7 easy ways to celebrate the women in your life

In honor of International Women’s Day, we’d like to suggest a few ways to mark the occasion. Sure you could celebrate your girlfriends only one day a year (we’re looking at you Galentine’s Day) but we think our female friendships deserve celebration all the time. And our friends become even more important to us when we’re going through something like a divorce. 

So if you’ve been lucky enough to feel the love and support of your friends, why not show them your appreciation? Let them know what their presence means to you by doing something small that speaks volumes.

Here are a few special things you can do to celebrate the women in your life…

1. Pick up the phone. It’s old school but a phone call with a friend can have therapeutic benefits. Hearing their voice, curling up, and diving into conversation can make you feel like you’re in the same room together. Start by telling your friend a few things you appreciate about them.
   
2. Send a card. Whether it’s the novelty of handwriting or the surprise of a happy sentiment being delivered to your doorstep when you least expect it, there’s just something charming about receiving a card in the mail. Why not find a cute card and then write all the ways you love your friend inside?
   
3. Do something together. In real life. Hanging out doesn’t need to be a big event or expensive outing. It can be coffee, a chat, or a walk. Putting the time in and honoring your friendship by showing up for each other and investing in your face-to-face relationship. You’re both bound to feel better afterwards.
   
4. Buy a present. Why not shower our friends with gifts? Especially if there is absolutely no reason to do so! If you see something that you know your friend would love, get it. Nothing says adoration like a meaningful token, especially when it has a bow on it.
   
5. Give a hug. If you’re lucky enough to be close to your friends, that is. Physical touch builds connection and increases intimacy. Show your friends how much you love them by the quality (and frequency) of your hugs.
   
6. Make a playlist. Put together some of the songs that make you think of your friend, songs you’ve enjoyed together or just bangers that make you both dance. If you need a bit of inspiration or a few examples, check out some of the playlists we’ve put together for different occasions.
   
7. Write an email. It’s an email, I know. Incredibly unoriginal in some ways and yet how lovely to get one that is full of love and nice words. Type out all the ways that you value your friend and make sure she knows to stash the email in a special folder or even print it out for future reference.

What are some other ways you could celebrate the women in your life that you love?