Thoughtfully handmade and totally cute, these galentines gift ideas are created by small businesses to suit all kinds of friends and all kinds of budgets.
Typically celebrated on February 13, the day before Valentine’s Day, the idea for Galentine’s Day actually originated in a sitcom script 10-plus years ago. Since then, the pop culture phenomenon has truly caught on and rightly so—it’s a whole day to celebrate your gal pals and shower them with love, affection, and some amazing gifts made just for her. What’s not to like?
Whether you’re single and celebrating with your BFFs or you’re romantically linked but still want to shower your gal pals on Valentine’s Day eve, each of these gifts for friends is created by a small business, especially for your special person.
1. Friendship date ideas jar
SHOP: Personalized jar with friendship activity ideas tokens from Clara and Macy, from $30
This excellent idea is a great way to quickly and efficiently solve the age-old friendship question: “What should we do this weekend?” Personalized with your BFF's name (or your friend group's nickname), the jar holds 15 activity tokens with friendship date ideas and the choice to write in 10 of your own.
2. Personalized initial necklace
SHOP: Dainty initial necklace from Emery and Opal, from $49
A unique personalized necklace made just for her will always have a spot of honor in her jewelry box, and this beautiful, delicate necklace comes in various lengths, metal colors, and fonts so you can customize it just for her. One of the many satisfied shoppers wrote, “Absolutely in love with this necklace… They are of such good quality and [a] really good price. Definitely will be buying again.”
3. "Connected by Love" card
SHOP: Set of five Connected By Love cards from Lovely Earthlings, $20
To sort out five Galentine’s Day gifts at once, buy this set of beautiful handmade cards that are blank inside so you can write your own heartfelt sentiments to your friends.
4. "Hey Girl Hey!" greeting card
SHOP: Friendship greeting card from The Avera Boutique, from $6
If she's the Christina to your Meredith, this Galentine’s Day-themed card is the perfect reminder that she'll always be your go-to girl. The card is also blank on the inside, so you have plenty of room to write about all of your inside jokes and favorite memories together.
5. Handmade brass hair pin
SHOP: Artemis hair pin from Almanac For June, $158
That extra special friend of yours who has an enviously beautiful mane will love the “Artemis” hair pin, handcrafted from either brass or white bronze and named after the Greek goddess of love. “So beautiful,” wrote a happy buyer. “This hair pin is literally one of the top reasons I started growing out my hair from a pixie cut. No regrets and I’m so happy I get to wear this from now on!”
6. Linen pajama set
SHOP: Linen loungewear set from TATA, from $104
For a Galentine’s gift that keeps on giving, give your gal pal this comfortable shorts pajama set—a duo she’s sure to wear over and over again. This luxurious set of loungewear is made of breezy linen and comes in a variety of colors, including moss green, wine, and honey.
7. "Fries Before Guys" sweatshirt
SHOP: 'Fries Before Guys' women's sweatshirt from Ellie Ellie, from $48
These humorous sweatshirts will not only make your BFFs chuckle with this clever saying, but, according to shoppers, they’re wonderfully warm thanks to their fleece lining, and flattering, too. They’re a comfy item of loungewear with a baggy cut, are available in black, gray, navy, or pink, and make for cute Galentine’s Day gifts.
8. "I Wish You Lived Next Door" ceramic mug
SHOP: Friendship 'I Wish You Lived Next Door' mug from Ellie Ellie, from $24
Why is it that the friends we love the most usually live too far away for our liking? The statement on this white ceramic mug perfectly encompasses that sentiment, and makes the perfect Galentine’s Day gift for that one particular friend we wish we could spend time with every single day.
9. BFF ombre zipper pouch
SHOP: Makeup bag for BFF from Alphabet Bags, from $10
For a practical, affordable, and bang-on-the-money Galentine’s Day gift, this BFF makeup bag ticks all the right boxes. Handmade in Saffron Walden, UK, from cotton canvas, the bags are delightfully bright, and one shopper wrote, “Wonderful gift for my BFF for Valentine’s Day. Shipped on time and she got it with a beautiful handwritten note.”
10. Transparent hand palm earrings
SHOP: Red heart hand palm earrings from Red Gregor, $50
For the fashionista in your girl group, you can’t go wrong with these beautifully unique transparent palm earrings featuring a red heart in the middle. These statement earrings are three inches in length, and are handmade in Madrid, Spain, from upcycled acrylic.
11. "You got this" wall art
SHOP: Inspirational wall art from apricot + birch, $9
Whether she's making a career change or adjusting to one of life's many twists and turns, this inspirational wall art will sweetly remind your friend just how brave she is every single day. This affordable print comes in the form of a digital file, meaning that you can either print it off yourself or get it professionally printed locally, making it the perfect last-minute Galentine's gift if you’re running a little behind.
12. Love message keychain
SHOP: Love message keychain from Pompom Pins, $7
These sweet keychain is a great gift for your best gal pals because it's a small yet important reminder that they're loved and that you're always a quick text message away whenever they need you!
13. Arrow cheese markers
SHOP: Set of four arrow shaped cheese picks from Beehive Handmade, $71
Making the perfect gift for that one friend who loves nothing more than hosting parties, these brass or copper arrow cheese markers will upgrade any charcuterie board. They come with paper label banners, and can be put to good use immediately. “This is the best gift you could possibly give a person who entertains,” wrote one shopper. “The quality and attention to detail is amazing!”
14. Heart-shaped fanny pack
SHOP: Monstera fanny pack from Martania, $65
This heart-shaped, monstera leaf fanny pack is designed and made by hand in El Salvador, Central America. It’s available in either green, light blue, or pink, and is a fun accessory that can jazz up any outfit, whether day or night. One buyer wrote, “This is a well made beautiful piece. The colors of the material are vibrant and the lining is fantastic.”
15. Heart mittens
SHOP: Heart mittens from eka wear, $56
Help her stay warm and looking super cute with these adorable hand-knit mittens. When she places her hands together, a heart shape will appear. Bonus: these mittens feature a string to run through her jacket sleeves so they're always close at-hand.
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How do we pick the best Galentine's Day gifts?
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