8 Things To Do With Your Ladies On Galentine’s Day

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Knope also taught us that ladies empowering ladies is an essential part of life. In an outpouring of female empowerment, she founded Galentine’s Day, highlighted in the show’s second season.

This truly awesome day, Galentine’s Day, was coined by Leslie Knope from Parks and Recreation and is traditionally celebrated the day before Valentine’s Day.

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Galetine’s Day is the perfect day to get together with your best gals and celebrate your closest friendships.

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So what are some essentials to Galentine’s Day? We’re here to help.

1.Chocolate Dove Hearts because they are in fact the ultimate mood booster

More than 36 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolate are sold for Valentine's Day each year.
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More than 36 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolate are sold for Valentine’s Day each year.

2.… and don’t forget about the Ice Cream!

No matter what reason you’re celebrating Galentine’s Day for, ice cream always has a place. Be sure to get everyone their own pint of Ben & Jerry’s in their favorite flavor like Phish Food or even Chunky Monkey!

 

 Today the average American eats about 20 quarts of ice cream a year―the world's highest per capita consumption, according to the International Dairy Foods Association.
Credit: Victoria Baldor Take a mini-shopping spree at your fave stores to treat yo’ self

3. Netflix

Netflix is an essential part of everyday life and even though it’s fun to watch your favorite shows alone, it’s even better watching it with your best gals! Curl up on the couch with some cozy blankets and put on all your faves like, “Stuck in Love” or “Friends” or even “Grey’s”!giphy

4. Have a dance party complete with all your favorite moves

The dance party isn’t complete without a playlist with all the best female songs.

 

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5. Watch all your favorite movies

  1. Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants
  2. Mean Girls
  3. Legally Blonde
  4. Miss Congeniality
  5. What’s Your Number?
  6. Cheetah Girls
  7. Sister Act
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8. and most importantly your Gals

Because it wouldn’t be Galentine’s Day without them.

 

 

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