Are you getting burned out on being just “Mom.” Do you think to yourself “what happened to ME, am I ONLY MOM?” I honestly experience these thoughts every couple of months. That’s when I know that I am in desperate need of a night out with my girls.
A girl’s night out for us moms can be therapeutic. We talk about our challenges/achievements in parenting, our marriages and anything else that is on the table for discussion. But most importantly we get to have uninterrupted adult time to talk freely and uncensored. I always end the evening feeling more like myself and the refreshed mama I need to be.
Alright, so you and your friends want to have a girl’s night out but don’t know what to do? Below you can find some of the activities that my mom- tribe and I have done. All of these I would happily do again…
7 Ideas for a “Girls Night Out”
Dinner Out: Honestly this is one of my favorite things to do with my girlfriends. We can do lunch or have an early dinner. This gives us time to talk and enjoy a dinner without interruption.
Live Music: A lot of people would say dancing, but I don’t dance in public… for the sake of everyone else around me. So why not go to a concert or a music venue and grab a drink or two and dance (or awkwardly sway) the night away with some of favorite your gal pals.
Getting Massages: Being a mom is tough and can be stressful. A message is a great way to get nice and relaxed with your friends. Afterward you can go out to a nice meal or for coffee to talk. I promise you will come home feeling like a new you.
Escape Room: I have done this twice now as a “girls night out.” Once with my mother-in-law and sister-in-laws and another time with my closest friends. Both times were so much fun and we followed it with food and drinks out.
The Driving Range: Go with your fellow moms to talk, vent, enjoy food and drinks all while swinging away at golf balls. Topgolf is a perfect place for this fantastic stress releaser without feeling like you have to be a golfer.
Paint and Sip/Wine and Painting: Even if you aren’t the artistic type, enjoying some wine with your girls while attempting a wall-worthy masterpiece is a ton of fun. Plus, this creates an opportunity to expand your “mom-tribe” by meeting other fabulous mamas out having a good time. Below is a pick of my “masterpiece”. You can totally see when the wine took over as the cups go up.
Girls Night In Potluck: Alright so you are on a budget and a girls night out isn’t something you can swing. Host a girls night in potluck, everybody brings a dish or appetizer and enjoy some good conversation or games.
The Importance of Making it Happen
So send the kids to Grandma/Grandpa’s, leave them home with Dad or even banish them to a section of the house (with supervision if needed of course). Just make sure that you are getting some time with your girls. It is so important to take a break from being just Mom and be you. Not only is it beneficial for you and your friends but your family will appreciate you for taking some time for yourself.
