Make a (Tivo) playlist.
Tivo as many shows as possible during the work week, and on Friday, create a playlist with all your best friends’ favorites. You’ll be able to go straight from Heros to Scrubs, The Office to Grey’s Anatomy, ensuring hours of quality television, and guaranteed enjoyment for everyone. Don’t own Tivo? Renting Sex and the City with your best friends is a girls’ night must-do at least once in your lifetime.

Cook a meal … together.
Your friend is a pro at grilling salmon, and your other gal pal makes delectable red velvet cupcakes. So combine these forces a la Captain Planet, and put together an unbeatable meal. And don’t just make it a potluck—cook the dishes together. You’ll be able to swap cooking tips, and catch up while the food is in the oven.

If you’re looking for something you can bring to the table, check out these recipes for Tomato-Cilantro Salsa, Pad Thai with Shrimp and Espresso Chocolate Walnut Brownies which are always crowd pleasers.

Return to these “Greatest Hits.”
Structured board games are great but nothing beats these “no-assembly required” girls’ night classics.