A Good Gang – Appreciating The People Who Love You

Inquiring after my friendships, my Grandmother used to ask me, “Do you have a good gang?” I never understood this as a teen.  Did she think I lived in a Little Rascals movie? As an adult I understand. She grew up in 1930s Brooklyn (not the movie version) where she needed her “gang” to help … Read moreA Good Gang – Appreciating The People Who Love You

Friends Don’t Let Friends go Into Debt To Be A Bridesmaid

It’s your day, Bride, no question about it.  But take time to think about your friends and their circumstances.  Chances are you know all too well how expensive it can get being a bridesmaid, or even just being a friend-of-the-bride, what with showers, bachelorettes, wedding gifts…it adds up.  Here are some “dos and don’ts” for … Read moreFriends Don’t Let Friends go Into Debt To Be A Bridesmaid

My Little Advice Shop: Bridesmaid Blindspots – Avoiding a Friendship Crash

You have the ring and you’ve told your family. The next step many brides take is to select their attendants. These women (and sometimes men) will be an integral part of the next year of your life, and it is important to choose wisely. Brides who choose their maids without forethought often end up with … Read moreMy Little Advice Shop: Bridesmaid Blindspots – Avoiding a Friendship Crash