The Girlfriend

Introducing our weekly newsletter, designed specifically for women aged 40 and above (yes, we’re talking to you, Gen-Xers!). This is a space for us to gather, chat, support one another, and explore how life is impacting us today. The Girlfriend is where we share authentic stories and essential information about our shifting health needs, changing relationships, career aspirations, and financial goals, along with the hottest trends. Like a close friend, we cover a wide range of topics—from binge-worthy TV shows and the latest beauty hacks to our frustrations with men, kids, and bosses. Rest assured, no topic is off the table!

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5 New Books To Finally End Your Reading Slump

3 weeks ago | thegirlfriend.com | Danielle Braff

Do you like to win free books and hear from your favorite authors? Do you enjoy conversations with other women readers? Then join our closed Facebook group, The Girlfriend Book Club, today. You'll love it!You used to devour books. But recently, every time you pick one up, your eyes glaze over, and your phone calls out to you like a siren. Sound familiar? You’re in a reading slump and desperately looking for a can’t-put-down book to rescue you.
The 3 Biggest Wellness Trends In 2025 You May Want To Check Into

3 weeks ago | thegirlfriend.com | Leslie Goldman

Do you like to win free books and hear from your favorite authors? Do you enjoy conversations with other women readers? Then join our closed Facebook group, The Girlfriend Book Club, today. You'll love it!Standing on the sidelines of a 5th-grade girls’ soccer game, I recently found myself chatting about work with a fellow mom, a dermatologist.
3 Simple Ways To Stop Eating Lots Of Sugar

4 weeks ago | thegirlfriend.com | Suzanne Hayes

Would you like to connect with other women 40+ and make new friends? Then join our new Girlfriend Social Club, a feel-good closed Facebook group, today. You'll love it!When my favorite pair of gray “interview pants” refused to button recently, I was dumbfounded. How did I gain this much weight without even realizing it? But I couldn’t deny the weight gain. I had, after all, fallen off my diet and stopped exercising altogether.
The Key To Creating Your Own Happily Ever After

4 weeks ago | thegirlfriend.com | Suzanne Hayes

Would you like to connect with other women 40+ and make new friends? Then join our new Girlfriend Social Club, a feel-good closed Facebook group, today. You'll love it!Many of us grew up with the romantic ideal of Prince Charming sweeping us off our feet and transporting us from our parents’ homes to life under his protective wing.
The One Thing You Can Do On Vacation To Enjoy Yourself 40% More

4 weeks ago | thegirlfriend.com | Jill Waldbieser

Would you like to connect with other women 40+ and make new friends? Then join our new Girlfriend Social Club, a feel-good closed Facebook group, today. You'll love it!I recently spent a weekend at a state park without Wi-Fi, the perfect opportunity to unplug and unwind. But my smartphone was glued to me the entire time. One reason: the camera app. People have always taken vacation photos, but it was different when you had 27 exposures in a disposable camera.
6 Tips To Help You Quickly Upgrade Your Wardrobe

1 month ago | thegirlfriend.com | Danielle Braff

Do you want to make new friends and connect with other fun and fabulous women? Then join our feel-good closed Facebook group, The Girlfriend Social Club, today. You'll love it!If you’re like me (working mom, living in leggings and T-shirts), you haven’t updated your wardrobe in years, maybe decades. Maybe you work from home and don’t see another adult human ever. Or, perhaps you just haven’t felt like stepping into a fitting room lately.
Don't Miss Out! Here Are Your Summer Freebies For 2025

1 month ago | thegirlfriend.com | Suzanne Hayes

Great deals are waiting! The Hot Deals newsletter delivers exclusive savings on health, insurance, travel, shopping, tech, home electronics & more—right to your inbox. Sign up today!Alright, Girlfriends, raise your drinks and take a big, refreshing sip, because it’s time to celebrate! We made it to another summer and you know what that means: It’s bathing suit, sunlight and gin-and-tonic season.
We've Just Launched The Girlfriend Social Club

1 month ago | thegirlfriend.com | Shelley Emling

This just in! We've launched a fabulous and feel-good closed Facebook community for women 40+, built on the belief that Girlfriend Power is everything, called The Girlfriend Social Club. Anyone who’s ever borrowed a tampon from a stranger in a women’s bathroom knows the special nature of the female support system.
Here Are All The Surprising Health Benefits Of Limes

1 month ago | thegirlfriend.com | Randi Mazzella

Want to connect with other women 40+, make friends, and have fun? Then join our new closed Facebook group, The Girlfriend Social Club, today! You'll love it!We all know that when life hands us lemons, we should make lemonade. But what should we do when it hands us fresh, ripe limes? Limes have always been a bit of an afterthought — good as a garnish for a club soda or a light squeeze on tacos, but otherwise not very popular.
Here Are 8 Of The Best Summer Books For 2025

1 month ago | thegirlfriend.com | Randi Mazzella

Do you love winning free books and connecting with other women who like to read? Do you enjoy hearing from your favorite authors? Then join our closed Facebook group, The Girlfriend Book Club, today. You'll love it!I don't know why being on the beach makes me clamor to read. I enjoy nothing more than sitting on a lounge chair by the ocean, sand on my feet, an umbrella overhead and a book in my hand. (And yes, I am totally old school.