Celebrate the amazing women in your life with these fun and thoughtful activities.

Valentine’s Day can be daunting for those of us who may not have a significant other to spend it with. This is why the concept of Galentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to celebrate female friendships, shower your besties with love and create everlasting memories with them. 

One great way to do this is by organizing a spa night with your friends. Anyone can create a relaxing environment with a couple of flavourful scented candles, calming music and soft robes to de-stress. There could be stations set up to have facials, manicures and pedicures. Follow this with your favourite face masks and body scrubs for an extra touch of self-care. To soothe tired eyes after a strenuous week, use eye masks or cucumbers if you don’t have any. To make this night as immaculate as it can be, I suggest grabbing your favourite drinks and enjoying a peaceful evening of chilling! 

After constantly having to go through the busyness of life, sharing a relaxing evening with friends would be nice since it can be a rare occasion. Self-care is the best way to do that, especially when it’s shared amongst your pals. 

Another way to come together and celebrate is by embracing everyone’s love for food. Organizing a themed potluck is a great way to showcase how much everyone means to you, as each person thinks about what they should bring that the group would enjoy. What can make this even more enjoyable is decorating the space where the potluck will be held to match the theme of the day, adding extra flair to the overall event.

A potluck not only takes the pressure off the host but also allows everyone to feel involved and considered. It’s also a great opportunity to showcase those cooking or baking skills you’ve been working on or try new recipes your friends might enjoy.

If food is your love language, consider hosting a Galentine’s-themed brunch! This could include heart-shaped waffles or pancakes, fruit platters designed in heart shapes and pink or red drinks to pair the food with. The addition of themed name cards, assorted mini bouquets and photo props to capture the event would add a personal touch.  

To make the brunch even more special, you could go around the table and share what each person loves about the group. This exercise helps strengthen bonds and fits perfectly with the heartwarming theme of the day. 

For those looking to showcase their artistic side, organizing a Galentine’s Day-themed craft night may be the way to go. The possibilities are endless on what sort of crafts can be made, so a group can come to a consensus. One could paint something using a Galentine’s Day prompt or one that the group decides on. Jewelry-making could be another idea, such as making matching-themed bracelets. Something that also has been a recent trend is creating personalized vision boards on how the year will look like or visual representations of steps that need to be taken to reach a specific goal. 

The point is to let the creativity flow, maybe while enjoying some snacks as well. Crafting can be both therapeutic and fun. Plus, everyone leaves with a handmade keepsake to remember the occasion forever. 

For a more laid-back celebration, hosting a movie marathon might be the way to go! Movies that could be included in this could share the overall theme of celebrating friendships and empowerment, such as, Legally Blonde, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants or Bridesmaids. 

There’s nothing like bonding with one another over laughter, tears and nostalgic films that never get old no matter how many times you watch them. It’s a low-effort yet incredibly satisfying way to spend time with one another, especially when paired with cozy blankets and wearing matching pajamas. 

If movies aren’t your group’s thing, it may be more personal and interesting to take a trip down memory lane by hosting a night that highlights the best moments of your friendship. This can be done through a slideshow of photos taken throughout your friendship. Even writing heartfelt letters to each other would be a thoughtful way to make this day memorable. Another cute idea could be taking pictures with a Polaroid camera and using those photos to create a scrapbook together that is dedicated to memories made with one another. 

However, if your group of friends loves to spend time outdoors instead, consider planning an adventurous day. This could include hiking up a trail nearby or even biking (Saskatoon might not be the best location due to the snow, but whatever floats your boat). To make this even more fun, outfits can be coordinated with one another to match the theme of the day. Ending these physical activities off with a nice Galentine’s-themed picnic is the perfect excuse to bring a basket of snacks and cozy blankets. 

Galentine’s Day is all about celebrating the incredible women in your life and creating moments that strengthen your connections. Whatever you choose to do, the key is to tailor the experience to your group’s preferences. Ultimately, it’s the love and effort you put into the day that will make it special and unforgettable. 

So, grab your girls, plan an activity (or mix and match a few) and get ready to make this Galentine’s Day one for the books. After all, there’s nothing more heartwarming than showing your friends just how much they mean to you.