Galentine’s or Valentines?

Are you hosting a Galentine’s Day party? Going on a fancy Valentine’s date? Is the holiday just another day to you?

Honestly, it’s been just another day for years. It feels overdone and pressured. But my husband has always been the romantic one of the two of us. He is the one with the flowery words and sentimental stuff. I don’t know if it is how I was raised, the trauma I endured, the lack of money growing up, or what. But I just don’t care. I never really have, but having kids meant that I wanted more for them. That meant less for me, and I am okay with that. I don’t need pretty words or material things. I need action. I need things done without asking.

But you know what else I need? Time with my friends. A Galentine’s get together if you will. I’m not big on parties, but a small group of friends having some snacks, or dinner, and enjoying each other’s company, that sounds great. I can also get down with a game night or two.

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I haven’t had a good gathering in a while. It’s hard to do when life keeps throwing everything it has at me. But I’m thinking something small, with people I know will respect my father-in-laws health, seems like a great idea.

Here are the things I’ve found for a Galentine’s party, and I’ll even throw in a few ideas for Valentine’s day for those who need them.

One of those things I’m working on is taking more pictures with me in them. My kids won’t care what I look like, they will care that I was there, and they have pictures of me. I feel the same when I’m going through pictures from my past. I’m glad I have pictures with certain people who are no longer here. Guess that means we should have some props to make picture taking even more fun, that way we will take lots, and have memories in the future. Valentine’s Day Party Photo Booth Props Kit – 10 Piece is what I’m looking at. There are a couple different choices and it’s a smaller female owned and operated company. It is always a bonus when I can support female led businesses.

I’m not going to lie, this banner is super pretty. However, I’m not going through that trouble. Mostly because my body would riot if I tried to climb a ladder to put it up. Maybe I’ll get it and ask the tall child for help putting it up. Meri Meri Pink Tinsel Fringe Party Banner.

These guys are coming home, not for this party, but because the youngest will get a kick out of using them when he’s making birthday goodies for friends. I wonder if I can get him to put together some snacks for me and his aunts. JtmyAota 100 Pack Heart-Shaped Bamboo Cocktail Picks.

Of course DYLIVeS Red Heart Shaped Plates are a must. What else would we use for a Galentine’s day party? These will likely become extras for my paint table if there are extras left.

If you’re anything like my mother-in-law, then you have decorations for every holiday or season. I’ll be honest and say I don’t know how we don’t already have a Valentine Table Runner, but I’ll be getting this to add to the party, and my mil’s holiday decor.

I found these cute Cake Stand Set for all those snacks I’ll be asking the youngest for. Luckily, they are reusable, and my kiddo loves making goodies, usually cookies or cupcakes, so I foresee these getting lots of use.

Can’t forget the chocolate. This Hershey’s Heart Assortment is a good bet since it likely has something for everyone.

The truth is,it will be a quiet night with friends and family. We will have a simple dinner, have snacks and goodies around, and play games most of the night. Nothing big, and less Galentine’s and more friends who don’t want to deal with the corporate mess of the season.

Gift Ideas

Some of you enjoy giving and getting gifts. There is nothing wrong with that. So, let me give you a few ideas in case you’re having a tough time deciding. Now, please keep in mind while shopping that I’m just giving suggestions, and you should use what you know about your partner and your budget while making the actual purchases. Don’t go buying the expensive headphones if your partner will not use them, or earrings if their ears aren’t pierced. Also, I am breaking these up the way Amazon does, but fuck societal norms, you do you boo, and your partner too!

Gifts for Her

Gifts for Him

For the Kids

For the Teens

Remember to stay on budget and not get anything your partner won’t use. Gifts should be thought out.

Whether you’re doing Galentine’s with your friends, Valentine’s with your significant other, or spending the day like any other, I wish you peace. Be kind to your fellow human, for you don’t know the battles they face!

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