Busy Bee Lifestyle

Fostering Friendships

Cooking with Friends Club

Create a Cooking Club!
This club may sound like a dining delight, but it is actually about food preparation, not consumption! Years ago when my three children were really small, I met a woman who had been parenting for about ten years longer than I had.  I was amazed and impressed when she told me that she... Read more »

Cooking with Friends Resources

 Wonderful Resources for Cooking Clubs!
Cooking with Friends
cookingwithfriendsclub.com – this is a new website founded by Alison Bermack and featured in the Hallmark Magazine article mentioned in Create a Cooking Club.  Alison describes her site as “an interactive community of women who view cooking not as a chore or burden, but as a creative outlet and a... Read more »

Recommended Reading for Book Groups

Recommendations for Book Group Reading!
Whether you are currently in a book group, starting a new one or just looking for a good read, here’s a great list of recommended books!
Historical Fiction
My book group has ALWAYS enjoyed this genre – a great story and the sense that you have learned something about another era or another... Read more »

Suppers from a Storefront!

Try Super Suppers or My Girlfriend’s Kitchen for Some Food and Fun!
This is the perfect combination, especially when you consider that you can enjoy quality time with your friends and go home with anywhere between 6 and 12 prepared dinners for your family. Can you beat that?
This is just another idea in my series of... Read more »

How to Start a Movie Group

Hot Flicks for Cool Chicks!
A fun way to see friends on a regular basis is to start a movie group.  This idea is a great alternative to a book group, especially if you and your friends can’t seem to find time for reading!  To organize your group, you’ll need to recruit members, set a meeting... Read more »

Movies for Grown Ups

Fabulous Movies for Grown Ups! 
Each year the AARP compiles a fantastic list of movies that appeal to adults!  Thank goodness!!  I’ve spent hours at the movies and in front of the television with my children just desperate to see a truly great movie.  Here are the solutions to my problem!
 
Best Movies for Grown Ups

Capote
About Schmidt
Mystic... Read more »

Women’s Book Group

Make Friends and Stimulate Your Mind -  Start a Women’s Book Group!
Isn’t this a wonderful combination?  Make this combination become a reality by starting a women’s book group!  I have been a member of a dynamic book group for 8 years, dating back to the first year that I moved to a new town.  More recently,... Read more »

Tip of the Week – Cultivating Friendships

Fostering Your Women Friendships 
As time continues to hurry us along, we often neglect to set aside time to spend with our female friends.  This is a BIG mistake!  These friendships are essential to our hearts and minds and for our laughter and sanity!  Personally, I am extremely fortunate to be surrounded by a strong circle of... Read more »

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