What is Galentine's Day? Plus the best Galentine's Day gifts and splurges (2024)

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What is Galentine's Day? Plus the best Galentine's Day gifts and splurges (2)

Who needs a Valentine when you've got a Galentine? If you're looking for a reason to celebrate female friendship (or just friendship in general) and shower a gal pal with gifts and candy, mark your calendars. Galentine's Day 2023 is Feb. 13.

Never heard of Galentine's Day? It's about to become your new favorite candy and present-filled holiday.

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What is Galentine's Day?

Forget romantic love. In 2022, the term "Galentine's Day" was officially added to the Merriam-Webster dictionary. It's defined as "a holiday observed on Feb. 13th as a time to celebrate friendships especially among women."

The holiday's origin has been credited to Amy Poehler's character, Leslie Knope, from the TV series "Parks and Recreation." In a season 2 episode, Knope explains that on the day "my lady friends and I leave our husbands and our boyfriends at home and we just come and kick it breakfast style. Ladies celebrating ladies. It's like Lilith Fair, minus the angst. Plus, frittatas!"

Similarly to Valentine's Day, it's customary to give your Galentines gifts. We've rounded up some of the best Galentine's Day gift ideas below. We've found something for everyone on your list -- no matter their gender.

The best Galentine's Day gift ideas

We've found the best gifts you can give your gals (and guys) this Galentine's Day. Shop our selection of gift ideas that suit a variety of budgets and interests.

Apple AirPods Pro 2

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Your Galentine deserves an Apple AirPods upgrade.

The latestApple AirPods Pro 2 earbudsoffer 30 hours of listening time with the included charging case. They have an upgraded wireless chip for improved audio functionality, a new low distortion driver for clearer audio and improved active noise cancellation. The Apple AirPods Pro 2 provide truly custom sound: You can use your iPhone's camera to analyze your unique ear anatomy and find the perfect audio settings for you.

The design of the AirPods Pro 2 is fairly similar to the previous generation, but Apple has introduced touch control to the AirPods Pro 2 to help users more seamlessly control their AirPods. Users will also get a new extra-small tip with their AirPods. The case did get a notable design upgrade with a new lanyard loop and a built-in speaker to help track the location of your AirPods case.

Apple AirPods Pro 2, $239 (reduced from $249)

Ugg Tasman slippers

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Gift your Galentine the hottest slippers of the season. Ugg's Tasman slippers were sold out for much of the holiday season. These must-have slippers are back in stock just in time for Galentine's Day. Plus, they come in a bunch of fun colors.

Ugg Tasman slippers, $100

$100 at Ugg

Plant subscription

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Roses are overrated. We've found the perfect gift for the plant mom (or plant dad!) in your life. Horti offers monthly plant gift subscriptions available in three, six and 12-month plans. The monthly plant gift subscription ships nationwide and shipping costs are included. Is your Galentine new to planting or needs a plant that is safe for pets? You can select plants for the first-time plant parent, pet-friendly plants and choose the color of your plant pot.

Horti plant subscription, starting at $90

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Stratia Viral Skincare Egg set

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Your skincare-obsessed bestie will have major heart-eyes for this Stratia skincare set. The female-founded skincare brand calls this skincare duo the ultimate barrier-repairing set. It includes Stratia's Liquid Gold moisturizer and Stratia's Interface firming and repairing peptide cream.

CBS Essentials senior writer Lily Rose is a fan. "This skincare combo is deeply hydrating but feels nice and light on my skin," she shared. "This would also make a great gift to a friend who is just getting into skincare."

Stratia Viral Skincare Egg set, $41 ($52 value)

$41 at Stratia

Kora Organics Noni Glow Oil Essentials

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Get glowing with your gals. This Kora Organics skincare trio for the face and body is made with Noni, a powerful superfood rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals known to rejuvenate the appearance of your skin. The kit includes three award-winning Kora Organics products:Noni Glow Face oil, Noni Glow Body oil and the Noni Radiant Eye oil.

CBS Essentials readers will receive 20% off any Kora Organics purchase with the code CBSESSENTIALS20!

Kora Organics Noni Glow Oil Essentials, $144

$144 at Kora Organics

Starbucks gift card

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Want to give the gift of a yummy Starbucks drink -- or even grab one for yourself? Grab a Starbucks gift card on Amazon, available in $25 and $50 amounts.

Starbucks gift card (physical), $25 and up

$25 and up at Amazon

Beautiful by Drew Barrymore touchscreen air fryer

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This aesthetically pleasing air fryer would make a great Galentine's Day present, plus it's on sale now. This 6-quart air fryer lets you air fry, roast, reheat and dehydrate food with little-to-no oil needed. The removable crisping tray and pan are also dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup.

You'll want to hop on this deal quickly, as some of the color options have already sold out.

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Oura Ring

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Get matching Oura Rings for you and your Galentine. The Oura Ring is a health tracker that looks just like any fashion ring. You can order your ring in silver, gold, rose gold, black or a shade called "stealth," which looks like matte black.

The wearable is worn on your finger and tracks biometric data to provide personalized insights into how you sleep and your health. When you wear the Oura Ring, it can record your workouts, track your resting heart rate and your heart rate during exercise, tell you your blood oxygen level, predict your menstrual cycle and show you how much good or bad sleep you're getting throughout the night. When you're not recording workouts, you can use the Oura app for guided meditations, breath work, sleep sounds or even learn about things like the effects of caffeine on your body, why sleep matters and what your readiness score means.

Oura Ring Gen3 (gold), $499

$499 at Oura Ring

Ryan Reynolds life-size cardboard cutout

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Your bestie deserves the man of their dreams. Now, you can give him to them. Order Ryan Reynolds, Justin Bieber or even Danny DeVito from Amazon, and have their cardboard double at Galentine's Day.

Ryan Reynolds life-size cardboard cutout, $70

$70 at Amazon

Sips By 'I Love You More' tea kit

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Give your Galentine everything they'll need to make a cozy cup of tea.

This Sips By all-inclusive tea kit contains a heart-shaped mug, a heart-shaped tea infuser and your choice of a caffeinated tea, a caffeine-free tea, or both.

Sips By "I Love You More" tea kit, $40

$40 at Sips By

Sips By also offers aGalentine's Day tea collection set. The set includes four tea flavors and comes with enough tea leaves to make 75 cups of tea.

Sips By Galentine's Day tea party set, $40 (regularly $57)

$40 at Sips By

Nostalgia My Mini Heart waffle maker

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How adorable is this heart-shaped mini waffle maker? This little pink mini kitchen gadget creates heart-shaped waffles that you or your Galentine will love.

Nostalgia My Mini Heart waffle maker, $30

$30 at Walmart

Gift a Scentbird subscription

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A Scentbird subscriptionmake a wonderful gift. Here's how it works: 8 mL bottles are filled with fragrances from brands like Marc Jacobs and Versace. That equals about 140 sprays of perfume. Your loved one can test different scents, one bottle a month, without having to commit to a full bottle. Choose from a 3-month, 6-month or 12-month subscription.

Three Scentbird bottles cost less than one full-size perfume, at $44. And if you gift a 6-month or 12-month subscription, you'll even receive one or two free fragrances yourself, respectively. Your loved one will receive an email notifying them of your subscription gift.

Gift a Scentbird subscription, $48 and up

$48 and up at Scentbird

Casper Snoozewear blanket robe

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Does your Galentine wish they could stay in bed all day? Give them the gift of a wearable duvet. Casper's Snoozewear blanket robe is as warm and snuggly as your bestie's favorite bedding, but functional (and fashionable) enough to wear around the house. Plus, it has pockets!

Choose from three colors. Blanket robe runs up to a size large.

Casper Snoozewear blanket robe, $169

$169 at Casper

On Holiday Pickleball set

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Have you and your bestie been talking about getting back on the court? It's a great time to buy this adorable Pickleball set. This set includes your choice of two paddles, a box of balls and a tour bag.

It's on sale now.

On Holiday Pickleball set, $136 (regularly $160)

$136 at On Holiday

HP Sprocket portable printer

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This HP Sprocket printer allows you to print all of your favorite memories together, making it an excellent Galentine's Day gift.

With the HP Sprocket, you can print photos instantly from your phone library or social media. You can also add unique frames, filters, stickers and more with the free HP app.

HP Sprocket portable printer, $77 (reduced from $130)

$77 at Amazon

Fleur & Bee Discovery set

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Fleur and Bee is a vegan skincare line that uses natural ingredients. This detox clay face mask unclogs and purifies the skin while providing a relaxing experience.

Fleur and Bee detox face mask, $30

$30 at Amazon

You can also gift the Fleur & Bee discovery set which includes deluxe sample sizes of the brand's most popular skincare items including an eye cream, a hydrating moisturizer, a brightening moisturizer, a hydrating serum and a vitamin c serum.

$39 at Amazon

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Lily Rose is a senior writer for CBS Essentials and the site's expert in home appliances such as washers, dryers, refrigerators and ranges. When she's not writing about how you can upgrade your laundry room, she's writing about home and kitchen essentials that will transform your space. Her favorite appliance is her air fryer. She firmly believes that it can make the crispiest sweet potato fries.

What is Galentine's Day? Plus the best Galentine's Day gifts and splurges (2024)

FAQs

What is Galentine's meaning? ›

Galentine's Day is a play on Valentine's Day dedicated to celebrating a different kind of love - friendship. The unofficial holiday falls on Feb. 13, the day before Valentine's, and specifically encourages women to get together with their female friends and honor the power of female friendship.

What is Galentine's Day for boys? ›

Malentine's day is a day for men to meet up and celebrate their amazing friendship. It is a happy, celebratory day, the male equivalent of Galentine's day.

What is a fun fact about Galentines Day? ›

One of the most interesting things about Galentine's Day is that it wasn't created by a card company or internet marketplace trying to take all your money. Instead, Galentine's Day was founded by a badass fictional character: Leslie Knope of Parks and Recreation.

What does galantine mean slang? ›

Just as one can be someone's valentine on Valentine's Day, so one can be a galentine on Galentine's Day, e.g., “Will you be my galentine?” As such, a galentine is a playful, affectionate term for a close friend.

What are the rules for Galentines day? ›

There are no rules for how to celebrate Galentine's Day, as long as you have fun with your girlfriends. Here are some ideas to get you started: Host a potluck brunch at your home or a local restaurant. Ask each friend to bring a dish or a drink to share.

What do you wear for Galentine's day? ›

There's obviously no strict dress code for Galentine's Day— it's all about however dressed up or casual your friends want it to be. So whether you're looking for the best pair of sweatpants, or a fun sparkly-skirt outfit, we have some ideas for you.

Why do girls do Galentines? ›

The celebration of Galentine's Day serves as an opportunity for females to express love for ladies in their lives. The day cherishes the power of female friendship.

Is Galentines only for single girls? ›

Is Galentine's Day only for girls and singles? Galentine's Day is definitely NOT for just the singles and girls. While the name has gal in it, anyone and everyone can celebrate Galentine's Day.

What is a galentines dinner? ›

Galentine's Day is a celebration of female friendship on the 13 February. Invite friends, family and loved ones to a sophisticated dinner party. These handpicked recipes are achievable yet impressive, with just the right amount of pizzazz for the occasion. Discover our starter, main and dessert ideas.

What to write in a galentines card? ›

So, what to write in a galentine's day card?
  1. Happy Galentine's Day! ...
  2. Wishing you a wonderful Galentine's Day full of love and laughter.
  3. I'm so lucky to have you in my life. ...
  4. Thank you for always being there, it means the world to me. ...
  5. Happy Galentine's Day! ...
  6. You're the best therapist and know all my secrets.

What is Galentine's day quote? ›

You'll always be my Galentine. There's nothing better than best friends. Except best friends with chocolate and wine.

What is the color for Galentines day? ›

You can never go wrong wearing a dress on Valentine's Day. Red is definitely the go to color for this day of love. If red is not your gam, don't worry, because I have something for everyone.

What the heck is Galentine? ›

Galentine's Day is a global holiday that celebrates women's friendship. Galentine's Day is typically marked as February 13, but can be observed any day. Galentine's Day events are typically all-female occasions of mutual "empowerment...a reminder for women to support and uplift one another."

How do you throw the best Galentines party? ›

35 Galentine's Day Party Ideas Your Girls Will Absolutely Obsess Over
  1. Get excited about a theme. ...
  2. Arrange your own flowers.
  3. Make fondue.
  4. Plan a "my favorite things" product swap. ...
  5. Pick a signature co*cktail.
  6. Invest in (themed, duh) balloons.
  7. Make personalized goodie bags.
  8. Host an at-home mani-pedi night.
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Is Galentine's day for singles? ›

Galentine's Day is definitely NOT for just the singles and girls. While the name has gal in it, anyone and everyone can celebrate Galentine's Day. Whether you're single, coupled-up, stuck in a talking stage, or languishing away in a confusing set-up, Galentine's Day is a chance to celebrate meaningful relationships.

What is the point of Galentines? ›

Galentine's Day is a global holiday that celebrates women's friendship. Galentine's Day is typically marked as February 13, but can be observed any day. Galentine's Day events are typically all-female occasions of mutual "empowerment...a reminder for women to support and uplift one another."

Why are people calling it Galentines? ›

The word—a blend of Valentine's Day and gal—was introduced to the world by the chipper and dedicated Leslie Knope, the fictional Deputy Director of the Parks and Recreation Department of the also-fictional city of Pawnee, Indiana, in the NBC comedy Parks and Recreation, which ran from 2009 to 2015.

What is the gender neutral term for Galentines? ›

Palentine's Day emerged as a gender-neutral version of Galentine's Day, which focuses on women's friendships.

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