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10 Galentine’s Day Must Haves for You and the Girls

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

Even if you have a significant other and plans for Valentine’s Day, there is no reason you can’t also celebrate Galentine’s day with your best girl friends! A party where the theme is pink? You can’t go wrong! There’s nothing more fun than getting all dressed up with your best friends and spending some time together, and of course getting some pictures for the gram.

Throwing a party doesn’t have to be expensive though, especially when you’re a college girl on a budget. Some of these items can probably be DIY for a little cheaper, but between classes, jobs, and homework, who has the time? With that being said, here are 10 items under 10 dollars you need if you want to throw the best Galantine’s day bash!

Heart Ice Cube Tray ($10)

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These are perfect not just for ice cubes, but also as chocolate molds, or gelatin molds!

Heart Shaped Sunglasses ($10)

Who doesn’t love a cute accessory, there’s multiple colors available, but this ombre is super cute and perfect for valentines day!

Heart Garland ($10)

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They come in a four pack and really would help to tie the room together.

Pink Tinsel Backdrop ($8)

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A perfect backdrop for pictures, need I say more? (Psst, they also have multiple colors and some matte options)

Pink Balloons ($9)

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It’s a party! Balloons are a must, and these are 24 in a pack. Plus I was drawn to them because the brand is called Fetti balloons, and I’m Fette, it’s fate!

Edible Glitter ($7)

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Whether you’re making cocktails or mocktails, these edible glitters are so cool and really elevate your drinks. Not to mention that barbie pink is very on theme.

 Pink Popcorn Boxes ($10)

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You don’t have to watch a movie to eat popcorn, but you can! And these boxes are so cute for all your snacking needs.

Reusable heart shaped straws ($13)

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So technically this is over $10 and might be a little excessive, but they were too cute not to add. I need 100 of these right now. There are even 2 cleaning wands included. There are cheaper options available, but they aren’t reusable, so I decided to link these ones instead. Save the turtles!

Blush colored scrunchies ($9)

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If you’re looking for a little party favor for your girls, these blush colored velvet scrunchies are perfect! You can stay on the Valentine’s day theme but give them something they can actually use after. 

Satin Sleep Mask ($10)

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If your Galentine’s includes a sleepover, or maybe accidentally turns into one. These sleep masks are super cute and another party favor that your guests can use afterwards.

Grace Fette is a chapter leader at the HerCampus at IUP chapter. She loves to write lists, zodiac posts, and personal experiences. Grace is a Junior at IUP. She's an English Writing studies major with Women and Gender studies and Communications media minors. She is president of Sigma Tau Delta English Honors Society Xi Xi chapter and her work has been published a number of times. She loves to hang out with friends and her sister, hike, and read poetry. She is always up for coffee, cute breakfast places, and concerts of any kind!