When was the last time you said “I’m sorry” - and really, REALLY meant it? And, do you remember the last time someone said it to you? Regret and forgiveness may not be trendy, as we float through life as the ‘center of the universe,’ but shouldn’t they be? Aren’t they at the core of friendship, respect and kindness? Project Forgiveness is an online venue to post expressions of regret and expressions of forgiveness in the hope that these actions will translate into actual forgiveness... Read Full Story

In my experience, crafty and creative women ‘get‘ girlfriends. They love hanging out together, sharing their creative skills and latest projects, and making gifts for their favorite female friends. Also, in the industry, they share contacts, business ideas, techniques and a whole lot of support. Personally, I wouldn’t have made it without my girlfriends for the five years I worked in the craft industry. Jill, Katie, Lisa, Vicki, Tammy, Julie and so many other amazing women welcomed me and... Read Full Story

Military Blogger, Army Wife, WAHM and Social Media Manager, TAMMY MUNSON is all about connections. She connects military wives with each other through blogs and clients with social media solutions. And, using her social media skills, she helps others connect through her podcast - The Podcast Divas (with her girlfriend Wendy), as well as her support of other women in the blogosphere, on Twitter and all over the Internet. But, at the core of things is her life at home as a military wife... Read Full Story

… to us! A little over one year ago, I contacted author KRIS RADISH (great girlfriend author!) and asked if she’d be open to an interview. Within 20 minutes I got an email that said, “Sure babe, let’s talk.” Elated, I immediately wondered how I could interview a best-selling author via my blog. I mean, she’s a great writer - I couldn’t just paraphrase her! So, like we entrepreneurs have to do, I figured out how to do a podcast. We chatted and taped our first podcast for women. (She’s very... Read Full Story

Economy and the future getting you down? Afraid of what tomorrow holds? You’re not alone. One in three women rate their stress levels as extreme and there doesn’t appear to be a solution in site. What can girlfriends do? First, the facts from CNN: Nearly 7,000 Americans responded to the survey between April and September this year. Within five months, anxiety about the economy had jumped from 66 percent to 80 percent. The poll was conducted before the passage of the $700 billion... Read Full Story

I try to stay in touch with my girlfriends but, with a wild schedule, it isn’t always easy. In my ‘dream life,’ I would have time to spend with each friend - time to make her feel appreciated and loved, time to make memories together and share laughs and tears, and we’d regularly just hang out and do nothing - together. Read Full Story

Girlfriends tell me their stories. In line at the grocery store, at parties, in emails and any chance they get. In general, women love to share about the fabulous friend(s) who bless their life and how they’ve been there for each other through every type of situation and how much they need their girlfriends. But what about those who don’t? What about those girls/women who wonder why/if they need girlfriends anyway? That’s why the following story from a new girlfriend, Vickie, needs to be... Read Full Story

Girlfriendships make you healthier, less-stressed and live longer - right?! Kinda like exercise. Now, combine the two and you’ve got a double dose of self-care and physical benefits. This week we’re asking for your girlfriend advice on exercise. What can you share that will make it easier to get healthier? Our TIP TUESDAY QUESTION IS: What’s your best exercise tip(s) or advice for girlfriends? I’ll get us started. I met Allison at a dinner party in 2001. She mentioned that she was in... Read Full Story

Dear Oprah, On your show last week you mentioned that we women need to better support each other. I agree. We do and that’s not all. We need to better befriend each other. It’s more than support, it’s a commonality and community that bonds us to each other so that we naturally look out for each other and help each other, even when there is nothing in it for us. It’s a special, unique relationship that causes us to ‘tend’ to each other, cheer the other on and help them reach their dreams... Read Full Story

I love NYC. The energy, the crowded streets, the shopping, restaurants, theatre, Tasti D-Lite - LOVE IT. And I love it most when I have someone to share it with me. (Like my friend Patty who loves NYC as much as I do!) AMANDA HOFMAN loves NYC too and she loves to explore her great town. But there’s a reason she loves it so much. She founded “Urban Girl Squad” - a group of women who get together to meet friends and enjoy their vibrant city. They’ve done cooking lessons and salsa dancing... Read Full Story