are…

EVENTS, FAMILY, HOSPITALITYJACINTHA PAYNEDecember 11, 2019THANKSGIVING, EVENT, HOME, MEAL, DINNER, HOSTING A DINNER, 2019, QUESTIONS, QUICHE, BREAKFAST, LOUISVILLE, FAMILY, THANKFULNESS, THANKSGIVING20Comment

UNDERSTANDING THANKFULNESS

I love the holidays and I really enjoy the opportunity it provides to create traditions with our family. With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, we wanted to invest some time on the front end helping Emet understand thankfulness and what it means to be thankful…

EVENTS, FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPSJACINTHA PAYNENovember 19, 2018THANKSGIVING, THANKFULNESS, THANK YOU, UNDERSTANDING, TODDLER, QUESTIONS, ASK, TALKING, COMMUNICATION, TG18, AFF, THA, THANKSGIVING20, NEW GROWTH 21, Thanksgiving EssentialsComment

6 QUESTIONS TO HELP ANTICIPATE NEEDS

Often we hear the term "anticipating needs" and I've found that as often as it's mentioned the meaning is normally implied or left open to interpretation. In this blog, Calvin Payne helps provide a helpful framework for anticipating needs. Enjoy!

BUSINESS, RELATIONSHIPS, HOSPITALITYJACINTHA PAYNEApril 16, 2018ANTICIPATE, QUESTIONS, ASK, HELP, NEW GROWTH 21, 10-all-21 Comments

DETAILS: ASK "WHAT CAN I DO?" - PART III FRIENDSHIPS

Asking "What can I do?" simply means, asking the right questions to get the most important information needed at that time to serve well. I conclude this series on Ask "What Can I Do?" by looking at friendships...

BUSINESS, RELATIONSHIPS, THINKING ALOUDJACINTHA PAYNENovember 18, 2017ASK, QUESTIONS, FRIENDSHIPS, DETAILS, #6, HOW I THINK, NEW GROWTH 21Comment

DETAILS: ASK "WHAT CAN I DO?" - PART II HOME

Asking the right questions at home can go a long way. Asking questions is a powerful tool that can help you know how to best serve in your home...

FAMILY, RELATIONSHIPS, BUSINESS, LITTLE ONES, THINKING ALOUDJACINTHA PAYNEJune 30, 2017ASK, ENGAGING, FAMILY, HOSPITALITY, HOME, QUESTIONS, DETAILS, #6, 927, HOW I THINK, NEW GROWTH 21 Comments

A BRIDAL SHOWER

Planning an event for someone can be daunting, especially when it is connected to such an important life event like a wedding. But it doesn't have to be; if you have a plan and stick to it, it can be a fun and exciting experience...

EVENTS, FOOD, HOSPITALITYJACINTHA PAYNEApril 24, 2017SHOWER, BRIDAL, HOSTING, HOSPITALITY, APPETIZER, FOOD, GUESTS, INSPIRATION, LUNCH, QUESTIONS, SNACKS, THOUGHTFUL, EXPERIENCE, ORGANIZATION, GUEST LIST, VENUE, TIME, THEME, DECOR, DECORATIONS, SCHEDULE, EVENT, FAVORS, BANNER, SIGN, TABLE DESIGN, TABLESETTING, FILLING THE TABLE Comments

HOSTING A DINNER: PEOPLE

QUESTION: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO "HOST?" HOW DO YOU ADJUST TO FIT DIFFERENT GROUPS, PEOPLE, AND PERSONALITIES?
When hosting, you want to be hospitable, generous, and leave a positive lasting impression with your guest...

HOSPITALITY, RELATIONSHIPS, ORGANIZATIONJACINTHA PAYNEJanuary 30, 2017HOSTING, HOSPITALITY, HOSTING A DINNER, FRIENDS, SNACKS, EXPERIENCE, TEMPERATURE, AUDIENCE, QUESTIONS, SEATING ARRANGEMENT, JPHOSPITALITY, AFF, THANKSGIVING20Comment

A WEEKEND GETAWAY TO SAVANNAH'S HISTORIC DISTRICT - GA

We chose Savannah because it holds special memories for us. It's a great mixture of slow paced with activity on every corner...

FAMILY, EXPLORE, RELATIONSHIPSJACINTHA PAYNEJanuary 23, 2017ADVENTURE, BRIGHT, CELEBRATION, CLEAN, COMMUNICATION, CONVERSATION, EXPLORING, FAMILY, FOOD, GETAWAY, HISTORIC, LIFESTYLE, OUTDOORS, PALM TREES, PARK, PHOTOS, PRIORITIES, QUESTIONS, RELAXATION, RESTFUL, ROAD TRIP, SATURDAY, SHOPS, SITE SEEING, SOUP, TRADITIONS, VACATION, VISITING, WALK, GEORGIA, SAVANNAH, HISTORIC DISTRICT, DATING, 927 Comments

HOSTING A DINNER: PLANNING

QUESTION: WHAT QUESTIONS DO YOU ASK YOURSELF AS YOU PLAN?
One of the main things that I enjoy about hosting are the conversations. It's a unique opportunity to get to know people on a deeper level…

HOSPITALITY, RELATIONSHIPSJACINTHA PAYNEDecember 5, 2016HOSTING A DINNER, FOOD, TABLESETTING, HOSPITALITY, CHILDREN, QUESTIONS, TABLETOPICS, ALLERGIES, SETTING THE MOOD, JPHOSPITALITY, AFF, THANKSGIVING20, Thanksgiving EssentialsComment

HIRING THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE RIGHT JOB

I’ve held several different positions that required me to hire the right people for the right job. During my time as a manager, I was given the opportunity to build a team of talented people who contributed to the success of the department. Building the right team requires hiring the right people…

BUSINESS, RELATIONSHIPSJACINTHA PAYNENovember 19, 2016BUSINESS, INTERVIEW, QUESTIONS, WORK, PEOPLE SKILLS, HIRING, JOB, TEAM, MANAGMENT, APPLICATION, INITIATIVE, ORGANIZATION, PLANNING, BEHAVIORAL Comments