Three Essentials You Must Bring to a Stag Party

Stag and hen parties are always a lot of fun since they are made to be fun. Still, there are some items that are rather indispensable. By bringing these essentials, you can make sure that having too much fun does not present as a big problem

Phone + Charger

Your mobile phone is the first item that you should never leave home without. With the right applications, your mobile phone will be more useful especially if the stag party will be held somewhere else or a place that you are not that familiar with.

A stag weekend abroad will be a lot more fun if you know where to go and there are phone applications that can help with that. What’s more, for iPhone users, the Find My Friends application can be quite useful. Stag group members may stray away from the main group and that makes finding each other much easier.

Of course, you should not forget your phone charger. Make sure that your phone is fully charged before leaving your accommodations.

Cash + Plastic

No one ever leaves home without some cash and plastic for backup. Credit cards or debit cards are always useful in case you do not carry enough cash with you. For some, it is even safer than bringing too much cash.

So, make sure that you have all of those with you even if it’s a “just in case” thing. Always have those in your pockets. It is not uncommon for some stag group members to lose items or their wallets during such parties especially once they’re drunk. So, it’s better to keep those cards in your pocket instead of inside your wallet. That way, if you ever lose your wallet, you have something to use.

Energy Drinks

Everyone in the stag group will need their own dose of energy drinks especially if they’re having a stag weekend. Getting that additional dose of energy can ensure that you can drink more and party harder at night time.

A lot of stags can keep going on and on with energy drinks and loads of alcohol. So, make sure that you bring some of those too.

These are just three essential items that men should bring to stag parties. There are probably other items that may be brought as needed like a small first aid kit or some medicines in case of emergency.

What Is Your New Year’s Resolution?

The New Year has long been a symbol of hope and change for a lot of people. Since the Mayan Calendar failed to be correct, we are now looking forward to a whole new year ahead. This calls for New Year’s resolutions.

Most folks are already back to work. Some may have already started with their New Year’s resolutions, but it is not too late for you to have one. So, what is your new year’s resolution? If you’re lacking ideas, take a look at what other stags have decided to do for this New Year.

1.      Have an Unforgettable Stag Do

If you’re browsing our website because you’re tying the knot soon, you can make it your New Year’s resolution to have the time of your life. What better time to do that than your last moments of freedom?

So, start planning for the stag do that you have always dreamed of. Of course, you should allow your wife-to-be should have an awesome hen do as well… to be fair.

2.      New Habits

If you really cannot give up drinking beer, try for something more doable like quit smoking. You might also have other habits that aren’t necessarily bad, but gross like picking your nose, you might want to get rid of that instead.

Something that your wife-to-be can benefit from would be nice too. It can be as simple as putting the toilet seat down.

This new year can be a good start for you to change for the better. So, get rid of one of your bad habits and stick to your New Year’s resolution.

3.      Find Creative Outlets

Find your “inner artist” by taking up something new. For your new role as a husband-to-be, there are a lot of DIY projects to choose from. Start with something simple and move on to more complex projects later on. In addition to making your home more beautiful, you get to create and make use of your free time wisely.

If you think that will not be your thing, you can always learn to play an instrument, start painting, or any other activity you prefer. You just have to find something that you’d enjoy doing.

4.      Adapt a Healthier Lifestyle

If you want to live a long and healthy life with your future wife, you might want to make that a reality and adapt a healthier lifestyle. Your New Year’s resolution can be as simple as eating healthy.

In addition, if you think you do not get enough exercise, you might want to start hitting the gym. This way, you get to stay fit and healthy. What’s more, losing a couple of extra pounds before your wedding day will not hurt either.

These are just some New Year’s resolutions that you can choose to adapt this year. If you think you’re better off with another New Year’s resolution, you can certainly just stick to that. What’s important is that you choose one to get a good start this year and change for the better.

The Price You Pay to Have a Fantastic Stag Do

A lot of people have observed that stag parties tend to be overdone these days. Hence, the term stagflation is used once again. In the past, this used to mean a form of inflation that’s characterized with high unemployment and low growth.

Now, the term stagflation is used because the cost of having a fantastic stag do, in the eyes of many, has become quite high. The internet and newspapers are full of news about stag dos with kidnappings, torture, flights, and pranks that have gone wrong.  People can also see news of three day, week long, or month long events that make most people think that all stag and hen dos have to be that way.

Stag and Hen Companies

In line with the stagflation, there are a lot of stag and hen companies that even offer to organize those events for you. Price-wise, not all of them can be considered reasonable. Still, the fact that all the information is online makes it easy for folks to simply compare the price of packages.

Nowadays, it is customary to spend a stag weekend instead of just a single night of revelry. What’s more, a lot of stags choose to travel to another town or city for their stag weekend. Naturally, the cost of such a weekend will be a bit more than just going to a local bar or pub to enjoy.

A couple of years ago, such companies did not even exist. Now that people hardly have the time to plan for their best friend’s stag do, these companies can be seen as a blessing as they can take care of all the details.

More Recent Stag Do Pranks

Old stag do pranks seem boring now to most people. In the not so distant past, stag groups used to tie the stag naked on the lamp post or they got him drunk and entertained him with a stripper prior to tying him up. Now, that sort of stag do prank will not do.

What are the latest stag do pranks? More recently, kidnapping, torture, arresting and interrogation are considered stag do pranks even though not all stags can actually appreciate such things. As a matter of fact, there were some stags that got quite traumatized after such pranks.

Derry and Carrick on Shannon

In Ireland, Derry and Carrick on Shannon are the most popular stag and hen party locations. Carrick on Shannon is even considered Ireland’s Capital for Hen Parties. A hen party in Carrick on Shannon is convenient for a lot of people and its lively nightlife makes it even better. On the flip side, stags that want that wild or crazy night out can easily get the experience they seek in Derry.

Local residents of both areas somehow wish that people would stop celebrating such parties. Of course, all the noise and trash can get quite distracting. What’s more, there are actually a lot of other stag do activities to enjoy. Take the McFly drummer’s stag do. He had a sleep over at his old alma matter where he enjoyed playing cricket and football.