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Are we ever prepared for life? I think we try to be, kind of. I have the thought process of BEING prepared as much as I can. Now don’t get too crazy. I don’t have 70 pounds of flour in my garage like my grandmother, but I try to plan ahead, seek wisdom, and approach life with a plan not a fire extinguisher. Do you have a plan? Do you know what to do if you were assaulted/attacked? Well I didn’t until about a month ago. To give a little back-story, I had always thought about carrying pepper... Read Full Story

Girlfriendology is about women sharing … our lives, our hearts, our wisdom, our advice, our caring. This is a great example. Meet Sharee Andrade – she shared information with her girlfriends that could make a HUGE difference in their life if ever in the situation. And, now – thankfully, she is sharing it with all our Girlfriendology girlfriends. Thanks Sharee for sharing your girlfriend advice in this guest blog ! Are we ever prepared for life? I think we try to be, kind of. I have the... Read Full Story

You have a group of girls that you adore and in return adore you. They are the ones that make your long work week seem minor and your relationship frustrations seem trivial. Your girls are your comedic relief and support system for your life; therefore, a girls’ night is needed and needed often. Try to have girls’ night once every two weeks. Send out a text or an email and throw out these suggestions: Night In: Most girls’ nights require a crowded Happy Hour bar and restaurant with terrible... Read Full Story

Have you ever woken up one morning and realized you haven’t seen your best girlfriends in a while? That getting together with those wonderful women who are always there for you has somehow slipped off the crazy-busy to-do list? Guest blogger MARY EDWARDS reminds us how important girls’ nights outs (aka: GNO’s!) are and gives some great ideas for getting all those fab females together. You have a group of girls that you adore and in return adore you. They are the ones that make your long... Read Full Story

Does it seem to you that Valentine’s Day requires candy and flowers? Our own Faux Diet Queen shares her fun ideas for girlfriend gifts (and her own unique view of holiday chocolate). The Faux Diet Queen (or as we affectionately call her, FDQ) has agreed to share her latest (and last) weight loss journey with us as a regular feature at Girlfriendology . We hope you’ll join us to cheer her on, nudge her back on track when she strays, and generally giggle along. Sometimes it seems we go from... Read Full Story

Does it seem to you that Valentine’s Day requires candy and flowers? Our own Faux Diet Queen shares her fun ideas for girlfriend gifts (and her own unique view of holiday chocolate). The Faux Diet Queen (or as we affectionately call her, FDQ) has agreed to share her latest (and last) weight loss journey with us as a regular feature at Girlfriendology . We hope you’ll join us to cheer her on, nudge her back on track when she strays, and generally giggle along. Sometimes it seems we go from... Read Full Story

My 8-year old daughter absolutely loves Manhattan aka “The City.” We took the train in on Saturday with one of her many little BFF’s and her BFF’s mom to see a children’s improv show by The Story Pirates.  (Side note:  If you are ever in NYC with kids, see this show.  It is incredible.) NYC is a high-energy city.  The creativity (and the traffic) abounds.  Some people find it hectic, overwhelming or crowded, but these little girls drank in the energy of the streets like Red Bull.  They were... Read Full Story

When was the last time you had the beautiful opportunity to share an experience through someone elses eyes? Maybe it was with a child or maybe it was with a girlfriend as she experienced something brand new. Sharing great experiences with friends makes us feel younger, more alive, and strengthens the bonds of already tightly cemented friendships. Girlfriend Guru and Guest blogger JESSICA DRUMMOND shares her thoughts on being inspired by adventure. My 8-year old daughter absolutely loves... Read Full Story

It’s almost Valentine’s Day. Each year, some of us look forward to February 14th; and some of us dread the hearts and flowers and candy and romantic dinner conversations that seem to be everywhere. Girlfriend Guru and single gal DONINA IFURUNG has gone from trepidation and anxiety over Valentine’s Day to turning it into a delight for herself and her friends. Today, she shares her tips for embracing the day. Valentine’s Day is like the lovers’ Superbowl : complete with commercials, product... Read Full Story

Valentine’s Day is like the lovers’ Superbowl : complete with commercials, product endorsements, and the notion that you will miss out on a big day if you don’t participate. For so many women, Valentine’s Day can be intense because of the unrealistic expectations and reminders it brings about. I have crisply dubbed this day “National Singles Awareness Day.” Sarcasm aside, I have learned to savor this day, and don’t cringe at its advent the way I used to. Single ladies, take heart! You can... Read Full Story