We love a good Galentine’s Day celebration (and definitely a good Galentine’s meme).

Why? It’s an excuse to celebrate the women in your life who know your full dating history, hype you up, and show up with snacks (and tea) when you need it most. 

In the words of our favorite Galentine's Day queen:

 

"If there's a law against friendship, lock me up!"

- Leslie Knope

 

The best part is that you don't need to spend a lot to make it feel thoughtful, elevated, and fun. So we’re putting together curated gift packages inspired by the iconic women of Sex and the City because every special gal in your life has her own energy, her own vibe, and her own relationship with pleasure, and yes, every single one of these bundles stays under $25 total while still feeling cool, intentional, and fun to give.

 

Galentine’s Gift Idea: The Carrie

For the romantic, the overthinker, the girl who loves little rituals and big feelings.

 

Galentine’s Gift Idea: The Samantha

For the confident, flirty friend who never does boring.

 


Galentine’s Gift Idea: The Charlotte

For the thoughtful, soft, quietly sensual gal who loves elevated self-care.


Galentine’s Gift Idea: The Miranda

For the practical, sharp friend who secretly loves comfort (food) and reusable gifts.



 

Why Do We Call It Galentine's Day?

Galentine’s Day has a surprisingly specific origin story for something that now feels fully baked into pop culture. It officially entered the collective consciousness in 2010 thanks to Parks and Recreation, when the endlessly earnest and aggressively loving Leslie Knope, played by Leslie Knope, declared February 13th a day for “ladies celebrating ladies.” In classic Leslie fashion, it involved waffles, gifts, speeches, and an almost militant devotion to female friendship, and what started as a joke quickly turned into a cultural moment that stuck.

What made Galentine’s Day resonate so hard was timing. The early 2010s were peak brunch culture, peak group chats, and peak re-framing of singlehood as something joyful instead of transitional. Shows like Sex and the City had already laid the groundwork years earlier by centering women who chose friendship, ambition, and pleasure alongside romance, not beneath it. Carrie, Samantha, Miranda, and Charlotte made it normal to prioritize your girls, debrief your dating life over cocktails, and treat intimacy as something you defined on your own terms. Galentine’s simply gave that energy a date on the calendar.

As social media grew, Galentine’s Day evolved from a TV reference into a full-blown vibe. Instagram turned it pink and playful, brands leaned into self-care and cheeky gifting, and pop culture widened the definition of love beyond couples. It became less about being anti-Valentine’s and more about expanding the story. Romantic love could exist, sure, but so could chosen family, female friendships, and the kind of intimacy that shows up in voice notes, late-night texts, and honest conversations about sex, work, and life.

What does Galentine's Day Mean Today?

Today, Galentine’s Day sits at the intersection of pop culture, feminism, and fun. It’s brunch reservations and gift bags, but it’s also a subtle rejection of the idea that romance is the only love worth celebrating.

It’s a cultural permission slip to hype your friends, buy playful gifts, talk openly about pleasure, and honor the women who make your life fuller, louder, and way more interesting. In other words, it’s exactly what Leslie Knope intended, just with better aesthetics and way cooler gift ideas.

BEEJ Founder, Madison, Gets Creative With Her Galentine's Gift Box!

Galentine’s gifting is not about going big or trying too hard; it is about thoughtful little things that feel personal, playful, and very her, which is why under-$25 bundles often hit harder than expensive gifts because they feel intentional, not showy, and spark genuine conversation and connection. If you're curious, learn more about Madison and why BEEJ came to be!