The long-awaited chill session with your gals is finally here, and you have so many ideas, you don’t even know where to begin! Should you bring out the tunes, make a batch of muffins, rent out DVDs you’ve been longing to watch or pick the outfit perfect for the occasion?
With so many things to consider, you might need a hand in organizing your evening in, so as to avoid wasting any time or leaving anything to chance. The following list is the perfect, foolproof guide for every girl gathering you could possibly imagine, and an ideal way to start a tradition of your squad sessions for years to come!
Set the mood
The lengthiest and the most versatile part of your prepping process should start with a good scrub of your place. However, the cleaning alone isn’t all it takes to make your home a true oasis for a girl’s night in – you need to set up the right lighting with candles or subdued lamps covered with scarves, get some decorations and plenty of seating options.
Music should not be too disturbing, but you should always have a back-up playlist in case you and the gals are in the mood to break out into a dance and completely switch to a dance party mood. That’s why the food corners and the beverage nook should be safely away from your potential dance floor!
How about some pampering?
No one is immune to good old moisturizers and facials that make for a perfect set of silly selfies. Make sure to know all of your gals’ intolerances, perhaps skin issues or just plain preferences in terms of makeup, and then set up a corner where you can all choose the face mask or a nail polish to pamper yourself with for the first part of your gathering
Hairdos, new eyebrow looks and testing out eyeshadows is always a fun choice just before everyone gets a bit hungry, and makes for an ideal mood for catching up, exchanging tips and showing off your latest beauty tricks.
A feast for your palate
The most palatable part of your evening should definitely ensure that all of your guests are happy with the selection of nibbles and sips. However, if you are all up for a bit of food fun, you can even have a few hours of experimenting with mixing and matching your pre-made snacks and desserts with the right cocktail.
Why not try some of the latest trends set forth by reputable experts in mixology in NYC where this delicious skill has become extremely popular. Try out just how well your guacamole sauce goes with that tequila-based cocktail, or the sweet fruity mixtures that go brilliantly with your dark chocolate treats.
Movie marathon, anyone?
One of the all-time favorite ways to spend a low-key evening with your girls is to single out your preferred movies and set on a marathon sprinkled with delicious food, plenty of popcorn, fresh fruit and veggie nibbles and lots of your home-made drinks.
Comedies such as Miss Congeniality (and the sequel), How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days, or the timeless Sex and the City marathon of as many of most beloved episodes as you can cram in a single evening. Could there be anything better than laughing out loud while huddling together and munching on those delicious muffins?
Prepare a surprise
While this is not a mandatory part of your super cool shenanigans with the squad, they will certainly appreciate the extra effort you put into your party plans. It can be as simple as a unique little thank you note attached to their favorite shade of lipstick, or a pair of goofy socks.
You can even kick off your evening by setting up a gift basket filled with a present for each one of your besties with a nametag on it, and then start your hangout session by trying out those gifts. It doesn’t have to be pricey or large, just go for some small tokens of gratitude and shareable items such as drinks or snacks you’ll all love!
