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It's hard to beat a good catch up with your best friend.

With our busy schedules and hectic home lives, sometimes it is hard to find time to meet up with your nearest and dearest. So, we decided to make things a little bit easier for you and came up with six great mate dates for you to try out this spring. Now all you have to do is drop them a text and see when they are free. Afternoon tea Get your fancy pants on and take your bestie out for the kind of sophisticated lunch he or she deserves. There is nothing nicer than afternoon tea in a nice hotel. It's a great way to get a proper catch-up, have some yummy food and act like proper ladies for one afternoon and one afternoon only. Don't forget to put your pinkies out now. Plan a trip Ever fancied a weekend in Budapest? Or maybe a mid-week break to Paris? Planning a trip with your bestie is a great way to put aside a nice chunk of time to spend together. It might not be as expensive as you think either if you spend some time researching cheap flights and hotel deals. Plus you'll have loads of fun picking where to go, what to visit and of course, what to wear. Go to a local tourist attraction If a trip abroad doesn't suit then why not explore all the great tourist attractions right on your doorstep? Have you ever been to the Cliffs of Moher or Slieve League? What about the Guinness Storehouse or the Bushmills Distillery? There are so many great tourist spots all around Ireland. Grab your bestie, pack a picnic and set off exploring this Saturday. Don't forget the camera! Host your very own potluck Ask each of your friends to make a dish.  It could be a starter, main course or dessert, anything goes. Get everyone to call over to your house and have a massive feast. It's cheap, it's sociable and it's a great way to catch up with everyone in one go. Try a new exercise class If you're pushed for time then why not meet up with your best friend during your gym session? Try out aerial yoga  or a trampolining class together and you are guaranteed to be in absolute stitches watching each other trying to perfect the moves. Stay in  Sometimes it is hard to beat some quality time on the sofa with you BFF. There is nothing like chilling out watching some crappy reality TV and having a good gossip together. Get the snacks in and make sure the kettle is boiled. Sometimes the more laid back the better. This article is brought to you by Fibre One. Fibre One bars have 90 calories and come in three delicious flavours, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Lemon Drizzle and Salted Caramel.