10 ideas for a memorable girls' weekend
Written by Les Rivières | April 5, 2022
The best weekends away from home are definitely those with friends! They will give you some well-deserved relaxation, create moments of laughter and fun, and provide opportunities for confidential discussions. We therefore have 10 ideas for a successful weekend. Let’s go!
1- Food: orders to take away please.
Because life is too short to worry about cooking and washing up, make the most of your girls’ weekend and think about ordering takeaway. Did you know that grocery stores (we happen to have one IGA aux Rivières!) often offer a catering service? Have a real feast prepared in advance and take advantage of all the time you save to relax and have fun! Also take a look at the restaurant menu, as several offer a takeaway service. Why go without?
Finally, don’t forget dessert. Organize a candy bar where you can help yourself all weekend without having to deal with the kids 😉
2- Quench your thirst with a cocktail or mocktail competition
To quench your thirst (because yes, there’s a LOT of talking on a girls’ weekend), think bubbles, cocktails and mocktails. Organize a contest of original cocktails. Each person has to concoct a cocktail during the weekend and let the others try it. Give a score for each new drink tasted during the weekend. Think of a prize for the winner, to motivate the troops! Don’t forget the bubbles for the party!
Consult the specialists at SAQ aux Rivières to prepare… and win!
3- Entertainment: vintage board games and murder mystery evening
Dust off your old board games like “Who’s it to be?” or the famous “Secret Telephone”. As well as bringing back good memories, you can catch up on all the latest gossip while playing these light-hearted games. Even better, if you have an actor’s soul, organize a Murder Mystery evening during your girls’ weekend. Choose your theme and have fun!
Visit the Imaginaire shop to get one murder mystery game.
4- Unwind with magazines
Far from cell phones and screens, a girls’ weekend is the perfect time to read gossip magazines, recipe books or fashion magazines. Come on, let’s put our cell phones in “airplane” mode and dive into the latest gossip or fashion trends! Come and see the enthusiasts of Archambault to fill your satchel with a host of captivating magazines!
5- Organize a clothes swap
Are you a fan of this activity among friends? If you’ve never tried it, now is the perfect time to start this tradition. Each of you bring a bag of clothes and swap them. You’ll see that one person’s clothes are a sure-fire hit with everyone else!
6- Relax: mask and manicure on the program
Because you will probably need to relax in the afternoon or morning, plan some “home spa” moments. Bring all your favorite nail polishes and swap colors. Do the same with your face and hair masks, as well as all your favorite products that help you relax and feel good. You will undoubtedly discover new favorite products.
Visit our fragrance and cosmetics shops to find your favorite products
7- Dressing up according to a theme
Who said you have to wait until Halloween to dress up? Are you a fan of the 80s? The 90s? Travel? Any other fun themes? Everything is so much more fun when you’re dressed up! Dare to try it and combine it with point 8 for even more fun.
8- Singing with friends: karaoke is a winner
If you’ve never tried it, now’s the time! Rent a karaoke machine and take the opportunity to show off your singing talents (or lack thereof). Get out your classics, it’s time to sing!
9- Take a photo to remember
Bring a Polaroid or disposable camera to immortalize all those beautiful moments. Offer the camera as a gift if it’s one of your girlfriends’ birthdays! Want to do something even more special to immortalize the moment? Pay for the services of a professional photographer. No, photo shoots are not just for families! You will be able to keep a souvenir of this memorable weekend.
10 - Celebrate your friendship with flowers
Finally, to end the weekend on a high note, have some flowers delivered! No need to wait for someone to buy them for you. A beautiful bouquet for each of the participants. If you are isolated in the woods, assign one of you the task of going to the florist and bringing the flowers to the cabin. As well as decorating the table, you will have a beautiful gift to take home.
For the rest of the weekend, you are free to get out in the fresh air and organize a little outdoor activity depending on the season and the activities available! The watchword is still: FUN! Have a good weekend!
