When she is not directing the parks department in everyone’s favorite fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana, Leslie Knope spends her time scrapbooking, planning her rise to the very top of government, and inventing holidays. Her best invention yet, Galentine’s Day, is sweeping the nation year after year. Why worry about that special someone when you can celebrate the truest love of them all: the love found within fierce female friendships. Here are Leslie Knope’s top ways to celebrate your Galentine’s.
Spend Quality Time with Your Girls
Leslie once described Galentine’s Day as the best day of the year. According to Leslie, this holiday is all about kicking it with her ladies: “breakfast style.” So, ladies, leave your man at home. Its 11:30 a.m. and the breakfast club is bumping.
Eat Waffles
No Leslie Knope celebration is complete without waffles. Pile up a plate of waffles and finish it with a mountain of whipped cream and fruit. Eat your heart out ladies, in the best possible way.
Make Scrapbooks
Birthdays. Friendaversaries. Career accomplishments. Breakups. A Leslie Knope scrapbook is appropriate for any event. This Galentine’s Day will surely be one for the books, so get crafty with gifts for your gal pals this year.
Give Genuine Compliments
No one does compliments like Leslie Knope. This Galentine’s Day, remind your friends that they are beautiful, talented and powerful musk oxen. After all, Galentine’s is all about feelings. Spread the love by telling your gal pals how you really feel.
