Cupid is stretching, the candy aisles are blindingly pink and red, and somehow Valentineās Day is right around the corner. But before we dive into roses, candlelit dinners, and all that rom-com pressureā¦ letās pause. Because this year, weāre skipping the romance and celebrating something way more reliable: the gals.
Theyāre the ones who hype you up, tell you the truth (even when it stings a little), and show up with snacks and screenshots when life gets messy. So while Valentineās Day usually spotlights couples, this article is for the friendships that last longer than most talking stages. Sorry, boysābut when it comes to love, loyalty, and late-night laughs, gals > guys.
Here are some tips and tricks on some ideas you can bring to your Galentine’s celebration with the girls:
Food
– Candy salad (sour patch hearts, swedish fish, sweetheart conversation candies, nerd clusters, and skittles)
– Oreo balls
– Charcuterie board (heart-shaped pretzels, strawberries and raspberries, chocolate hummus, Valentine’s M&Ms, apple slices, peanut butter)
Drinks
– Rose Lemonade (dried rose petals, lemon juice, water, sugar or sweetener of choice)
– Blueberry Mocktail (blueberries, mint leaves, 1ā2 lime, soda water, powdered sugar or sweetener of choice)
– Strawberry Lemonade
Affordable Gifts for the Gals
– Bedazzled personalized mini hairbrushes
– Mini letters/notes
– Flowers
– Chocolates/favored candy
– Picture frame
I hope my guide to the perfect Galentine’s celebration makes your February 14th special!