Mates Before Dates: It's Time To Celebrate Your Bestie, Here's How

Wedged in between important days like Mandela Day and Women’s Day is a far less important occasion, but definitely one worth celebrating: International Friendship Day. What would we do without that friend that’s been there for everything? Break ups, make ups, work issues, family feuds - they’ve seen you through it all. They’ve held you when you’ve cried, laughed hysterically with you over the smallest of jokes and stood beside you when it really mattered. It’s time to make that special person feel awesome, and here’s five ways for you to do so.

Celebrate with a party

Any excuse for a party! Transform your space with colourful balloons, sparkling streamers, and a playlist full of your favourite tunes. Choose between a game’s night packed with laughter, a dance-off in your lounge, or a DIY photo booth capturing all those silly moments. Memories are made through experiences, so get moving!

Create a friendship scrapbook

Dive into your collection of photos, quirky notes, and mementos from your shared adventures. A scrapbook isn’t just a collection of memories—it’s a tribute to the special moments that make your friendship unique. As you put it together, you’ll find yourself reminiscing about the fun times and inside jokes that have brought you closer.

Cook up a stormFood has an incredible way of bringing people together. Spend the day in the kitchen preparing your favourite dishes or trying out new recipes. Sample a new cuisine together - a quick Youtube tutorial will help you to become Sushi chefs or master the perfect curry in a matter of hours.

Spoil them with giftsShow your bestie what they mean to you through the art of gifting. How about a pampering hamper of all of their favourite things: A soft, indulgent robe, a face mask, their favourite Shower to Shower deodorant scent (we’d suggest Happy Days to keep with the happiness of the day), a voucher for a manicure or pedicure to enjoy together as well as a lotion and foam bath.

This Friendship Day, whether your friend lives close by or far away, is a family member like a sister or brother, or a cherished companion from another chapter of your life, take the time to celebrate them. Reach out, make plans, and let them know how much they mean to you.

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