Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us, and while it’s a day filled with love and joy for some, for others, it’s not exactly their favorite day of the year. It doesn’t have to be a day you dread—get your gals together for a Galentine’s festivity to look forward to.

Create a scrumptious drink and snack spread.

What’s a party without a killer spread of food and drinks? You’re in luck, because we have some great recipes that will take this soiree to the next level (and they’re healthy, too).

Get crafty.

Remember the good ole’ days of yesteryear, when receiving Valentines from your school friends would instantly put a smile on your face? There’s no reason why you can’t do the same thing now. Get out the shoeboxes, cardstock, and scissors for a crafty Galentine’s Day get together.

Cheers to cocktails.

A DIY cocktail bar can be anything you want it to be: a batch of you and your friends’ favorite cocktail, a fruit topping set-up, and various themed add-ons that make it a Valentine’s-worthy drink. Cocktails aren’t typically the first thing to pop in your head when you think of ‘health’, but there are ways to make them a guilt-free drink.

• Liquor, such as gin, is less calories than something like beer or wine, so test out your bartending skills and leave the wine for another girl’s night.
• Spice it up! Ginger, turmeric, and cayenne go great in cocktails, and amp up the health factor as well.
• Skimp on the sugar. Cranberry juice, orange juice, and the like may make your cocktail sweeter, but the added sugars increase the calorie count. Make your own syrups and juices with fresh ingredients so you can have your cocktail, and sip it too.

No significant other, no problem. These Galentine’s Day ideas will make Parks and Rec proud!