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To a lot of us, Valentine’s Day is just another day in the week, but this year around it doesn’t have to be! Grab your best friends, your roomies or your coworkers and throw a Galentine’s Day party! It can be a really fun and memorable day to bring the people you love together for some bonding and it doesn’t have to be expensive. Many stores have dollar sections with tons of super cute goodies to gift to your loved ones or to help make your place feel festive. You can make it a potluck or a simple movie night and still find ways to make it special for everyone. Whether you want to make it super elaborate or cute and casual, you’ll find some inspiration below so you don’t spend the 14th alone!

Sweet and Savory snacks:

Heart shaped quesadillas: All you need are flour tortillas, cheese of your choice and a heart shaped cookie cutter! It’s a classic and super quick bite and will make for insta worthy pictures.Photo Courtesy of: Pinterest  

Red velvet cupcakes: Everyone loves cupcakes and you and your girls can have a great time baking and being creative with decorating! All you need are the baking essentials and cute heart shaped sprinkles.Photo Courtesy of: Pinterest

Fruit Salad: You can grab everyone’s favorite fruit and set it in a heart shaped bowl or arrange it into the shape of a heart. Who says Galentine’s Day can’t be healthy! Photo Courtesy of: Pinterest

Decor:

Conversation heart garland: Super simple and so cute, all you need is different colored construction paper, markers and ribbon to hang it up. Photo Courtesy of: sandytoesandpopsicles.com

Balloon kisses: Balloons are always a fun idea and all you need are a pack of white balloons and your favorite red lipstick.Photo Courtesy of: Pinterest  

No matter what you do this upcoming 14th, find a way to dress up and get together with your friends because this year is all about girl power and love all around.Photo Courtesy of: redflushcasino.com

Hi my name is Laura Reyes! I'm majoring in Criminal Justice and Psychology at Cal Lutheran.
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