I thought about going out with friends tonight, but I decided with the upcoming craziness in my life, a girl’s night in was much-needed. I might as well recharge with a relaxing night at home while I can, right?
To me, a girl’s night in, at a minimum, requires the following:
A Chick Flick
Spanglish is one of my favorite girly movies ever! I especially love Téa Leoni in it! Her character is fantastic! 
Beauty Products
I’m planning to give myself a mani, pedi, and facial while watching my chick flick.
Yummy Food
For dinner, I made a simple salad with fresh arugula (it’s heaven!), tomatoes, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.
I also had some jalapeño-flavored potato chips.
And I made a batch of No-Cook Granola Almonds Butter Balls. I like these so much more than my No-Cook Peanut Butter Cookies! The granola adds a nice crunch to them!
How to: Combine 1/4 cup dry oats, 1/4 cup granola, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp agave nectar, 2 tbsp (heaping) almond butter in a small bowl. Mix ingredients well and roll batter into balls. Chill in the refrigerator for about an hour. Enjoy! 
Comfy Clothes (preferably PJs)
(Not Murphy.)
Wine
Just a glass… or two! 
Cookie Friday
This afternoon, I had intended to purchase a big ol’ cookie to celebrate Cookie Friday, but when I arrived at Crema Cafe, a special little something caught my attention:
That’s right, a Yellow Squash-Orange-Hazelnut Mini Loaf. It sounded so interesting (and yummy), I could not pass it up! And it was very delicious– moist and soft with a slight hint of orange, a crumbly-granola top, and whole hazelnuts throughout. It was AWESOME! Just what I wanted!
Lunch
Before I enjoyed Cookie Friday, I ate lunch: pineapple-flavored Chobani with Nature’s Path Organic Granola mixed in. The granola was the “Agave Plus” variety that is made with rolled oats, agave nectar, and sunflower seeds. It was delish!
Lunch also included a fresh fruit cup from Au Bon Pain. I left my camera in the office, so I didn’t snap a photo, but it looked a lot like the pic below.
Today wasn’t the most nutritious day of eating, but it’s Friday and all of the goodies were needed for a healthy mind and soul. Plus, it was kind of fun indulging in comfort foods all day!
Off to relax! Good night!
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Enjoy the evening!
Those peanut butter bites remind me of the PB&J LARABAR I just tried today — fabulous! Run out and snag that new flavor. Also, it seems pineapple Chobani are all the rage… I’m not into dairy, but my friends say they wish Chobani was organic :/
Have a great evening!! I love my Girls Night In nights!! Looks like a fabulous plan!
Girls night in sounds like fun! My fave show to watch on a Friday night in is “Say Yes to the Dress” on TLC. Such a girlie, fun show!
What a fun night in! I love that movie, too!
Aw, that’s no Murphy but that’s a pretty cute pug pup too.
Enjoy your girl’s night in. 
i really like “spanglish” too – and so does my husband! i don’t know why it got such bad reviews….
Enjoy your night! I feel like staying in too, but hubs wants to go to a football game. Hopefully it won’t be a late night. I want to try those bites-great treat!
I am dying to try the pineapple Chobani. We don’t have it here yet and my inquires to the company have gone unnoticed. It looks goooood.
That might be the cutest dog picture ever! I love that you include him on the blog. More videos please! One of my favorite girls night in movies is Fools Rush In. I heart Chandler! Enjoy your evening!
“girls nights” are the best way to spend a Friday evening in my opinion! I just made your No Cook Peanut Butter Cookies using Almond Butter and I have to say I really like them, I will have to try them with the addition of granola though.
Oo nice choice for cookie Friday! I love Girls Nights!!
Girls night in sounds like a plan for me too! Love the almond butter balls…mmm…
@Christy: It’s NOT Murphy!
i LOVE Spanglish, and love that Arbonne mask even more
I love how it tingles! Have a great night!
Wow, those almond butter balls look good. I am going to make some as soon as I get granola at the farmers market this weekend.
Omg, Murphy in those pj’s…I think I just melted!
@Simone: It’s NOT Murphy!
Well Murphy needs those PJs.
Reading comprehension.
I love Spanglish so much. Have a great night!
relaxing me nights are a great thing!
especially when you’re having a glass of wine
Perfect day for comfort. Enjoy the evening!
Enjoy your girl’s night! They’re pretty awesome. I’m definitely looking forward to having them once things calm down and I’m all moved in!
Cozy nights in are the best! I enjoy those more than going out now! Hope that doesn’t make me sound old
Those balls look yummy! TWSS!
I love girl’s nights in; we all need them sometimes to recharge!
You’ve got the right idea girlfriend! Those almond butter ball thingies looked awesome! I love almond butter!
I love girly nights with a good chick flick. Have a good night!
Sounds like a perfect evening! Did you spend it with Murphy too?
i love spanglish! have an amazing night. love your dog
Girls nights in are always amazing
Those PB/AB cookies look AWESOME!
and i definatly need to try some arugula!
I need to try to make a vegan pineapple yogurt.. Hmmm!
girls nights are the best!
yay!
That is my idea of a relaxing Friday night! I need to try this no-bake cookies of yours!
arbonne! i have that stuff
I’ve never seen that movie, but it’s on my list. I watched another movie last night that I had been wanting to see for a while — “Pursuit of Happiness” with Will Smith. It was so good and inspiring!
Hey Tina, I don’t have agave nectar but would like to make those cookies. Can you do so without it? Or what should I substitute?
I was waiting for the wine! That’s like the cherry on the sundae
Hazelnuts need to be used more in baked goods – they’re one of my favorite nuts!
@Sara: Honey might work. I made up the recipe last night, so I’m not 100% sure!
i love spending the night watching chick flicks- Spanglish is one of my favorite movies too..
those cookies look delish!
I love girl’s nights in! Just what the doctor ordered sometimes! Love the pineapple chobs too – altho pomegranate still wins my heart!
Have an ace weekend!
I LOVE nights like that! And love that you included pictures of all your supplies
Way to go Teen!
I have to try those peanut butter balls…they make me drool everytime! There’s nothing better than fast desserts because it lets you get to the good part quicker – EATING IT
I wonder if I missed the post where you noted that you received the Chobani as a sample before reviewing it? Yay for ethical blogging.
@Chrissy: Actually, I bought it.
Sounds like a perfect girls night to me! That picture of Murphy is hilarious! his face is precious.
What a fun night in!
I agree, those are much needed sometimes. 
Oh…and Murphy is so much more adorable, in my opinion.
Murphy is so cute! And I have to try those cookies!
I have never seen Spanglish. On a quiet night in for me, I would love to read a magazine – I have so many to catch up on!
Ahh, I haven’t bought any Arbonne skin stuff in awhile and that picture made me miss it! The yellow squash muffin seems interesting – did it have a similar texture to a zucchini muffin?
OMG, those Granola PB balls look really good!
Murphy is SO cute, he will look so huggable!
Spanglish was funny!
Hey Tina! I just tried the AB balls and added coconut! MMM. They don’t look as wet/gooey as yours though so maybe I didn’t “heap” my tbsp’s enough. Anyway, I had no problem eating three while making the little balls, so still yummy nonetheless. Thanks!
My guys and I headed into the city on Friday and we happened to stop by Crema Cafe so Charlie could try the Affogato. First we each had a slice of pizza at Upper Crust. Boy was Harvard Square hopping. What a great place to work. I can see why you like working in the city.
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