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20 Ideas For The Best Galentine's Day Ever

Treat Yo' Self to some adventures and GT's!

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20 Ideas For The Best Galentine's Day Ever
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Well, it’s almost that time of year. Hallmark celebrates, while millions of single girls cringe at the hearts and flowers that have begun to show up in stores across the globe. “It’s complicated” couples have to awkwardly decide how they are going to celebrate a day for “love” without “defining the relationship.” It’s basically a crappy day for anyone who isn’t in a relationship. Yes, I’m referring to what some call “Valentine’s Day,” but what I like to refer to as “Singles Awareness Day.”

Luckily, I have a plan for all you single ladies. Instead of dreading Valentine’s Day this year, get pumped for “Galentine’s Day”—a day of fun and shenanigans with your gal pals invented by the one, the only, Leslie Knope. This day can be a treat yo' self day, where you and your friends pamper yourselves and have an amazing time. Here are 20 fun ideas for how to celebrate “Galentine’s Day” with your best friends and live up the single life in style.

1.Have Brunch. This is essential, because how can you treat yo' self without waffles? I mean, really…


2.Go to a spa. Massages and facials are not just trendy—they are awesome. Why would you not want to go to a spa with your besties?


3.Get a mani-pedi. Getting your nails done is therapeutic, and you might as well pamper yourself. No one else is going to this Valentine’s Day.


4.Retail Therapy. Find a mall, and buy everything in it. End of discussion.


5. Go on an adventure. Start driving and see where you end up. This could make for a very memorable February 14th.


6.Climb a mountain. This may not be an option for my fellow Floridians, unless you want to climb the single hill in the entire state. But if you do have mountains near you, climb one! This is super empowering and will make you feel invincible! (And completely out of shape.)


7. Movie marathon. Not your typical Romantic Comedies though—I’m talking about "John Tucker Must Die," "Mean Girls," "He’s Just Not That Into You," etc. You are not allowed to watch "The Notebook" on Galentine’s Day. No exceptions.


8. Find an old season of "The Bachelor," and marathon that ish. Make fun of the crazy things the girls do to get his attention and be thankful you are nothing like that. Well, most of the time anyway…


9.Do a scavenger hunt. Think “Sleepover”-esque and it will be a fab evening.


10.DIY Crafting. Not friendship bracelets, but maybe friendship shot glasses? Be creative.


11.Attempt to bake together. Then laugh at how bad you are at baking. It’s no wonder why you are single. Since what you are making will probably be inedible, give it to an ex-boyfriend as a “peace offering.” 50 points for Gryffindor!


12. On that note, watch "Harry Potter" because it’s awesome. Hermione knows what's up.


13.Compile a group of ugly Snapchats of each other. Take a moment to enjoy the beautiful creatures that you are and laugh about how these may or not end up in your wedding slideshow…


14.Go on a weekend getaway. If you are in your late 20’s and financially stable, fly to Vegas for the weekend! If you’re in college and broke, drive to the nearest beach, get tan, and be awesome together.


15.Karaoke. Channel your inner Britney and go for it.


16.Have an impromptu dance party. Put on some Hillary Duff and dance like no ones watching, even though you are fully aware this will end up on someone’s Snapchat story. Own it.


17.Put on your best pajamas and go to IHOP because who doesn’t love breakfast for dinner?


18.Go see the new Rebel Wilson movie, “How to be Single,” in case you’re worried you aren’t doing it right.


19.Have a Girls’ Night Out. Dress up in your hottest getup and have a baller night with all your friends.


20. Take a moment to enjoy being single. It won’t last forever, so enjoy it while it does.

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