Daily Inspiration: Thankful for friends old and new

November 24, 2009 – 9:38 am

I met Deb in Montgomery, AL during my Jr. High School years. She was smart, cute, funny and her family was nice to me. I remember spending lots of weekends hanging out there – always glad to have a place to go. (It was more fun than my house!) We were content to hang out in her room talking or go roam the mall with each other. (Funny, she met her husband of 20+ years at that mall!)

I’m so thankful for that kindness and friendship. Now we’re connected through Facebook and she looks exactly the same (even though she has grandchildren now) – seriously, just exactly the same! But what’s really beautiful is the memories I have of an old friend (who, again, doesn’t look old!) and how thankful I am for having been her friend.

What ‘old’ friends are you thankful for? Who’s new to your life that you enjoy their friendship? Tell them. Read More »

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Daily Inspiration: Thankful for Funny Friends

November 23, 2009 – 7:51 am

In the spirit of Thanksgiving and girlfriend gratitude, we’re thanking our funny friends in today’s Daily Inspiration. (Our short, to-the-point-inspiration newsletter that comes out Monday – Thursday. Just click the orange tab to the left to join us!)

THANKS to my fabulous funny female friends:

To Judi – who’d rather come up with 20 creative reasons why she can’t be creative (because she can!) Thanks for the giggles!

To Jill - who doesn’t have an ‘indoor voice’ for her laughter (which I love!). I cherish our conversations and so enjoy being your friend and the laughter you bring into my life.

To so many of my funny Twitter friends like Kate the Great, Monika and Read More »

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Give Thanks – For Friendship and Thanksgiving

November 20, 2009 – 10:25 am

Without the Pilgrims, would we show gratitude for all the wonderful people in our lives? Would we say stop and say THANKS? Would we ponder our blessings?

I would hope so. I’d hope that would be part of our nature – to feel gratitude, and express it. I would hope.

Today’s Girlfriendology newsletter (which you can get sent to YOU, for free, every Friday or with our Daily Inspiration newsletters Monday-Thursday – click orange tab to the left to sign up – thanks!!) features this holiday of giving thanks with our a dose of ‘inspiration, appreciation and celebration of girlfriends.’ Happy Thanksgiving girlfriend! May you have a day (and life) filled with gratitude! Read More »

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Daily Inspiration – Taking an Attitude of Gratitude

November 12, 2009 – 6:28 am

It’s not just the season of Thanksgiving, it’s the season of gratitude.

It’s a wonderful time of year to be thankful for all the blessings in our lives – from the little things like our favorite ice cream (especailly when it’s on sale!), to a beautiful fall day (like today!), to our health, home, happiness and all the wonderful people who bless our lives.

Enjoy this Daily Inspiration and then share your thoughts on your ‘attitude of gratitude.’ Read More »

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Daily Inspiration: Words to live by

November 4, 2009 – 6:14 am

DAILY INSPIRATION:

A kind, inspiring set of words; a way to remember how much our friends mean to us; a reminder that life really is better … together with our girlfriends.

What words to you live by? Stop to think about that – and the words your friends would describe your ‘attitude of gratitude.’ Read More »

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DAILY INSPIRATION – It’s a beautiful thing …

November 3, 2009 – 6:40 am

Look at any girlfriends together and you see it.

What’s ‘it’? BEAUTY. It’s in the smiles of friends, the eyes of understanding, from the hearts of love and concern and throughout their true self. It’s a beautiful thing.

We’re talking about a beautiful thing in today’s Daily Inspiration. Sign up for this daily inspiring newsletter to have an inspiring email greet you each morning. (Click the orange tab to the left. That would be a beautiful thing!) Read More »

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What if the Holidays aren’t Happy?

December 23, 2008 – 8:39 am

So, what if the holidays aren’t happy?

Or, do you live in a “Beaver Cleaver world” of a perfect family and life? If not, read on … Read More »

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Girlfriend Gratitude and the Holidays (aka: Friendship is the best present)

December 19, 2008 – 6:34 pm

Do the holidays bring on a sense of gratitude? Are you reminded of how much your girlfriends bless your life?

From the initial planning stages of Thanksgiving, through the New Years, my sense of gratitude is heightened. I recognize the women in my life who have helped me throughout the year, who have come into my life recently and those who have stood by me through many years and countless challenges. My girlfriends from college (who, like me, don’t age!), my neighbors aka: ‘non-guilt book club’ sisters, the amazing women Read More »

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Girlfriend Gifts and Cyber Monday

December 1, 2008 – 1:58 pm

Have you bought all your girlfriend gifts?

Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday*, there is some shopping to be done and we’re here to help with girlfriend gifts (and gifts for women) and great gift ideas. Like these Cafepress items that have FREE SHIPPING* TODAY (December 1):

Hooded Sweatshirt for your BFF

BFF Hooded Sweatshirt: Stay warm with our Hanes Ultimate Cotton Pullover Hood. Constructed with a heavyweight 90/10 cotton/polyester blend. Thick (but not bulky), comfortable, durable and guaranteed.

More Girlfriend Gifts – with FREE SHIPPING* for Cyber Monday …

Hectic Holidays approaching? De-stress with your girlfriends

November 29, 2008 – 6:55 pm

Welcome to the hectic holidays and seasonal stress – time to de-stress with your girlfriends!

Sparkpeople’s ‘DailySpark’ just featured Girlfriendology in an article on de-stressing due to your female friends. Read More »

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