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Valentine’s Day may take centre stage in February, but if you plan on celebrating your friendships this year instead, mark your calendar for the 13th instead — it’s Galentine’s Day! While it may have been invented by Parks & Recreation character Leslie Knope, we love any excuse to treat our besties to cute gifts — and we made shopping easier by rounding up our top picks.
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When you’re not around to help her out of a rut, these affirmation cards will lend a helping hand. Each is designed by comedian Suzi Barrett, making them as hilarious as they are inspirational, tackling issues of loneliness, self-esteem, and other blockades she may be wrestling with.
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Despite its subtle design, this piece delivers major sparkle. She’ll appreciate the personal touch, and it may even encourage her to celebrate herself every day (instead of just on her birthday). She deserves it!
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Her lip balm collection may be enviable, but when her parched pucker needs a bit of extra love, these patches are just the ticket. They’re made of biodegradable hydrogel and work their magic in five minutes, so they’ll easily fit into her uber-busy schedule. Unlike topical formulas that evaporate in moments, these will keep on moisturizing for (almost) as long as she wants.
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When activated, the alarm emits a 130db siren (which, for the uninitiated, is pretty dang loud) and a flashing strobe light to help frighten off would-be attackers. Reviewers say that simply having it on their person made them feel safer walking around late in the evenings or while in foreign cities.
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It turns out she doesn’t need to fork over big bucks to show off a set of fancy tips. Reviewers say they have impressive lasting power, holding up extremely well to things like typing, washing dishes, and other things she might do throughout the day. No professional experience is necessary, either — they come with everything she’ll need to get ’em on (including instructions).
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You’ve lost count of how many cups of tea the two of you have sipped on throughout the years. Now, every time she brews up a new one, she’ll be treated to an inspirational message (not to mention five different blends — chamomile, lemon honey, jasmine, lavender, and English breakfast — that she can pick from).
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Aromatherapy is nice and all, but when she needs a hard-hitting hydration hero, this is the formula to try. This rich cream is full of conditioning ingredients like shea butter, glycerin, and squalane that are clinically proven to moisturize, protect, and even soothe irritation. Since this one’s fragrance-free, she can even slather it onto irritated skin when she’s looking for extra repairing action.
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Yes, it may be corny, but nothing says “I love you” quite like a heart. This glitzy pendant is filled with sparkling crystals and can be strung onto her favourite choker, a cute cord, or added to her favourite charm bracelet.
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If your bestie took up baking in the last few years, she’d probably love to broaden her horizons with more tasty recipes — and this book will help her do it, no matter where her tastes lie. Inside, she’ll find tried-and-tested tips and tricks for crafting everything from rustic loaves and flaky pastries to ultra-thin pizza crusts and pillowy burger buns (make sure you sign up to be a taste tester).
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As her collection of beauty faves grows, gift her a place to stash them — like this gorgeous patterned pouch. The three-dimensional embossed detailing may be the star of the show, but she’ll be glad the inside is equipped with compartments and pockets to keep her stuff organized, too.
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You can’t go wrong with gifting luxury beauty, and this five-piece set hits all the high notes. She’ll get a pair of cleansers (especially great if she’s hopped onto the double-cleansing trend train), two face creams she can swap between depending on her needs, and a jar of the brand’s iconic Kissu lip mask. Since they all come in travel-friendly formats, she can take them on the go, too.
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Few things immediately conjure up thoughts of spas and relaxation quite like a bougie robe. This one eschews plush, dense terrycloth in favour of a lighter waffle fabric that reviewers report still manages to be warm and cozy. It has generous sleeves in case she feels like layering it over loungewear or pyjamas, with two generous side pockets for her petite daily essentials.
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Her reading list is growing. Her book club is flourishing. So why not help her keep track of her favourite tomes? Whether she’s lending them to friends, family, or even you, she’ll be able to keep tabs on who has which title, as well as conveniently remind borrowers that it may be time to return their read.
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Without her, the group chat would be bereft of cute pics and videos from your girl’s night out, so it stands to reason that a grippy phone mount (like this one) would be greatly appreciated. It’s also MagSafe, meaning it’ll snap right onto the back of her phone whenever she wants to grab footage or snap some photos hands-free.
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She’ll have plenty of room for crackers, cheeses, spreads, nuts, meats, and other tasty nibbles — it even comes with small sauce bowls. The hidden drawer also conceals a set of cheese knives, slate labels, and chalk markers, making this bad boy a one-stop shop for all her snacking (or hosting) needs.
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Insightful, witty, and sometimes cutting, each page features a little tidbit of wisdom from one of literature’s most iconic novelists. It’ll be like being besties with Jane Austen herself (though we all know that you’re still tops in your bestie’s book).
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Reviewers say this tumbler is a hit. It’s lighter than other similar options, making it more portable and travel-friendly (the base is slim enough to fit into standard cupholders), plus spacious enough to fit a generous amount inside.
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Tuck this cute light-up mirror into her carry-on before she hits the road next because it’s basically the ideal travel companion. It has three dimmable lighting options, 10x magnification on one side, and lasts 30 days on a single charge.
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Warm vino? Not on our watch. Every beverage she pours inside will stay crisp and cool ’til the last sip, making them an excellent pairing with her favourite mocktail, a glass of Chablis, or iced coffee. The trick is popping them in the freezer for a bit to allow them to charge up their cooling powers.