10 Creative Galentine’s Day Gift Ideas Your BFF’s Will Love

by John Griffith
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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! But before you celebrate your romantic love on the v-day, don’t forget to show your friends some love on the 13th. The 13th of February is all about loving our friends, particularly the ladies. That’s why the day has been dubbed Galentine’s Day! It’s a time for you to get together with your girls and celebrate and honor your friendship and bond. The love between friends is a very special kind of love and one that definitely deserves its own day. So, if you are celebrating Galentine’s this year and want to get something for your favorite girls, we’ve got you. Here are some of our favorite Galentine’s Day gift ideas.

Don’t forget to show your friends some love on the 13th

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The 13th of February is all about loving our friends, particularly the ladies

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What is Galentine’s Day?

Galentine’s Day has been a major celebration since it’s start in 2010, thanks to Amy Poehler’s character on Parks and Recs. It is celebrated on Feburay 13th which is the day before Valentine’s Day or Valentine’s Day Eve. Galentine’s Day purpose is to show your love for your friends, whether they are single or not. It’s a time to celebrate and shower each other with love.

Galentine’s Day has been a major celebration since it’s start in 2010

galentines day gift ideas three girls with stacked head

We have Amy Poehler’s character on Parks and Recs to thank

Best Galentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Okay, so you are your besties are getting together to celebrate Galentine’s – great! But you don’t have a Galentine’s gift ready – not great. But don’t worry. That’s we have created this list of amazing Galentine’s Day gift ideas for inspo.

Celebrate your girlfriends with these cute gifts

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#Wine + Chocolates

A real classic combo and a delightful treat. Pick out some nice wine and chocolates, pack them up with a bow and gift them. You can do the same combo for every friend, or change some things depending on preference. For example, maybe your friend is vegan, then make sure to get vegan chocolate. Or you know one friend prefers white wine over red, then you can get some white wine. If you want to add something extra, you can get some wine glasses.

A real classic combo and a delightful treat

wine bottle and chocolate

#DIY Body Scrub

Pamper your besties with some homemade body scrub. It’s super easy to make and you can experiment. And it’s useful! You will need some empty containers to fill them up, then you can wrap a bow around them, write the ingredients and viola! You got a beautiful body scrub that will make your friends feel as if they are at the spa. Make sure to check out our DIY scrub guide for extra inspiration.

Pamper your besties with some homemade body scrub

person using a body scrub

#Nail Polish

If in your friend group everyone has a distinct color they like, and you associate with them, then a nail polish is a great idea. Get your friends a color that reminds you of them or one that you know they will like. It’s simple, budget-friendly and they will use and cherish it.

Get your friends a color that reminds you of them

colorful nail polishes

#Friendship Bracelets

You are never too old for a friendship bracelet. There are plenty of more adult version of the classic friendship bracelets you had as kids. Get bracelets that are matching but with some little details that are different. This will make them unique for everyone while still symbolizing unity.

You are never too old for a friendship bracelet

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#Succulents

Life would succ without our friends. So, why not get them a cute little succulent to brighten up their day? They are easy to take care of and will symbolize your everlasting friendship. Succulents are cute and small and fit into every home space. And this gift is especially a great choice if your friends are plant lovers.

Life would succ without our friends

heart shaped hoya succulent

#Mug + Drink

A mug is always a great idea for a gift, no matter the occasion. Pick out a unique mug for each friend or get the sames ones, so you all match. Then to jazz up the present add one of their favorite drinks. This can be hot cocoa, tea, coffee and so on. A mug is versatile, cute, and always comes in handy.

A mug is always a great idea for a gift, no matter the occasion

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#Paint By Numbers

If you are an artistic friend group and like to be creative, then why not get your gals a “paint by numbers” set. It’s a fun activity you can all do together over a glass of wine or each can do individually on their own time. Super cute, fun, and something different.

It’s a fun activity you can all do together over a glass of wine

woman painting on canvas

#Book Club

Do you and your girlies like to read? Then they are going to love this present. You can get everybody the same (or different) book and make a little book club after all of you have read it. This gives you another opportunity to spend quality time with one another.

Do you and your girlies like to read?

woman reading a book on bed

#Candle

You can’t go wrong with a candle. There is nothing more relaxing than coming home, lighting a good candle, and chilling. That’s why a candle is always a great idea for a present. You can also make your very own candle if you are extra crafty, but a store-bought one is just as nice.

You can’t go wrong with a candle

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#Pajamas

Sleepovers have become a scarce activity the older we grow, however inspired by their fond memory you can get your besties some nice pajamas. Pick out a cute set with a print you know our friends will love. It’s a cozy, useful and cute present that they will use for years.

Sleepovers have become a scarce activity the older we grow

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These were some of our favorite Galentine’s Day gift ideas. We hope you found this article useful. Now you have plenty of inspo on what to get your besties for this beautiful, fun holiday.

These were some of our favorite Galentine’s Day gift ideas

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John Griffith

John Griffith is a young, passionate journalist. Writing has been John’s hobby ever since he was a boy. He has worked in some of the UK’s most successful news portals over the course of his professional career but found his forever home at Archzine.