Start a Wine Tasting Club! Recently, a friend asked me to write about starting a wine tasting club, mentioning that this type of club was a hot, new trend! She was absolutely correct! As I began to research the topic, I found that wine clubs are popping up all over! There are a variety of... Read more »
Fostering Friendships
Cultivating Friendships II
Fostering Your Women Friendships II! As Busy Bee Readers already know, I can’t emphasize enough the importance of forging and cultivating friendships among women! Here are a few more easy ideas to assist in doing just that! One way or another, I am determined to inspire you to spend quality time with friends whether old or new!... Read more »
How to Start a Sip and Sew Club
Create a Sip and Sew Club with Your Women Friends! For the crafty ones among us, consider forming a sip and sew club! Do you needlepoint, cross stitch, crewel, quilt or scrapbook? Every one of these interests provides the perfect activity for a group of friends to enjoy together! Look for women who share an... Read more »
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... 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
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... 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... 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... Read more »


















