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5 great products for a fun girls’ night

Whether it’s Galentine’s Day or just a random Thursday, having your best friends over can be just what the doctor ordered. Research published in 2018 found that friendships aid in stress management and prevention, and we could all use a little less stress these days.

Netflix night is a tried-and-true way to bond with your friends without leaving your house, but you can’t exactly strike up a meaningful conversation mid-movie. Instead, opt for activities that let the conversations flow and the good times roll.

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An evening of art, food, conversations, and casual clothes can do just that. These products will help you have a great girls’ night in.

A low-key evening at home with friends doesn’t have to lack vibrance. This eight-color acrylic paint set is bright and cheery. Each set comes with red, blue, green, yellow, orange, black, and white paint that look gorgeous on canvas. The paints go on smoothy and dry quickly, so friends can take home their project without worrying about it smudging.
This pack of Artlicious blank canvases provides the perfect backdrop for the creations you and your friends will make. The hand-woven canvases are specifically designed for acrylics and oils, though you can use other paints on them, too. Previous reviewers were impressed with the quality, especially given the price tag (under $20).
Shake up your evening by turning your kitchen counter into a sophisticated bar. This cocktail shaker includes an 18 oz. and 28 oz. tin, muddler, two liquid pourers, and three types of strainers to keep ice at bay. In other words, friends will be toasting to you for crafting the perfect evening (and cocktail).
Cheese and charcuterie plates are girls’ night staples, but a snazzy presentation can add an element of style. This wood cutting board from Thirteen chefs can double as a way to serve your meat and cheese. The wood is elegant and complete with brown and subtle gold accents. Previous reviewers compare it to a work of art and love how large it is (17 in. x 12 in.), allowing them to cut and serve as much food as they’d like.
There’s nothing sweeter than spending time with friends, but cake comes in a close second. This 11-inch dark brown cake stand pairs perfectly with the cutting board. The slightly elevated pedestal is 3.75 inches tall and doesn’t require a cover, so friends will be able to see your cake and easily grab a slice, too.

Nights out with good friends are fun, but having them over for an evening can be, too. It can also be a bit more relaxing. No shoes? No worries. You can still get cocktail service. Instead of movie night, opt for food and art. It will keep your stomach happy and the conversations going. Serving tools, like cheeseboards and cake stands, are stylish ways to leave food out for people to nibble as they paint. A cocktail mixer can turn the evening into a buzz-worthy affair. Paint and canvases are must-haves for your art project. Remember, the art doesn’t have to be award-winning. What’s important is everyone has a good time together.

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