Valentine’s Day might be over, but the celebration of love doesn’t have to end on February 15th. I believe that Valentine’s Day isn’t only about romantic love. It’s the perfect time for celebrating friendships as well!
Celebrating friendships its exactly what Galentine’s Day is all about. Nothing is better than getting together with your best girlfriends and spending quality time together! This post will be your ultimate guide to hosting a great Galentine’s Day gettogether that will be easy on your pockets!
Tip 1: Schedule Strategically
This first tip is the most important for budget babes. To maximize your budget, host your Galentine’s Day gettogether AFTER Valentine’s Day. That way, on 2/15 you can raid the stores for all the markdown candy and décor! This simple strategy will keep you from competing with other shoppers for the same items, and paying a premium. Also, it will ensure that even your girlfriends who are spoken for can get in on the fun because there’s no scheduling conflicts with their plans!
Tip 2: Make it Activity-Centric
You chill with your girlfriends all the time, so be sure to make this hangout special. Takeout and Netflix are not Galentine’s Day approved! Use this time to get creative, have new experiences and make memories with your friends. Here’s a list of some of the activities you might plan your gettogether around for little to no cost!
- DIY Floral Arrangements
- Baking Night- might I suggest Red Velvet Cookie Sandwiches? Read to the end of the post for the recipe!
- Cocktail Making
- Paint and Sip
- Makeup Class
- Arm Knitting Blankets
- Karaoke Night/ Dance Battle/ Talent Show
- Vision Boarding
- Board/Card Game Tournament
- DIY Beauty Bar (body scrubs, butters, oils)
Tip 3: Have a Light Menu
Galentine’s Day doesn’t call for a buffet of food. There’s no need to spend hours in the kitchen for this gettogether. In fact, snacks and finger foods will suffice! You can have the gettogether potluck or “pitch-in” style, where everyone contributes a small amount to the purchase of food. Either way, you’ll save time and money!
Speaking of menus…
Applying these three tips will ensure that your Galentine’s gettogether creates memories that will last a lifetime for a reasonable price! How do you celebrate Galentine’s Day? Let me know below!
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Cute idea!
why thank you!