Trending 30th January 2024 by Stellar Magazine

The Best Ways To Spend Galentine’s Day This Year

Who needs a Valentine when you’ve got your girls?

 

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Galentine’s Day is for celebrating the female friendships in your life, and with 2023 being the year of celebrating girlhood, some could argue that 2024’s Galentine’s Day will be more important than most!

The idea of Galentine’s Day comes from the television show Parks and Recreation.

During an episode in season 2 of the show, character Leslie Knope (played by Amy Poehler) introduces the concept.

“Every February 13, my lady friends and I leave our husbands and our boyfriends at home, and we just come and kick it, breakfast-style. Ladies celebrating ladies. It’s like Lilith Fair, minus the angst. Plus, frittatas.”

To help you celebrate your gal pals, here’s 6 ways to spend Galentine’s Day this year!

Coffee Date

This is perfect for those with a busy lifestyle who might not be able to dedicate a whole day to Galentine’s Day festivities.

Casual and inexpensive, a coffee date is a great way to catch up with your girlfriends and do a bit of gossiping without breaking the bank.

Bottomless Brunch

 

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Galentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to get a little bit tipsy at lunch time.

Treat yourself and your girlfriends by attending a bottomless brunch and ordering your favourite breakfast alongside a few mimosas!

Get Moving

If you have an active bunch of gal pals, or just want to do something wholesome – why not organise something with a little movement? It could be a scenic hike, a dance class, or even a refreshing run?

With the fab company of your girlfriends, you’ll forget you’re even exercising!

It’s a win, win.

Movie Night

 

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Invite the girls over for a night of binge-watching your favourite girl power movies.

Round up some classics like Legally Blonde, Bridesmaids, or Barbie, and have everyone bring a sweet treat as the cherry on top!

Paint and Sip

 

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Unleash your creative side by attending a Paint and Sip event.

There’s Paint and Prosecco or Drag and Draw events all across the country – and they’re bound to be a good time!

Alternatively, you could invite your besties to your place for an at home art session and have everyone bring their drink of choice.

Bowling

 

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There’s something so nostalgic about bowling.

It’s a guaranteed good time and a great way to get everyone involved – you’ll be surprised at how funny and life affirming Galentine’s at the bowling alley can be!

Happy Galentine’s, ladies.

Words by Grace Sweeney

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