Crafternoon: Spring Wreaths

Do you like getting together with your girlfriends? I know I do. That is what hosting a Crafternoon is all about. Gather your girlfriends and some craft ideas and the rest is easy peasy! I hosted a crafternoon at my local library this last Saturday.

We spent a few hours crafting Spring wreaths. It was such fun seeing what everyone came up with. There were so many different wreaths.

I came up with a few wreaths to display as inspiration.

What do you think?

Inspired to host your own Crafternoon?

For more information on hosting a Crafternoon visit {here}.

Please visit my {Linky Parties} page to view the parties I am participating in.

EVERYDAY ITEMS

Today over at YOU CAPTURE

Beth is asking us to

show our Everyday Things.

An everday item of mine

is the book that I am

 currently reading

 Elizabeth Gerbert's Committed.

Tomorrow night is

 "Girl's Night"

with a night out

to watch the movie

EAT, PRAY, LOVE

 which is based

on another novel

of Elizabeth Gilbert's.

    

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE This!

Christine Arylo presents

YOUR BODY IS A MOVING TEMPLE

Spring SELF-LOVE Studio Conversation

40 days of self-love

7 question...7 conversations

Each week:

Tune into the conversation of the week.

Take the DARE that each woman gives at the end of each call.

Click HERE to listen to the first week's conversation.

Imagine A Woman International

Patricia Lynn Reilly is one of my favorite authors. I love all her books and I especially love her poem "Imagine A Woman"

Click here to read the poem.

In celebration of the 15 year anniversary of the poem Patricia has launched a new website Imagine A Woman (IAW) International.

FREE WorldWide Circle Imagine A Woman International:

"Claim Your Free Membership in the
IAW Worldwide Circle of Women

Love Yourself—Rock Your World!

Inspiration, Interaction, and Support

“I’m not the average girl from your video. And I ain’t built like a supermodel.
But I learned to love myself unconditionally. Because I am a queen…
So go on and shine. Clear your mind. Now is the time. Go on and love yourself.
Cause everything’s gonna be alright.”
—India Arie, Video

Do you get juiced by inspiring words?

Does your mind light up when you hear new and different thoughts?

Behind your eyes is there a “YOU” that’s been hiding for much too long?

Is it time to step out and find the strength that’s been inside of you all along?*

Have you been putting off your living for tomorrow?

Is it time to claim your courage, and live the life of your dreams?*

Have you been running too fast to stop and listen?

Is it time to slow down, and listen to the wisdom in your soul?*

Did you ever wonder if everything you’ve been searching for
outside of you has been inside of you all along?

Are you ready to claim your own strength, courage, and wisdom?*

Are you tired of swirling around guys, and want more time
with girlfriends interacting about stuff that matters?

Do you have tears to shed, stories to tell, and power to express?

Now is the Time…
Claim Your Free Membership
in the Worldwide Circle of Women of all ages."

DailyOM: Womens Support

April 15, 2010 Women's Support Becoming Our Own Role Models There was a time where women stood together in a bond of sisterhood, women supporting women. As women embrace the fullness of who they are as individuals, they may find themselves supporting other women, helping others to reach the level of inner comfort and outer freedom that they themselves have found. Among those who are less sure of themselves and their place in the world, it may be more common to criticize other women than to seek their help. But there are things that a woman can only learn from another woman, as there are things about being a man that can only be learned from other men. We all recognize that we have much to learn from each other regardless of gender, but sometimes we could use a supportive role model that gives us a more precise example of what and who we can become. There was a time where women stood together in a bond of sisterhood, women supporting women. It is only natural that the pendulum swings out of balance for a while so that we may have the experience of what we do not want. It is up to women to bring the pendulum back into balance and bring back the sacred sisterhood we yearn for at our core. If we envision a world where women support each other and help each other find their place in an ever-changing world, then we can become the change we want to see. Jealousy, envy, criticism, and judgment are refuges for the insecure. As we help others to become self-assured, we create a world in which all people help each other, regardless of gender. Only women can make the change in how women are seen and understood, not just by other women but by the world at large. The way we speak about each other to other women and to the men in our lives informs everyone to treat us with the respect that all women, and all people, deserve. Discuss this article and share your opinion Want more DailyOM? Register for your free email, or browse all articles

Girl's Nite In

Last night I finally

hosted my own

Naked Ladies Party

(see previous post for description).

A handful of my girlfriends

brought clothing, accessories, and shoes

that they wanted to get rid of

and we swapped for each others items.

I meant to take pictures

of us all of having fun,

but we got so engrossed

in food and conversation

that I forgot to get out the camera.

Luckily

before everyone arrived

I was able to get some pictures

of the

HOUSE

in all of it's

glamour.

Candles

and

Christmas decor

everywhere.

I especially loved the

GLOW of

the front

walkway and staircase.

Here are my

Easy Peasy Snowmen

(see previous post)

all lit up on the staircase.

Girlfriend Celebrations

I strolled upon this website tonight and just fell inLOVE with it. I love the Celebration Index. It list great ideas forgetting together with your girlfriends such as hosting abook swap, soup exchange, accessory swap party, and the list goes on and on. It also gives advice on how to host a monthly GirlTalk meeting. A monthly topicis given for discussion and self learning. I have always loved hosting parties with my girlfriends and this website has given me a few more ideas.

Naked Ladies Party (NLP)

Get together a bunch of girlfriends (10-15) and have everyone bring in gently worn items and accessories they don't wear anymore. It's obvious (I think) but I'll still state this: The items should be clean and in good condition with no major damage.

Here are some guidelines for hosting a party:

-#1: Sort items by category. Place all the shirts together, all shoes in one group, and so on.
-#2: Swap. Guests visit the various piles and try items on.
NOTE: The swapping process has the potential for conflict. One way to avoid competition and hurt feelings. One of the most creative is to hold an auction where a designated "auctioneer" holds up an item, describes it - size, fabric, brand - and takes "bids" (raised hands instead of cash) from the "audience." Those interested try on the item to determine who should receive it. If there is a "tie," a closed-eyes vote is held to select the "winner."
-#3: Donate unclaimed items to charity.