How To Throw a Slumber Party

  • August 31, 2008
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Slumber parties can either be really cool or really lame. Make sure yours is the fun kind.

You Will Need

  • A parent's help
  • A guest list
  • Invitations
  • Extra pillows, blankets, and toothbrushes
  • Food and beverages
  • DVDs
  • Beauty and hair products
  • Jewelry-making kits
  • Music
How To Throw a Slumber Party: Plan the guest list

Step 1: 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.

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.

How To Throw a Slumber Party: Spread the word

Step 2: Spread the word

Invite people—by written invitation, email, or word-of-mouth—at least four weeks in advance.

Include in your invitation what the guests need to bring—their own pillow, a sleeping bag, a blanket, etc.

How To Throw a Slumber Party: Make a list

Step 3: 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.

Buy a few inexpensive pillows and some extra toothbrushes to have on hand.

How To Throw a Slumber Party: Plan some activities

Step 4: 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?

Consider having a theme for your slumber party, like a scary movie marathon, an indoor campout, or spa night.

How To Throw a Slumber Party: Prepare for guests

Step 5: Prepare for guests

The day of the slumber party, clear and decorate a large area where you and your friends can party/sleep.

Put some nightlights around for middle-of-the-night bathroom visits.

How To Throw a Slumber Party: Welcome guests as they arrive

Step 6: Welcome guests as they arrive

Now it’s time to see who can stay up the latest!

Ninety-six percent of preteen and teenage girls have attended at least one slumber party.

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