GALENTINE’S DAY QUESTION
Hi Amanda,
I wish you a happy Galentine’s Day, Amanda! I am super excited to celebrate this season of love with my girlfriends. Unfortunately, I am short of ideas as to how to make it the best possible. Can you suggest anything to make this a memorable day for me?
Love,
Josie!
ANSWER
Hi Josie!
From me to you, greetings and love. I agree! The rosy-cheeked couples and the fancy tables for two aren’t my things. It’s all about girlfriend time this year. You can count on them every step of the way, through breakups and breakdowns, through laughter, tears, and struggles. Celebrate Galentine’s Day with fun activities to show your friends how much you value them. What better way to celebrate than with pampering, friendship, and fun? It sounds like our kind of day!
From chilling in pajamas to crafting, we have the perfect Galentine’s Day ideas for you and your squad.
Brunch in pajamas.
It’s a Galentine’s Day staple to go to brunch with your gal pals, but instead of standing in line at a trendy brunch spot, enjoy your favorite foods at home in your pajamas. Make heart-shaped pancakes or stock up on your favorite cereal bar with all the flavors you love? It’s endless!
Try a manicure!
Getting a manicure is fun on any day, but it’s even better with your best friends. Consider a winter shade or a heart-shaped accent nail for a twins-ie look. Take turns painting each other’s nails at home while sipping wine.
Have a dessert potluck.
Every girl loves sweets, and Galentine’s Day is the perfect time to indulge. Ask everyone to bring a dessert dish and have a potluck.
RomCom movie on Galentine’s night
Call your friends up and plan a girls’ movie night to share all the feels with them. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll stuff your face with popcorn on a girls’ movie night. Be sure to bring extra tissues if you’re laughing or crying a lot.
Set up a group call.
Often, best friends live far away, making it hard to meet up. Make sure you all catch up via Skype or Facetime. Seeing their faces will make it so much more enjoyable than sending bulk texts.
A spa night DIY.
There is nothing better than a spa night to relax. Get your girlfriends together for a DIY spa night where you can DIY homemade bath bombs, body scrubs, and other cosmetics. A set of DIY lavender rose bath bombs is a great place to start.
Have some clothing swaps.
I am sure we all have items lurking in our closets and bags just asking to be thrown out. You can swap clothes with your friends before you consign them or sell them online. Also, they may have things to retire with and can take advantage of freebies. Instead of inviting everyone over for a gathering, make a Facebook group where members can post photos of the clothing they no longer desire – each person can then comment on items they like and schedule a drop-off.
Galentine’s Day is all about celebrating women, so make it your own. In the end, it’s your girlfriends who have always been there for you, which is worth celebrating. Gather a few ready-to-eat snacks and plan a few simple activities for a relaxed and fun night with your favorite ladies. I hope you like these ideas.
Love,
Amanda!
