Galentine’s Day gift ideas and activities

Hi everyone,
Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day with a significant other this year or you’re completely ignoring the romance whatsoever, it’s always important to recognize Galentine’s Day (a.k.a. February 13) with your best friends, too. You may already share your gratitude for your pals all year long, but taking a day to go all out with the bestie appreciation can never hurt. (Because let’s be real, they’re the ones who’ve been there for you through thick and thin—breakups, bad bosses, and that time you got bangs when you really, really shouldn’t have.)

You could go with a classic gift like something relaxing and pampering or extra warm and cozy. On the other hand, your best friend might appreciate something personalized just for them (think customized socks and wall art) or catered to their exact interests, like doing puzzles or being a good plant parent. No matter what you pick, these fun and unique Galentine gifts are the perfect way to show some love for your closest friends.

Whatever your choice, here’s a list of my top 3 things to do this year or my top 15 gifts to share with that (those) special girlfriend (s) in your life:

1. Go on a Coffee/ Lunch Date

Who said coffee/lunch dates are just for couples? Take a girlfriend or two out for an intimate Galentine’s Day celebration over coffee or lunch! This is the perfect time to take advantage of the cozy couches you’ve been eying at your local coffee shop and settle in to catch up for an hour or two.

2. Send Them Lunch or a food basket

What’s better than a surprise food delivery? Show your Galentines how much they mean to you by arranging lunch or cheese cardboard to be delivered to them at their home or office. 

3. Secret Cupid

Familiar with Secret Santa? Well, Secret Cupid is the same idea. For this Galentine’s Day idea, organize a gift swap between you and your friends. On Galentine’s Day, each Secret Cupid delivers a gift to her friend’s home! 

15 gifts for your besties

Taking about Secret Cupid, here are my top 15 gifts ideas for your Galentine’s pals:

1. Perfumes: Check out my curated fragrance recommendations here and here ;
2. Scented Candles: I love candles. My favorite brands are Diphtique & BBW
3. Cheese Board or Food Basket: Do we need to say more? If you are in town, @foyinthekitchen got you covered
4. Friendship Charm necklaces or bracelets: I found this while browsing and I love it
5. Travel Pouch: I travel heavily and this pouch can carry a lot of this. I need to take all my hair care & Beauty products with me not to mention the selection of fragrances that will eventually join the trip.
6. Candy Box
7. Lush Valentine Bombshell Bath Bomb
8. Desert Love succulent Pot: This petite pair of heart-shaped succulents, potted in cute concrete pots, can be split to give each of your favorite gals a little something that shows how much you love her
9. Scented Luxury Soap Box
10. Hand Cream Sets
11. Beauty Products: Check out my selection from Sephora here
12. Meditative Affirmations Coloring Book
13. Foot Care Kit
14. Super Plush Robe
15. Galentine’s Box

I hope you enjoy today’s post. I am sorry if it arrives a little too late. It has been sitting in my draft for a while now but I did not get a chance to release it sooner. But do tell me, do you celebrate Galentine’s Day? If so, what was your best celebration thus far? Comment below and let me know.

Thanks for stopping by,

Xo,

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