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Valentine’s Day is coming right up, but there is another celebration you might want to adopt. A new word, “Galentine” was recently coined after the word “Valentine.” It is a celebration of friendship between girlfriends and is the day before Valentine’s Day, February 13th. Galentine’s Day started as a fictional holiday on the television show “Parks and Recreation,” but the idea caught on and jumped into real life. The rest is history.

Obviously, it caught on because girlfriends are a very important part of our lives. In the show, the character Leslie Knope showed her friends how much they meant to her by having a small luncheon and gifting them unique presents. Of course, there are other ways to touch your friends to show them how much they mean to you on Galentine’s Day.

Gift Ideas for Your Girlfriends on Galentine’s Day

Galentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to surprise your girlfriends with thoughtful, stylish, and meaningful gifts that show how much you cherish them. Here are a few fabulous gift ideas that will delight any friend. I love this sparkling jewelry to remind them of your bond. For the friend who loves practicality with style, a purse or card case is a chic option. You can also consider a luxurious Cashmere Robe for cozy relaxation. Whatever you choose, your thoughtfulness will make Galentine’s Day unforgettable! You can find these products and more in my Galentine Gift Guide.

Connect with Your Girlfriends on Galentine’s Day From Afar

This idea will take you some time which is why I’m offering my suggestion a couple weeks early! You can compile a list of amazing women in your life; from your past and from the now who have touched you and reconnect with them with a handwritten note or email to arrive on Galentine’s Day. You have several days to compile your thoughts. Over the holiday season, I received letters from friends living near and far. I loved and appreciated them for remembering me.

Or Connect in Person

Here is another thought, you can use Galentine’s Day to start an in person group. It is a great way to gather women. I know because I’ve done it.  Some of the women in my group were close friends, some were acquaintances, and some were women I knew only by face and name when I invited them to join the group. One of the women, was visiting from LA and knew no one. And, yet after a short time, she was one of the girls.

Consider the gift of Gathering on Galentine’s Day

When I started my in person group. I selected a diverse group of women; some were married, some were widowed, some were living with significant others, some had college degrees while others did not, some had owned businesses or were career women and some were stay-at-home moms. I only had to make 10 phone calls to form my group because none of the 10 women turned me down. None of them even asked me who else was in the group. I asked them if they would be interested in coming to my home for two hours to visit and discuss issues we encounter after the age of 50.

Back to choosing…

I chose a few best friends, a few close acquaintances and a few women I barely knew; I did this on purpose. Some of the women barely knew one another, others had a close friend in the group and some were meeting for the first time. I wanted independent thinkers, not best friends. The women were anxious to meet one another but I knew women love to connect. Women enjoy meeting and making new friends. Women love gathering and learning.

This Galentine’s Day, invite a group of woman to your home, from different areas of your life. And, if you recently moved to a new neighborhood, community or city invite women who “mirror” you. Don’t be concerned about who knows who or who is close to who. You are inviting women you like or want to get to know. Serve juice, muffins, coffee or tea. Buy each of them a little Galentine’s gift like a fun pen or a cute notepad for their purse! I remember I gave each of my darlings a fancy little pen with a flower on the top and a little notepad.

Here are some topics to consider at your Galentine’s Day Gathering

• Do you feel invisible? If so, why?
• What do you do if you are bullied?
• How to travel solo.
• You should know everything about your husbands or companions wills and Estate Planning. Do you?
• How do you navigate difficult family relationships or estrangement?
• What are your secrets for maintaining health and vitality?
• How do you balance self-care with caregiving responsibilities?
• What are your tips for downsizing or organizing your home?
• What’s on your bucket list, and how can you make it happen?

Women learning from other women, what could be a better gift, darlings?

Expand Your Circle of Galentines

This Galentine’s Day, why not go beyond your local circle and connect with women from all over the world? Joining an online community of like-minded women is a wonderful way to gain new perspectives, share experiences, and make lifelong connections. One such space is our private Facebook group, Women Over 50: Celebrate Visibility.

This group is dedicated to empowering women over 50 to embrace their lives with boldness and confidence. It’s a safe, judgment-free space where you can share your thoughts, find support, and celebrate the beauty of this stage of life. From engaging conversations to heartfelt advice, this group is a reminder that we’re stronger together.

Becoming part of Women Over 50: Celebrate Visibility means gaining a network of new Galentines from across the globe who truly understand and uplift one another. Celebrate this Galentine’s Day by joining a community that celebrates you!

How do you celebrate Galentine’s Day with your girlfriends? Tell me in the comments!

Join my private Facebook group for Women over 50!

 

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