With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, many people automatically think about love, chocolate and significant others. But many women don’t realize that Galentine’s Day is even closer. Galentine’s Day is Feb. 13 and is dedicated to showing your lady friends some love.

Galentine’s Day first became popular on the hit TV show “Parks and Recreation” when Leslie Knope, played by Amy Poehler, wanted to leave her significant other at home so she could celebrate with her women friends. The friends then went on to celebrate all day by treating themselves and celebrating their love for one another.

Take some time to relax with your gals this Galentine’s Day. Have fun and forget about your significant others for a few hours.

Follow these steps to have the best Galentine’s Day ever:

Go to a wine bar or tasting 

If your girlfriends love wine, try out a wine bar or tasting. Della Viti, located on Main Street in Ames, has a wide variety of white and red wines and delicious appetizers for you and your friends to enjoy.  

Do a gift exchange

It doesn’t need to be Christmas or your birthday to give and receive gifts from your best friends.

Cook dinner together 

Try one of those Tasty videos on Facebook with your favorite gal pals or host a potluck dinner party and ask everyone to bring a dish to share.

Movie/TV Marathon 

Behind on the latest Netflix craze? Binge watch a TV series everyone is interested in and watch episode after episode.

Host a spa day/night  

Make face masks or exfoliates using natural, at-home ingredients. Many people would be surprised to find out that they already have all of the ingredients to make a perfect face mask. Swap nail polishes and give each other manicures. If you are feeling up to it, try contouring on one another.

Because being single doesn’t mean you don’t get to celebrate this month, call up your girls and make this the best Galentine’s Day ever.