Whether you’re single for Valentine’s Day this year or not, the season of romance is also a fantastic time to celebrate the platonic love you share with your best friends and roomies. Galentine’s Day, popularized by NBC’s hit sit-com Parks And Recreation, is now a pop-culture holiday celebrated by all on February 13.
There are several ways to honor the occasion, including having a movie night, doing a night out on the town, going thrifting, or hosting brunch. You can also give a little gift to your besties to show how much you care. If your friend just so happens to be a big-time snacker and total food nerd, even in a tiny college kitchen, we’ve got the perfect Galentine's Day gift guide just for you. Plus, these food-themed gifts won’t cost you more than $20. Call that a delicious deal, right?
Doughp Cookie Dough, $12
Experience cookie doughs and brownie batters, from classic chocolate chip to strawberry swirl with Doughp edible and bakeable cookie doughs. That’s right, you can choose to eat your delicious pints raw with no risk. Plus, the company donates portions of its profits to addiction recovery and mental health efforts, and Doughp is a designated Recovery Friendly Workplace.
Bath Noodles, $15
If you think your pal is over bath bombs, Bath Noodles are the new best spa day relaxation companion. In scents of turmeric and tea tree, as well as peppermint and poppyseed, these vegan handmade noodle soaps look good enough to eat.
Chocolate Fondue, $7
This little fondue pot allows you to chocolate dip anything and everything without the hassle of making a whole recipe. All you need is a microwave, some pretzels, marshmallows, strawberries, and anything else you want to dip in. Need more inspo? Check out our guide to chocolate fondue for your Galentine's Day festivities.
The Cheeseboard Deck, $17
Everyone is obsessed with charcuterie, right? Give your food-obsessed friend the gift of inspiration for their next big board with this cheeseboard deck. It has a myriad of photos and recipes for various holidays, party themes, and even dinner options.
Waffle Candle, $6
If you’re a huge Parks & Rec fan and celebrate Galentine’s Day with Leslie Knope at the forefront of your brain, a waffle-themed gift is perfect for your BFFs. These mini waffle ice cream sandwich candles are perfect little gifts to grab for a big group of friends. Burn them or use them for decor.
Goldfish Magnets, $8
It’s the snack that smiles back and holds up your favorite pictures on your fridge.
Snack Mountain Box, $15
What better way to show your friend you love them than with a big box of assorted snacks? With this mix, you can make sure they get a little bit of everything they like from sweet and sour to cheesy and salty.
Mike’s Hot Honey, $13.50
For your extra spicy friend, get them the trendy Mike’s Hot Honey ASAP. This versatile little bottle can be squeezed into various cocktails, used on top of toast, added as a butter board topper, and more. Mike’s Hot Honey has myriad recipes for fans to check out for themselves.
Girl Scout Cookie Eyeshadow, $8
It’s almost Girl Scout cookie season, and you can coordinate your look with your box of Samoas and Thin Mints. HipDot’s cookie collab comes in shades of greens and purples ideal for daily use. You can also pair these palettes with Girl Scout cookie lipstick shades as well.
Dash Heart Mini Waffle Maker, $10
Mini waffles are always a win, considering you can make way more than just waffles. They’ll feel the love all year long with the little heart shape, too.
#SpoonTip: You can make a big batch of waffles and freeze them for toaster waffles in the morning which will last for several breakfasts and snacks.
Bento Lunch Box, $15
Give them a gift that is both super cute and incredibly useful throughout and after college.
Cheese Storage, $7
No need to have a cow over messy fridges anymore. Help your friend or roomie tidy up their food with this little container that will always keep their cheese slices safe.