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Are you familiar with Galentine’s Day? It’s the holiday that falls on February 13. While it’s often overshadowed by Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day has a special place in the hearts of many women. In the words of the imitable Leslie Knope, it’s about “ladies celebrating ladies.” First featured in an episode of the show Parks and Rec, it depicted Knope and her pals as they “kicked it, breakfast-style.”
The fictitious holiday has caught on in real life. Long after the show ended, women continue to rejoice in their female friendships on the eve of February 14. If you’re someone who wants to proclaim your platonic love, we’ve found unique gifts that you can give to any of the ladies in your life.
We’ve found empowering products that are also fun. Tattly makes inspirational temporary tattoos to tell your friends how awesome they are, and art lovers can honor the legacy of the pioneering female artist Frida Kahlo with a five-inch action figure.
Even if empowerment isn’t on your mind, you can still use it as the opportunity to get your besties some great gifts. They can be practical, too. Have a friend who loves to journal? We’ve included a quirky fish case that will hold all her favorite pens. And for those eager to learn a new craft, the kits of Kiriki Press are a charming introduction to embroidery.
Celebrate your favorite ladies with these creative Galentine’s Day gifts.
Leslie Knope Galentine’s Day Card
CMYKirsten | $4.50+
You Are Magic Art Print
Banquet | $18
Abstract Portrait Ring Cone
Muddy Heart | $45
Supergal Bookend
Artori Design | $32
Small Frida Kahlo Wisdom Book
Hardie Grant | $9.99
Wicked Witch Bookmark
MyBOOKmark | $27
Scented Soap Petals
Body Luxuries | $19.99
Llama Doll Embroidery Kit
Kiriki Press | $20
Shattered Glass Ceiling Necklace
Uncommon Goods | $68
Therapy Dough
Cammie and Kip Weeks | $15
Coffee Then Create Mug
My Modern Met | $16.95
Personalized Friends Candle
Define Design 11 | $24
Sun & Moon Pin Set
RosieTorchez | $8+
Women Trailblazers Page Flags Set
Girl of All Work | $7.50
Flower Color Pencils (Set of 5)
Trinus | $22
Bad Girls Throughout History Book
Ann Shen | $16.04
Audrey Hepburn Keychain
ThePoshPigBoutique | $16.50
Gold Circle Necklaces
GiftsForFriendship | $68
Love Lives Here Puzzle
Galison | $16.99
Lip Balm Set
Uncommon Goods | $48
Vintage-Inspired Bird Scarf
Shovava | $62
Self-Care Monthly Subscription Box
TheraBox | $33.33+ per month
Worry Healing Hut
Stephen Zawistowski | $99
Mini Handbag Illuminator
Christian Schech and Bastian Wetzel | $29.95
Paint-by-Numbers Kit
Elle Crée | $34
90s Pop Divas Coloring Book
teamart | $12
Frida Kahlo Action Figure
Today is Art Day | $29.99
Ladies Drawing Night Book
Whimsical Art Socks
Curator Socks | $14.25
Solar System Bib Necklace
Yugen Tribe | $58
Embroidery Temporary Tattoos
Tattly | $15
Amethyst Geode
Rocknair | $50
Blooming Tea Set
Bloomingflowertea | $59+
Blue Bird Stockings
Strathcona | $36
London City Skyline Ring
Ola Shekhtman | $119+
Crystal Air Plant Set
AURAMORE | $24
Women’s Suffrage Puzzle
Uncommon Goods | $22
Positive Energy Candle
ChrissysSoapsandmore | $18.91
Bee Tea Strainers
BeanTreeTeas | $7.95
Musical Sleep Mask
Uncommon Goods | $40
Ballerina Herbal Warming Slippers
Uncommon Goods | $48
This article has been edited and updated.
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