As March 8 approaches, we prepare to honor International Women’s Day (IWD) – a day of reflection, celebration, and action. This year, the theme resonates deeply: “Inspire Inclusion.” It beckons us to consider the importance of women supporting women, and why it matters. In the traditional paradigm, women were taught to compete not only against…
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…
A healthy relationship is not perfect by any means. Nor is it one where you share common tastes in movies, cuisines, adventures, and other interests. Having something in common is terrific, but that does not mean you and your significant other are meant to be happy forever. A healthy relationship is when you and your…
For over 100 years, feminists around the world have marked International Women’s Day on March 8th, celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and focusing attention on the work that still needs to be done to speed up gender equality. The national holiday deserves to be celebrated because gender equality today is…
How do you define a true and authentic friend? As it turns out, most of us would have similar descriptions. I did some research and asked some of my Gal Pals to describe what a “true” friend is to them. The characteristics of a good friend are funny and so true. One thing I do…
Read Shannon’s story about her grief and healing process after losing her young husband.
There is just something about a front porch that speaks to my soul. I’ve always been drawn to houses with big, welcoming, wrap-around porches. The kind of porches that just feel like a big hug where honest conversations and relaxing moments are shared. When my husband and I made the decision to downsize to a…
It’s time to plan a gal pal getaway! Why? There is 6 reasons you will benefit from getting away with your girl friends.
We all know friends are important but research now shows why female friends should be cherished. Women with close gal pals, are happier, healthier and more successful in life.
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