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Chicks and Salsa Mexican Themed Girl’s Night In

September 23, 2013 By Sharon Garofalow 23 Comments

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Want a fun way to spoil your besties? Grab the chicks and salsa and have a Mexican themed girl's night in! Mexican Themed Girl's Night InWho doesn't love a girl's night, am I right? It is the perfect time to reconnect with those gals that you can say anything to and laugh at everything with. I've been dying to host a “Chicks and Salsa” party forever. When I would visit my sister, who went away for college, we would go to this little bar that had a Chicks and Salsa night. The name has stuck with me and I think it is great inspiration for a Mexican themed girl's night in! chair-placecards-with-chinet-cupsWhile it isn't exactly a formal affair, I decided to hang place cards on the back of the chairs. My dining room is so plain (except for the rug – but we STILL haven't hung any artwork) I figured the extra color would help make it a little bit more festive.Chinet-Ole-Cup-SignI made this quick little sign for the occasion to add more ambiance. I love all the marquee signs with lights that you can DIY but am totally afraid of power tools. So I decided to mimic the look with cups that I painted and a little hot glue.Ginger BeerAs you may remember I am in love with the Moscow Mule cocktail. But while I was in Mexico I started dreaming of a Mexican Mule – which is the same drink just using Tequila instead of the Vodka. Any good girl's night starts off with cocktails. Or at the very least, wine. Trio of chips and salsa for Mexican themed girl's night in. For an appetizer, a trio of salsas will surely please your guests. I have never met a chip or salsa that I didn't like. These were all store-bought to keep things easy. Because that's what I'm all about. easy-centerpiece-of-aloe-vera-and-bougenvillaThe point of this post is to share that your entertaining doesn't have to be crazy complicated to have a nice little party and a great time. I wanted to add some color to the table but not spend a lot of money or time on the decorating. I picked up two aloe vera plants from Trader Joe's (you can never have enough aloe vera in my opinion so these will live on long past the party!) and added in some bougainnvillea that I got from my neighbor's yard (I asked first!!!).

Pepitas-for-saladI kept dinner simple with my favorite white chicken enchilada recipe (which I turned in to a casserole) and a pre made salad with Trader Joe's cilantro dressing (so yum!). Adding some pepitas for crunch is optional but worth it in my opinion. The enchilada casserole can be made ahead of time so this party would be really easy to pull off on a week night.dinner-for-girls-nightWhile the casserole is not the prettiest to look at, it is absolutely delicious!  I made sure to keep chips and salsa on the table through the main course. I don't know about you but I can eat chips and salsa all night long.papel picado inspired napkinsI kept the decor super simple. I used blue string to hold up my paper letter garland. Just come up with a fun saying and cute out the letters. Easy. You can use paper napkins to resemble papel picado.chips-and-leopard-tableclothI had originally intended to use one of the blankets I picked up in Mexico as the tablecloth but I am in love with this scarf and thought it was the perfect choice.churro-cream-cheese-fruit-dipFor dessert I created a Churro Cream Cheese Fruit Dip. This dessert can also be made ahead of time making this menu super easy and totally yummy. Clean up was super simple since most of the items I used were disposable! Boom. That's how you do it. So when are you planning your Mexican themed girl's night in? Your friends will love it!

*Thank you to Chinet for sponsoring this post.  My sponsors allow me to be creative and share ideas with you.  And as always, all opinions are mine!

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About Sharon Garofalow

Sharon lives in Southern California with her adorable family. She loves to share ideas to make mom life easier and encourage busy gals to make time for themselves too! Sharon's "me" time often includes watching Hallmark Channel movies, sipping sauvignon blanc, trying not to eat Salt and Pepper potato chips, and planning girlfriend getaways.

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  1. 18

    justine b says

    October 1, 2013 at 6:56 pm

    It all looks delicious!

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    lyndsay // coco cake land says

    September 24, 2013 at 8:17 pm

    haha! party like there’s no manana… you make me laugh. that cross-line blue string bunting with leopard print lettering RULES. wish i could come party at one of your girl’s nights!! xo

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      Sharon Garofalow says

      September 25, 2013 at 7:55 pm

      Thanks, lady! I can’t get enough leopard print. :)

      Reply
  3. 21

    Betsy says

    September 23, 2013 at 5:24 pm

    SO cute! I love that bunting. It would be totally normal to have this hanging in my house all the time right?

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    • 22

      Sharon Garofalow says

      September 25, 2013 at 7:59 pm

      We pretty much have something hanging on our wall at all times. My husband was bummed when I wouldn’t let him hang pictures there because it was our “garland wall”. ;)

      Reply
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    kara noel @small things says

    September 23, 2013 at 4:10 pm

    I’m dying!!! You are talented and I hope you know that!
    I love the wall stuff and the cups on the board. I’m thinking that the cups spelling out PLAY in our playroom is a must.

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    • 24

      Sharon Garofalow says

      September 25, 2013 at 8:00 pm

      Ah, thanks Kara! That would be a super cute playroom sign!

      Reply
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    Kristin says

    September 23, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    Totally what Nicole said. Everything looks so chic! And can’t wait to see that churro dip recipe!

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  6. 26

    Miya Goodrich says

    September 23, 2013 at 2:22 pm

    I love the sign you made. Also, I want a party at my house now ;)

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  7. 27

    gigi says

    September 23, 2013 at 2:01 pm

    I wan t to party at your house every day.

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  8. 28

    Nicole says

    September 23, 2013 at 10:18 am

    I actually forgot for a moment I was looking at plastic plates and utensils! Great post!

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  9. 29

    Carrie Harris says

    September 23, 2013 at 9:04 am

    You know I love your style! So simple and casual, yet no detail overlooked. Your creative mind is amazing!

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      Sharon Garofalow says

      September 25, 2013 at 8:00 pm

      Thank you Carrie! I appreciate the compliment!

      Reply
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    Jessica says

    September 23, 2013 at 8:59 am

    So great! Now I’m inspired to just have friends over for a casual dinner/drinks evening.

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    Melissa Burton says

    September 23, 2013 at 8:22 am

    Just did a post about my GNO but now I want to do a GNI! Gorgeously done and it looks so simple and elegant. I may need to steal your “Chicks and Salsa” idea.

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      Sharon Garofalow says

      September 23, 2013 at 8:38 am

      Steal away!! :)

      Reply
  12. 34

    Tonya says

    September 23, 2013 at 8:17 am

    Fiestas are my favorite. Add salsa and skinny margies and I am so in. Ole!!

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  13. 35

    Heidi says

    September 23, 2013 at 5:57 am

    Love this! So colorful and everything looks very yummy.

    http://jax-and-jewels.blogspot.com

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