The Galentine’s Money Date: The Funnest Way to Get Richer Together

Galentine’s is basically the perfect “friendship holiday”: women hyping women up, making plans, and leaving the night feeling more confident than when they arrived.

And yes, you should absolutely text your friends today and host one tomorrow.

In practice?

It’s a girls’ night with intention: brunch, wine night, cute crafts, a dinner reservation, a cosy night in, games, whatever feels like your group.

Now let’s upgrade it.

The Power of a Money Galentine’s

Money is one of those topics we think everyone else has figured out… so we keep quiet.

And then we miss out on the one thing that changes everything: shared learning.

When friends talk about money (without judgement, without competition), a few magic things happen:

• You realise you’re not “behind”. You’re just not talking about it enough.
• You swap real-life strategies (what worked, what flopped, what they’d never do again).
• You borrow confidence. Someone else’s “I finally reached my savings goals” makes you think, “Okay, I can do that too.”
• You make better decisions faster because you’re not doing it alone in your head at 1am.
• You normalise investing the way we normalise skincare, wellness, and career growth. Same energy: consistent habits, long-term results.

And before you think this sounds boring, let’s be honest: money is way more fun when it’s social, slightly chaotic, and paired with snacks.

Below I’ve added a ton of ideas for how to host your Galentine’s tomorrow.

What everyone gains from a Galentine’s Money Date

Think of it like this: your friendships already make you happier. This makes them useful too (in the best way).

Everyone leaves with:

• One clear goal (not a vague “be better with money”)
• One next action (open the account, automate the transfer, rebalance, ask for the raise)
• One new idea they hadn’t considered
• One “you’ve got this” accountability buddy

Fun, money-ish activities to do on the night

1. Vision boards + SMART goals (but make it easy)

Do a mini vision board, then turn one dream into a SMART goal:

• Specific: “Invest x a month”
• Measurable: “Every month, automated”
• Achievable: “Starting next payday”
• Relevant: “Because I want freedom options”
• Time-bound: “For the next 6 months”

Make it a 20-minute sprint. Fast, fun, surprisingly motivating.

2. Portfolio Show & Tell

Everyone shares one investment they own (or want to own) and answers:

• What is it?
• Why did you buy it (or why are you curious)?
• Would you buy it again today?

No shame if you’re brand new. “I’ve only got an index fund” is a totally valid flex.

3. Watch something together (with wine)

Put on a webinar, pour a glass, and treat it like you’re hosting a movie night.

• Press play
• Pause whenever someone goes “Wait, what does that mean?”
• Keep a shared notes list: “Things to Google tomorrow” + “Actions to take”

Honestly, learning is so much easier when you’re not doing it alone (.. and when there are snacks.)

4. Stocks & Wine pairing

Each person brings a drink connected to a public company (or a theme). For example:

• A soft drink company, a coffee chain, a spirits brand, a luxury brand — anything you can invest in.
• Then do a quick intro:
• “Here’s what this company does and how it makes money”

Snacks challenge: bring snacks from public companies you could invest in. Then vote on:

• Best taste
• Best brand
• “Most likely to survive a recession”

5. The “money check-in” round

Go around the table. Each person answers one:

• One money habit I’m proud of
• One money thing I’m avoiding
• One thing I want to learn this year
• One question I’ve been too embarrassed to ask

The rules are: no fixing, no judging, just “same” and support.

Consider this your official permission slip to be the friend who starts the tradition.

Plan the night. Bring the vibe. Add the money twist.

And walk into the weekend like: we’re not just having fun we’re levelling up.

If you’re hosting tomorrow, we need the details. What’s the theme, what are you serving, and what’s the money activity?

Share in the comments and inspire someone else to plan theirs.

What to text your friends:

“Galentine’s tomorrow? My place. Wine + snacks + a fun money theme. Nothing intense, just goals + a little investing chat. You in?”

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