Galentine’s Day — the day we celebrate all our wonderful, supportive female friends — is Thursday, February 13th.
We love what Michelle Obama posted about the special holiday:
“This #GalentinesDay, I want to shout out my girlfriends who help me stay sane and grounded through all of life’s ups and downs…Whether we’re catching up over the phone, venting over a cup of coffee, or laughing it out during an 80s-themed workout, I know I can lean on these ladies—and that’s made all the difference.”
We’ve put together some great (if we do say so ourselves) presents for your besties.
For Your Gal Pal Who Loves Being Pampered.
Who wouldn’t want a wellness box from the Naples Soap Company? The ‘Breathe Wellness Box’ comes with an all-natural Fragrance-Free Sea Salt Scrub, Fragrance-Free Body Butter, Peptide Complex Hydrating Face Mask, Breathe Essential Oil Blend, Eucalyptus & Aloe Natural Soap, Eucalyptus Mint Shower Bomb, Lotus Soap Dish, and Wooden Spoon. ($89.)
For Your Sporty Friend.
We thought this was so cute — and amusing! The Puffin Drinkwear company has a line of canned cover sleeves that keep a cold drink chilly and look fashionable doing it. $19.95
For Your Confidant.
Studies show that weighted blankets are calming, reduce stress, and are recommended for everyone. (We love ours.) Uncommon Goods has a Weighted Hug Calming Heart Pillow ($88), which is silky on one side and plush on the other. Slide your hands into the cozy pockets for maximum snuggling and relaxation. Ahhhhhhh. You’ll win the award for most thoughtful friend.
For Your Fragrance Obsessed Pal.
While roses are wonderful, they don’t last. Surprise one of your girlfriends with something from the Rose Kai Fragrance collection. We’re partial to the kai*rose perfume oil, which is small enough to put in your pant pocket. ($54.)
For Your Gals Who Love The Natural ‘I Woke Up Like This’ Look.
‘Hi Beautiful You!’ — from beauty entrepreneur Richard Anderson– makes our favorite mascara, and believe us when we say we’ve tried them all. We also swear by the brand’s natural-looking BE YOU SKIN | Skin Perfecting Tint ($48) a sheer color gel that instantly perfects and enhances the appearance of the skin for a natural, ‘no-makeup’ look.
“Hi Beautiful You Products are designed in a way that lets you be yourself, not that gal on the cover of a magazine or what people expect us to be,” says Anderson.
Layer the BE YOU MASCARA | Lash Perfecting Mascara once for ‘natural,’ two coats for ‘flirty,’ and three times for ‘glam.’ ($28.50.)
For Your Beauty Obsessed Wing Gal.
If your friends don’t know about the Blissy pillowcases — our beauty secret — treat them to a silk pillowcase this Galentine’s Day! Blissy’s high-quality 22-Momme 100% Pure Mulberry Silk means you wake up with clear skin (silk is naturally hypoallergenic). Plus, it’s better for your hair, and it’s cooling too.
There’s a sale now, too — 25% off so you can snag one for $56.
Pro-tip: NEVER put your Blissy in the dryer.
For Your Wine-Loving Friend
For your gal pal who loves red wine and maybe over imbibes at times (okay, that would be me) but not the headache that often comes with it, gift them Drop it Wine drops.
Small enough to carry in your purse, you just put a few drops in your wine, swirl the glass, and wait a minute while it removes all those nasty Tannins and Sulfites. $14.99.
They’ll thank you every time they drink a cabernet.
Santé!