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New Mom In Your Life? How To Craft A Gift Basket

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When one of your friends or family members becomes a mother for the first time, they can likely use all the help they can get. While this help can come in the form of babysitting or a meal, a simple gift basket can also be the gentle boost this mom needs. From white cotton nighties to decorations for the baby’s room, the contents of this basket can bring simple joys to the mother’s life, providing both convenience and comfort. This guide will help you craft the perfect basket for your friend or family member.
What makes the perfect gift basket for a new mom?
When it comes to gifting the best items to new moms, opt for useful items. They are likely receiving plenty of gifts, and you want yours to provide comfort, not clutter. Even if you have not yet had children, put yourself in their shoes and think about what you would want. You can also draw from your own experience or ask other moms about what they needed at this stage.
What should I put in the basket?
The following items are some simple ideas for the contents of the gift basket. Remember to curate the items based on your friend or family member’s personality, adding sweet personal touches.

White Cotton Nighties: Few garments feel more comfortable and luxurious than white cotton pajamas. While white nighties might not seem like the most baby-centric piece of clothing, they will help the new mama relax in the evenings and get fulfilling sleep when she can.

Boudoir Pillow: These pillows with boudoir pillow cases can help a new mama decorate the nursery. Whether she places it in the rocking chair or uses it while nursing, this small detail can make all the difference.

Essential Oils: About three-quarters of people say they get more comfortable night’s sleep on sheets with a fresh scent. New mamas will love an essential oil spritz bottle.

Slippers: Paired with new pajamas, these slippers can be the finishing touch on a perfectly cozy ensemble. They can also help them stay on their feet while bustling around the house.

By giving a sweet, thoughtful gift basket to a new mother, you can give them some simple tools to help them feel more relaxed. And when they are relaxed, they are bound to feel more like themselves. The above items, plus others, can help your friend feel more cared for overall.

Cozy New Year's Resolutions For Better Sleep

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Tossing and turning through the night? While seven to nine hours of sleep is the general recommendation, it can be difficult to get this much shuteye. And when you wake feeling unrested, you likely drag through your day. Well, 2018 is your year to make a change. By committing to getting more sleep, you can make small changes that will make a big difference. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Upgrade your pajamas
Your stuffy old pajamas may make you more uncomfortable than you realize. Upgrade to a white nightshirt or a Victorian style nightgown in a cotton fabric. This will help your skin breathe more comfortably and will make you feel more luxurious as you unwind.
Spray some lavender
Fill a spray bottle with lavender essential oil and spritz it onto your pillow each night. Just the scent of this flower has been found to calm tension and ease you into sleep.
Make your room more comfortable
Do your cluttered room and outdated decor make you anxious? Add some boudoir pillow cases, linen tissue box covers, and other delicate decor to make you more comfortable in this space. You will then be more inclined to feel restful.
Stick to a nighttime routine
Find a nighttime routine that works for you and commit to it. This may include reading, light stretching, a bubble bath, or any other technique to get you relaxed. Set a time each night to start winding down. After a bit, it will become a habit.
Ask your partner to take these steps with you
Committing to better sleep can be difficult when you and your partner are on completely different sleep schedules. Talk to your partner about syncing up so you can both get into bed at around the same time. This will also help keep you both accountable to your routine.
By making an effort to get better sleep, you can also become a better version of yourself. When you feel rested, you will walk through your day more awake, cheerful, and ready for anything that comes your way. From a white nightshirt to a bottle of lavender oil, you may need to try various techniques until you find a combination that works for you. Then you can finally crawl into bed and look forward to true rest.

The Power Of Pajamas: Comfort, Happiness, Care

After a long day, there is nothing quite like slipping into your white cotton pajamas and relaxing for the evening. They might have one of the several monogram variations (one to three letters) or they could be plain. Either way, these pajamas are completely yours, and they represent complete comfort.
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“Everyday wellness is about taking care of yourself and feeling good, everyday — and every night,” By Beth Ricanati, M.D. writes in The Huffington Post. “It doesn’t just mean eating right and exercising. It also means finding small, simple ways to take care of ourselves and feel good about ourselves. And here’s one of the simplest ways out there: Upgrade your pajamas.”

So, what makes a nice pair of pajamas so wonderful?
To start, they are comfortable. There is a reason you turn to your Victorian style nightgown for luxurious sleep. It keeps your body at the right temperature and feels soft on your skin. Leaning back on your boudoir pillow, you can feel at ease while you read, write, or doze off. And when you wake up in the morning, you won’t want to take your pajamas off.

Quality pajamas make you feel luxurious. Your bedroom is your palace. You decorate it how you want and spend your most restorative hours there. There is a reason it’s called “beauty sleep.” You deserve to feel lovely and luxurious while you lounge in your pajamas.
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These pieces of clothing also last for a long time. Once you find a white cotton nightgown that you love, you won’t need to give it up or replace it any time soon. By investing in a pair of pajamas rather than settling for a generic brand, you are gifting yourself years of comfortable and luxurious sleep. When you can look and feel your best everyday for years, you can make bedtime the best part of your day.

Whether you are an early riser or night owl, you deserve a Victorian style nightgown or white nightie to spend time wearing. This fabric and style will make you feel beautiful and comfortable, taking your self care routine to the next level.

Is Your Best Friend Getting Married? Consider These 7 Excellent Gift Ideas

ladies nightgowns If your best friend in the entire world is getting married soon, you should start thinking about what you’re going to get her for a present (or two). Keep in mind, however, that you don’t have to only get her one thing or even two! You can always come back to any of these ideas and give her a “just because” gift another time. But for now, these gift ideas should be perfect for any wedding present.

Ladies nightgowns — Everyone should have a few ladies nightgowns in their closet and if your friend doesn’t at this point, they will definitely appreciate the gift. Getting your friend some nice white cotton pajamas will be an excellent gift, and you might even find a few pairs for yourself!

Freshly cleaned sheets — Roughly three-quarters of people admit that they are much more comfortable at night on sheets with a fresh scent. Don’t let your best friend sleep on dirty bed sheets anymore, either get them cleaned yourself or just buy new ones altogether.

Boudoir pillows — You don’t just have to get a single boudoir pillow as your only gift, but buying your best friend pillows and boudoir pillow cases will make for a wonderful wedding present.

Embroidered hand towels — To add to your perfect best friend wedding care package, consider tossing in some high quality embroidered hand towels.

Tickets to a popular play — Buying your friend items is fine, but getting her something that she and her partner can actually experience is a great idea. Take a look at upcoming shows in your area and find one that’s perfect for the happy couple.

Nice picture frames — There will clearly be hundreds of excellent photos over the next few weeks, so getting high quality picture frames is a perfect gift idea.

Engraved wine glasses — You can never go wrong with wine glasses for any occasion. Get some nice engraved wine glasses for your best friend and hopefully she’ll pour you some, too.

If you want to check out more high quality ladies nightgowns and find other great gift ideas, contact Jacaranda Living today!

Classic Nightgowns: A Lovely Gift For Any Occasion

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Gift giving is a delicate art. If you’re struggling to select the perfect gift, remember that some presents are simply classic. Nightgowns are among these. When selecting a gift for a woman in your life, the following are just some of the occasions for which ladies nightgowns make a perfect gift. Once you decide to gift pajamas, you can choose style and customization based on the receiver.

The Occasion: Congratulating A New Mother

The Perfect Nightgown: After becoming a mother, sleep is precious, to say the least. To congratulate a friend or relative on their new baby, consider putting together a gift basket with a beautiful white cotton nightgown and a white nightie for the baby, too. This way, they can both spend time together wrapped in matching luxurious fabrics.

The Occasion: Christmas

The Perfect Nightgown: Sleepwear is a classic Christmas gift for a reason. This year, spruce up your giving with Victorian nightgowns for the women in your life. For that extra special touch, consider embroidering them with monograms. There are several types of monograms available, ranging from one to three letters, so consider which is best for your recipient.

The Occasion: A Birthday

The Perfect Nightgown: No matter the age of your friend or family member, personalized white cotton pajamas can make a lovely gift. Whether lacy or simple, a nightgown is a gift that they can use nightly. To give this gift an extra boost, consider packaging it with new sheets, lavender oil, and other ingredients for restful sleep.

The Occasion: A Wedding

The Perfect Nightgown: Victorian nightgowns can be a fun gift for an entire bridal party. Personalize the bride’s nightgown with the word “Bride”, of course, and then have fun choosing the gowns for the bridesmaids. The group can wear them the morning of the wedding while they are getting ready.

By choosing to give ladies nightgowns as gifts, you are choosing both luxury and practicality. This classic combination will allow the receiver to relish their gift for years to come, perhaps giving similar gifts to their own loved ones.

Jacaranda Living has a wide range of ladies nightgowns available on our online store. Browse our selection to find the perfect gift today, and contact us with any questions.

Why Cotton Sleepwear Helps You Get A Restful Sleep

Cotton sleepwear will help you achieve a better night’s sleep, which is key to your health and wellness. According to research, you get a better night’s sleep on cotton sheets and in cotton sleepwear than in fabric that is made from synthetic fibers. This is because cotton naturally allows your skin to breathe and doesn’t trap heat under the covers. Everyone deserves and needs 8 hours of sleep a night, so why not make every night’s sleep as restful as you can get it in the fabric that has stood up to the test of time:
Cotton
Lightweight, comfortable cotton pajamas will make you look and feel lovely. Pair them with some high thread count cotton sheets, and you will never want to leave your bed. Remember that it isn’t just your skin telling you that you should be sleeping in cotton, but there are science-backed reasons that sing the praises of this fabric.

Little Girl's Cotton Dress — Whether your daughter prefers a more simple style or an elegant dress with ruffles or lace, be sure that she will be comfortable all day long in these extra soft cotton dresses.

The Proven Benefits Of Cotton

- Healthy Skin: A study by the Sleeping Council found that cotton allows your skin to breathe and doesn’t trap sweat. It is also less likely to scratch and irritate the skin.

- Clean Fabrics: Cotton does not trap oils and odors like other fabrics, so you can feel fresh and clean while sleeping in your favorite pajamas. And when you do wash them, they are easy to care for.

- Trusted Durability: The material of cotton is strong, as the fibers bind together well. This is especially true for fabrics with higher thread count, so always opt for quality.

No Cling: You won’t have to worry about waking up surrounded by static cling. You can slip out of bed as easily as you slipped into it.

Ladies Cotton Nightgown — The Amy nightie is beautiful, soft to the touch and perfect for women of all ages.

Quality is key when choosing cotton pajamas
When you slip on your white cotton nightgown or white nightshirt at night, you know that it is time for a restful evening and luxurious rest. By choosing sleepwear made from high quality cotton, you can truly enjoy all the above cotton benefits. It is also important to consider the fit of your pajamas, as you want them to hang loosely without falling off. By keeping these factors in mind, you can select the best cotton sleepwear for your needs.

Cotton Nightshirt — The Ally white cotton nightshirt is the perfect option for sleeping or lounging around the house.

There is a reason that white cotton nighties were a favorite for Victorian pajamas and are still used today. Resting in your white cotton nightgown will help you feel fresh and rejuvenated, transforming your nightly ritual into something more beautiful. Once you buy a pair of cotton pajamas for yourself, you might just find yourself buying them for everyone else.
Enjoy the perks of our cotton, and shop now for you, a friend, grandmother or mom. They will enjoy them for years and years to come.
Have a great week!
xoxo,
The Jacaranda Living Team

Dressing Vintage – Choose Your Own Personal Style

From frilly silk blouses to retro 70’s chic, vintage dressing can give you a chance to dress up or down with a style all your own. There is a trick though, to making it look like high fashion and dressing with intent rather than just wearing old clothes that don’t sync with today’s trends. Make sure you know how to combine true vintage, with modern clothing to give yourself a look that is uniquely you!

How Does Costume Differ from Vintage Dressing?

It’s all in how far you go. If you’re going for a 50s look, give your outfit a 50s flair. Don’t do shoes, bag, blouse, skirt AND hair. Choose one or two pieces that hit the chosen decade, and mix them up with something from today. As Glamour recommends, keep the other pieces simple, for example a simple black blouse, and slacks paired with a funky 50s coat and bag give a boost of vintage without looking like you’re playing dress up.

Updating a Vintage Look

From changing buttons, to adding a modern belt or layering, making just a tiny change can take a vintage look from drab to, you guessed it, fab! If you find an amazing dress but the length isn’t right, or it features shoulder pads that make you look like a well-known linebacker, take them to a local tailor for an update. Shorter hems, necklines with a modern edge, or even a shorter sleeve can give new life to a retro look. But it does result in an inexpensive item from the thrift store suddenly costing significantly more, so make sure it’s something you’ll want to wear more than once.

Pretty short set perfect for that vintage look — Comfortable enough for vacation wear

Used Clothing Aren’t the Only Way To “Go Vintage”

Some people have an issue with shopping through second hand clothing stores, or dealing with the mothball smell of clothing from grandmother’s attic. But you can still go vintage with sweet details like embroidery, lace, and quality pure fabrics like cotton and linen. Pair a pretty short sleeved pajama top (like the one featured in this picture from Jacaranda Living) with a mini jeans skirt, or a favorite pair of jeans and a belt and you’ll have a touch of delicate vintage. As Diana Jone of becomegorgeous.com points out, many modern clothes feature lace, ribbons, bows, and ruffles that will give you an air of vintage and add a fun feminine look to your wardrobe.

pretty lace pajama top can double as blouse — Lace-trimmed Summer Comfort

Vintage for Every Day

Some people feel vintage is something you need to save for a special occasion. A wedding, an afternoon tea, or a holiday seems like the perfect opportunity to highlight a special look. But sneaking a bit of vintage into everyday can be a great way to stand out, while also fitting in. Consider a lacy pajama top under a sweater or jacket for the office. Pack a sweet scarf-belted lace trimmed nightgown for summer days. Even this cute lace trimmed short set with a simple necklace and flats are perfect for traveling in warmer climates.

Vintage dressing is all about featuring one or two pieces that work with other items in your wardrobe. Whether it’s a one-time thing, or something you build into your own personal style, vintage dressing has a few guidelines:

Quality
Fit
Appropriate to the wearer

Give consideration to the setting, dress code, and your own comfort level. Vintage dressing can be fun while providing you with a unique way to stand out from the crowd.

Sources

http://www.glamour.com/gallery/dos-and-donts-of-wearing-vintage#4

http://www.becomegorgeous.com/fashion-style/new_trends/fashion_tips_how_to_dress_vintage-597.html

http://apairandasparediy.com/2013/05/how-to-wear-vintage/

Handmade vs. Custom Made – Gifts for the Holidays to Show You Care

Not everyone is a gifted crafter. Not everyone can bake, or has the time to make embroidered gifts. Sure, we love to receive homemade fudge, or a beautiful knitted sweater or afghan, but these days most people have a tough time finding the time to wrap gifts, let alone make unique items for family and friends.

But if you’re a crafter, and there are definitely a lot of you out there, Jacaranda Living has some great embroidered gift items or blank items to be embroidered that will fit right in with your desire to give something special to those you love. Think it’s too late? Not really.

Embroidered or hand painted items can be beautiful as gifts. Time may be running out to give a completed item by Christmas or Hannukah, but you can order the item and provide your recipient with a picture of the finished product. Then let them know you’ll be working hard during the winter to create their gift.

Embroidered Gifts are Unique and Beautiful

Whether you’re embroidering a cosmetic bag for a friend, or a tissue box for a co-worker, or a pair of slippers for a favorite aunt, Jacaranda Living has a variety of blank pieces ready to embroider that will work perfectly.

large cotton cosmetic bag — large cosmetic bag ready for your embroidery or painting

Not sure where to find the unique patterns that will make your gift the one they treasure? Consider Mary Corbet’s Needle ‘n Thread blog. She’s got great ideas for a variety of designs and even shows you how to use coloring books for inspiration. With so many coloring books out there for adults, you may even be able to ask the person you’re making something for to share their favorite design and you can turn it into an embroidered piece!

Fabric Painting Can Create a Custom Gift to Treasure

If you like painting, why not try fabric painting to create a one-of-a-kind gift for someone special? Look for videos on YouTube that show how to paint flowers, and other designs on bed sheets, scarves, and tablecloths. Jacaranda Living has quality cotton napkins, robes, and pillow cases that would work well for this type of project.

Cotton Dinner Napkins Ready for Embroidery — The Perfect Cotton Dinner Napkin

Just search for “one stroke painting” on YouTube to find a wide variety of projects from easy to complex.

Not All of Us are Artistic – Some Ideas for Embroidered Gifts

Not the type to sit and embroider or paint? Don’t worry, Jacaranda Living can still be your path to giving a unique, embroidered gift to treasure for years to come. From baby gifts to bed linens to ladies’ nightgowns and dresses for the little girls in your life, we’ve got a range of embroidered and monogrammed items made of high quality cotton

a full range of baby items — A beautiful set for baby with sweet embroidered details

and linen, enhanced with lace and fine details that show how much you care.

Consider a pretty set for the littlest member of your family, perhaps booties, a hat, a bib and a onesie all embroidered with little sheep.

Maybe a sweet cotton springtime dress for a young lady with a love of elephants.

little girls dress with pink elephants — Pretty white dress embroidered with pink elephants

Who doesn’t love a cool cotton boudoir pillow and you can have it embroidered with a wide selection of designs including this pretty Nantucket basket of flowers.

Embroidered pillows with multiple design options — Pretty Boudoir Pillow with flower-filled Nantucket Basket Embroidery

Or put together a picnic basket of goodies featuring these fun lobster embroidered cocktail napkins that would be a hit with anyone who likes to plan an outing with just a bit more flair than the usual.

embroidered cocktail napkins - lobster design — Lobster embroidered cocktail napkins, the perfect picnic accent

Embroidered linens and handmade gifts show you’ve thought about the person you’re giving to. Whether the gift is something you’ve created, or something you’ve had created just for them. If you’re shopping for gifts and want something personal, consider Jacaranda Living. We’ve got gifts that show people how much you care.

Sources

http://www.jacarandaliving.com/linen-for-monogrammers.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CpX9s-sRSI

http://www.needlenthread.com/

Christmas Traditions Begin with Jacaranda Living – Start Yours This Year!

Does your family have Christmas Traditions already in place? For many, the holidays are a time to start new Christmas traditions that will be enjoyed and treasured by your family as it grows! A few of our favorite traditions include:

Reindeer Gifts

If your family attends church on Christmas Eve, the reindeer can stop by the house to leave Christmas pajamas, slippers and robes for the whole family. Include a little note from the reindeer with a few tips

get to bed as soon as possible
leave Santa some cookies and maybe chocolate milk this year
thank them for taking care of their assigned elf (if your family enjoys the christmas traditions of Elf on a Shelf)

While superhero and princess inspired pjs are great for the little ones, consider our comfortable Kelsey Pajamas for the ladies of the household. Finish the outfit with our sweet scuffy slippers embroidered for the season with wreaths, snowflakes, and even a Christmas Tree! We’ve got 10 Holiday designs to give our slippers a true Christmas Eve touch.

Christmas Traditions include the Twelve Days of Christmas — sweet embroidery designs that feature favorite Christmas Carols, another of many Christmas Traditions

Sweet Twelve Days of Christmas embroidery options for slippers!

And don’t forget robes! Light cotton or cozy waffle or willow weave with satin trim. Robes from Jacaranda Living are the perfect Reindeer Gift and will be used all year long.

EL280 Bath Robe** - Cotton, Long Sleeve

Cookie Traditions – Making Holiday Cookies Can Be an Annual Event!

And speaking of cookies for Santa, why not make Christmas cookies a tradition? Whether yours are a family tradition, like Pizzelle, pfeffernusse, or pepperkakor, making the perfect Christmas cookie takes time and can become a fun competition each year with other family and friends. Who has the best cookie? Sites like allrecipe.com and bettycrocker.com have 100’s of recipes to choose from if your family doesn’t already have a favorite. Ours would be this recipe for Soetkoekies (sweet cookies) from South Africa which can be found on food.com.

South African Traditional Soetkoekies (Sweet Cookies)

Yield: 80-90 cookies. The dough should be rolled out really thinly — about 1/6th of an inch — to get a crispy cookie.

INGREDIENTS
- 5 cups cake flour
- 2 cups brown sugar or 2 cups yellow sugar, if available. (yellow sugar is very light brown sugar)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1tsp ground cloves
- 1TBS ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 lb butter, soft
- 1/4 lb rendered pork fat (or Crisco)
- 1/2 cup sweet sherry or 1/2 cup muscatel or 1/2 cup madeira wine or 1/2 cup port wine, but you may need up to 3/4 cup of the sweet wine
- 2 large eggs, whisked well
  Fun aprons for adults and kids from Jacaranda Living

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 380 F
Grease cookie sheets.
In a large container mix first eight ingredients very well.
Cut in the butter and Crisco/fat with your hands until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
Whisk the eggs, add just 1/2 cup sweet wine to the eggs, then stir into the dry mixture until well-blended. Add more wine sparingly if too dry. Mix until it forms a fairly stiff dough. The dough should be easy to handle.
Remove dough from bowl, kneading until smooth, then, on a floured surface, roll out to a thin sheet (1/6^th of an inch). This will need to be done in batches.
Using your favorite holiday cookie cutters, cut cookies and place carefully on the greased sheets. Bake in batches in the preheated oven.
Use the center rack in the oven, as cookies burn easily on the bottom, especially if you use dark sheets.
Check cookies after 5 minutes being careful not to let them burn. Cooking time can vary depending on oven and size of cookie but is usually about 7 minutes.
Remove with a spatula, and let cool on wire racks. Store in airtight containers.
Can be made and stored weeks in advance.

There are so many recipes for holiday cookies, and so many different ways to make them your own. Make the search for this year’s recipe part of your holiday fun! Have young chefs in the household? Consider Kiddie and Ladies Aprons from Jacaranda as a pre-holiday gift to help everyone get in the mood.

Take Out as Part of Christmas Traditions – Explore Take Out Options on Christmas Eve

Many households celebrate both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and it can get pretty hectic preparing two celebrations with food, dishes, planning, and cleaning up! Why not make Christmas Eve the time to get takeout. Whether you go Chinese, Mexican, hearty soups and fresh baked bread, or try something entirely new, researching menus, and deciding what you’ll share this year can become an annual ritual in the weeks leading up to the big day.

Whatever you do for the holidays, make sure to enjoy the time together with family and friends. Life is stressful and at busy times, when to-do lists seem endless, it can be easy to forget the reason for the holiday, and get overwhelmed with making certain everything is perfect. Give yourself a chance to sit, relax, and savor those you love. It’ll give you a chance to breathe, and to create memories that will sweeten over the years.

Get your orders in now for the holidays!

At Jacaranda Living we’d love to help create your Christmas Traditions and make your holidays a time to remember. Get your order in now while there is still plenty of time to embroider and ship your gifts wherever you’ll be celebrating this year!

Sources

http://www.parenting.com/gallery/christmas-eve-traditions

http://www.food.com/recipe/south-african-traditional-soetkoekies-sweet-cookies-187261

http://allrecipes.com/recipes/841/holidays-and-events/christmas/desserts/christmas-cookies/

http://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2013/01/the-mystery-of-the-missing-pig-fat-and-how-to-render-lard.html

Girls Weekend Getaway – Make It Personal

Whether you’re celebrating an empty nest, an autumn wedding, or just extending a homecoming celebration because you want to, girls’ getaway weekends are the perfect way to kick back, relax, and let your inner circle know how much you appreciate them. A special gift to commemorate your weekend getaway; a matching nighshirt or scuffies for poolside, or even a cute cosmetic bag can be a reminder of a fun weekend away, and let your friends know how much they mean to you.

Who Needs a Reason for a Weekend Getaway

There is an endless list of reasons to getaway with your besties:

Bachelorette Party
Last Child Leaving the Nest
Bookclub Retreat
Returning to the Working World
Milestone Birthday Celebration
Old Friends in Town for the Weekend

Abby Draper of The Huffington Post’s Blog reminds us, “every woman needs a good ‘girls weekend’ every so often.” The one thing all the above ideas have in common is a shared history or experience among the guests. If you’re the weekend planner, don’t sweat. It doesn’t need to be a “destination weekend” and can even just be a slumber party in your own neighborhood, as long as everyone is getting away from home, work, and a break from the norm.

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