All the Perfect Galentine’s Day Ideas for “Ladies Celebrating Ladies”

In 2010, the TV sitcom “Parks & Recreation” gave us a new, beloved holiday: Galentine’s Day. Meant to celebrate the power of female friendship, it is a day about “ladies celebrating ladies.” And shouldn’t this day celebrate the most powerful female of all, too—Mother Earth? This year, make sure your party is sustainable and cozy with this handy shopping guide full of Galentine’s Day Ideas. 

First, Set the Scene... 

Show your friends the love with the Small Heart Candle in red or yellow ($3.50) placed around the room from Just Creations. Measuring 1.8 x 1.5 x 0.7 in, these candles are made entirely from Rwandan beeswax with cotton wicks by artisans in Munazi Village, Rwanda.  

If candles aren’t your thing, try room sprays from Be Moxē. The room and linen sprays ($14.99) come in three different scents depending on the mood: dream, for unwinding and relaxing (lavender, chamomile, lemongrass, and grapefruit); peace, for calm (bergamot, lime, mandarin, geranium); or happy, for vibrance and energy (cinnamon, sweet fennel, sage, thyme). 

You can also use incense for cleansing a space using Palo Alto Incense Sticks ($13.50) or White Sage Smudge Stick ($9.50) from Shamans Market. 

If you’re hosting, you need all the right stuff and that’s where EcoPartyTime comes in. From compostable tableware made from bamboo and palm leaf to cute, recyclable paper napkins ($6.90 for 20) and 100% cotton Rainbow Tye Dye Fabric Bunting – 10ft ($28.00), your gathering will be bright and sustainable. 

Get Cozy 

What is a friendship party at home without comfy clothes? Definitely not that good. 

From Betty Belts, the Betty Joggers with Pocket Flower ($46.00), made from 100% U.S. cotton and OEKO-TEX-certified low-impact dyes, and the cotton Crews and Hoodies ($42.00-$54.00), are just the thing. 

The Women's Hooded Striped Lite Weight Jersey Robe ($44.95), made from 100% organic cotton, from EcoChoices is another way to up the relaxation. 

It’s not a cozy get-together without socks and these Mismatched Socks ($19.00) from Faerie’s Dance are perfect. There are various pairs of all colors made from 100% recycled yarns. 

Next, Figure Out What You’re Going to Do 

It could be as simple as a movie and popcorn or catching up over a glass of Frey Vineyard’s organic wines. If you want more ideas, keep scrolling. 

Indulge a little with natural facial masks ($15.00-$17.00) from Castle Baths Spa Products. There are many different kinds, from white apple made from white kaolin clay and apple powder for anti-aging or a detoxifying mask made from pure bentonite clay. 

Or get the creative juices flowing with products from Natural Earth Paint. Try out the Natural Acrylik Paint – Classic Studio Set ($68.50) which comes with eight different colors, made with natural and plant-based materials with no harmful additives. The small business also offers specific crafts like the Natural Valentine’s Craft Kit ($13.95) which comes with five different paints, 12 wooden hearts to decorate, and two bamboo brushes. 

Or try a special, Galentine’s Day book club day! New Society Publishers, an activist, solutions-oriented, publisher has published over 600 books, all on 100% post-consumer recycled paper and are carbon neutral. Check out “Plant Teachings from My Auntie” ($15.99) or “Fixing Fashion” ($12.30). 

Get meditative and divine with Just Creations’ Moon Phase Recycled Paper Journal ($24.00), made from traditional papermaking techniques by MATR BOOMIE, a fair-trade collection from India. Pair this activity with Wisdom Of The Divine Feminine - Oracle Deck ($40.00) or The Wild Unknown Tarot Deck and Guidebook ($39.99) from Shamans Market. 

Don’t Forget the Food and Drink! 

The most important part? Maybe. Don’t worry, Green Business Network members have organic, delicious options galore. 

For the main entree, look no further than Fair Trade Winds and KOL Foods. The former offers delicious soup mixes: lentil ($7.50) and bean ($7.50). Plus, don’t forget the spices with the Spice Passport ($11.99) featuring eight different global spices in recyclable pods. Meanwhile, KOL Foods has a vast array of kosher, 100% grass-fed meat and seafood, like a Whole Heritage Chicken ($11.24/lb) and Wild Sockeye Salmon Fillets ($20.99/lb). 

Round out the meal with snacks from SUPPLY Bulk Foods, offering bulk food, packaged in bio-degradable packaging. The small, Boston-based business has everything from Organic Antioxidant Trail Mix (starting at $9.99 for a ½ pound) and Gnocchetti Sardi Pasta (starting at $2.75 for a ½ pound).  

There’s the wine from Frey Vineyards, of course, but depending on the vibe (and the weather—it is February, after all), maybe coffee or tea is the better option. Café Mam is a family-owned and operated coffee company with 100% organic coffee grown by fair trade cooperatives of native Maya farmers living in the highlands of Chiapas, Mexico. Or try Traditional Medicinals’ tea made from ethically sourced herbs by herbalists, naturopaths, and scientists. 

Finally, serve these delectable treats in beautiful, sustainable kitchen products. There are so many options, like the Blue West Bank Divided Dish ($38.00), a hand-painted ceramic dish done by Palestinian artists in their traditional craft, from SERRV. Or a set of two Speckled Round Glasses ($48.00), in blue or yellow, handmade by Guatemalan artisans from fair-trade glass, which you can find at Global Goods Partners. 

Finally, A Parting Gift to Remember Galentine’s Day 

Aid Through Trade created The Original Roll-On® Bracelet; a fair-trade, size-inclusive bracelet that's handmade by women artisans in Nepal. There is an entire collection dedicated to friendship bracelets ($28.00), from matching ones to complementary colors, and ones for every time of year. 

All products in this article are from certified Green Business Network members, making your journey to buy sustainably easy.