The time around Valentine's Day doesn't have to just be about romantic love—it can also be a great time to show the best girlfriends in your life that you love and appreciate them and their friendship, as well!
Keep reading for some fun Galentine's Day ideas, whether you plan to celebrate today, tomorrow or this weekend (we know lining up schedules is a sport in itself).
Build Your Own Bouquet
Go to the grocery store, Trader Joe's, or your favorite local florist that sells fresh stems and build your own bouquets! Whether you pick out your own floral bunch or buy some pre-made arrangements to mix and match amongst the group while sipping your favorite coffee or tea, don't be afraid to get creative—and bring a little bit of sunshine into your winter via stunning florals.
Sing Your Hearts Out
Have a dedicated karaoke night out on the town, complete with your own list of songs you can't help but sing and dance along to together. If you're looking for the perfect place to belt it out, Experience Grand Rapids has a great listing of all the city's top spots. Not feeling like singing? Venture to a bar with a digital jukebox and take turns playing DJ for the evening. The bar's patrons will no doubt thank you and your group for your impeccable music tastes.
Get Crafty!
Swing by your favorite craft store and buy some materials to let your creativity shine! There's nothing like channeling your inner artist and having some laughs with your girlfriends along the way. Some fun ideas include creating friendship bracelets with letter beads spelling out your inside jokes, painting a canvas tote or sewing on some cool patches, crafting some cute trinkets like a ring dish using air dry clay and creating your own recipe books with everyone bringing a special recipe or two. (Don't forget the cocktails and tasty cheese to fuel your creative pursuit.)
Have a Movie Night
Whether it's a new release or a nostalgic favorite, choose a group-favorite movie or two to watch together. Take it to another level by requesting everyone bring a drink or dish to share that's themed after the movie in some way! Better yet, maybe even dress up as your favorite character! (We're not saying you have to choose Twilight, but we also think it's not the worst idea.)
Do Some Local Shopping
Get some retail therapy together by stopping inside some local retailers to see what's new! From the trendy gifts and cards found at Rebel, to the plant-based skincare and botanical perfumes created at Fox Naturals, to the metaphysical supplies at Black Cat Bodega, to the fashion-forward staples at Basic Bee Boutique, to the books and lattes served up in Orchard House Books & Café's sunny greenhouse, options truly abound.
No matter how you choose to celebrate your best friends, spending quality time together is something we can fully get behind.
Written by Sarah Suydam, Managing Editor for West Michigan Woman.
