"Maybe our girlfriends are our soulmates and guys are just people to have fun with." —Charlotte York, Sex And The City
It's been almost a year since girls' nights were officially put on pause (thanks, pandemmy!) and we *really* miss our girlfriends. So this year, we're reclaiming Galentine's Day with unique ways to show the women in our lives just how much we love them. Whether it's sending a special surprise in the mail, planning a creative get-together on Zoom or FaceTime, or musings on social, these tokens of GF love will make her day.
Write a Gratitude Letter
Learn how to write a memorable gratitude letter from Nancy Davis Kho, author of the The Thank You Project: Cultivating Happiness One Letter of Gratitude at a Time, and send to a pal to remind her what she means to you.
P.S. We love this Valentine's Day card collection by designer Carolyn Suzuki ($4+)
Create a Pinterest Board
We love this Tik Tok idea by user @genevieve.carey of creating Pinterest boards for each other. You can mimic the idea in print and host a virtual mood board night with your girl gang or send one snail-mail inspired by her/them.
Mail Artwork
Take an art class together, like Brit + Co's Watercolor Painting: Plants + Succulents with Jenna Rainey, and send your creations to each other.
Take a Virtual Stroll
When you live on opposite coasts sometimes it's nice to share the scenery IRL. Plan a call, but get outside to enjoy the fresh air for double the reward.
Netflix and Chill
Send a bag of homemade popcorn and then host a virtual movie night (our faves: Set It Up, Someone Great, Always Be My Maybe, The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Society).
Bake Goodies
Who doesn't love some homemade treats in their mailbox? Wrap up our Cassava Flour Brownies or Heart Pies for a delicious delivery.
Make a Collaborative Playlist
Remember pre-pandemic parties? Sigh... Make a collaborative playlist on Spotify or your favorite music app to relive the old days of getting down.
Send a Facial Kit
Send a little self care in the form of Pink Moon's Facial Oil and Rose Quartz Gua Sha Facial Tool Duo ($75), then look up YouTube videos on Gua Sha and host a virtual facial night.
Tag Her on Social
Show your love with a classic photo of your friendship and a special message for your bestie.
Send a Craft Kit
For the knitter (or knitter-curious) in your life, send We Are Knitters Happy Cushion Mini Knitting Kit ($40) or the Scooby Sweater Knitting Kit ($56) for some puppy love!
Send a Storybook
Make a book of your bestie's life so far with Artifact Uprising's Everyday Photo Book ($59+). She will LOVE.
Happy Galentine's Day! What are your virtual plans? Share with us @BritandCo!
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