Celebrate Gal Pals

Galentine’s Day started as a made up holiday on the sitcom Parks and Recreation, opens new tab. Ladies fell in the love with the idea, and turned it into a fun February tradition. After all, showing your female friends a little love is good for the soul.

Galentine’s Day is officially February 13. But, busy schedules make it challenging to grab some girl time on short notice. Get your Galentine’s get-together going by sending some potential dates to your favorite friends. Then, let the party planning begin! Here a few fun ideas for celebrating with your BFFs:

• Meet for breakfast.
• Host a brunch.
• Go to a workout class and grab coffee or tea afterward.
• Make reservations at a fun restaurant.
• Have a potluck dessert party.
• Have a rom-com movie night, or choose flicks that feature some impressive girl power.
• Relax at the spa.
• Do something daring like zip lining, rock climbing or laser tag.
• Host a wine and cheese tasting party.

If your best gal pals live far away, connect with them via video chat on a regular basis. And, of course, strengthen your connections throughout the year by honoring birthdays, special occasions and achievements.