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-Classroom253 S 20th St., Philadelphia
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
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
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
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.