Searching for the holiday gift that suits your gal pal to a “T”? Well, never fear, the GirlfriendCelebrations gift guides are here! We’ve got more great gift ideas than one little post can hold, so look for several gift guide posts this week and next week. We’ll give you plenty of inspired ideas for every girlfriend on your list. We think great girlfriend gifts are unique, thoughtful, AND reasonably priced. And, it’s even better when you can shop for them from the comfort of your desktop! First up: Gifts for the Girly Girlfriend. She’s the girlfriend who adores the department store, whose makeup drawer is overflowing, and who wouldn’t be caught dead in Crocs. She is simply fabulous, and for her we have some fabulous gift ideas!

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[Congratulations to Irene Levine for winning the aqua teardrops necklace! YOU could be next!] We’re officially in the holiday spirit, girlfriends, and YOU are getting all the presents! For the next 12 days we’re giving away free stuff, so don’t miss out! You could win the perfect holiday gift for a gal pal (or yourself). From jewelry to books to coffee, we’re giving away some of the great girlfriend gifts to be featured in our Girlfriend Gift Guides over the next few weeks. Check back every day to see the day’s prize. Our final prize is really exciting, too; we can’t reveal too much but it involves chocolate! And best of all, GirlfriendCelebrations.com email subscribers only need to enter once to be in all 12 drawings. This is just our way of sharing our excitement about the holidays with you all. We’re so glad to have you here! Ready to win some holiday swag? See the contest rules and today’s sparkly prize after the jump!

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All right bargain huntresses, Black Friday is just around the corner.  The wee morning hours, mobs of people, neverending lines, and aching feet, remember those from last year?  Who wouldn’t need a drink after the race to that finish line?  Since you are going to be out and about anyway, why not meet afterwards for some girl time?  It will give you the opportunity to show off your bargains, get some wrapping done and nourish your body, soul and mind with good food and company.  Yes, GirlfriendCelebrations has planned a Black Friday party with you in mind! Macy’s Madness photo by LarimdaME via Flickr Read the rest of this entry »

The 50th birthday is pivotal in a woman’s life. And, judging from the mail we receive, it is not just a milestone that means we’re approaching midlife. Something about hitting the 50 mark also makes us feel reflective, appreciative, and generous toward our female friends! Our reader Erin wrote to us recently seeking input on her upcoming 50th Birthday Celebration. We’ve rounded up some tips for her, which you can read after the jump. But we’d also love to hear from you, and we’re sure Erin would as well. What makes a 50th birthday celebration great?

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Celebrate World Hello Day (Friday, November 21) by greeting ten new people. You might just grow your girlfriend circle.

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What a great way to wine among friends. Pick some up. Check out the link below for more info.

http://gofrance.about.com/cs/festivals/a/beaujolais.htm

Looking for a holiday-themed girls night idea? We’ve got just the thing. One of our most popular posts from the past was a “Pink Elephant Party” — a traditional white elephant gift exchange with the fun, meaningful, and girly twists you expect from GirlfriendCelebrations.com. Here are all the details you need to plan your own holiday celebration and color it pink! Read the rest of this entry »

Hi Girlfriends! We’ve selected the winner in our Third Birthday Contest. Congratulations to Gena Sunwall, winner of a $30 amazon.com gift card! We also had a winner in our Secret Subscriber Contest for existing subscribers (she wins a $30 amazon gift card PLUS a copy of How to Have Style by Isaac Mizrahi.) Congratulations to Debbie Pfeiffer! If YOU are not a subscriber, you could be missing out on special surprises and treats. Our email subscribers are notified of every new girls night idea and post. Simply click on the link in the right-hand-column to subscribe. Thanks to ALL our girlfriends who entered both contests. We appreciate you! And, guess what? We’ll be starting new giveaways very soon to go along with our Girlfriend Gift Guides, so stay tuned!

Girlfriends, looking for an excuse to get together with your pals this week? Look no further because Beaujolais Nouveau Day is upon us! Invite the gals over for an inexpensive, wine-themed girls night with a little French flair. Ooh la la!

The cause of much revelry in France and among francophiles in other countries, Beaujolais Nouveau wines are traditionally released the third Thursday of November. (This year, November 18. 2010) They are the first wines out of harvest each year and are drunk to celebrate life and hard work. They’re also a perfect accompaniment for a girlfriend get-together—fresh, cheap, fruity and fun to drink. The informal, frivolous spirit surrounding their release around the world is a great excuse to get the girls together and celebrate!

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Guess what girlfriends, GirlfriendCelebrations.com is three years old! And to celebrate, we’re having an awesome contest with three ways to win! See below for all the details. On November 12, 2005, GirlfriendCelebrations hit the internet with our very first post. Awww, see how we’ve grown. And we couldn’t have done it without our wonderful base of subscribers and girlfriends like YOU! We’re truly honored to have your support. We’ve had the privilege of meeting lots of new girlfriends online in the last three years, and we really love being part of your special girlfriend celebrations.

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