Summer is a hard time for moms who are friends. We’re busy hanging out with our kids and managing their summer schedules. Crazy life.
But like Applebee’s, I believe that Life is Better Shared. And since I haven’t had a Girls’ Night Out in quite some time, last week before we left for vacation I sent a text message to a number of friends, hoping they could get together — on short notice — at Applebee’s.
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I feared they would already have plans; texting on a Tuesday for a Friday isn’t really a lot of notice for busy moms. The text messages started flying back: “Yes!” “Oh my god, I need a night out!” “See you then!” I’m sure it helped that I said I was paying!
We had a lovely time together. We had some lovely cocktails — I remember the Bahama Mama, the lemonade name and the Strawberry Mojito as the ones I tasted since we passed them around for tastes. I would drink any of those three again… right now. So good!
We also went hog-wild with appetizers. My favorite three were the Spinach Artichoke Dip, the Queso Blanco and — the table’s absolute favorite — Chicken Wonton Tacos. Honestly, the next time I make it to Applebee’s, I think I might order that as a meal. They were so delicious that we had to pass around the last one, taking bites, because we couldn’t agree on whoever got the last one. Amazing.
Oh, and uh, we may have indulged in some Hot Fudge Shooters for dessert. Shooters don’t have alcohol. Just lots and lots of amazing ice cream. And did I say hot fudge?
Food aside, we had such a great time at Applebee’s. We talked — a lot. We caught up on everything that’s gone on in our lives since we saw each other last.
There were fun topics: summer plans, vacation, how old and new relationships are going. There were heavy topics; adoption, divorce, back injuries. We’re not all gloom and doom. We laughed a lot. I love my friends and a chance together with good food and drinks. It was a blast. I loved that it wasn’t too loud in the restaurant so we could hear each other — though our noisy laughter might have made it hard for others to hear each other. Apologies to those around us!
Two of my good friends!
So now I want to know: When’s the last time you had a girls’ night out?Answer the question via comments to be entered for a chance to win a $150 Applebee’s gift card.
My last girl’s night out was 5+ years ago.
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https://twitter.com/Kellydinpa/status/225286829908303873
That looks like a fun girls’ night out! My last girls’ night out was on Memorial Day – it gave me a chance to wear a striped blue and white sunhat. =)
Wow – it’s been a few years!
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/225397946517176320
It’s been 9 years since I had a night out just with the girls!
Well, I can’t remember when was the last night out with girls was!! So, it was a very, very long time ago!!!
I LOVE the drink there and the food is awesome too. Last time I went to Applebees I think I may have licked my plate! lol I’d love a girls night out
I cannot remember my last night out with friends…maybe 3 or 4 years ago? It’s been far too long!
chambanachik@gmail.com
Last week! and then 6 months before that…
It has been almost six months since our last girls night out.
The last time I had a girl’s night out was too many months ago…I think over 6 months ago…so long that I lost track. I can’t wait to plan my next girl’s night out and enjoy some great food at Applebee’s!
amy [at] utry [dot] it
tweeted about this giveaway: https://twitter.com/uTry_it/status/226555716972974080
amy [at] utry [dot] it
I had a girls night out last week with my best friend. I had won tickets to a show, and we were able to go to dinner first. It was a great night!
It’s been about a month!
https://twitter.com/egood33/status/226792354378551297
I had one this past friday. Thanks for the review and giveaway. We like to go to applebee’s to get together with friends.
songyueyu at gmail
tweet: https://twitter.com/syytta/status/226944980743249920
songyueyu at gmail
Last time I had a girl’s night out was last summer.
tcarolinep at gmail dot com
https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/227268727782137858
2 nights ago
It has been way too long. At least a couple of years.
I just went out with my best bid from the 7th grade! I flew to Colorado and spent the week wih her, while we spent time with her family we manage to go out to eat three times to just be together! We try and do this once a year.
http://shar.es/tF2Co. I tweeted!
I love girls nights, out or in. But out with free food/drinks does it get better than that!?
Eeeek. Maybe a year? Two. It’s been waaaay too long and I’m fairly certain I deserve one more than most people I know. And my two autism mommy friends I meet for coffee once in a blue moon need it, too. So I’m taking them with me!
The last time I had a girls night out? Um…high school. Omg I’m so lame and need friends.
I would love a girls night out!!!! It’s been forever since I’ve got out without the hubs & kiddo’s.
Tweeted!!
The last time for a girls night out was over a year ago
Wow – it was so long ago – more than 5 years. That’s just sad.
https://twitter.com/LAMusing/status/227570048011735044
Its been way toooooo long but the last girls night I had my friends and I attended an Indigo Girls concert with dinner and great wine beforehand and some mischievousness afterward!
amethyst2272 at gmail.com
I shared on Twitter too! https://twitter.com/happyenchilada2/status/227639126374113281
Last time I went to a girl’s night out, it was about a year ago and we went to P.F. Changs. It has definitely been a while!
Thanks for the chance to win!
gina.m.maddox (at) gmail (dot) com
tweet–https://twitter.com/CrazyItalian0/status/227755692310790144
gina.m.maddox (at) gmail (dot) com
My last girl’s night out was a friend’s bachelorette party about 4 months ago.
I almost don’t remember the last time I went out maybe 2 yrs ago
I think the last time was about 2 months ago
My friends and I just went out this past weekend! We went out for dinner :)
pokergrl8 at gmail.com
https://twitter.com/aes529/status/228671709232902147
My last girls night out with Wednesday
A girl’s night out? I can’t even remember! Even though my kids are grown and gone, it still sounds like a really wonderful idea. Your generation, I think, is much much better than mine about tending to those “women only” personal relationships on a regular basis. Glad you had such a good time :-)
It has been 7 years since I had a girl’s night out. I really need one!
elena150980 at yahoo dot com
https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/229076389268172801
I can’t remember my last GNO! Need to ahve one.
Had a girls night out about a month ago! Went out to eat and to a movie
i tweeted here:
https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/229261050564968450
Does forever count? it has been years – lots of years
https://twitter.com/elliebunny24/status/229289596884774913
I’ve never had a girls night out ,i went from a teen to a teen mom .I Lost nearly all friends when i was 15 years old and the little friends i do have would love to go out with me to catch up but i dont have money .I’m a full time student and i’m working hard to get my HS diploma and then i still plan on going to college .(Btw i’m 20 years old now)
I’ll keep my fingers & toes crossed <3
i could definitely use a girls night out to distract myself from all my problems with my daughter's father .He nearly killed me when i was pregnant and till this day i still have issues with him .Sorry for blabbing a lot lol .
cupcakebabe416@gmail.com
thank you for the chance
xoxo
June!!
https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/230043085638348801
It’s been over ten years. Too long.
It’s been about 10 months since I had a GNO.
https://twitter.com/jen_r_horn/status/230354004008370176
I can’t remember!
https://twitter.com/ohsmiledarling/status/230383849186668546
My last girl’s night out was at least 6 months ago that I couldn’t remember the date. I love this giveaway, if I won I can plan to have my next girl’s night out soon and enjoy great food at the Applebee’s.
ctong2[at]gmail[dot]com
I tweeted about this promotion: https://twitter.com/ctong2/status/230481150919995393
ctong2[at]gmail[dot]com
I had a girls night out two weeks ago, we went out for dinner and drinks.
runningmatey at hotmail dot com
https://twitter.com/LuckyDuckyToo/status/230798677948653568
runningmatey at hotmail dot com
Our last girls night out was last month. There is nothing better to lift the spirits!
I haven’t had a night out in over 7 years
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
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https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/230868596664975360
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
It’s been several months since my last girl’s night out. I need one now!
chrisdeglen(at)gmail(dot)com
It would have had to have been in College prior to getting married. Now we do things as a couple all the time and love it!
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/231128319259717634
It’s been way too long since we had a girls’ night out – we need to work on that.
It’s been years since I had a girls’ night out. The closest thing would be girls’ evening around the campfire after the kids went to sleep. Would love to go out and have someone else cook for me.
Tweeted http://twitter.com/chipdip2010/status/231189434303926272
i havent had a girls night without the kids in 6 years, yes, correct 6 years…i would sure love to have another…Thanks for a super giveaway!
Tweeted:
https://twitter.com/anashct3/status/231193611306418176
Thanks for the chance to win!
email: anashct1 [at] yahoo [dot] com
The last time I had a girl’s night out? Over three years ago. I DESPERATELY need one now!
Terri P
pr4gatheringroses AT gmail DOT com
My August 2nd Tweet:
https://twitter.com/GeorgiaMist/status/231201894423470081
Terri P
pr4gatheringroses AT gmail DOT com
Last time was WELL over a year ago!
tweeted https://twitter.com/pittsy82/status/231223012572147713
OH wow! Last girls night out for me was about 10 years ago before I had my first back surgery. I dont get out often anymore, but it sure is needed!
I also did the tweet
https://twitter.com/Ilovemybeagle2/status/231234520194637826
OH wow! Last girls night out for me was about 10 years ago before I had my first back surgery. I dont get out often anymore, but it sure is needed!
I think it was about a year ago that we had an evening out. My how time flies.
Tweet – https://twitter.com/willitara/status/231436540973297666
it been some months
https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/231443927318818816
I’m a working mom, so I cherish the time I get away from home with the girls…..often we just stay in at someone’s house, but I think it would be great to be able to go out and have other people prepare and clean for once!!!It’s been a while since our last time, and we are due!
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https://twitter.com/fairydancer35/status/231456484586840064
Way too many years to count. I am ready for my next one right now!