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💓Weekend Mode: Galentine's Day

Sleep better, snack better, smell better...and maybe swaddle instead of cuddle!

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Rachel Weingarten
Feb 06, 2026
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Hello, Gorgeous!

I received a pitch earlier this week about divorce jewelry, you know, baubles for celebrating the great breakup. This after years of being told to define ourselves through engagement rings, cocktail rings, right hand rings…The list goes on. I don’t know about you, but I’m just fine treating myself — or my besties — to something simply because it struck my fancy. And I certainly don’t need to break up to break out some sparkle. Galentine’s Day seems like the perfect day to celebrate the love that nurtures you most (of the time).

Last year I wrote:

Love is in the Air

Love is in the Air

Rachel Weingarten
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February 7, 2025
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“I never refer to my female friends as gals, and I’ve never watched Parks and Recreation. That said, I’m a big fan of Galentine’s Day, which is celebrated on February 13th and was created by Amy Poehler’s character on the show.”

Who cares about the origins of this most auspicious holiday? Let’s find cute things for ourselves or the ones we love most of all. Not because we broke up with someone, but because we celebrate our true l…

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