Who doesn’t like a good girl’s night? However, girl’s nights nowadays look a little different. No getting all dolled up and dancing your hearts away, or drinking mimosas at brunch. I know we will get back to a time where all of that exists – trust me, I can’t wait! But in the meantime we are mostly stuck indoors, with the weather not necessarily on our side.
As much as I used to love hitting the town with my girl gang pre-COVID, the nights in were the ones that would allow us the true quality time to catch up, laugh at old memories, and look forward to the future. Staying in with my friends is my favorite way to recharge. Whether that be vegging out and watching our fav shows, or just catching up!
This doesn’t mean that all fun has to stop. You can still have a killer girl’s night in. I thought of 5 ways to spend a girl’s night in and switch up your favorite Netflix binge-a-thon with your besties to foster new conversations, more ways to connect, and extra opportunities to belly-laugh.
1. Bring the winery to your home
Y’all know I love to spend time at a winery. I love trying all of the new wines, so why not bring it home!? Pick a theme (Italy, France, Bubbly, or whatever fancy’s your palate), grab some bottles and taste away.
This is a fun way to not only learn about different vinos, but also try something that you might not necessarily buy on your own.
What goes best with wine? Cheese of course. Be sure to create a charcuterie board to go with your wine. I have a whole post with tips to make a charcuterie board here!
2. Channel your inner Food Network Star
Now to me, girl’s night is not complete without some yummy, indulgent snacks, and while raiding the grocery store for Flaming Hot Cheetos, Sour Patch Kids, and/or cookie dough might be your first go-to move, opting for cooking a meal can be just as good or better.
Have each friend bring a course. Someone bring a drink, appetizer, a side or two and a dessert. The host will take care of the main course. Being Italian, the best conversations and memories happen around the dinner table.
This is a fun and unique way to test your friends’ cooking skills and get creative. Pick a theme, country, cuisine, or just whatever sounds yummy!
3. Host A Game Night
A little competition never hurt nobody. You could always go the traditional route with an instant, competitive classic like Life, Sorry!, Scrabble, Monopoly or you could opt for a game that sparks side conversations and is a bit more open-ended like New Phone Who Dis, Hot Seat, Cards Against Humanity, For The Girls, Code Names, or What Do You Meme. If you really want to test your patience, invest in a huge puzzle and attempt to finish it before the wine runs out.
4. Get Crafty
Very rarely do I take the time to get crafty, nor am I very good at it, but I love a good excuse to pretend that I’m Martha Stewart. Have your girls pitch in for supplies for a DIY project that can range from home decor and homemade beauty products (like these make-at-home face masks) to chunky knit blankets. You’ll leave girls’ night with more than just a mild hangover, and new memories—you’ll have a take-home souvenir, too!
5. Turn Your Home Into A Spa
Let me set the scenario up for y’all: you and your gal pals, fuzzy robes on, feet up, enjoying the aroma of eucalyptus and peppermint from a nearby oil diffuser. Reset, recharge, and let the time with your friends set your soul alright. Try homemade face masks, sheet masks, feet masks, hair masks– all the masks!
What’s your favorite thing to do with your ladies for a night in!?
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