28673 554 Holidays & Celebrations Party Planning Theme Parties true Sun, 31 Aug 2008 06:00:54 -0700 /system/videos/1/73/86/02/28673.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, party, parties, throw How To Throw a Slumber Party http://www.howcast.com/videos/28673-How-To-Throw-a-Slumber-Party http://www.howcast.com/videos/28673-How-To-Throw-a-Slumber-Party/edit approved 132 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=28673"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=28673" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 16 Seaworthy http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/28673/slumber_party_hd_3_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 3617 false false false 44413 1 27 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/28673/27.jpg Plan the guest list Sit down with a parent several weeks in advance and discuss the guest list. Four to six girls is usually a good number.

]]> 44414 2 36 Tip Generally speaking, it’s more fun to have a few good friends spend the night than a lot of guests who may not get along.

]]> 44415 3 42 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/28673/42.jpg Spread the word Invite people—by written invitation, email, or word-of-mouth—at least four weeks in advance.

]]> 44416 4 49 Tip Include in your invitation what the guests need to bring—their own pillow, a sleeping bag, a blanket, etc.

]]> 44417 5 56 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/28673/56.jpg Make a list With your parent’s help, figure out everything you’ll need for the party, from snacks and beverages (pizza is always popular and easy) to paper goods and decorations to breakfast items for the next morning.

]]> 44418 6 69 Tip Buy a few inexpensive pillows and some extra toothbrushes to have on hand.

]]> 44419 7 74 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/28673/74.jpg Plan some activities Think about fun things to do. Make jewelry? Experiment with makeup? Do each other’s hair? Play dress-up? Have a karaoke contest? Make prank calls? Hypnotize each other?

]]> 44420 8 88 Tip Consider having a theme for your slumber party, like a scary movie marathon, an indoor campout, or spa night.

]]> 44421 9 95 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/28673/95.jpg Prepare for guests The day of the slumber party, clear and decorate a large area where you and your friends can party/sleep.

]]> 44422 10 102 Tip Put some nightlights around for middle-of-the-night bathroom visits.

]]> 44423 11 107 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/28673/107.jpg Welcome guests as they arrive Now it’s time to see who can stay up the latest!

]]> 44424 12 123 Fact Ninety-six percent of preteen and teenage girls have attended at least one slumber party.

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