Inspiration, Appreciation & CELEBRATION of Girlfriends
January 17, 2011 – 9:43 pm
“The more you praise & celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.”
Oprah
We’re all about ‘Inspiration, Appreciation and Celebration of Female Friendship’ (AKA: girlfriends!) but this week we’re celebrating CELEBRATING! Any why not? (We’re thinking Oprah agrees!)
Aren’t female friends worth celebrating? Deserving of parties and presents? Our favorite friends whom we love to surprise, spoil and make feel special?
Why? Well, frankly because we all enjoy celebrating and we’ve got some things to celebrate … Read More »
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Make a Girlfriend’s Birthday Special
November 11, 2010 – 5:12 pm
So, it’s your BFF’s b’day, how do you make her birthday special?
My birthday was last week. Before social media, some friends would have sent a gift or card, or perhaps given me a call. But, now with Twitter and Facebook, we all receive timely birthday alerts on our friends, followers, fans and connections. So, dozens of friends, family and even casual connections bid me a happy birthday.
It was overwhelming, made me feel humbled and blessed, and made my birthday very happy! I heard from girlfriends with whom that I grew up to friends I’ve only met through social media. Friends and connections from all over the country took time out of their to say ‘Happy Birthday’ to me. I don’t know if you believe in feeling good ‘energy’ from others, but I was in the birthday karma zone with all the love and attention. (A Sally Fields moment, seriously!)
Social media totally enhanced my birthday happiness with Read More »
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Daily Inspiration: You’re not alone (ever!)
October 29, 2009 – 9:18 am
Ever feel alone? Wonder what your purpose is or why certain people are (or aren’t) in your life?
It’s hard to figure these things out without our friends. Friends bring out our best and also help us see amazing things in us that we might over look. That’s why it’s a great thing that we’re not alone, like we explore in today’s Daily Inspiration: Read More »
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Happy Birthday Girlfriends (every day of the year!)
May 15, 2009 – 11:53 am
Oh no! I have the date wrong!? Your birthday isn’t May 15th?
Well, nonetheless, have a HAPPY BIRTHDAY whenever it is and, actually, why don’t you go ahead and celebrate you (and your girlfriends) every day of the year?! Read More »
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Ageless Girlfriends | Life is good – with your Friends!
May 14, 2009 – 5:01 pm
Girlfriends don’t age, they just get better. Right?!
We met our freshman year in the dorm we would call home. We laughed at the same things, were raised similarly, Read More »
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January Girlfriend Birthday Celebrations!
January 13, 2009 – 6:56 pm
Does your girlfriend have a January birthday?
Gray, overshadowed by the holidays and dang cold outside (for most of us), January birthdays aren’t the easiest to celebrate – which gives us a great excuse to get creative, give great girlfriend gifts and make her feel so special by your amazing event! Customize the event to her personality and likes so she makes sure and has a perfect, memorable day. (And check out these January birthday girlfriend gifts!)
So, here are a few ideas for wonderful winter girlfriend celebrations – and we welcome yours in the comments:
Sledding Snow Party – Surprise her with fabulous fun outdoor party – adult style. Have some warm hot chocolate (Bailey’s or other liquor optional but definitely help with the cold!) or apple cider (again, adult versions are extra warming!). Make sure everyone comes prepared with layers of warm clothing and dry clothes to change into after the outdoor festivities. Set up a net, mark off the boundaries and play outdoor volleyball. Create a snowball bowling alley. Build a fort or have a ‘most fashionable’ snow-woman contest. Get in teams and race on sleds, inner tubes, cookie sheets or plastic trays (spray Pam on them for record speeds!). Be careful – but have fun. Make sure you get lots of photos of the birthday girl reliving her childhood and sledding with her friends! (Or like my girlfriends Anne, Deidre and Penny, go to Minnesota and go ice fishing and play snow golf. Warm, cozy cabin required!) Arrange for a sleigh ride to top off the event. To decorate or fill invitations, use fake snow (or make your own from rubbing styrofoam together). More ways to personalize the event: Create a hoodie with the event info and her photo on it through Cafepress. Have a photographer on hand to capture the event and Make it all about her!
Indoor Park/Gym - Take this idea from the kiddos too. Often gyms and sports centers have indoor facilities like courts for volleyball (or wallyball), game areas (dodgeball anyone?), indoor pools and some even have party facilities. Too cold for outside? Stay in and make it a wonderful way to celebrate her birthday together. Work off all the cake with some fun activites together!
Hobby Central – Does she love to knit? Scrapbook? Create? Find a local shop and host her party there. Get a bunch of girlfriends together and have a knitting lesson. Or, sign everyone up for a scrapbooking class (like at Archivers) or go away on a scrapbooking weekend (check out Crop-a-doodle-do B&B scrapbook retreat in IN). Or just get together at a girlfriend’s and craft together. Make her some great gifts and spend time together. That’s the greatest girlfriend gift!
Special Spa Day – Short days and cold weather can sometimes get a girl down or at least leave her needing a little pampering. Plan a full day at the spa with the birthday girl as the featured guest of honor. Bring in balloons for her chair for a hair make-over. Make arrangements in advance to have her favorite music playing and even have some buttons made that say “Happy Birthday Libby!” for party guests and the staff. Pop open the champagne, have some snacks and relax – in her honor.
Bowling Fest - In Minneapolis there is a fabulous bowling alley – Bryant Lake Bowl. No smells, smoke or sleezy area of town, this trendy spot has fabulous food and great drinks. If you have a bowling alley with a little class, great. If not, make due! Have any signage reflect her special day (even if it’s the big yellow sign parked out front of the alley). Want to go over the top? Have some bowling shirts personalized for her. Make announcements over the loud speaker about her birthday and bowling score. Get everyone in the bowling alley to sing “Happy Birthday” to her together!
Mall Diva Day - Meet at the mall and make a day of it! Give her gift certificates at her favorite shops and treat her to her own choice of gifts. Hit a few stores and have everyone pick out an outfit for the birthday girl. Take cell phone or Polaroid photos of her trying it on and see who wins for the best ensemble at the end of the day. Shop, do lunch, hit a movie, shop some more, then happy hour (a little early – but, hey!, it’s her birthday) and dinner. Consider all the walking and shopping as your workout and let yourself indulge in popcorn and treats! Ask others in the mall/restaurants to take pictures of the birthday girl and her entourage. Celebrate her birthday in a fashionable and fun way!
Okay girlfriends – what are your favorite ways to celebrate girlfriend birthdays – especially those winter wonderland ones!
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Great girlfriend gifts for January birthdays
January 4, 2009 – 3:39 pm
January birthday gifts for girlfriends aren’t always easy to choose.
Like those poor gal pals with December birthdays, the holidays kinda take over and gifts are given so much that it is hard to stand out with great girlfriend gifts all season. I mean, they just got a bunch of presents from friends and family, what more can you give them to show how much your friendship means to you? Right?
So, we thought we’d try to help by sharing these ideas for great gifts to celebrate girlfriend January birthdays. (Also, check out these January girlfriend birthday celebration ideas!)
Argyle Cashmere Scarf
As Clariee said in ‘Steel Magnolias‘: “The only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize.” Scarfs are so IN and a wonderful way to accessorize! And, one great girlfriend thing …
More January Birthday Gifts for Girlfriends …
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Great fall activity for Girlfriend Groups … Bowling!
October 28, 2008 – 6:48 pm
Want to get the girlfriends together this fall? How about a fun evening BOWLING with your girlfriend group?!
Sandra shared this girlfriend story with us: Read More »
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