Girls Night a la Applebee's

No matter our race, religion, creed or culture I think we can universally agree on one thing:

a girls' night is so refreshing.

As hard as it to make time for ourselves, it is a must.  This last week a girls' night out is just what the doctor ordered.  

There is something to be said about being with some good friends with no (kid) distractions and eating/drinking the night away.  My partner in crime (C) had the flu (BOO!) but I was able to drown my sorrows in a giant OREO shake.  Which is obviously the first thing I ordered.  

But I am not writing this to tell you about the calories I consumed but to tell you that you might need to consider hoping on over to your local APPLEBEE'S (let's face it, there's one on every corner)for a GIRLS' NIGHT OUT 'cause 1. You deserve it and 2.  You are going to win this amazing gift card we are giving away.

So prepare yourselves for some great service - we were so well taken care of - and some yum-o food. My favorites include, but are not limited to, boneless buffalo wings, the aforementioned Oreo shake, steak with mushrooms, and obviously you can't leave without a  blondie or two. To be honest I'm surprised I woke up from my food coma to write this very post.  

But if you have learned anything from this post let it be:

Girls' night is good for the soul.

So there you have it, folks.  Applebee's offers a great atmosphere for you and your girls to get together, eat good food, and spend quality time catching up.  

Our lives get so busy, and I love Applebee's slogan - "Life is Better Shared". As great as it is to keep in contact via social media: Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr etc., what better way to share it than face-to-face with your friends? (Though Applebee's agrees social media is a fabulous way to connect, so they're on Twitter, Pinterest, and YouTube, too!)

I, for one, am so grateful for my good friends and while I love my family I've always believed, "good friends are God's way of apologizing to us for our families."  That said, go ahead and comment on this post and tell us:

- When is the last time you had a girl's night out?

Each comment will be entered for a chance to win a $150 gift card for Applebee's, courtesy of Applebee's and BlogHer!

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This sweepstakes runs from 7/9/12 – 8/3/12.

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