A Galentine's Gift: The Groupchat As A Book
Print the groupchat and give everyone a copy. It is the one gift that is the same for the whole group and is still about each of them by name.
What is a Galentine's gift that works for the whole friend group?
A printed book of the groupchat works for all of them at once. Each friend's name sits beside what she wrote, in the order it was sent. One book, ordered once per person, covers the table.
Do I tell the group or keep it a surprise?
Tell them, or at least ask. When you order, you confirm that the others would be happy to be in a printed book. A vague question in the chat a month ahead keeps most of the surprise.
Our groupchat is enormous, so how much of it should we print?
Print a stretch of dates if the whole thing is too much. The past year is a natural cut. You see how many volumes the full chat makes before you pay, so you can decide then.
Can I take out the messages about someone in the group?
Yes, you can take any message out before it prints. You look through every page first. This is the step not to skip with a groupchat.
What about my one best friend instead of the group?
Print your own conversation with her. It works the same way with two names instead of six. The best friend guide is about that book.
How do I get a copy for each friend, and what does that cost?
Order the same book again from its page, once per friend. The paperback is $49 and the hardcover is $89, and US shipping is free. The book stays in your library, so there is nothing to send again.
When do I order for a February brunch?
Approve the book about three weeks ahead. A printed book arrives about two weeks after you approve it, and no delivery date is promised. The digital edition and a gift card both arrive the same day.
Related Guides
- How To Print A Groupchat As A BookOne person exports it, by app. Everyone can have a copy.
- A Gift For A Best Friend Who Has EverythingThe one thing they don't own: your conversation, printed.
- A Year Of The Groupchat, Printed For New Year'sJanuary 1 to December 31, with everyone's name on it.
- A book of your texts with your best friendThe book, for best friends.
If You Want It As A Book
Everyone will turn to her own name first. The book has it on nearly every page, so that will not take long. Or start with the free receipt.