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Leslie made sure to give her BFFs thoughtful gifts each year, including a “bouquet of hand-crocheted flower pens, a mosaic portrait for each of you made from the crushed bottles of your favorite diet soda and a personalized 5,000-word essay of why you are all so awesome.”
What do you bring to a Galentines party for adults? ›
Galentine gifts can be anything you want—from chocolates, flowers, teddy bears and other fluffy, fuzzy, heart-shaped red/pink colored items usually associated with the next day's holiday. You can also opt for a sentimental or personalized gift for each of your girlfriends.
What is the guy version of Galentine's day? ›
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 do you say on Galentine's day? ›
- I wish every day was Galentine's Day.
- No surprise. You're my favorite.
- Galentine's Day is better when we're together.
- She believed she could, and she did — with a little help from her friends.
- To the world you just might be one gal. But to this gal, you mean the world.
How do you throw the best Galentines? ›
Tips for a Galentine's Day Party with a Favorite Things Theme
- Make a Guest List.
- Send Pretty Invitations.
- Use Festive Serving Dishes.
- Decorate with Galentine's Day Decor. Balloons. ...
- Set Pretty Table Settings.
- Have a Small Gift for Each Gal Pal.
- Be Prepared for Photo Opps.
- Plan a Leslie Knope Approved Menu.
Did Leslie Knope invent Galentine's Day? ›
Fun Fact: Galentine's Day was created by Leslie Knope, the Parks and Recreation fictional main character. She invented the holiday as a tribute to her close girlfriends.
How do you throw a fun Galentines party? ›
- Get excited about a theme. Sleeper Party Pajama Set with Detachable Feathers. ...
- Arrange your own flowers.
- Make fondue.
- Plan a "my favorite things" product swap. ...
- Pick a signature co*cktail.
- Invest in (themed, duh) balloons.
- Make personalized goodie bags.
- Host an at-home mani-pedi night.
How do you keep adults entertained at a party? ›
20 Fun Things to Do at Any Party
- 01 of 20. Have a Themed Dance-Off. ...
- 02 of 20. Plan an At-Home Trivia Night. ...
- 03 of 20. Opt for Board Games. ...
- 04 of 20. Turn Your Place Into a Casino. ...
- 05 of 20. On a Budget? ...
- 06 of 20. Put on a Scavenger Hunt. ...
- 07 of 20. Throw a Pizza- or Cheeseboard-Making Party. ...
- 08 of 20.
What color do you wear on Galentines Day? ›
A pink and red printed dress is the perfect choice for a Galentine's Day celebration. The playful combination of pink and red is both feminine and fun, making it the perfect choice for a day spent with your besties.
What is the secret Cupid for Galentines day? ›
Secret Valentine or Secret Cupid is just like Secret Santa. You and your friends write down your names and throw all the papers into a hat, a basket, a pan, whatever. Then each of you draws a name and gets a gift for that person. It's important that no one knows who drew who.
Palentine's Day is a global holiday celebrating friendships and every other form of platonic love. It is celebrated annually on February 13, but can be observed on February 14 as well, and complements Valentine's Day, which celebrates romantic love.
What is a Galentine 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 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 is a good Galentines song? ›
The Best Country Songs for Galentine's Day
- Buy My Own Drinks. Runaway June. ...
- Man! I Feel Like A Woman! ...
- IF YOU GO DOWN (I'M GOIN' DOWN TOO) Kelsea Ballerini. ...
- Thicc As Thieves (feat. Lainey Wilson) ...
- Nothin' Crazy (feat. Mackenzie Carpenter) ...
- Goodbye Earl. The Chicks. ...
- Girls Night Out. The Judds. ...
- Guys Do It All the Time.
What do you put on a Galentines card? ›
KEEP IT SIMPLE
- “Friends like you keep the love going all year round.”
- “One day isn't enough to tell you how much I love our friendship, but it's a good start!”
- “What we share means more to me than any flowers or chocolates.”
- “There's a lot of things I love in the world — thought you should know you're one of them!”
What does Leslie do in Parks and Rec? ›
For the majority of the series run, she serves as the Deputy Director of the Parks and Recreation Department of the fictional city of Pawnee, Indiana. An over-achiever, Knope believes the government should serve the people.
What is the secret Cupid for Galentines Day? ›
Secret Valentine or Secret Cupid is just like Secret Santa. You and your friends write down your names and throw all the papers into a hat, a basket, a pan, whatever. Then each of you draws a name and gets a gift for that person. It's important that no one knows who drew who.
How do Leslie and Ben get together? ›
He insists they sleep at his home in Indianapolis, ruining their night. The next day, Leslie and Ben run into each other alone and Ben reveals Chris is out for the day. Ben then immediately kisses her, to which Leslie reciprocates, leaving her simultaneously delighted and nervous about their future.
Do Leslie and Ben date? ›
Despite initially angering series protagonist Leslie Knope with his budget cut recommendations, Ben begins dating her in the season 3 episode "Road Trip." Their relationship forms a central storyline in the series; the two get married in the season 5 episode "Leslie and Ben" and have triplets in season 6.