How are you honoring your special friendships this year? Life moves at a crazy pace, leaving us with packed schedules and busy lives. With the new year underway, planning gatherings with your friends should start now to guarantee our friendships don’t get lost in the shuffle. As February approaches, so does the first special day to celebrate your friendships. So, mark your calendars because Galentine’s Day is right around the corner!
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“What’s Galentine’s Day? Oh, it’s only the best day of the year.” – Leslie Knope, Parks and Recreation.
The Joy of Friendships
I read an article at the beginning of the year that stated 2024 was the year of celebrating friendships and the importance of having friends in our lives. I kicked off my first blog post of the year on the Joy of Friendships. It is important to honor these friendships all year long so please follow the blog for many fun ways to prioritize your friendships throughout the year.
Are you ready to show some extra love to the incredible friends in your life? If so, then Galentine’s Days is right up your alley! February 13th is the official date for this most important of all unofficial holidays! This day is All about celebrating your friendships, strengthening bonds and empowering each other.
Grab your besties, pop open some bubbly and let’s explore a few ways to make this Galentine’s Day a memorable one!
Galentine’s Day Brunch
Undoubtably there isn’t much better than catching up with your girlfriends over an amazing brunch. You can either reserve a table at your favorite spot, or better yet…host a brunch at home.
Make sure to include a variety of dishes. Fan faves are French toast bakes, egg bakes, avocado toast, breakfast potatoes and fresh fruit. For those with a creative flair, how’s about creating a breakfast board. Pancakes with all the fixings or bagels with a variety of schmears and toppings. And don’t forget! Bottomless mimosas are a must!
Break out the pink and decorate! From decorative napkins and centerpieces to gorgeous floral arrangements, there are so many fun ways to enhance your brunch table.
Check out these finds for inspiration in the links to products below!
- Pink Scalloped Cocktail Napkins
- Rose Gold Votive Candle Holders
- Table Runner Vintage Gauze Fabric
- Slate Tiered Serving Tray for Dessert Table Display Set
- Heart Shaped Bowls Ceramic Dip Bowl
DIY Spa Day
Treat your friends to a well-deserved spa day by transforming your living room into a spa retreat. Start by setting the mood with your favorite aromatherapy scents and relaxing music. Turn the lights down and draw the curtains.
Set up different stations around the room for mini manis/pedis and facials. Swap your favorite beauty secrets while relaxing with a soothing mask. What a perfect way to unwind while treating yourselves to some much-needed self-care.
Check out these finds to create your own at home spa in the links to products below!
- Patchology Serve Chilled Rosé Eye Gel Patches
- Spa Headband and Wristband Set
- Baby Foot Smoothening Foot Peel, Soak and Scrub
- Nail Tool Kit
- Fuzzy Sleep Socks with Vitamin E, Olive Oil and Jojoba Seed Oil
- Nail Polish Set
Chick Flick Extravaganza
Grab your favorite snacks and load up your DVR with your favorite chick flicks! What better way to celebrate your friendships on Galentine’s Day than by hunkering down and watching your favorite rom-coms and girl-power movies.
Movie night screams cozy. Make sure to have plenty of your coziest blankets and pillows for each of your friends. Have a variety of snack foods ready to go. Think popcorn, cheese/crackers or individual sized charcuterie boards. Don’t forget the sweets! All of these pair nicely with your favorite bottle of wine!
Wine and Cheese Tasting
What better way to sip, savor and celebrate your friendships than putting an elegant twist on Galentine’s Day than organizing a wine and cheese tasting soiree. Select a variety of wines and an assortment of cheeses. Include a selection of nuts, dried fruits and chocolates too. Provide your friends with scorecards and encourage them to rate each pairing.
This is an elegant and enjoyable way to celebrate your friendships in style!
Galentine’s Day Game Night Extravaganza
Turn your Galentine’s celebration into playful competition with a fun game night. Gather your favorite board games and card games and let the fun begin! There’s nothing like some friendly rivalry and lots of laughter to make any night better.
Game night is the perfect opportunity to have a potluck. Choose a theme and invite your friends to each bring their favorite dish to contribute to the meal.
Check out the links below to fun games to play with your friends!
Galentine’s Day ~ Celebrating your Friendships in Style
Well, there you have it! A few suggestions to celebrate Galentine’s Day with your tribe. However you end up celebrating, the most important thing to remember is to cherish the wonderful women in your life.
Don’t let your precious friendships get lost in the craziness of daily life. Galentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to connect, laugh and bond with the friends who lift you up! Find Joy in these friendships and let Galentine’s Day be the kickoff to many fun filled activities throughout the rest of the year with your besties!
Share in the comments how you are celebrating with your friends this year!
