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Women’s History Documentaries To Watch Streaming Right Now

Load up your watch list! Our filmmaker guide, Dr. Leah Leach, has combed through streaming sites to gather for you a wonderful list of documentaries about fascinating women. Think of it as a resource for social distancing plus celebrating women’s history month. These are the films available as of March 16, 2020. Let us know […]

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Fantastic Books About First Ladies

As of 2019, there have been 44 different men serve as President of the United States. If you’re wondering why that number seems to be off by one, remember that Grover Cleveland served twice and was the 22nd & 24th President of the United States. But as Abigal Adams wrote to John when he was […]

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Bonnie’s Painting Goodies List

Books, exhibits, and movies, Bonnie Fillenwarth has gathered together a painting gals goodies list for you to check out for Painting Month. Victoria Finlay’s Color: A Natural History of the Palette A wonderful book that goes through where all those colors come from. Finlay was often the first woman to enter spaces where these materials […]

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Bonnie’s STEM Goodies List

Books, plays, movies and apps, Bonnie Fillenwarth has gathered together a #STEMgals goodies list for you to devour. Headstrong: 52 Women Who Changed Science and the World by Rachel Swaby This is a really great book that covers all kinds of women from different backgrounds and scientific fields, medicine, paleontology, physics, mathematics, chemistry, and more. […]

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31 Gal-Powered Songs

We’ve collected 31 songs that speak of self and female empowerment. One for each day of the month or 2 hours of awesomeness. Think of it as an empowerment mixtape from Gal’s Guide to the Galaxy. YouTube playlist included. Tell us your favorites using #galpoweredsongs on social media or comment below. Rachel Platten – Fight […]

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26 Movies About Female Friendships

Support systems come in many varieties, one of which that can last a lifetime is friendships. A true friend can tell you when you have toilet paper stuck to your shoe and not set you into a shame spiral. They can tell you the truth even when it might hurt. A long-lasting friendship will have ups […]

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Ella Brennan – Restaurateur Documentary

Calling all fans of Your Gal Friday and #DirectedByWomen  There is a surprisingly wonderful documentary on Netflix called Ella Brennan: Commanding The Table. Directed by Leslie Iwerks, the documentary tells the story of Ella Brennan who ran two of New Orleans successful and innovative restaurants; Brennan’s and Commander’s Palace. She created the jazz brunch, elevated creole […]

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30 Streaming Films Directed By Women

September is Directed by Women Awareness Month. There are many wonderful films #DirectedByWomen to watch this month and as well as year round. We’ve collected 30 films that are now streaming on Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime. Load up your watch list with these great documentaries and films. Netflix Embrace – Taryn Brumfitt She’s Beautiful […]

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Junk Journals Help to Organize and Inspire

Here’s why you need one of these shabby little friends that you didn’t even know existed. I know you think that junk journals are just books, and you’re right …but they also aren’t just books. They’re made of scrap paper and other repurposed materials and used to do pretty much whatever you want. You don’t have to […]

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Galaxy Inspired Crafts

We’re a bit obsessed with images of galaxies over here at Gal’s Guide. From our logo to our memes we have so many beautiful nebulae and galaxies that show us how colorful the universe is. Here are some of our favorite crafts to show off your spacey side. Nail & String Art We love this […]