After the April tax increases and rising food prices inflation rising as a result of food prices going up, most of us are feeling the squeeze at the moment of Fun Friday night. This means we have less to spend on nights out, but that’s no reason to put a spanner in your social plans! Try some of these budget-friendly ideas for Friday nights in with friends and let the fun continue!
Plan a themed TV marathon
Don’t just invite people over to watch a film or a new series. Go the whole hog with a themed evening, decorating the room to match the settings of the scenes and serving suitable food and drinks of Fun Friday night. You could even suggest fancy dress!
If you want to keep the viewing a mystery, choose a genre for the theme and select a film in that genre at random on the night, perhaps inviting guests to make suggestions and then drawing one at random.
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Host a game night with friends
Feeling competitive? Organise a game night and test yourself against your friends! There are endless options when it comes to what to play, from traditional board games to video games. You can find digital versions of classics online such as free bingo with no wagering requirements, or keep it simple with good old Victorian parlour favourites like charades.
Ensure the games you go for are accessible to all, considering everyone’s individual interests and skill level. You could have multiple games running at once if you have space but ensure you’re not too crowded!
Cook up a feast
Trying out delicious new dishes and bakes is an enjoyable experience from start to finish. Cooking can help you unwind after a long working week and is naturally social, sure to get you all talking in no time. And then you have the pleasure of dining on your creations – with the option of a takeaway in case of any disasters!
Remember to bear in mind any allergies and likes/dislikes, and try to choose a recipe that means everyone can be involved. DIY pizzas are a simple and almost universally loved option that allow everyone to get creative.
Get creative with arts & crafts
Speaking of getting creative – don’t dismiss arts & crafts as a Friday night activity. This can be a relaxing and rewarding way to pass the time, whether you’re alone or hanging out with friends.
Why not start and maintain scrapbooks recording your precious memories? You can combine photographs, sketches and keepsakes to ensure each page sparks joy. Other ideas include paint-and-sip sessions led by a video tutorial, jewellery-making and knitting blankets or clothing.
Create an at-home spa
Dreaming of an indulgent spa session? Recreate it as best you can at home and pamper yourself, mind and body. Use candles, lamps and home fragrance to set the mood and set up stations in different rooms, then work your way round one by one.
Start with a long, luxurious bath or shower depending on your preference, including a body and foot scrub, and follow up with a rich moisturiser. While that soaks in, sit with your feet in warm water with a face mask on Fun Friday night. Finish on the sofa with a warming mug of tea and paint your fingernails.
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