My girlfriends and I love to get together when we're all in town. We go to dinner, see movies, indulge in mani-pedis…and seriously blow our budgets. Sound familiar? Even the most fabulous ladies have to get creative with their bonding ideas—think Carrie's poker night with the girls in season one of Sex and the City. Here are some ideas to help keep your girl-time fresh (and cheap!). Have a nail-art party Experiment with DIY manicures by heading over to a cool nail art blog and attempting one of the designs. Might I suggest The Girls in the Beauty Department as a good place to start? Release your inner baking queen Bond over an afternoon of cupcake decorating. Worried about overindulging? Bring them into work or give them to your neighbors to make fast friends (and avoid the extra calories lying around). Work it out on Pinterest Find a new exercise routine and test it with your girls. YouTube the moves you don't know, then have your friends check you to make sure you're doing them right. Pack a picnic and hit the park Having everyone bring something is way cheaper than going out for a bite—and there's no tipping involved.
