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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Elizabethtown chapter.

Everyone knows that Valentine’s Day is super sappy and overrated. Valentine’s Day isn’t always about spending time with your significant other, spend it with all the people you love: your friends! So gals, here’s the solution: throw a Galentine’s Day party! It’s the perfect reason to sit around, eat and have fun with your best gal pals!

Send out a text to all your friends

Make a group chat with your squad and invite everyone, whether they’re single or not!

Food is Key

Get some delicious treats whether it be cupcakes, cookies or ice cream! You can ask each invitee to bring a treat and then everyone will have ample options to choose from. This is the perfect excuse to eat your heart out!

Choose the Perfect Movie

There are so many great choices, it really depends on if you want something super sappy or something you can laugh wholeheartedly at. My favorites include “Valentine’s Day”, “The Notebook”, “27 Dresses”, “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” and “Pride and Prejudice”.

Decorate your Dorm

Although this is not vital, it is always fun to have festive decor for a party! You can go to the dollar store for streamers and cheap decorations. Adding in some decor will be a perfect backdrop for your Instagram pictures!

Plan Some Activities

It’s super fun to play some good old board games or do an activity. Some fun spa activities include painting each other’s nails and doing face masks, which is rejuvenating and relaxing! Girl talk is always fun! After a long week it can be really uplifting to just talk it out with your friends. Share your semester worries, or maybe some hot gossip! Whatever it is, use this time to catch up with everyone. Finally, bring out the board games! Cards Against Humanity, Mafia, Taboo, Exploding Kittens, or even Scattergories are all perfect options.

Kristen Wade

Elizabethtown '19

Kristen Wade is a senior Communications major with a concentration in PR and a minor in Graphic Design at Elizabethtown College. Kristen loves hiking, shopping, and baking. After graduation, Kristen hopes to work in digital marketing.