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10 Fun and Unique Ideas for Galentines Day with Friends

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Galentines Day is the best day of the year! It’s all about hanging with your ladies and celebrating friendship and womanhood. This was one of many amazing things from the show Parks and Recreation! I have celebrated Galentines with my best friends for the past seven years, and I don’t plan on stopping!

This particular day celebrates the bonds of womanhood with many great ideas and ways to celebrate. Many of the things that I have listed are all things I have done over the years. We like to change it every year and try new things, so I hope this list helps you and your friends if you need ideas and inspiration!

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The great thing is nearly all of these things can be as expensive or frugal as you wish. You can be on a budget and still have a fantastic time with friends with a little extra effort!

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What is Galentines Day?

Galentines Day was created by Leslie Knope’s character on the show Parks and Recreation. It has since become a trendy holiday that has ladies celebrating ladies! It is celebrated on February 13th.

Why celebrate this day?

  • Female bonding time
  • A celebration of friendship and love
  • It is an excellent excuse for a party and a meaningful gift exchange!
  • The best time to let your friends know how much they mean to you.

10 Best Galentines Day Ideas

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Brunch

Let the waffles and mimosas flow! Brunch is essential to any Galentine Day itinerary, so I mentioned it first. My girlfriends and I almost always do brunch for Galnetines. Going out can be a bit pricey, so my best friend made brunch at her house one year; it was just as impressive as any restaurant!

Brunch must-haves:

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Spa Day

If your crew needs a little relaxation, this is the best idea. You could do manicures, pedicures, facials, massages, or all of the above! Make sure you book in advance, as places book up quickly around this time. This is also a great and easy thing to do from home, so grab some nail polish and face masks and go all out. One year, my friend made homemade products and treated us like we were at a spa; it was so creative and kind.

The perfect spa day:

  • Facemasks
  • Nail Polish
  • Manicure and pedicure kit

Homemade Spa Day Recipes:

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Fortune Teller

We are planning to try this year, and I am so excited! Again make sure you can book someone to read your palms, tarot or oracle cards, or a psychic medium. This one can also be easy and free if you have someone who is a practicing fortune teller in your group! I offered to do this for my friends if we can’t find someone!

DIY fortune teller day:

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Arts & Crafts

There are endless options for girls who love to get crafty like classes to make signs, candles, and canvas paintings. A plus is that many come with the option of wine! This is a fun way to get creative and work on fun projects together! This is also something that can be hosted at home. My librarian friend has offered to host a canvas painting for us; it’s great to have talented friends!

Supplies for at-home arts & crafts:

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Board Games & Party Games

This is one of my favorites, and there are so many games to choose from that you are bound to find something everyone will love. The best part is that almost everyone has board games. You could even have everyone bring their favorite to make it more meaningful.

Favorite board games for Galentines:

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Tea Party

I would love to do this, and if you are lucky enough to live near a tea house, you should try this! This is another great one to do at home. Be sure to read up on the many traditions of tea, make menus and treats, and show all your friends how classy and knowledgeable you are!

For the perfect tea party:

  • A variety of tea
  • Tea party appetizers
  • Cute menus
  • Pretty tea cups & teapot (Antique and Resale shops are perfect for this!)
  • A book about tea parties
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Sleepover & Movies

The throwback to middle and high school! Sleepovers are so nostalgic and something I miss dearly as an adult. I practically lived at my friend’s house back in the day. What better way to relive the good old days than a classic sleepover, complete with the movies you loved, lots of popcorn, and maybe wine that doesn’t have to be snuck into the house?

Sleepover essentials:

  • popcorn
  • chocolate
  • movies
  • blankets
  • pillows
  • wine
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Favorite Things Party

I have always loved having a favorite things party, and Galentines is the perfect opportunity to have one! The basic idea is to set a budget, pick a favorite item, like your favorite lip balm or candle, and buy one for every guest; by the end of the party, everyone takes home a bag of everyone else’s favorite things. I’m unsure if I am explaining it well, so here is an in-depth article by Paisley & Sparrow.

Great items for a Favorite Things party:

  • Invites
  • Your favorite thing for as many as are attending
  • Food
  • Drinks
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Photo Shoot

I have seen so many creative and fun photoshoots of friends, and I can’t wait to try this out one year! One of my favorites was two girls (pretend) burying a body together; this may speak to my true crime obsession. But there are many other cute ideas and fun ways to preserve memories!

Fun ideas for friend photoshoots:

  • Something from pop culture – ex. Pink Ladies, Spice Girls, Mean Girls, etc.
  • Shoot at a location that has special meaning.
  • Do a photo booth-themed shoot with props and costumes.
  • If you have been friends for a long time, recreate photos from when you were younger!
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Wine Tasting

With the classic wine tasting, you really can’t go wrong. This is a fun way to get all dressed up and feel fancy for a day. You might even learn something you did not know before and find your new favorite wine. Again, this could also be done at home, with everyone bringing their favorite wine to share, and you can still dress fancy!

Hosting a wine tasting:

  • Various wines(ask attendants to bring their favorite to share.)
  • A book about wine
  • Wine Glasses
  • Fancy Outfit
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Bonus: Dance Class

This was such a fun way to celebrate! I did a sexy chair dance class one year and was super nervous, but it ended up being hilarious, entertaining, and a great tie-in to Valentine’s Day for my husband;) So it was a win-win situation. If you can’t find a class, maybe a friend has a big living room, and find a class on YouTube!

Free YouTube dance classes:

Conclusion

So there you have it! There are more ways to celebrate Galentines Day than you can shake a stick at; better yet, everyone can do it at home on a budget! Another wonderful thing is that you can mix and match many of these and do them together! So have fun, you beautiful tropical fish!

How do you celebrate Galentine’s Day with your girls? Let me know in the comments below!

Stay cozy and celebrate Galentine’s Day!

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