Enjoy A Girl's Night Out

Author: Alyice Edrich

Do you find life a bit hectic and stressful? Do you wish time would slow down long enough for you to appreciate the life you have? Do you yearn for a few quality moments with your girlfriends?

Then a Girls Night Out is just what you need!

Follow these tips for hosting the best Girls Night Out you’ve ever experienced:

Determine Why You're Getting Away

Understanding why you’re getting away will help you select the right set of girlfriends for your evening get-a-way.

Is it an evening away from the spouse?

Your single friends wouldn’t understand your need to take a break from your spouse, or your need to share your marriage frustrations, or your desire to talk about married life—after all, they’re still trying to find Mr. Right.
Is it an evening away from the kids?

Your childless friends won’t understand your need to escape the role of mommy for one evening. And try as they might, they won't understand your need to get away from the kids and yet still discuss them. They won't understand your struggles with raising children or working around their activities, and listening to you talk about the joys of parenting may be hurtful—especially for those trying desperately to conceive.
Is it a way to unwind after a long day of holiday shopping or baking?

If a few of your friends would never be caught dead in an after-holiday, slash those prices, mayhem filled shopping day, they could care less about talking about your great finds or shopping with you. And if their idea of holiday desserts consist of ready-made pies and Pillsbury dough, they’re not going to want to spend a day baking with you.
Is it an evening of gossip and laughs?

Now this is the evening any of your girlfriends can attend. It doesn’t matter what they like or dislike, if they are married or single, or if they have kids. All they care about is having a good time with the friends they treasure.

Gather Your Friends

The best time to host a Girls Night Out depends on the purpose of the evening and the schedules of your girlfriends. Set a lunch date with everyone you want to attend your evening get-a-way and ask them to bring their calendars.

After lunch, explain that you need to get away from the hustle and bustle of life and would like to spend a stress-free evening with them. Then ask them to pull out their calendars and help you decide on:

The perfect date: In the immediate future or a few months down the line?
The time frame: Just one night or an entire weekend?
The location: The nearest hotel or an entirely different city?
The hotel: The cheapest hotel or five-star treatment?
The costs: Spread out amongst your girlfriends or entirely your responsibility?

Gather Your Supplies

No Girls Night Out would be complete without special treats to pamper you and your girlfriends—just make sure you know who’s allergic to what and plan accordingly.

For your Girls Night Out, consider the following:

Munchies:

Snack items to meet the dietary needs of your girlfriends, while providing just a hint of guilty pleasure.
Drinks:

Bottled water is best, but other drinks could be just as fun—just don’t forget the blender!
Spa Treatments:

This is the best part of the evening. This is where you get to pamper your body and invigorate your skin!
- Foot and Body Salts are the perfect way to sooth tired feet and ease sore muscles—don’t forget your foot soaking tub!
- Body Scrubs offer gentle exfoliating beads, perfect for massaging feet and getting rid of dead skin cells.
- Oils are wonderful for massaging and hydrating one’s skin at the same time. So put on those bathing suits, then give each other a back and body massage—just think of all the money you’ll save on hired massage therapists.
Extra Treats:

Complete the evening with manicures and pedicures. For this you’ll need:
- finger nail clippers,
- polish remover,
- 5 different shades of finger nail polish, and
- a blow dryer to help dry the polish faster.

Make Final Arrangements

Now that you have your evening planned and your supplies are packed, it’s time to make sure:

your children and spouse are well-taken care of,
your hotel reservations are confirmed,
your travel arrangements are secured (Are you carpooling or driving up separate?), and
your calendar is cleared.

Say Hello Girlfriends!

Once you meet up in your hotel room, remember that you’re there to have a good time. Call your husband and kids to let them know you arrived safely, and then remind them that you’ll call again right before it’s time to leave.

Remember, your Girls Night Out is about reconnecting with close friends and escaping the hustle and bustle of life, so don’t plan on sight-seeing, or leaving your hotel. Slow down, relax, and pamper yourself!