Things To Do With "Just Us Girls"

As much as we love our families, sometimes we need to cut loose and do something fun with just "the girls". I remember going to nightclubs and bars with my girlfriends to dance, play pool and meet guys. Nothing serious for the guys-just a good time. We're in our thirties now. Some have kids, some are married and still others just live a long way away. Needless to say, our nightclubbing days are over. I don't have many girlfriends nearby anymore, so I sometimes miss a good “girl's night”. This might not be the case for you, but it's still good to have things to do with the other women in your life. This can be your sister, your mom, your daughter; it doesn't matter. Here are some ideas.


Have a "girls' night in." Either send the guys out or get together at a single friend's house and watch movies, gossip, eat obscene amounts of ice cream etc. Even better, make it a "slumber party" theme and watch in your "jammies". The movies can be anything you want but don't normally get to watch with the husband and kids around. Bonus points if the movies have a lot of hot men in them. Magic Mike, anyone?


On the same tip as above, have a "viewing party" for a TV series. It doesn't necessarily have to be a "girly" show, either; it can be any show your friends like but you don't get to watch at home. Trashy reality shows or even dramas with good-looking men are also good choices.


If you're into nails, you can get manicures and pedicures. If you don't want to go to a salon, there are several fun design kits that can give the same effect.


When I lived in North Carolina, my friends and I used to go to the local mall and just walk around. We would find the bookstore, plop ourselves down in our favorite section and pass books back and forth. Sometimes we would take a humor book into the coffee area and laugh over it while sipping our cappuccino. You can do the same thing with other types of stores; just go and look around, try things on, laugh over the obscene prices of shoes and just have fun!


Have an adult board game night. This could be with the men or just with the women; whichever way you want, as long as it is a "grown-up" game. You've played enough games of Candyland!


Make cocktails or "mocktails" to go along with everything else. Sure, you can do this anytime, but drinks make everything *that* much more festive!

Now you have ideas for what to do on your next “girl's day”. It doesn't really matter what you do or who you do it with; just as long as you do something just for yourself. You deserve it!

Tips For Women To Improve Their Confidence

Confidence is the most attractive feature one can have. Of course, there is a fine line between someone being confident and overly confident (often time called “cocky”), but often times it is better to possibly be overly confident than not confident at all. Confidence plays a huge factor in the work place. Co-workers respect you more if you have it, as do the people you report to; like your bosses. People put their faith in you and essentially give you the time of day. It’s a virtue that you just can’t buy. So how do you boost your confidence so you can get ahead in society? Well, follow these tips below and you will be good to go!

1 – Be optimistic: Confident people never let things get them down because they know that everything is going to work out for the best in the end. This attitude is what makes others gaze upon them with amazement. They always seem to be so headstrong even during the toughest of times.

2 - Never be jealous, be supportive. If somebody has something you want, you should never display jealousy or any type of envy towards that person. This shows that you are a weak person who goes after the perks of other people’s lives. The best thing you can do if somebody has what you want is to support them and be happy for them. This will help you exude confidence by showing you are happy with what you have in your own life.

3 - Talk to loved ones about your strengths. Sometimes, people may get down on themselves about certain personality traits or something about them. This essentially gives the person a bad self-esteem. The best way to lift your self-esteem, and inevitably your confidence, is to talk to your loved ones about what makes you the unique, great person that you are. You can ask anyone from your parents, to your sister or brother, to your friends, or to your girlfriend or boyfriend. Essentially, anyone who is close to you will be able to give you some reasons why they like being around you. Take it to heart.

4 - Disarm negative vibes. Everyone has that person in their life who is, what some may call, a “Debbie Downer.” This is the person that finds any positive situation and turns it negative. They can find something wrong with even the happiest of moments. These type of people drag down those around them. If you see one of your friends or someone you hang around with often acting like this, then maybe you should take some time apart. Venture off on your own and let your positively good attitude thrive because once it does, you will feel better overall.

5 - Copy confidence. This tip is helpful if you know somebody who is confident in the areas that you aspire to be. Mimic their ways. Learn what it is exactly that makes them so confident to you. Once you figure it out, you will be able to apply these things to your own life.