Valentine’s Day may traditionally be known as a day for celebrating your significant other, but nowadays, many have expanded it to encompass those special people who impact their lives positively in general. And to that, we say, Why ever not? After all, at its heart, Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating LOVE (pun intended)! Most of us have a best friend or friends that support us through the ups and downs of daily life, and once in a while, we need to celebrate each other. This is where Galentine’s Day comes in! A fictional holiday that was featured on TV show Parks and Recreation, Galentine’s Day has become a legitimate thing, officially being celebrated by gals and their pals on or near February 14th.
The question of how to celebrate Galentine’s Day may be challenging, not only because it’s not your stereotypical Valentine’s date, but because you also have to make sure you choose an activity that all your gal-pals will enjoy. Although going to brunch or having a spa day are great ideas for treating yourself and your friends to a special day out, if you are looking for something more out of the ordinary, there is a fun new craze you should consider doing together: oyster shucking for pearls! The element of surprise that comes from anticipating what colors you will find inside your oysters makes this activity a ton of fun.
There are a couple different ways you can shuck for pearls. Some pearl shuckers will offer a live shucking service on Facebook, or you can buy shuck-at-home oysters and host your own Oyster Shucking party, allowing you and your friends to get a pearl and make a keepsake piece of jewelry from it. You can turn the results into a bracelet, necklace, or even a pair of earrings if you have two of the same color. This is a great way to spend quality time with your friends and to treat yourself at the same time!
Check out Doodles of Pearls at www.doodlesofpearls.com to get started! They use Japanese Akoya pearls. Learn more about them here.
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Oyster shucking is a unique activity not limited just to Galentine’s Day. Shucking for pearls is a fun and memorable way to gather the nearest and dearest ladies in your life for any special occasion, from Mother’s Day, to a bachelorette or birthday party, or even to celebrate a graduation. You can also make a personalized jewelry gift with the pearls you find. And when you’re planning your party, don’t forget to grab your favorite snacks and wine!
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