Our friendships hold a very special place in our hearts, so it only makes sense we have a day dedicated to celebrating our strongest female bonds: Galentine's Day.
While we can thank the sitcom classic Parks and Recreation for bringing this very special day — technically celebrated February 13 — to our cultural awareness, I like to think about devoting the whole month to the gals. Honestly, I'll look for any excuse to shower my friends with goodies, whether a gift tailored to their interests or the traditional chocolate and flowers route.
Whether you go big sentimental or for a practical treat, these Galentine's Day gift ideas will have you questioning who needs a significant other when you've got your best friends. So go ahead, gather the girls together for a night in with Champagne and games or make a reservation at your favorite restaurants; Galentine's Day is the most important girl's night of the year.
The best Galentine's Day gift ideas
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You can buy your bestie flowersYou don't need to be in a romantic relationship to send flowers. Show that you're thinking of her with a bouquet as special as she is. The Flirt is a reliable way to go, but if she's looking for her significant other, perhaps the Love Potion could send good vibes. -
For the aspiring bakerHalf Baked Harvest's Tieghan Gerard's fourth cookbook contains 120 recipes built around convenience and comfort foods. Gerard's go-to for a girl's night is fresh cookies including Blackout Sprinkle, Browned Butter Coconut Chocolate Chip, and Chewy Pumpkin.
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For the hostessThese charming bow-embroidered cotton napkins are the finishing touch to any dinner party. Plus, they can be monogrammed for a personal detail.
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For the gal who's always shleppingThis keychain, with brushed gold hardware and pebbled vegan leather accents, dangles elegantly on your handbag until it's ready for action. Then, it unfurls into an oversized tote for when you need an extra bag.
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For the gal who always has her nails doneTransform the way your bestie gets work done with this game-changing keyboard cover designed to make it easier to type with long nails. No more pecking with tips.
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For the thirsty girl on the goSwig has officially innovated the Koozie with the simple addition of a strap to slip your hand through. It's designed for the multitasking girl on the go and fits 22- to 28-ounce cold beverage cups like a medium Dunkin or Venti Starbucks.
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For the sentimental friendIt's the story of your friendship, with the ability to customize details about your relationship and what you love about it.
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For the cozy oneFor extra cuddliness, Warmies' weighted plushies are lavender-scented and microwavable. You can curl around them for comfort or pop them in the freezer for a cooling sensation.
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A mantra to live byThis fresh candle from Candier tells it like is and smells of fruity champagne with a pop of citrus.
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A trinket trayThis pretty vanity tray is for holding their favorite jewels, trinkets, and more.
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For your luxury loving friendShe'll be smelling sweet with these floral Prada fragrance minis that come in a keepsake box.
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A cute matching pj momentGather the gals for a slumber party with these flirty satin pj's that can be personalized with their name and are available in sizes XS-3X.
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For a phenomenal womanThese stemless wine glasses feature the complete text of Maya Angelou's famous Phenomenal Woman poem, to send the women who matter most to you a resounding reminder of their beauty, strength, and spirit.
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For the coquette obsessedThese dainty huggies from one of our favorite affordable jewelry brands nail the asymmetrical look with gorgeous heart and bow charms.
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Friends don't gatekeepIntroduce them to audio erotica with a subscription to the Quinn app, for spicy stories developed by women for women. Start with a steamy tale voiced by Emily in Paris' Lucien Laviscount aka Alfie.
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A dozen rosèsWho needs flowers when you can treat your favorite rosè-sipping bestie to a sample of a dozen different wines from all over the world.
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A comfy hoodieUpgrade her loungewear with the comfiest hoodie that's thoughtfully designed with a cropped fit, dramatic balloon sleeves and an oversized hood.
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For her inner goddessAwe's necklaces honor both mythical and real goddesses, from Athena to Harriet Tubman. Choose one that honors her spirit. She'll be in good company — celebs like Taylor Swift, Meghan Markle, and Madonna and have all been spotted wearing Awe.
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Pop culture chocolateThe White Lotus returns soon, and though our beloved Tonya's fate has been decided, you can still pay homage to the show's most iconic character and her favorite dessert, Cookies and Cream cake, reimagined by Compartes as a chocolate bar.
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For your plant-obsessed friendRed Anthurium symbolizes hospitality, luck, and strong relationships; all positive attributes we'd wish on our best gal-pals. This tropical beauty thrives in a warm, bright spot.
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For your lunch mateIf lunch hour is sacred between you and your work bestie, Modern Picnic's stylish insulated lunch bags that resemble a handbag will have her itching to break for an extended lunch.
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Self-care giftsThese energizing under-eye masks have many fans, including celebs like Jessica Alba, and are the perfect little treat for a girl's night in.
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For the beauty queenFrom K-beauty brand Kaja, this trio of heart-themed makeup products includes signature Beauty Bento (a stacked eyeshadow trio), dewy cheek and lip balm, and lip oil.
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A personal printConvert a favorite photo into a fun graphic, with an option for all budgets and a fast turnaround time.
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For game nightThis entertaining party game will have you matching "that's what she said" one-liners to some flirty and raunchy prompts.
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For the homebodyUpgrade her house slippers with these cozy sherpa scuffs embellished with hearts. They have non-skid soles in case she wants to wear them out of the house too.
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Conversation heartsIt's hard to resist fresh waffles, especially ones with conversation heart-inspired phrases like Bestie or XOXO splashed across.
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Say it with needlepointFurbish's catchy needlepoint pillows are full of sass perfect for any occasion, and filled with popular references.
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Sparkling cocktail cubesLet her make her cocktails as unique as she is with these delightful sugar cubes to drop into champagne and amp up the flavor.
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For your travel buddyThis travel gift set includes a leather luggage tag (ID card included) and passport cover. There are tons of color options and you can monogram it.
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For your crafty friendThese paint-by-number acrylic canvases make for a great activity that includes everything you need with fun prints that range from inspirational quotes to florals. Once complete, they can be proudly displayed at home.
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With love, from PortugalMoMA's latest collaboration with A Vida Portuguesa, a woman-owned home goods shop in Lisbon, features hand-painted tiles in traditional motifs from a factory that's perfected the craft dating back to the 1850s. They make excellent coasters.
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For your hyper-organized friendIf she's always building to-do lists or jotting down notes, this cute Rifle Paper Co notepad is a sweet gesture to keep her on on track.
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For the group photographerGet your favorite photos from the gallery out into the world with a pocket-sized portable printer.
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For the friend with a sweet toothLife's sweeter with a dozen Milk Bar truffles, including Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake, B-day, and Chocolate B'day. True friends may even share.
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For the friend obsessed with her petWhether you're an auntie to the world's cutest pup or simply acknowledging your bestie's pride and joy, these knit sweaters that can be customized with the dog's name are a sweet gift.
