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August 20, 2015

Five plans for a perfect 'Girls Day Out'

There are many ways to spend quality girl-time in Philadelphia, South Jersey

Lifestyle Women
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Philadelphia is filled with plenty of ideas for a fantastic date with friends.

There are plenty of cliches about the benefits of spending time with close friends -- from being the cheapest form of therapy and medicine to mitigating gray hairs. 

And all of them are 100 percent true. 

Spending time with close friends is absolutely beneficial to one's well-being and it's also a lot of fun.

Below are five ideas in Philadelphia and South Jersey for planning the perfect girls' days out.

Take a Cooking Class

Where: COOK, Philadelphia's Collaborative Kitchen-Classroom

253 S 20th St., Philadelphia

COOK Philadelphia
Playing with knives can be a good form of therapy and companionship when used the right way. (Cook/Facebook)

Cook, a collaborative cooking lesson kitchen in Rittenhouse, offers group cooking classes taught by several local and acclaimed restaurant chefs.

Coming up on the schedule this Sunday, August 23 at 2 p.m. there's a class on juicing for beginners being taught by Kimberly Berger of Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies. 

Toast and Travel on a Winery Tour

Wineries located throughout South Jersey

South Jersey Wine Tours
South Jersey Wine Tours takes the hassle out of having to deal with the planning and transportation, so you can focus on the touring and wine tasting. (South Jersey Wine Tours/Philadelphia)

South Jersey Wine Tour plans private groups the most efficient trail while handling the reservations, and travel. Add-ons like cheese and chocolate pairing are also available.

Work It Out

1204 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia
Aerial Yoga
All levels are welcome to partake in this anti-gravity workout. (Amrita Yoga & Wellness/Facebook)

Take hanging out with your friends to the literal level by signing up for an all-levels aerial yoga class at Amrita Yoga & Wellness in Philadelphia. The class sizes are intimate (about 6-12 people) and the instructors tailor the moves to each individual and offer hands-on assistance. 

Get Your Craft On

7224 Germantown Ave.Philadelphia
Handcraft Workshop

Handcraft Workshop is a haven to get your creative juices flowing. (Handcraft Workshop/Facebook)

Handcraft Workshop gives crafters the tools and space to make handmade works of woven art. Beginners are welcome, regardless of age. But be warned, you may get hooked on crocheting.

Get Pampered

210 West Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Spa
Rittenhouse Spa & House opened almost a year ago - September 2014 - in the heart of Rittenhouse. (File Art)

A girl's day out list wouldn't be complete without mentioning a relaxing spa day. But Rittenhouse Spa & Club isn't any old spa. The 15,000 square foot luxury space houses a spa suite that can accommodate groups of up to eight as well as a full fitness facility, and locker rooms with steam, sauna and an indoor pool.

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