If you’re looking for an alternative to a Mom’s Night Out on the town, consider planning a Mom’s Night In. Send your husband and kids out the door so you and your mom friends can enjoy some relaxing time in the comfort of your own home. There are many fun ideas for your next Mom’s Night In.

Spa Party

Host your own spa party. Decide on a few different spa treatments that can be easily done at home. You can either purchase the supplies or make your own homemade spa treatments. Moms deserve lots of pampering, and a spa party at home is an affordable way to do just that with all of your mom friends.

Bunco

Bunco has become wildly popular in recent years. Many women gather weekly or monthly to play Bunco. Planning a Bunco game for Mom’s Night In could start a regular gathering that all of the moms in the group can enjoy. If Bunco doesn’t interest you, consider a different board or card game for Mom’s Night In. You could plan a different game each time you gather with your mom friends for a Mom’s Night In.

In Home Party

Many in home party companies exist so there are many options for this Mom’s Night In idea. Pampered Chef, Mary Kay, and Tastefully Simple are just a few of the most popular in home parties available. Schedule a party for your favorite company and invite your mom friends for a fun Mom’s Night In.

Movie Marathon

Rent several movies revolving around a certain theme. It could be a favorite actor, a certain genre, or a particular topic. Another option is to rent an entire season of a favorite television show and watch all of the episodes with the girls.

Potluck

Women, food, and chatting go well together! Pick a food theme and ask each guest to bring one dish related to that theme. As the hostess, you won’t spend all day preparing food and everyone can enjoy a variety of foods. Possible themes include desserts, appetizers, or your favorite type of ethnic food.

Scrapbook

If all of your mom friends enjoy scrapbooking, consider organizing a day of scrapbooking. Everyone can catch up on their scrapbooking while chatting with each other.

Book Club

Start a book club as your Mom’s Night In activity. It might be a nice change to hold an intellectual conversation after spending all day talking to young children! This is another Mom’s Night In idea that can turn into a regular event.

By Shelley