Great post. I really like this:
Creative punishments not only make a point to your sub, but they also add a little spice and variety to the training time
I think it is very good when the spankee apologies for her/his behavior. Making the spankee thank the spanker is a good idea. I have found it helps the spankee know her/his place.
However, in my book, you do not want to over do it. That is, I do not spank to tears. I also do not want to spank so hard that the spankee uses the safe word and I do not want to get too close to that limit. Safety first.
Bob