Mount Pleasant Magazine Jan/Feb 2021

22 www.ReadMPM.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.VOICEofMPpodcast.com V alentine’s Day brings out a variety of emotions. Many people love the romance, chocolates and flowers, while others dread it no matter their relationship status. Whether you love Valentine’s Day or hate it, you can make the holiday more fun by planning a Galentine’s Day celebration this year. Galentine’s Day, a holiday coined by the TV show “Parks and Recreation,” falls on February 13 and is a day to honor your female friendships. Best of all, you can have a girls’ day out without ever leaving Mount Pleasant. Take advantage of some of the local offerings with your closest girlfriends and appreciate the love and support that your friends provide. KICK OFF THE DAY WITH BRUNCH. Are you a “Parks and Rec” die-hard? Then you know you can’t have a Galentine’s Day celebration without brunch. Commemorate Leslie Knope’s beloved waffles with the famous chicken and waffles from Page’s Okra Grill, winner of Best Brunch in Mount Pleasant Magazine’s Best of Mount Pleasant. If waffles aren’t your thing, don’t worry — there are almost too many amazing local brunch spots to choose from. Eggs Up Grill, Vicious Biscuit, Red Drum and Grace & Grit all offer delicious brunch options. Eat your heart out. GET YOUR SWEAT ON. If your idea of fun is a little more active, try booking a private fitness class for you and your girlfriends. Working out with friends can make exercise more fun, and you can try something new with the encouragement of everyone around you. One of the best group classes to take is yoga. Anyone from a total beginner to a professional yogi can fit into the same group, and you can choose a class that doesn’t require extra equipment. Check out the class offerings at Core Power Yoga to stretch it out. Barre and spin classes are both trendy and a ton of fun. Pure Barre and Cyclebar have some of the area’s best classes, teaching an effective workout to large groups with great instructors. Or take your workout outside and head off on an adventure with Coastal Expedition’s kayak, paddleboard, canoe and hiking tours. BY KATHERINE WATERS Celebrate Your Friendships AMount Pleasant Guide to Galentine’s Day