I feel very fortunate that I have a bunch of girlfriends that make me laugh, listen to me complain and love to get together for a night out with just friends. Not that I don't love my husband and my children but I think that a monthly night out with the girls is exactly what I need to stay healthy both mentally and physically. We get together at least once a month for dinner and great conversation. I will admit that it usually revolves around food but we usually pick a restaurant that allows us to make relatively healthy choices.
Regardless, it isn't always about the food. Sometimes it is mani-pedis, of course that is tough with a big group. There are also spa nights or days at the spa. Of course that can get pricey but there are so many other things you can do. My friends have spent days navigating ropes courses, taking golf lessons, and running or walking 5Ks together. A bunch of us actually plan to do a turkey trot 5K on Thanksgiving morning. You just need to take a few minutes to think and you can come up with a million things to do with your girlfriends that aren't all about food.
I will share that while I love to cook, that is the only thing that I do that is "domestic." As a result, I am determined to use a few girls nights to learn a little more about sewing. Many of my friends have been sewing together for quite some time. They get together to go to classes or just stay at home and work on making quilts. While I am pretty sure that I won't be quilting anytime soon, maybe I'll be able to at least make curtains for my bedroom. It doesn't have to be about sewing though. You can get together and learn how to make different crafts or visit a craft center where you can all work on something different. Some florists will even host classes where they teach you how to arrange flowers. This is an easy activity you can even do at home for very little money.
There is always shopping excursions but anyone could think of that. Instead think of outside the box things that you can do with your friends that don't revolve around food. Think of taking a new exercise class hula hoop, belly dancing, or trapeze. Set up a night at a local martial arts studio and learn some self defense moves. Take a few lessons from the guys. Go to a sporting event like a pro of college football game. Heading to Penn State for a football game with my friends is one of my favorite girls' day out activities. Spend the day canoeing or even white water rafting. Take a kayak class.
This month, grab you friends and do something to get you in the Halloween spirit. Get together and have a psychic party. Visit a local haunted house or take a haunted hayride. Look for ghost tours in your community. I know where I live there are tours of a haunted castle and even the City of Uniontown will share tales of ghosts that haunt local landmarks with walking tours through the city. If you aren't into Halloween, grab your girlfriends and find a corn maze.
Regardless of what you choose to do with your girlfriends, remember it doesn't always have to be about food. Whatever you choose, those friendships are great for your health! Have fun!
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