Valentine's Day is fun... but celebrating and cherishing our girlfriends can be even more delightful! Today I'm sharing some perfect Galentine's Day gifts for your bestie and an easy DIY basket to put them in.
My Galentine's Day gifts are sponsored by iHerb, but all opinions are my own. As always I only write about companies I enjoy and feel like you will too! Thanks for supporting posts like this that allow me to keep publishing Running in a Skirt.
Hi everyone!
How was your weekend? Mine was good, although a bit busy. I ended up with planned events Friday, Saturday and Sunday... so there was a lot of running around. I got to see a lot of people I haven't seen in awhile, so that is always nice though. I hope your weekend was just as good.
Last week, I met my dear friend Marilyn for another walk at Biltmore. If you've been a long time reader of the blog you might remember how much the two of us like to get together to walk and hike during the week. If the weather is too cold, we'll meet for brunch at one of our favorite local restaurants. She is my kindred spirit and I can't even begin to tell you how much I cherish our friendship. Working from home can get lonely and it's so nice to meet up with her when I can.
I'm bringing up Marilyn because I recently learned about a new twist on Valentine's Day called Galentine's Day. It's all about showing a little love for an important woman in your life on Valentine's Day in addition to your sweetie. Valentine's Day is nice, but I've never been a huge fan. Galentine's Day is something I can wholeheartedly get on board with!
As soon as I learned about the holiday, I knew what I wanted to do! I wanted to surprise Marilyn with a Galentine's Day gift. She is always doing such wonderful things for me, and I was so excited about the excuse to spoil her back.
I've been short on time lately (ok... always... ) and I did all my shopping for Galentine's Day gifts on iHerb. iHerb is a wonderful website packed full of healthy and natural products. They feature supplements, herbs, bath and beauty finds, grocery products and sports related buys like protein powders and bars. They even have goods for babies and pets! I love that iHerb focuses on stocking healthy, natural products at wonderful prices.
For Marilyn's gift I picked up Deep Steep Lavender Chamomile Bubble Bath and Sugar Scrub... <---I adore this stuff!
...Aveeno Stress Relief Moisturizing Lotion and Badger Organic Sleep Balm...
... plus Hugo Naturals French Lavender Bath Salts and Eco Tools Bath and Shower Gloves.
You might have picked up a theme here, but I was going for a stress relief and sleep basket! Marilyn's sweet baby Evelyn is celebrating her first birthday this week and needless to say my dear friend hasn't been getting much sleep this past year.
Btw can you believe she's almost a year old? Remember her winter themed baby sprinkle?!
It was SOOOO simple to get together all the items for my Galentine's Day gifts with iHerb. I even searched for ideas right on the site! I often struggle with presents and honestly coming up with gift ideas with this site made the process a breeze.
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The prices for these products were really amazing. I got everything in this basket for less than $50! You really can't beat the price and convenience.
After ordering all the goodies from iHerb for my Galentine's Day gift I put it together in a basket. My favorite way of dressing up a gift is a pretty flat basket, fluffy packing paper and flowers to go with the theme.
I picked lavender for this basket of course!
I wanted to surprise Marilyn, so I just told her I needed some help with the blog after our walk and then I gave her a gift! It is so important to let the people who are important to you know how you feel and Galentine's Day is such a good excuse to spread the love.
Luckily the basket was a big hit!
Marilyn says she can't wait to try all these goodies out!
I'd say my first experience with Galentine's Day was a big success, thanks to iHerb. I will be using them for fast gift giving again in the future and buying some of my favorite health products at better prices.
I encourage you to let the ladies in your life know how much you care for them with Galentine's Day gifts too. Celebrating Valentine's Day can be so much more fun this way!
If a stress relief/ sleep themed basket isn't right for your friend, try these other themed basket ideas you can get from iHerb:
- Running / sports basket with your favorite protein powder, bars, recovery drinks and snacks
- All natural cleaning basket for someone who just moved
- An immune boosting basket with herbs, vitamins, tea and candles to promote wellness.
- A baby basket with natural baby shampoo, lotion, oral care items and tea for mom.
- A beauty basket with natural skin care including masks, lotions and creams.
- A dog basket with shampoo, treats and green pet waste bags.
- A foodie basket with some of your favorite teas, nut butters, chocolates and snack bars.
- A cooking basket with natural cooking oils and spices.
The ideas are really endless! iHerb sells over 35,000 products and ships to 160 countries, so there is something for everyone. Stop by and try them out... tell them I sent ya!
Happy early Galentine's Day, lovelies! Each of you also mean the world to me.
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kimmythevegan says
Aw I love this post. I have heard of Galentine's Day actually - I have celebrated it before. I really like the idea of honouring my girlfriends for the awesome people they are. And you are so sweet! This is a stellar basket and a fantastic gift =)
I have tried the badger sleep balm before and LOVE it =)
JulieWunder says
Isn't it the best?! Thanks!
Tricia@MissSippipiddlin says
I have never heard of this but it sure sounds like a great idea! I'd love this gift basket! Your such a thoughtful friend!
JulieWunder says
Thanks so much Tricia.
Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudy says
You are clearly the best friend ever!
JulieWunder says
I don't know about that... but I try ;-)!
Jamie@TheMomGene says
Galentine's Day is SUCH a good idea! I have a husband, but I really really want to do something for my best friend (who was also my son's NICU nurse!). I'd say she deserves something special.
JulieWunder says
What a special friendship! Is he in there now or has he graduated?
Jamie@TheMomGene says
He's almost FIVE now and we've been friends all these years. I met her because of him ?
JulieWunder says
How wonderful!!! It's amazing how sometimes good things can come out of challenging times of our lives! I'm on our local March of Dimes board, so I have a lot of respect for what you and your friend went though.
So nice to see you here!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
I want to celebrate Galentine's Day! How fun!! And that basket is so sweet!
JulieWunder says
You should! Thanks Nicole!
Elsie says
I love this idea! I can't wait to give some Galentines!!!
JulieWunder says
Totally! Thanks Elsie!
Meg @ With Salt and Wit says
I love Aveeno Products! This is a pretty basket! This would make a great gift!
JulieWunder says
Me too Meg! Thanks so much.
Jessica @ Nutritioulicious says
What a fun idea to celebrate girlfriends! That lavendar bubble bath sounds delightful!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Jessica! It is!!
Emily Kyle says
Julie, I think this is the greatest idea for Valentine's Day! I would sure love a basket like that as a gift, it looks so relaxing and perfect for a day of pampering!
JulieWunder says
Totally! Such a fun gift!
Laura says
I absolutely love this idea!! Some of my girlfriends would love it!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Laura!
Mikki says
That is such a great day. What a beautiful way to love on a friend!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Mikki! It was a beautiful day!
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free says
What a beautiful and thoughtful gift! I hadn't heard of Galentine's Day, but may need to treat a sweet friend for it 🙂
JulieWunder says
Thanks Alisa! It was fun to do!
Kara @ Byte Sized Nutrition says
What a cute and thoughtful gift! I love the idea of celebrating galentine's day!
JulieWunder says
Me too! Thanks Kara!
amanda -runtothefinish says
Ok I feel like a crappy friend, but I've totally never made anyone but my hubs (or previous beaus) a big ol' Valentine's.
JulieWunder says
I hadn't before this year, so don't feel bad! 🙂
Ilka says
this is an amazing basket, filled with wonderful goodies! I especially love Badger products!!
JulieWunder says
Me tooo!! Thanks Ilka!
jill conyers says
I love giving gifts like this that are easy to personalize.
JulieWunder says
Thanks so much Jill!
Christina Bauer says
My boyfriend and I don't celebrate Valentine's day, but I would celebrate Galentine's day!! It's a nice idea to treat the women in our lives 🙂
JulieWunder says
It is! Such a blessing.
Marielle Altenor says
I love how that gift basket turned out! I'm totally new to iHerb, and I have to say that I'm really impressed at the selection of products that they offer.
JulieWunder says
Thanks Marielle! They have such good stuff!
Chrissy says
Great items for a wonderful gift basket for whatever occasion. Even better that it's for Galentine's day. Very fun!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Chrissy!
Lindsay Cotter says
Love this idea so much! The thoughtfulness behind these gift baskets is just beautiful! I bet it's so fun shopping for all the ideas to place in the baskets! You got some great items from iHerb!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Lindsay! Nice to have it all in one place too.
chastity says
I want of those baskets for myself! I've never done a galentines, but need to do it this year for sure.
JulieWunder says
You do! Thanks so much!
Sarah says
Such a great, and sweet, idea and looks like such a relaxing basket of goodies!
JulieWunder says
Totally! Thanks so much!
Kerri McGrail says
Love the idea of a galentines gift! I think I need to plan a galentines get together this year with my friends!
JulieWunder says
Totally! That would be a blast!
Kristy from Southern In Law says
This is such a sweet gift basket! What a fun idea!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Kristy!
Jodi @ Create Kids Club says
Friends everywhere would be thrilled with that basket 🙂
JulieWunder says
Totally! Thanks Jodi!
Blane Sherer says
That's a nice thoughtful gift for your friend.
JulieWunder says
Thanks Blane!
Taylor Kiser says
Galentine’s Day - what a super great idea!! Love the gift basket you put together with iHerb! And all of those great products for less than $50?? That's awesome!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Taylor! Such good stuff!
Emily @Sinful Nutrition says
This is such a cute and thoughtful gift basket. I can't help but think of Parks & Rec when I hear galentine's day!
JulieWunder says
Totally! I haven't seen the show, but I know that's where the name came from! I'll have to watch it!
Annemarie LeBlanc says
This is a great idea! Valentines is not only for lovers, but for best friends too! I wish my best friend still lived close. She and her family moved away to another country because of work opportunities. I miss her so much! I may put together a basket like this and give it instead to my sisters and sisters in law.
JulieWunder says
Such a great idea! I'm sure they would love it.
Laura says
Best show and holiday every! Love it!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Laura!
Liz Mays says
Ooh , you picked out some really nice gifts! I think the lavender theme was a good choice! That's such a nice scent for relaxation.
JulieWunder says
Thanks Liz! Hope you are having a good week!
Tiffany VanSickle says
This is such a great idea!!! I love that Aveeno lotion! Great choices!
JulieWunder says
Thanks so much Tiffany!
Emily says
Such perfect ideas especially as a single gal; I can do this for really good friends! 🙂
JulieWunder says
Totally! I'm sure you'd make their day!
JulieWunder says
Oh I'm sure your friends would love it!
Divya @ Eat. Teach. Blog. says
These are some great products!! I always appreciate a Galentines gift (both giving and receiving!). Reminds me of Leslie Knope's Galentines get together in Parks and Rec 🙂
JulieWunder says
Yes! That's the inspiration!
Neely Moldovan says
Such a cute gift idea. I love celebrating valentines with my girls even though I have my hubs too!
JulieWunder says
Me too 🙂 I probably like it more! lol!
abbey sharp says
The Deep Steep products look great! I love body scrubs!! and bath products
JulieWunder says
They are so nice!
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says
What a fun idea! Who wouldn't love to receive a basket like that?!
JulieWunder says
Thanks!
Mariangelica @ Chasing Littles says
I think the idea of a running basket is perfect also for when you know a friend wants to get started on their fitness journey. It will give them some accountability too!
Mariangelica @ Chasing Littles says
This is great! I really need to read some of those links to the other baskets.
I love the idea of theming them to an event the person went through or wants to get into! Thanks for the ideas!!
JulieWunder says
Thanks! Me too! Makes it so much more meaningful!
Cassandra says
I love the idea of Galentine's Day! What a great way to celebrate with your girlfriends. The Hubby and I don't do much for V-Day. It's just not one of those must celebrate days to us. But a girls night is a super cute tradition especially if it involves some spa treatment!
JulieWunder says
I feel the same way, we acknowledge it... but don't make too big of a fuss.
Sarah says
Such a lovely idea and that basket looks like it's filled with relaxing essentials which I think everyone would use and can enjoy!
JulieWunder says
Totally! Too much stress all around these days!
Jenn says
I love this idea! Surprising people with gifts when they least expect it is the BEST! I love the gifts you chose for your friend. How happy I would be to receive a basket like this. Well done!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Jenn! I know! I might have to get one for myself! haha!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says
Oooh I love this idea to give to a good girlfriend! Aveevno is my FAV brand of lotions. I use their brand for my kiddos too!
JulieWunder says
Totally! Such good stuff!
valmg @ Mom Knows It All says
I have never heard of it being called Galentine's Day before. These look like they would be nice gift ideas for almost any occasion.
JulieWunder says
Thanks! I thought so too!
Annmarie says
What a great idea! Not much of a V-Day fan, much rather celebrate Galentine's Day instead!
JulieWunder says
Me too! Such a fun idea!
Anita Anderson says
This is a nice basket. In my culture, we celebrate valentine's day with a love as well as friends. So all my friends get a little something from me.
JulieWunder says
I love that! Such a good way to celebrate!
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says
I love the idea of Galentine's Day! I have a few special women in my life...I may have to do this!
I have shopped at iHerb many times over the years--mostly for vitamins. They have the best prices!
JulieWunder says
They do!! Such good prices!
Marilyn says
You're the best!!! I am so grateful for you and our friendship!!
JulieWunder says
Me toooo! xoxo
heather @Lunging Through Life says
Aww I love this! How special. I also am laughing because you guys either take a walk... or get brunch, ha! I LOVE it! And want to join 😉 Hope you have some time to catch up this week!
JulieWunder says
Haha... yeah there is no inbetween! lol!
Susie @ Suzlyfe says
Such a beautiful and thoughtful gift! Who wouldn't love this!
JulieWunder says
Thanks! I need to get one for myself now too!