Happy Galentine’s Day! This is such a special day to make the women in your life feel special and loved, but sometimes it can feel overwhelming to dig into your wallet to buy the perfect gifts for your girls. Fear not, there are so many ways to spread the love today (and every day) without breaking the bank. Your wallet will thank you, and your friends will feel the love they deserve!
Make them a playlist
Last year, one of my best friends and roommates graduated and before she moved, she made personal playlists for me and all of her friends with songs that reminded her of the friendship and the person. This is such a meaningful gift and if you’re someone who loves music, can also be a really fun activity! You can even print out a QR code for the playlist and put it on a sweet little card.
Love letters
This one is simple but in my opinion, the most special gift you could give someone. It’s simply a letter from you to them, letting them know how much they mean to you and whatever you want them to know. You can get creative with it and decorate it, use cute colored pens, add stickers, anything you want! Everyone deserves to know they’re important to someone and this is an amazing way to do that for your best friends.
Frame a picture
Find a cheap and cute frame from places like Goodwill, TJ Maxx, or anywhere! You can order a picture of you and them to be printed through stores like CVS or Rite Aid, and gift them with a cute new decoration that’s meaningful and reminds them of a happy memory.
jar of love
This is one of my absolute go-to gifts for my friends. You can put your own spin on it but in essence, it’s simply a little mason jar with little pieces of paper that they can pick out randomly. It could be things you love about them, your favorite memories, reasons you’re grateful for that friendship, or even just happy reminders. You can get creative with it and it will make their day!
Mirror post-its
This one might work better for your roommates, and it’s a simple yet adorable way to surprise them and make them feel loved. Put post-it notes on their mirror with compliments, reasons, you love them, and little Galentine’s notes and it won’t fail to put a smile on their face. You could also write “Happy Galentine’s Day” or something of the sort in red lipstick if you’re feeling it!
flowers
This one is probably the most expensive option in the list, but if you can find flowers within your budget (I always go for the mini bouquets from Trader Joe’s), these are always a great option to make someone feel loved! Plus, they’ make a beautiful addition to their room.
Making the people in your life feel loved isn’t about buying them the most extravagant, glamorous gifts you can. My favorite gifts and moments in life have always been the ones that made me feel important, loved, and special. This day is about spreading the love to the women in your life (and we all know women need to stick together). Happy Galentine’s Day and happy gifting!