{"id":2774,"date":"2021-02-13T17:58:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-13T17:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mabelslabels.com\/blog\/?p=2774"},"modified":"2022-09-26T18:56:55","modified_gmt":"2022-09-26T18:56:55","slug":"3-simple-ways-to-celebrate-your-galentines-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mabelslabels.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/13\/3-simple-ways-to-celebrate-your-galentines-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Simple Ways to Celebrate Your Galentines This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Moms are experts at neglecting our friendships, even at the best of times. Between work, PTA meetings, children, family obligations \u2013 even in the \u201cbefore COVID times\u201d we went far too long between a good girls\u2019 night out. Enter a pandemic and a whole new obstacle has entered the scene.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

With Galentine\u2019s Day upon us, maybe it\u2019s just a good reminder that we need to nourish and celebrate our friendships. Never heard of \u201cGalentine\u2019s Day\u201d? I had not either, but I am HERE for it! This fake holiday was created about a decade ago by a loved TV character around my house, Leslie Knope of Parks and Recreation. It falls the day before that often dreaded romantic day, also aptly coined \u201cSingles Awareness Day\u201d.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

So how can we celebrate our gal pals during these crazy times? Here are a few of my ideas:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Sip and Dish<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Don\u2019t underestimate how good for the soul it is to grab a tea or wine for a Zoom chat can be! I do this regularly and it has saved my sanity. Your girlfriends offer perspective, advice, support and laughs that no one else in your life quite nails. If you have not been having regular Zoom meetings with your people, DO IT. Galentine\u2019s Day is the perfect excuse!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Make a Plan<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

OK, so we can\u2019t actually DO anything together, but we can make PLANS and that is sometimes enough to keep us going. A couple of years ago I did a Mud Run with my sisters and friends and we had a blast. We signed up to do another crazy race this summer. We have to live with hope! This time last year, I was heading on a cruise with my women folk to celebrate an Auntie\u2019s big birthday. Does a woman in your life have a milestone birthday coming up? Make a plan. We all need things to look forward to, if for the mental health benefit alone!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Do a Porch Drop<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A little surprise on the porch is the perfect pick me up for your friends. It doesn\u2019t have to be anything big or crazy. It truly is the thought that counts. In need of a couple of simple ideas?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n