How to Host a Girls Night In

I’ve never been a fan of hostess parties, suck as Mary Kay or Pampered Chef but I think hanging out with friends is a wonderful thing for women to do. With the recession looming we’re all looking to save some money, and cut costs where possible. This is just a few suggestions on how you can have a fun, economical Girls Night In. Consider inviting some of your friends together – and don’t worry if they don’t know each other well.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Friends
• Imagination

1. Pick a date and invite your friends over.
2. Decide what kind of night you want.
   A movie night – in sweats, with popcorn, candy, and soda.
   A spa night – make your own beauty masks, hair conditioner, astringent, etc. at a minimal cost.
   A recession hair dyeing party is fun – BUT I’m not so picky with my hair. But $8 opposed to $70 for a dye job is a savings these days. Give each other pedicures!!!
   A new recipe party – everyone make their own covered dish and be prepared to critique.
   A coupon party – cut your coupons and share with your friends. The mother of kids can use those diaper coupons, the caretaker of an adult could use some Polident coupons. [There is a wonderful book called Shop, Save and Share by Ellie Kay that this concept is placed on.]
   A learning party – do you knit well? Would your friends like to learn – here’s your chance to teach them. Do you write articles for ehow.com, show them how. Can you cut fruit into beautiful decorative pieces? Share your creativity.
3. Whatever you do – HAVE FUN. The folks who are your true friends won’t be fussing over how clean and perfect the house is. They won’t complain that your new dish is a tad salty. Or that your idea is lame. The key words in this article are FRIENDS and FUN. All the reasons you give for not doing this, they are keeping you from those relationships we all (as women) need.

Tips & Warnings

• Have fun. Don't worry about things being perfect.
• Use the china and silver you have had forever, and rarely used. Let your friends know how much they mean.
• Take pictures.