It’s true that Valentine’s Day is the more official holiday for the month of Love, but ABIDE is here to celebrate our female friendships just the same during Galentine’s Day. But deciding on what to give your best friend, mother or favorite aunt can be tricky. So, here is a list of Galentine’s day gift ideas that includes activities, free DIYs, and other gift ideas of varying price points.
Galentine’s Day Activities/DIY Ideas
1. Movie Marathon
A girl’s night in with unlimited snacks, popcorn, and cozy vibes is an easy Galentine gift. You can watch movies about friendship or your girlfriend’s favorites.
2. Treat to a Meal
This can be a cafe date, a fancy dinner reservation or a home cooked meal. Whatever price point you are comfortable with will be the best Galentine’s gift.
3. Shopping Spree
A little retail therapy goes a long way. Hit up your favorite stores, stop for a cute beverage and laugh the day away. Time spent together means just as much as any physical gift.
4. Curated Playlist
Create a playlist of your friend’s favorite songs or songs that remind you of them. This personalized gift is free and a great way to show your friend how well you know them.
5. Game Night
Similar to a movie night, another Galentine’s Day idea is to spend the evening playing card games, board games, video games, or more physical games such as Twister. Snacks and drinks will enhance the experience.
6. Write a Poem or Letter
Heartfelt words are one of the best gifts you can give. You can elevate it by writing on designed paper like this modern letter-writing set.
Galentine’s Day Gifts Ideas
7. Face Mask Set
This Galentine’s gift idea is perfect for the Korean skin-care enthusiast in your life. Each of the 12 face masks has a different benefit, so your girlfriend can find what works best for her.
8. Fuzzy Socks
For the girl who is always cold…This 5-pack of colorful socks maximizes the cozy vibes of winter. Plus, the $10 price is also very affordable.
9. Satin Pillowcase Set
This satin pillowcase’s smooth texture reduces the friction of tossing and turning during the night which helps to protect the skin from breakouts and hair from breakage. Your Galentine will be living in luxury with this cozy set.
10. Shower Steamers
Give the gift of relaxation this Galentine’s Day. This 12-piece set includes 6 calming scents such as lavender, eucalyptus, and jasmine. Simply put the disk into the shower to enjoy its fragrance.
11. Eye Masks
Grace & Stella eye masks are vegan & cruelty-free and help reduce dark circles. The cooling patches are anti-inflammatory and moisturizing, a perfect small Galentine’s gift idea.
12. Hand Cream Gift Set
Your Galentine will have the softest hands with this gift for Galentine’s Day. The 10-piece fragrant hand cream gift set also comes in a nice gift box. You can give the whole set or split it amongst your friends.
13. Candle
If you know your girlfriend’s favorite scent, you can get her that. However, if you want to give her a sample set, this aromatherapy candle gift set includes 4 scents that help with stress relief, anxiety, relaxation and your immune system.
14. Seneca Wine Glasses
The wine connoisseur in your life will be impressed by this fancy set of 2 wine glasses from the small woman-owned business Patet. These wine glasses have “An angled base, poly-faceted diamond design, and perfectly clear crystal,” which gives them an otherworldly sparkle. The flawlessly clear glass showcases the rich color of any wine and adds glam to any beverage.
15. Crock-pot Electric Lunch Box
If you are looking for a more unique gift, this portable lunch box from the renowned brand Crock-pot is great for work or travel. It’s perfect for taking food on the go and easily warming it up when you are ready to eat. The food storage container and inner lid are dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning.
16. Monogram Trinket Dish
The ceramic dish is engraved with a gold letter and has a soft pastel gradient. It is perfect for holding jewelry or other small trinkets.
17. Ceramic Planter
If your Galentine has a green thumb, this ceramic planter from Jungalow is a beautiful, cool gift idea. It comes in 11 varieties of colors and patterns that can be mixed and matched for a custom look. The unique design ensures “the water will drain both down the hole and the sides of the pedestal into the saucer.”
18. Soul Sister Bracelet
Here is a Galentine’s gift idea for her that shows just how special she is to you. This stainless steel cuff bangle is engraved on the inside with “Not sisters by blood but sisters by heart.” It comes in black, gold, multicolor, rose gold, and silver.
19. Symbolic Necklace
This simple and sweet necklace comes in a large variety of charms with different meanings. Find the perfect one for your girlfriends from options like “going places” (compass charm), “guardian angel” (wings charm), and “wisdom” (owl charm).
20. Adjustable Engraved Bracelet
Why mess with a classic Galentine’s Day gift idea? This sterling silver bracelet is engraved with the inspirational phrase, “She believed she could, so she did.” This gift is perfect for any of the determined women in your life.
21. Fill-in-the-Love Booklet
For a semi-DIY Galnetine’s Day gift, you can fill in the blanks in this booklet to show how and why you appreciate your bestie. It’s an easy way to personalize a gift that will last for years.
22. The Best Friend Card Game
This card game is the perfect gift to give or bring to Galentine’s Day. The green card asks a question, and each person writes what they believe the asker would say. See who knows who best amongst the group!
