One ‘little’ way to be there for each other is as simple as the “one mouth, two ears rule: use in proportion.” Listening is one of the great gifts of female friendship.

Do you want to be a better friend? It’s a little thing – and such a big deal between friends.

Really listen. Be the kind of friend you’d love to have. Be a better friend … because life really is better together with your girlfriends!

If you’re done with the Book Club book, what do you do?

Loan it to a girlfriend! That’s what I did with this month’s Girlfriendology Book Club book. We’ve got a littler over a week before our online Book Club and that’s plenty time for a friend to also read and enjoy The Wildwater Walking Club, this month’s Girlfriendology Book Club book.

Save the date: Memorial Day Night, Monday, May 31st, 7-9pm EST. We’ll chat online about this book with author Claire Cook (who also wrote “Must Love Dogs“).

Stop by Girlfriendology (and our Facebook page) to recommend books for some summer reading and our June/July Book Clubs!

Last week on Girlfriendology …

* Be a better friend – Be a better listener – Who of your girlfriends is a good listener? They’re the girlfriends you call when you have updates – happy or not. They’re the friends who remember what you were worried about and ask you about it later. And, they’re the fabulous females who give you perfect girlfriend gifts – because they listened … Read More »

* Do you and your BFF dress, talk, think and/or act alike? The June issue of Oprah Magazine shares about ‘The Mirror Effect‘. As it states: “Have you ever noticed that when you’re hanging out with your best friend, you tend to act and sound alike?” The article goes on to share how copying each other’s style, words, emotions can … Read More »

* What’s your Book Club reading? What books do YOU recommend? Book Clubs are a wonderful way to find and read a good book – while getting to know your girlfriends better. Our Books: January: The Glass Castle, by Jeannette Walls; February: The Elegant Gathering of the White Snows, by Kris Radish (who … Read More »

* Summer Girlfriend Gift Ideas – Be a better friend – think ahead for thoughtful, loved girlfriend gifts! Summer birthdays are just around the corner and a little pre-planning can help make your girlfriend’s birthday special. Think about their personal style, what’s going on in their life (busy mom, training for marathon, milestone birthday approaching) and consider a gift and/or celebration to be personalize … Read More »

* You’re invited – to the May Girlfriendology online Book Club! Come spend some time with your girlfriends (and meet some new friends) discussing a book – online! This month we’re discussing: ‘The Wildwater Walking Club,’ by Claire Cook. (Claire is the author of ‘Must Love Dogs‘ too and has … Read More »

* She’s the friend who makes every girlfriend’s birthday special! Meet LAURIE TURK - aka: the Tip Junkie. Laurie is a creative, caring friend who recently dropped by Girlfriendology to be our guest on our weekly BlogTalkRadio show. (Listen in – she has lots of creative tips on gifts for girlfriends, creative home decorating and … Read More »

* 10 Ah-Ha’s from the LOL Savings Summit - As girlfriends, we share helpful information, links, great websites, sales and couponing suggestions and anything else that will save our girlfriends time, money, stress – whatever we can do to be a better friend and make your life better! The LOL LIVE Savings Summit was a great event … Read More»

This Week’s Girlfriendology Classics:

* The podcast interview with Cooking with Caitlin – Which guest was soaking in a tub during the interview? (Actually, we’ll never tell!)

* Why a blog – and why Girlfriendology? – The benefits of female friendship, it’s kinda all your fault. (-;

* Happy Halloween – Ghoul-Friends! – We’re not sure why, but this Halloween blog is still one of the most popular.

* Top Ten Girlfriend Books and Gifts – Including our girlfriends Kris Radish, Jill MacKay, Carol Duvall and more.

* Be a better friend – Accountability Partner girlfriends – Help each other accomplish your goals!

Plus …

#FNI = FOODIES NIGHT IN - We’re talking FOOD with our friends on this weekly Twitter party hosted by Cooking with Caitlin every Monday 4-6pm EST. Just follow #FNI on Twitter. Then add your comments, questions and tips in 140 characters or less. Join us!

Stop by our Facebook page for great girlfriend conversations, funny video lunch breaks (like this one) and friendly connections. Plus we’re sharing inspiring quotes, girlfriend gift links and fun updates. Join us there and on Twitter!

Join the Girlfriendology LINKEDIN group! Come meet other amazing women and inspire each other – to reach our dreams and celebrate our successes!

Be a friend to Girlfriendology

NEW on Girlfriendology: the NEW Facebook LIKE button. Click-it (the LIKE button) and share the inspiration with the women who inspire you! (Shown here in the white circle at the bottom of a recent blog post.)
Also, on our Facebook page under the orange Girlfriendology ‘friendship flower’ it says “Suggest to Friends.” Share some girlfriend inspiration with your friends! We like you too!

Girlfriendology BlogTalkRadio guest: MARSHA  KARZMER, author

Aging isn’t always ‘beautiful,’ but MARSHA KARZMER found a way to make it so. Marsha has a beautiful way of looking at things – and with words and art, with glue and color, she created a guide to aging that makes it, well, beautiful. In “How Old is Beautiful?” Marsha shares exhilarating exhortations such as “It’s never too late to treat yourself right” to “I was born wrinkled and I will die wrinkled but I like ME.” Get inspired TODAY at 2:00pm EST! (11am PST) LISTEN IN!

Thanks LAURIE TURK, the Tip Junkie, for your great girlfriend gift ideas and other creative tips for girlfriends on our last BlogTalkRadio show. Listen in!

Summertime Birthdays? Summertime Gifts!

Look ahead to upcoming birthdays and plan creative, thoughtful gifts to give your girlfriends.” We got you started with this guide to Summer Girlfriend Gifts, but thought we’d share a few more for our newsletter girlfriends:

• Summer on Blossom Street – Some great summer reading by our girlfriend Debbie Macomber.
• Beach Wisdom: Life lessons from the Ocean - For your beach-loving BFFs.
• Rio Coral Calypso Jewelry – Fun, funky, colorful accessories that will make her feel like she’s on vacation wherever she is!
• “Stand by your man, but sit with your Girlfriends” tote – Fill it with magazines, books and treats for her summer travels!

If you’ve got girlfriends – YOU’RE BLESSED! Show your girlfriend gratitude with these “Girlfriend Blessing” gifts.

Girlfriendology Girlfriend Gifts - Perfume, jewelry and more. Exclusive Girlfriendology gifts, all made in the U.S. and great ways to remind her how much her friendship means to you.

Thanks for shopping from these and our other affiliates! Sierra Trading Post – Great Deals, Great Brands, UncommonGoods – uncommon gifts!, Handbag Heaven – Best Selling Handbags, OldNavy.com – Trends & Sales (great combo!), American Express® Gift Cards – for every occasion, Affordable Scarves – Style and savings!, GiftTree.com – gifts, gift baskets, wine, etc.!, Crocs.com – Feel the love!, Gift Ideas from Vera Bradley, Endless.com – shoes, purses & more; save big at drugstore.com!, Orbitz.com- Take a Girlfriend Getaway!

Need a girlfriend get away? Orbitz.com has LOTS of Summer vacation specials for you and your friends. You GO girlfriend!

Girlfriend Lessons

Girlfriends are our cheerleaders, support system, fashion consultants, business counselors and trusted advisors – THANKFULLY!

Last weekend I experienced girlfriends as teachers. At a local event, sponsored by Cincinnati.com and featuring the “Locals on Living” (LOL) bloggers, girlfriends like Andrea from Mommy Snacks and Molly, Kelly and Caitlin from Cooking With Caitlin. They shared some great lessons at the “LOL Savings Summit.”

Here’s a review of what we learned from these fab females and friends on being frugal, healthy and fashionable.

What do you learn from your girlfriends? And, what do you share with your friends that makes their life better? Share some of your girlfriend advice on Girlfriendology (and our Facebook page). Be a better friend and make her life easier – that’s what girlfriends do!

Girlfriend – have a fun, friend-filled weekend! And, be a better girlfriend!

Debba Haupert, Girlfriendology founder