Shelley Emling is Senior Director, Specialized Media at AARP, and Executive Editor of The Girlfriend, The Ethel, The Girlfriend Book Club, Instagram, The Ethel Circle and The Ethel On-The-Go. Previously she was a longtime foreign correspondent for Cox Newspapers, based first in Miami — covering Latin America and the Caribbean — and then based in London — covering Europe. She's also the author of five books and has three children. She and her husband divide their time between Montclair, NJ and the Catskills. More information can be found at shelleyemling.com.

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Shelley Emling's Articles
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, November 18, 2022
5 Min Read
Happy birthday, Girlfriend! Waking up on your special day to well wishes from family, friends and Facebook is amazing. But what if you could get a few freebies as well? It’s been a wonky time in history, to put it mildly, so here are 50 fun freebies to nab on your special day. Most freebies come at…
, October 14, 2022
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Enter for a chance to win a copy of these amazing bestsellers!
, July 26, 2022
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A heartfelt thank you — to our fabulous Girlfriend community.
, July 26, 2022
3 Min Read
It's so nice to shine a light on something positive!
, July 22, 2022
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The Girlfriend's turning five and we're launching the Inspiring Girlfriends 2022 Awards!
, April 29, 2022
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Now this is something special.
, March 2, 2022
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You won't want to miss these stories of beautiful friendships!
, January 11, 2022
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Chosen by the amazing members of The Girlfriend Book Club!
, December 24, 2021
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What friend are you most thankful for this Thanksgiving?
, November 22, 2021
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