Midlife Girlfriends Grits & Giggles

Scrolling through IG the other day, I stumbled upon Sara Blakely, Spanx inventor and business genius? She's like your next door midlife ‘bestie’ who you share margaritas with every afternoon.

Anyway, every year for her birthday for the last 19 years, she whisks her friends away on a surprise girlfriends' trip. How cool is that?! Sara basically tells her girls what to pack, warm or cold and if they will need a passport. Off they go on a private jet for a girls' adventure.

If you know me, you know it got my travel wheels turning. Too bad my birthday just passed in February but I’ve got a nice brainstorming list going for next year.

It also had me thinking about how important it is for time and connection with my girlfriends. And so I organized a Midlife Girlfriends Potluck Brunch instead. I whipped up a simple invite (Click HERE for the Canva template) and texted my besties.

As we sat around the table enjoying the most delicious brunch treats (GF Buscuit sandwhich and french toast casserole recipes below), I couldn’t help but smile at the animated conversations going on. Topics ranged from the latest book reads, to hot flashes and insomnia remedies to midlife supplements. It was such a perfect Saturday morning, full of laughter and bonding. So much so, we all decided to make it a monthly affair! My only regret was that I didn’t take a single picture. I’m taking that as a good sign. ;o)

GF Biscuit Breakfast Sandwhich

French Toast Casserole Recipe