Set your reminders and mark your calendars girls, Galentine’s Day is fast approaching! While your pals will be there for you no matter what, that doesn’t mean we can’t thank them for their love and friendship on this unofficial holiday. The patron Saint of Galentine’s Day is none other than Ms Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) from Parks and Recreations. Falling on February 13th, Leslie created the holiday to celebrate her gal pals.
These gifts can be as over the top as your wildest friend, or as simple and low maintenance as the mother of the group. Galentine’s gifts compliment any budget and all types of friend groups. No need to dissect Pinterest boards or check their liked posts to find the perfect gift;this guide has done all of the hard work for you!
Cards
Nothing says it better than a good card. With everything turning digital, sending a card is rare these days. Taking the time to handwrite a meaningful message and bop down to the post office is the ultimate way to tell your friends how much you appreciate them. This Option is accessible and budget friendly with the likes of Dealz now selling a Galentine’s Range. This year’s cards include traditional Valentine’s hearts, Harry Potter puns and Friends one liners all for only€1.50!
If supporting Irish is your preference, take a look at @HowradStudios on Instagram. The Business is run by Dublin-based twin sisters who have created the trendiest Galentine’s Themed cards for 2021. Their cards feature iconic Tik Tok quotes and words of boss babe affirmations for all of your gal pals. What’s not to love?
Lucky Dip
Who doesn’t want all of their favourite things in one place? Hampers can be big or small and feature a range of goodies. Give your friends the gift of self-care with skincare, face masks,candles and bath bombs. For the foodie friend in your life, their favourite sweet treats and a bottle of wine wouldn’t go astray. The combinations are endless with this option and can be easily tailored to suit your budget.
The Sentiments
As much as we all love a good Instagram feed, nothing beats having a 6×4 to hand. Hardcopies of photographs are the perfect way to remind your friends of the good times spent together. This gift is totally customisable and budget friendly. There are many apps and websites where you can print your photos for a small price. A cult favourite is the FreePrints app, they offer users 45 free prints a month and you only pay the small shipping fee. This is a gift your friends will be able to have and cherise forever!
Get crafty by making a personalised scrapbook or photo album featuring all of your drunken nights, funniest moments and highlights. This is another customisable option for all price ranges, pick up a scrapbook in the Euroshop and get to DIY-ing. A good tip is to leave some pages blank for your gal pals to fill out themselves and add in the memories yet to be made!
Whether you’re spending this Valentine’s loved up or scrolling through Tinder, remember to let your friends know how much you appreciate them; because at the end of the day they’ll be the ones you laugh about your terrible dates with.