St. Thomas women celebrate Galentine’s DayPosted on February 15, 2016February 16, 2016 by Natalie Hall Freshmen Emily Stearns and Alexa Pacheco spread the love during their Galentine’s Day celebration. The St. Paul’s Outreach Women’s House hosted a Galentine’s Day brunch Saturday morning to share the love with St. Thomas women. (Natalie Hall/TommieMedia) Galentine’s Day originated on the popular TV show “Parks and Recreation” in 2011 as a celebration of female friends on Feb. 13. The day’s festivities centered around appreciation for female friends. (Natalie Hall/TommieMedia) The SPO Women’s House on Ashland was decorated with many Valentine’s Day decorations, including a balloon garland on the fireplace. Galentine’s Day is intended to promote love and appreciation of one’s girlfriends. (Natalie Hall/TommieMedia) SPO household members Kirsten White, Jayme Jones, Lenore Popp and Paula Bengtson show off a handmade Galentine’s Day frame. Eleven women currently live in the SPO Women’s House. (Natalie Hall/TommieMedia) Women at the party made Valentine’s and Galentine’s Day cards. On the original Galentine’s Day on “Parks and Recreation,” the characters made crafts such as hand-crocheted flower pens and mosaic portraits. (Natalie Hall/TommieMedia) Madelyn Reichert, Becca Shoenfelder and Grace Herberts make Valentine’s Day cards. The slogan “Uteruses before Duderuses” was coined in a 2011 episode of “Parks and Recreation” from which Galentine’s Day originated. (Natalie Hall/TommieMedia) Guests show off their patterned fuzzy socks during brunch. Pajamas and festive socks were encouraged attire for the event. (Natalie Hall/Tommie Media) Donuts were decorated with pink frosting and red and pink sprinkles. SPO head of household Katy Scuderi made more than 300 donuts Saturday morning. (Natalie Hall/TommieMedia) Morgan Russel, Laura Phillip and Carissa Herbert decorate Valentine’s and Galentine’s cards. The women bonded over glitter, hearts and glue Saturday morning. (Natalie Hall/TommieMedia) The St. Paul Outreach Women’s House hosted Galentine’s Day festivities on Feb. 13 as a celebration of female friends.