"Recovery is an important word and a vital concept. It means renewal of life and energy. Knowing how and when to recover may prove to be the most important skill in your life." -- James E. Loehr

August brings the final days of summer, the kids are getting ready to head back to...

Independence

Having independence in friendship can feel tricky.  Does it mean being withdrawn or lonely, standoffish and disconnected?  Nope, not at all.  Independence in friendship is the ability to make your own decisions, join in or stay home, agree or disagree, have fun...

How often do you take time to play? Really truly, just play? If you are like most women these days the answer to that question is probably, “not very often”. How sad that as we become adults we forget about the joy of letting loose and embracing what is possible when we play.

Watching...

Commitment

Commitment in friendship???  Crazy talk, right???

You might be thinking “I’ve never thought of commitment in friendship.”  

Friendship is usually one of those things that just seems to happen without too much thought or intention.  You are at work...

What is Whimsy in Friendship?

“You must not ever stop being whimsical. And you must not, ever, give anyone else the responsibility for your life.” -Mary Oliver

The month of April we want to focus on the concept of Whimsy. I love the word whimsy, it brings to mind playfulness, fun, and...

It’s March and St. Patrick’s Day is coming your way bringing you more luck throughout the month.  This is also the month we celebrate our Co-founder Sheri Petersen’s birthday!!  I know for a fact that I’m lucky to call her my friend.  

Have you ever...

What is Love in a Friendship?

When I hear the word love in conjunction with February, usually the first thing that comes to mind is Valentine's Day. And then I roll my eyes. :) As a single woman (of a certain age) Valentine’s Day holds no special “romantic” meaning for me. I...

New Beginnings

With the beginning of a new year comes a bazillion expectations for setting goals.  Whether they are goals for weight loss, financial income, sales goals or new exercise routines, the expectation is there.  What if you added something more fun like….. Friendship???...