Galentine's

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This Galentine's Day, raise a glass to the enduring power of female ... (wgbh.org)

Deep and long-lasting friendships are after all women's superpower. Research studies have confirmed the social, emotional and even physical health benefits of ...

A 2020 study in Feminism and Psychology described female friendships as a place “of ease, escape, and refuge.” Plus, in UCLA’s 2021 study, researchers found that the close relationships women form with other women helped reduce toxic stress. Sociologist Eileen Green underscored the importance of women spending time with each other writing, “leisure contexts, particularly those with other women, are important spaces for women to review their lives.” Galentine’s Day has arrived just in time, because I need some all-out merrymaking and a moment to put aside some of the weight of the world. Galentine’s Day was an instant hit from the moment Leslie professed her excitement about it during the show’s second season. Research studies have confirmed the social, emotional and even physical health benefits of women’s friendships. Ladies celebrating ladies.” Simply put, Galentine’s Day is a holiday to celebrate female friendships.

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14 Perfect Galentine's Day Gifts to Show Your Besties Some Love (CNET)

This handcrafted eco-resin heart necklace is such a sweet gift because it's personalized. Choose your girlfriend's birth flower (rose for June, daisy for April, ...

And bonus: This particular satin pillowcase is a Bridgerton collab -- fans of the steamy Netflix series will love the show tie-in (and floral print). Is your friend a dog mom or a cat lady? Heart-shaped sunnies are a fun, affordable way to show your friend you're thinking of her on Valentine's Day. Choose your friend's dog or cat breed on a porcelain cup, or opt for an opulent Glossybox is a subscription box for skincare products and makeup, and it's so easy to gift. The camera features a wide angle lens and a light sensor, and can save photos to a MicroSD card (not included). Ideal for groups of three or more, For the Girls contains dare, prank and provocative question cards. And the Printomatic is available in pink -- perfect for documenting your Galentine's Day celebration. Its convenient 6-liter size is just big enough for a skincare stash…or a 6-pack. Sending a gift like a personalized necklace is a sweet way to let a long-distance friend know you care. Your whimsical pal would love a colorful cat or dog teacup, and your skincare-obsessed bestie would go nuts for a mini-fridge or product subscription box. Galentine's Day started as a joke in a [2010 Parks and Recreation episode](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galentine's_Day), but since then, it's become a [real thing](https://www.tvguide.com/news/amy-poehler-celebrating-galentines-day-with-parks-and-recreation-gals/) gal pals celebrate on Feb.

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Galentine's Day is here! Celebrate with your besties by watching ... (USA TODAY)

Galentine's Day is upon us, which means it's time to celebrate all things friendship. Here are some TV and movie recs for the pop culture holiday.

(Read our ★★½ out of four review of the film [here](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2023/02/10/magic-mike-last-dance-review-channing-tatum/11219233002/).) [Channing Tatum bares all on hottest dances in 'Magic Mike 3': 'I almost killed Salma Hayek'](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2023/02/09/magic-mikes-last-dance-channing-tatum-salma-hayek/11203110002/) ["Magic Mike's Last Dance,"](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2023/02/09/magic-mikes-last-dance-channing-tatum-salma-hayek/11203110002/) which came out Feb. But, in the end, the 2004 comedy "Mean Girls," starring Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Amanda Seyfried and Lacey Chabert , is all about women deciding to lift each other up rather than tear each other down. The 2017 film "Girls Trip," starring Tiffany Haddish, Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah and more, will inspire you to plan a wild vacay with your besties for next year's celebration. Of course, the origin of the pop culture holiday has to be mandatory viewing. [Set the mood on Valentine's Day with 20 of the best love songs from this century](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/02/13/best-love-songs-this-century/11229756002/) What's more Galentine's Day than that? Here's how to bring the love and celebrate the February 13 holiday](https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2023/02/02/when-is-galentines-day-2023/11154837002/) What is Galentine's Day, you may ask? [Valentine's Day](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2022/02/14/valentines-day-2022-celebrity-celebrations-love/6782524001/) and traces its origins to an episode of the popular workplace comedy "Parks and Recreation," embodies the spirit of Valentine's Day — but rather than doling out mushiness and affection to your lover, you dole it out to your best gals. Well, according to one seminal sitcom character, it's "only the best day of the year!" [Galentine's Day](https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2023/02/02/when-is-galentines-day-2023/11154837002/) is upon us, which means it's time to gather with those near and dear for a celebration of friendship.

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Top 10 Best Galentines Gifts For 2023 - Jumpstart Magazine (Jumpstart Magazine)

Mid-century friendship lamp · Apple Watch bands · Ember Mug · Paper Shoot camera · Gua Shas and jade rollers · Party games · Bath bombs and candles · Manicure kit.

A good one to try for this is the as seen on Shark Tank brand Pink Picasso. The base of the mug is a dial that you can rotate to adjust the temperature anywhere between 120-145°F. These have numbered spaces and tell you exactly what color goes where so that the final result is a sure-shot masterpiece. You can customize this gift by getting them each a ring with their birthstone or a personalized engraving on it. You have a lot of different games you can pick from, such as the “ You can give your friend a luxurious bathing experience by gifting them bath bombs. You could even go for a game like “Cards Against Humanity” if you want to have a good laugh. They can pair them with some fun scented candles to make the experience even more therapeutic and spa-like. By budign a watch band from the ReCasetify range, you can get a new product without the guilt of adversely affecting the environment. If your friends are skincare enthusiasts, a Gua Sha or jade roller would be the perfect gift. If any of your friends are coffee drinkers, gift them an Ember mug—a The concept [stems from](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a26052713/galentines-day/) an episode of the situational comedy TV show Parks and Recreation in 2010 where a character gathered with her closest female friends for brunch every February 13.

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The best activities to make your Valentine's and Galentine's Day a ... (The Reveille, LSU's student newspaper)

Here's the plan: collect big, small and/or luxury gifts for your partner. Send them on a scavenger hunt with love notes. Secret Galentine's. Looking for the ...

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What is Galentine's Day? (Yahoo Lifestyle UK)

Galentine's Day is typically a celebration of female friendship. The annual event falls on 13 February, the day before Valentine's Day.

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How to Watch the Galentine's Day Episodes of Parks and Recreation (NBC)

Get ready to celebrate, because it's that time of year again. Thanks to NBC's hysterical workplace comedy Parks and Recreation, we've been given the gift of ...

[With the help of April and Tom](https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/snl-reunited-aubrey-plaza-and-amy-poehler) (Aziz Ansari), Leslie goes on the hunt for a man for Ann at the Parks and Recreation Valentine's dance. After the massive success of Galentine's Day in the second season, Parks and Rec celebrated the holiday again in Season 4, and it's a hilarious episode. The ladies of the cast shine in this episode while they share unexpected quips about their lives, but it all comes to a head after the group learns about Leslie's ranking system. The relationship doesn't stick, but he knows how to make Ann laugh, so it was a surprising and fun way for Ann to cure the Valentine's Day blues. Go behind-the-scenes, stay on top of breaking news, hang with the stars, and much more. This is also when the romance between Andy (Chris Pratt) and April (Aubrey Plaza) begins, so it's a real Valentine's treat. In an innocent yet misguided attempt to make a new best friend, Leslie invites all the Parks and Rec girls, plus "Fake Ann," to a brunch and asks them all intimate questions while secreting ranking their answers based on friendship compatibility. [Amy Poehler](https://www.nbc.com/parks-and-recreation/credits/character/leslie-knope)), is an honorary holiday similar to Valentine's Day with one major exception: it's a day all about the gals. The birth of the tradition: the very first Galentine's celebration. Fans first learned about Galentine's Day when she gathered all her closest lady friends and her mother to have brunch and exchange hyper-personalized gifts. Oh, it's only the best day of the year. And the real-life Galentine's gals have reunited many times before, including in 2023.

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The women of 'Parks and Rec' still celebrate Galentine's Day (Los Angeles Times)

Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) of “Parks and Recreation” has brewed up more faux holidays than maybe any fictional character ever. Advertisement. There's Butt Day ...

“Oh it’s only the best day of the year. It’s Galentine’s Day. There’s Butt Day, Calzone Day, and Post-Christmas Day ...

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