Singles out there know that the 2 day period known as the weekend is never NEARLY long enough. Although the work week seems to drag on like the Earth has actually slowed its rotation, the weekend is over like, 12 minutes after it starts. There are reasons to slow the breakneck speed of the weekend, though, and we at OBC have three tips to help you singles get the MOST out of your weekend!

1. Plan ahead

Some people are planners, others are spontaneous. Both types of people can have a great weekend, but if you’re usually a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-panties kind of person, try to plan out your freetime one weekend! You might find that you’re able to squeeze in more fun stuff if you do. So call up friends during the week and schedule hang out times, check out local magazines to find fun free stuff to do in your town, and even schedule a booty call. The anticipation will be awesome (as will the booty call itself)!

2. Embrace the morning!

Everyone looks forward to the weekend for a little sleepin’ in. There are few things in the world more weekend-esque than turning off your alarm at 7, going back to sleep till 9, and then slouching around on the couch until 11. But this weekend, get the most out of your time by getting up-and-at-em a bit earlier. I’m not saying to get up with the sun, but maybe make plans for Sunday brunch at 9:30 instead of noon. The extra couple of hours will make it all the better (especially if there are bottomless mimosas)!

3. Just say NO to electronics

In 2013, it’s almost unheard of to go out with your friends and NOT document it. Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, Foursquare, and Tumblr are literally ASKING you what you’re doing, and having a smartphone on you all the time makes it way too easy to ignore your friends and spend your time looking at others peoples’ pictures. This weekend, make a vow to stay off social media. Put your phone away and don’t use it unless you are actually contacting other human beings. We bet you’ll enjoy and appreciate the time much more than when you have your face buried in your iPhone.

That’s it! Easy peasy. Try out our tricks and then ask yourself – did you enjoy your weekend more? And if you have any tips or tricks to getting the most out of your weekend, let us know in the comments!