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Let’s be honest: holiday stress has a mind of its own. One minute you’re hanging a wreath, humming along to Bing Crosby. The next you know is that your holiday to-do list multiplies like glitter in a craft room. If there was ever a season when we need girl therapy, it’s now! This is why…
The holidays are meant to sparkle — but somewhere between the shopping lists, social calendars, and “just one more thing” moments, we can lose our glow. As women, we often carry the emotional weight of making the season magical for everyone else, forgetting to savor the magic ourselves. This year, let’s flip the script. Stop…
Multipurpose Surface Cleaner Starter Bundle – Blushed Bergamot
There’s something special about finding a great product, isn’t there? That moment when you discover a must-have item that makes life just a little bit better. Let’s face it. Friends love to share their favorite products with friends. It’s what we do. I am excited to share hot finds from Gal Pals a weekly Gal…
I’m thrilled to announce the release of a very special book that has been 20 years in the making—a labor of love that captures my mom’s incredible journey during the tumultuous times of WWII. “Still The Caretaker: A Latvian Girl’s Journey” is a historical fiction inspired by my mother’s childhood and her courageous escape during…
The Importance of Practicing Gratitude
As I marked another year around the sun during my recent birthday weekend, I indulged in my customary reflection on life’s journey. Amidst this contemplative pause, I delved into ’50 Top Things I Would Tell My Younger Self,’ a collection of heartfelt insights cultivated through the ebbs and flows of existence. From hard-earned lessons to…
I received a beautiful elephant ornament as a gift from my Gal Pal Anne. She had gifted this to group of ladies to express gratitude for their support during a difficult time. Along with the gift was a description about why female elephants stick together during difficult times. I became curious and started researching to…
The start of a new year is always a time of renewed optimism and motivation to make some changes in our lives. Though, if you are like most, including myself, the enthusiasm often fades quickly and we find it difficult to stick to our resolutions. If this sounds like you, then don’t worry–here’s your action…
PICKLEBALL IS ONE of America’s fastest-growing sports, so if you have never played, you will want to play after you read this post. I have wanted to write this post for a while since Bainbridge Island is where pickleball ball was born. It’s so fun to be up close and personal with the community that…