Hi lovelies,

There is no better way to celebrate August 1st than National Girlfriend Day! Despite using “girlfriend”, this day is not about couples but supporting fellow women. It serves as a reminder to express gratitude for our strong female bonds with close friends and family members.

Keep reading if for inspiration on celebrating, thoughtful gestures or tokens of appreciation.

This article aims to share several activities and gift ideas to honour our fabulous ladies. 

*This blog post contains affiliate links from Etsy.

Activities and Gift Ideas for National Girlfriend Day

Make this National Girlfriend Day 2023 memorable with any of these outings and presents.

1. Plan a Meet-up

Has it been a while since you’ve last reconnected with your nearest and dearest? If so, why not meet for dinner or plan your next trip to commemorate this day? Take a break from your usual routine and spend some time reminiscing over joyous memories.

2. Friendship Necklace

This beautiful and timeless sterling silver handmade necklace is perfect for showing respect to your cherished friend. A true representation of close bond and friendship, it features a shiny heart pendant with cubic zirconia stones and an interlinked circle. 

Furthermore, the necklace is carefully packaged in a stylish Bijou Betty gift box, tissue paper and a meaningful card. If you want to go the extra mile, you can request that the shop add a unique tag message.

3. Join a Club/Class

Life’s too short only to see the people we love once in a while. So why not join a club or class together and have something to look forward to regularly? In addition to seeing your loved one more often and having a new activity to bond over, you will further develop your well-being, skills, and knowledge.

For example, you can join a book club, cooking or art classes, or even the gym. If distance is a factor, virtual classes are also available, such as meditation and exercise. 

4. Create a Self Care Gift Set

Get your craft on and make your best girlfriend smile by creating a personalised self-care gift set. Surprise her with one this week, or save it for an occasion. Assemble the self-care gift box to her personality and current standing. For example, if she’s having a hard time, include a handwritten note, heated blanket, scented candle, etc., to let her know she’s on your mind.

These are my personal favourites items from Etsy:

• Personalised Name Definition Mug
• Lavender and Chamomile Soy Vegan Candle
• Gift Card

5. Picnic

Going on a picnic is an ideal budget-friendly activity for saving money. Take advantage of the summer sun and ditch the pricey, crowded restaurant or bar for your next catch-up. Pack a basket with your favourite snacks and drinks and find a scenic location. Furthermore, passing the time outside and catching some Vitamin D reduces depression and anxiety. 

6. Personalised Monogram Purse

A bestseller on Etsy with thousands of 5-star ratings from happy customers.

This minimalist specially-crafted women’s wallet has four card slots on one side and a zip compartment for coins and notes. You may personalise it by adding the recipient’s initials (up to 3 characters). There are four different coloured leather and zip options to choose from, such as black, grey, and pink. 

It is made from faux leather and Saffiano fine grain. Dimensions: 12.5 x 7.5cm.

7. Create a Vision Board

Who better to confide your future hopes and dreams than with the ladies you are closest to? 

Spend the day exchanging professional and personal aspirations and giving each other encouragement and help when creating the vision boards. By consistently looking at it, you are immersed with a positive visual representation of what you want to achieve, motivating you to meet your goals. 

Or instead, the vision board could be ideas of plans to do together, i.e. holidays and experiences.

Then when the next National Girlfriend Day rolls around, you can see how far you’ve come from this year. You can design it handmade, electronically, or even through a mobile app.

Thank you for reading! 💗 I hope these National Girlfriend Day activities and gift ideas are helpful. Make the most of today and treat or get in touch with your “ride or die” women to express acknowledgement for their impact on your life. 

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