I started flicking through to see if there were any ideas that could be adapted for a thirty-somethings girls’ night in.   I reckon there are…

Girls’ night in ideas

Book’s version: Movie Star Punch

• Lemonade
• Fresh orange juice
• Strawberries
• Mint leaves
• Lemon slices

My version: Negroni Punch 

I love a classic Negroni aperitif – one part gin, one part vermouth, one part Campari (a bit of orange peel as a garnish) – but this punch sounds like a great, longer drink alternative.

Book’s version: Plait perfection 

A step-by-step guide to creating a French and fishtail plait.

My version: I nearly always wear my hair down and sometimes run straighteners through it if it looks really bad of a morning. I commented that a friend’s hair always looks nice (not over the top, just casually styled). She said it was really quick and easy to do – all part of the blow-dry apparently. She said we should organise a girls’ night in and she’d show me and others how. I want to do this.

Book’s version: Get swishing

“Swishing is when you swap clothes you no longer want with your friends.”

This would work on the school run

My version: Much as I would actually love to do this, the fact that I’m 5ft nothing is slightly limiting. However, accessories would be good. I don’t accessorise much at all so this could provide the opportunity!

Book’s version: Fun Times 

A pure and simple games night with the girls, with the suggestion of everyone bringing around their favourite board game to play.

My version: Who’s in the Bag? (always great comedy value) with plenty of Prosecco followed by the Top Gun drinking game. Also, I’d take round the surprise hit of 2023/2024 Chicken vs Hotdog. It’s a silly game, but so much fun; it went down a storm at the New Year’s Eve party!

Book’s version: Movie Night 

The suggestion is a ‘movie marathon’.

My version: Not sure I’d have the attention span for back-to-back films in one night. However, I’d definitely be up for a Sex and the City, Father Ted, The Sopranos or Cold Feet marathon.

Sofia is already asking if she can buy this book. I can really see the appeal. Alongside the inspiration for different themed nights in are recipes, craft ideas, quizzes (think Cosmopolitan mag quizzes but more age-appropriate), games and activities. I now really want to organise a girls’ night in.

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