How To Have A Girls' Night In

Step 1: Set The Mood

Call all your girls and tell them you're staying in tonight. Ask them to bring PJs and toothbrushes for a sleepover. This way no one has to drink, then drive. Set up lots of pillows and cozy lighting. This creates a relaxing environment where the girls will feel comfortable sharing any thoughts or feelings.

Step 2: Adult Beverages

Stock up the bar - you'll need to have something for everyone's tastes. Or, keep it simple with a theme - mix margaritas or try a wine tasting. Just remember: more than two or three drinks usually spells hangover... so encourage everyone to drink water, keep an eye on the heaviest drinkers, and just in case, stock up on Alka-Seltzer.

Step 3: Snacks

Women like food even more than alcohol sometimes, so get it out early. Sample a variety of cheeses with the wine … or dip chips and guacamole with those margaritas... But DON'T forget the chocolate. Bad things can happen when a bunch of women are craving chocolate...ugly.

Step 4: Enterntainment

There's only so long that you can sit around and talk about your mothers... or men... or is there? Don't forget diversions like manis and pedis ...facials...the karaoke machine... take a Cosmo Quiz and compare results. But don't stress... in the end, it's the talk and bonding that matter.

Step 5: Friendly fight

Sometimes when girls get drunk, girls talk trash. And cat fights can ensue, so suggest a pillow fight. This will alleviate any aggression and promote healthy communication. Besides, a little disagreement can ultimately bring women closer... or at least it does on Dynasty or Desperate Housewives. So, group hug and goodnight.