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Thanks to Leslie Knope, Valentine's Day isn't the only day to celebrate your loved ones in February. Galentine's Day -- that is, Feb. 13 -- is for the ladies to get together to kick it with some breakfast favorites (gotta have those waffles and frittatas). If you're planning celebrate the Parks and Recreation femme's favorite holiday with your own set of gift bags for your besties, here are a few key ideas to help you along to make it "only the best day of the year," Leslie Knope-style.
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Obviously. OBVIOUSLY.
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Galentine's Day simply cannot exist without mimosas, so why not gift your pal with a few sturdy champagne flutes that won't break when things inevitably get silly?
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Leslie gave her gals some hand-embroidered flower pens, but if you don't have time to whip out the stitch kit, these floral pens should still do the trick.
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You might not have the time or energy to tap out a 5,000-word essay on why all your friends are awesome like Leslie Knope did, but you can give them a sweet little journal so that they can keep notes on their general awesomeness themselves.
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Get into the green thumb spirit as a group with these handy gardening startup kits. Leslie Knope would definitely approve of this team activity.
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April might not have been terribly impressed with her mosaic portrait, but this crafty gift idea is still fun for everyone else.
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For the foodies -- er, in April's case, salt kleptos -- in your group, a nice battery-powered salt and pepper shaker is the thoughtful time-saver they didn't know they needed.
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Admit it, you'd vote for her in real life, too.
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Bring one of Leslie's weirdest and most endearing compliments for BFF Ann Perkins to life with this tropical fish tank.
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Leslie Knope's wedding dress was an all-timer. Who wouldn't want to channel this look?
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Who doesn't, honestly.
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Nobody loves to explore the mind of an achiever like Leslie Knope, and Michelle Obama's book would definitely have a warm place on her shelf.
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Even beyond Halloween, channeling some Rosie the Riveter moxie is always in fashion.
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For celebrants of the other big Parks and Rec holiday.
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Goodness knows Leslie loves to make some memories, so making a group time capsule and setting a reminder date for when to open it would be a sweet way to commemorate your friendship.
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These are the ultimate Galentine's Day hook-up for your friends who, like Donna, like to be a little extra.
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Ann might've hated running -- and, by extension, Chris Traeger's enthusiasm for the exercise habit -- but she still did it because she knew it was healthy. If your gal pal is like Ann and suffers through her routine to stay fit, a good pair of kicks could help ease the pain of the process.
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All the easier to visit those lovely public parks, of course!
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If there's one thing Leslie loves, it's the outdoors, and if we've learned anything from her at all, it's that there is no age limit on having some old-fashioned fun. Of course, she's also very safety-conscious, so if you decide to get your pal a scooter, make sure you throw in a helmet, too.
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Here's a way to be super cute about it and make your own Leslie Knope-style unity quilt to celebrate your friendship. D'aww.
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Like Leslie, a girl's gotta wear that ambition on the outside sometimes, too.
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Help your pal channel one of Leslie's most timeless looks!
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Leslie loves penguins. You love penguins. And no doubt, your friend loves penguins, too.
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For the Donnas of the world, this deluxe massage chair is literally where it's at.
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It might not fit in a traditionally-sized grab bag, but if you're feeling extra generous when giving your gal something nice, a great desk styled like Leslie's is sure to be a hit.
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Here's a way to honor Leslie's favorite place of patronage without being too obvious about it. Only those ~in the know~ will get it.
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If your pal is like Leslie and likes to get into the action when it comes to construction work and DIY projects, she might appreciate a nice looking hard hat. Seriously!
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Bring some feminist inspiration to her every single morning with this coffee mug.
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Wax poetic about the wonders of "clear eyes [and] full hearts" like Ann and Leslie did with this complete Friday Night Lights series box set (note: it's also available for streaming on Hulu if you want to give her a subscription).
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Even for Leslie, that perfect Farrah Fawcett curl didn't happen naturally.
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Remember when Ron punched the coffee maker and basically started World War III? That's how important this device is, guys.
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A pair of everyday pumps (like these kitten wedges Leslie loved to rock) is the kind of practical gift every gal will love.
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Leslie might've led up the charge on taxing oversized sodas at fast food shops, but no one can deny the efficacy of a large carry-along cup.
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Whatever you end up getting your best friends for Galentine's Day, as long as it comes from that warm gushy thing called your heart, she'll definitely love it.