This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UNH chapter.
GIRLS NIGHT ESSENTIALS:
Question: What is better than a night in with a few of your closest girl friends?
Answer: Absolutely nothing.
A girl’s night is a necessity to incorporate into your schedule every-so-often. Forget the makeup and going out clothes. Staying in your comfiest clothes, cuddled on the couch is an underrated Friday night.
The following are the most ESSENTIAL pieces to having the best girl’s night you could imagine.
- Atmosphere: Although this may seem over the top, creating a comforting, fun, and picture worthy space for your girl’s night can seriously change the game. Hang a few twinkly lights, throw some cute pillows and blankets on the floor and call it a night.
- Sweet Treats: Having yummy food and drink is CRUCIAL to a successful girl’s night in. Make this a project. Get together with a few of the girls, go grocery shopping for ingredients and bake a few treats together. Some of my favorite treats are the following: brownies, chocolate covered strawberries, candy, peanut butter chocolate chip cookies, popcorn and of course, ice cream.
- Movies: What is a girl’s night in without a classic movie? From the Notebook to Bridesmaids, make sure you have the absolute BEST movies to fill your night. Gather at least a couple of movies just to give your guests options.
Here are my personal favorites:
- A Star is Born
- Bohemian Rapsody
- Safe Haven
- The Notebook
- Bride Wars
- Bridesmaid
- Mamma Mia
- Dirty Dancing
- Sixteen Candles
- Legally Blonde
- Ghost
- Dear John
- SELF-CARE products: To finish off the night, facemasks!!! Treating yourself and your friends on girl’s night in is so important! Gather your favorite relaxing products, face masks, nail polish, lotion, scrubs, etc. To make this activity even better, you can all make your own face masks!
How to make your own face mask/facial:
- Using natural products is essential and the best for your skin, all that you need is the following:
- Oatmeal
- Honey
- Milk
- That’s all! Simply mix the products together and you have your very own natural-based facial.
- Last, but not least, pictures: Capturing the memories from this special night is something you will be so thankful for in the future! Take pictures of you and your friends baking together, cuddling while watching the movie, or using your amazing face masks together! The little moments like these are the ones that will mean the most in the end.
Hopefully, all of these tips will inspire you to make your next Friday night a night in with your closest girlfriends!