Galentine’s Day gifts your best friends will love (2024)

February is approaching and love is in the air—and not just romantic love. For many, the Valentine season is also an opportunity to celebrate self care, family, or, in the case of Galentine's Day, friendship.

What is Galentine's Day? Simple. It's an alternative to Valentine's Day first imagined by NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation. The idea behind Galentine's Day is for women to gather on February 13th (or any time in February) and honor female friendship. Since its 2010 invention, Galentine's Day has transcended its origins and been embraced by many women—even Michelle Obama.

While the original Parks and Rec Galentine's Day featured breakfast food, crocheted flower pens, mosaic portraits, and 5,000-word odes to friendship, you can celebrate the unofficial holiday your own way. To get your started, here are seventeen ideas for the best Galentine's Day gifts to give all your closest friends.

A Gift Box Full of Baked by Melissa Mini Cupcakes

This 25-piece mini cupcake box is a welcome gift for anyone with a sweet tooth. The sampler comes with six popular flavors, including marshmallow, dulce de leche, and red velvet. It's a sweet gift for the friend who could use a little pick me up, or perfect to share with everyone on your Galentine's list.

The Best Bath Bombs

Bath bombs are incredibly easy to gift. They're thoughtful, affordable, luxurious feeling, and appreciated by anyone who takes baths. This set of bath bombs is our absolute favorite—and since they're each individually wrapped, you could easily open the set and give one to each of your Galentines.

Dash Heart-Shaped Mini Waffle Maker

What better gift than an endless supply of the world's greatest breakfast food? This adorable waffle maker would be a thoughtful present at any time, but it feels especially fitting for Galentine's Day—after all, waffles are Leslie Knope's favorite food.

Pura Open Air Fragrance for the kitchen

If they have the Pura smart fragrance diffuser we tested and loved, then Pura's new Open Air fragrance refills will make a refreshing gift. They are specifically designed to remove nasty odors from closed spaces and replace them with nice ones. This sweet and citrusy scent has notes of pink grapefruit, strawberry, and rhubarb. It's specially designed for kitchens—making it a great choice for the friend who's always working from the table.

A DIY Bubble Tea Kit

If you've got a boba-loving bestie, they'll be sure to appreciate this do-it-yourself kit. Reviewers say it's packed with everything you need to easily make a delicious batch of bubble tea, including two flavors of tea and reusable stainless steel straws.

Cozy Earth Plush Lounge Sock Set

These plush ribbed lounge socks make a great gift for anyone who likes to spend the cold winter months in a cocoon of comfort. Made from a blend of polyester and bamboo viscose, these socks are super soft and perfect for an evening with a book or in front of the TV.

Compartés Gourmet Chocolate Gift Box

Compartés's 9-piece gift box is a decadent treat for the chocolate-lover with a refined palate. This elevated version of the classic Valentine's Day chocolate box offers nine luxurious bites of dark chocolates filled with creamy strawberry and raspberry centers.

A Gorgeous Capri Blue Candle With a Cult Following

This lovely candle offers delicious notes of orange, apple, and cassis over a base of sweet vanilla and musk. It's just the thing to kick up your Galentine's relaxation and add a note of luxury to any evening spent at home.

A Friendship Bracelet Making Kit

Taylor Swift brought friendship bracelets back in a major way, but swifties and non-swifties alike can have fun crafting these summer camp throwbacks. This set has everything you need to get started making custom bracelets. It's a cute gift for one friend, or a sweet activity to do with the whole group.

A Homesick Candle That Matches Their Star Sign

Homesick is one of our favorite candle brands, with a reliably lovely line of products. Their astrology-themed candles make great gifts for the friend in your life who is always looking for answers in the stars. It's a simple way to make your Galentine's Day present a little more personal.

A Scrunchie With a Pocket

If you have a friend who hates to ruin their fit with an unnecessary bag—or worse, a friend who is always forgetting their purse at the bar—this gift can come to the rescue. It's a cute scrunchie with a hidden pocket, just big enough to tuck away your cash and keys (we admit they still might ask you to hold their phone).

A Best-Selling Hair and Body Fragrance

If you've got a friend on the lookout for a new warm and spicy scent, this Sephora bestseller might be just the thing. It's a vegan and cruelty-free body mist with notes of caramel and pistachio—a hit among fans of gourmand scents. Check out our guide to picking perfumes if you need a little more help finding the right fragrance.

An Old Fashioned Monogrammed Glass

This antique-inspired glass is just sophisticated enough, without being overly fussy. It's ideal for your bestie with classic style—and with its exquisite monogrammed design, you could easily give a matching glass to all your friends.

Subscribing to a wine box might feel like a big commitment, but that's the beauty of Galentine's Day—you can share. Firstleaf is our very favorite wine subscription box right now, thanks to its great selection, informative materials, and seamless delivery. If you already love sharing a bottle with your friends, this could be a great gift to split.

Our Favorite Milk Frother

Got a coffee lover in the group? The Instant milk frother is the best on the market right now—and also happens to be the winner for best value. It does a great job with all types of milk and produces beautiful fluffy foam in just a few minutes.

A Unique Gift for Animal Lovers

If your bestie is an animal lover, you can give them a meaningful gift by symbolically adopting a vulnerable animal in their honor. Your donation supports the World Wildlife Fund's conservation efforts, and each adoption comes with a picture and a certificate. Upgrade the adoption package and get a cute plushie as well!

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