I would hibernate all winter if people would let me. But I know that I need to go out into the world every now and then (mostly for food). To pull myself from hibernation mode, I will schedule solo dates to pull myself out of the winter blues. As you know from reading other articles (Like how to have the perfect solo date at home), solo dates are a GREAT way to spend time getting to know yourself and to build your confidence. Doing things out of your element can also encourage you to open up and meet new people that you may not have if you’d stay home every…

I love having me nights, especially when they involve hanging out on the couch. After you’ve removed your bra and put on some comfy sweatpants, pour yourself a glass of wine and check out one of these 25 best Netflix for a girl’s night in. 25 Best Movies on Netflix for a Night in: Classic Chick Flicks 1- Miss Congeniality- quirky FBI agent that gets a full makeover 2- 13 Going on 30- we all wished we were older when we were 13 3- Mean Girls- all-time fave and know all the words 4- Magic Mike- in case you like it steamy 5- Hitch- Will Smith and Eva Longoria. Enough…

I have discovered the best recipe for a perfect solo date at home! If you have ever read about the 15 Solo Dates to take yourself on, you know I LOVE a good “me night”. This weekend I was able to have a solo date from home and it was the best. For me, staying in means no bra, my favorite wine, and Netflix. But it also requires a little bit of pampering. Here’s what you’re going to need for the perfect solo date from home if you decide to have one tonight: How to Have the Perfect Solo Date at Home: First step is to get cozy. There are…

I love coming up with solo date ideas to go on. Even now that I have a boyfriend, I still enjoy taking myself out every now and then. Taking yourself out is a great way to get to know yourself more and to build confidence. At first, it may feel awkward or there may only be a few things that you’re comfortable going to alone, but after some time you will look forward to solo dates. Here are 15 solo date ideas to try today: 15 Solo Date Ideas to try Today: 1. Attend a Pop-up Yoga Class This is different than any normal class at a studio where you…

When I first moved to the city, I didn’t realize the things I would learn after living alone for the first time. I got a little studio on the west side. It was mostly one room, but I absolutely loved it! I didn’t have any furniture until I found a chair at Goodwill and I slept on the floor for a week waiting for my bed to be delivered. You might be thinking that I was wishing for a roommate with furniture, but I wasn’t. Living alone was the best experience I had and I strongly recommend everyone try it once in life. Not as a permanent situation (I cohabitate…