THE 5 SENSES GALENTINE’S DAY GIFT GUIDE
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Right now, people worldwide are searching Google with phrases like “gifts for her,” “gifts for women,” or “Valentine's Day gift ideas for girlfriend.” They are hoping to find something that their significant other will love.
A gift that will be different from something they already have. A gift that will be creative and that their loved one can brag about on social media. A gift that they will actually use, and be happy they didn’t have to purchase on their own.
Over here at FWI, we love that. We love LOVE! So we’re not trying to still any shine from celebrating romantic relationships.
HOWEVER, we love our friends too.
And some of our friends have been around a lot longer than the current person in our lives.
Not only have these friends been around for a long time, but they’ve also been around adding significant value to our lives, making positive impacts, showing up, and showing out!
So duh, they deserve to be celebrated too!
We just discussed in The Five Love Languages for Friendships how gifts can be visual symbols of love, a physical reminder that you were thinking about your friend, so why not get your bestie something special?
To make this Galentine’s Day gift even more unique, let’s add the twist of coming up with gift ideas centered around the 5 senses.
In case you forgot what the 5 senses are, those would be: sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste.
Thinking about gifts in a way that appeals to our senses can help us think outside the box and come up with something cool.
But you’re in luck, I did some of the work for you and found great options to get you started.
This is a really long-winded way to let you know this post is our 2023 GALENTINES DAY GIFT GUIDE!
5 Senses Gift Ideas: Taste
Heart-Shaped Charcuterie Board
If you have been on social media lately, you have seen how charcuterie boards have been extremely popular, allowing people to showcase their creativity and favorite foods.
Cheese Grater with Handle
This one might seem odd, but these days there is an emphasis on fresh food and real ingredients.
There has been a trend of people wanting to grate their cheese instead of buying the pre-packaged stuff, so why not do so with a super cute cheese grater?
Silicone Baking Mat Sheet Set
These reusable baking mats allow for even baking and easy cleaning with their nonstick surface. Why not gift your baker friend with something practical?
Individual Brownie Pan
This pan can help your brownies come out the perfect size and shape, and allow for individual customization if desired.
Set of Champagne Flutes
Us ladies just love an aesthetically pleasing champagne glass to drink cute mimosas out of.
5 Senses Gift Ideas: Sound
Vinyl Records
Record players are making a comeback, and vinyl records like the R&B star SZA’s classic Ctrl album would be a great addition to any woman’s collection.
AirPods Case
The AirPods cases come in so many different styles and designs that you can easily find one for your friend that matches her personality.
Bluetooth Speaker
Whether your friend can sing or not, give her the gift of music with this portable Bluetooth speaker that can also be used in the shower.
Personalized Song Keychain
If you are an Etsy lover, type in “personalized song keychain” and the most adorable gift will appear.
You can customize a keychain with a song that reminds you of your best friend and include your favorite picture of the two of you.
Ticket Company Gift Certificate
If your friend is a huge concert-goer, then a gift certificate is a great way to contribute to her interests. Concerts are getting really expensive these days so contributing any amount would be appreciated.
5 Senses Gift Ideas: Smell
Ceramic Tealight Candle Wax Melter
Wax warmers were really popular, and then got unpopular, and are now popular again thanks to people not wanting to waste candle wax. After candles have been burned down to their wicks, people are taking the leftover wax and plop it into a cute ceramic wax melter.
Shower Steamers
These shower steamers are a perfect gift for a friend who loves to relax, and enjoys aromatherapy.
Rose Scent Room Freshener
Room sprays help freshen up a space without having to light a candle or spray any heavy perfumes.
Candles
No matter where you get them from candles will always be a beloved gift because they set a mood and bring joy to any environment.
Odor Eliminator
Sometimes the real gift is not adding things that smell good, but removing the bad smells instead, and these odor-eliminating packs do just that!
5 Senses Gift Ideas: Sight
Polaroid Scrapbook Album
Polaroid photos are also back in style thanks to those cute little Instax cameras. This scrapbook is the perfect-sized album to house those photos.
Rose Gold Contact Case
If your friend wears contacts, she likely has one of those white and green contact cases that they give you at the eye doctor. This cute compact contact case includes a mirror, solution spray bottle, and tweezers, making this normal object feel more luxurious.
Sunglass Organizer
“That” girl in all of us is here for all things organization, and a sunglass organizer is a useful gift that will help tidy up your friend’s space, and make it feel more put-together.
Strip LED Lights
The easiest way to change the vibe of any room is to switch up the lighting. These LED Strip Lights are super easy to use and fun!
Compact Mirror with LED Lights
A ring light in the form of a compact mirror? YES PLEASE! Talk about a unique Galentine’s Day stocking stuffer.
5 Senses Gift Ideas: Touch
Massage Gun
In an ideal world, we’d have the luxury of getting massages every week, but that’s just not feasible for some of us! A massage gun is a gift that keeps on giving day in and day out.
Heating Pad
We all have that friend (or we are that friend), with has the worst cramps! A heating pad is so soothing and a great tool to use during that time of the month, or simply to provide the body a little TLC.
Sherpa Wearable Blanket
AKA an upgraded Snuggie. These things are incredibly cozy and keep you warm, but also allow you to function in your day-to-day activities.
Body Wash, Scrubs, and Lotions
Just like candles, body products will always be a classic go-to because women enjoy pampering themselves and deserve to indulge in self-care that feels amazing!
Silk Satin Robe
In this “Soft Girl Era,” we’re all trying to find ways to tap into our femininity. A silk robe is a great gift to help your friend feel good in her skin, while also being comfortable to lounge in.
Using your 5 senses of sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste can help you be more creative than you realized.
This year, whether you’re looking for unique or traditional Galentine’s Day gift ideas, this guide will help you find something special for your best friends!
What are some of your favorite gifts you’ve ever given or received from a friend for Galentine’s Day, or simply just because? Share below!
