With school starting back up, your kids will want to spend quality time with their friends since they've missed them all summer. So, a great way to do this is host a slumber party at your house. Slumber parties can get a little drab and over done. However, there are lots of party ideas and tips to make your slumber party truly stand out and Wedding and Party Network has them here.
First things first, choose a sleepover theme. A "night owl" theme, haunted sleepover, princess themed sleepover, movie theme or you can even go the route with a traditional sleepover and choose no theme at all. However, it's more fun with a theme. Once you have chosen a theme, you can start preparing for the party.
Sleepover Invitations
Whatever your sleepover theme, make sure it shows with the party invitation. You can create an adorable owl for your night owl slumber party or a sleep bag with all the details. Also, don't forget to check out your local stationery store, they have a wide variety of adorable party invitations.
Party Setup
The best idea is to set up different stations for the kids. It helps you stay better organized and the kids will know exactly where to go for things.
Of course, everyone gets hungry at some point. A great place to eat their food is on the bed! However, it doesn't have to a bed where crumbs can be left, you can create one out of a table. Take a table and make it as you would a bed with bed sheets, blankets and pillows. You can then take a piece of wood, plywood or an actual headboard and place it at the end of the table to create the bed look. Place a pillow, stuffed animal and book on the bed. Once you have it setup, start setting out your plates, glasses and napkins. You can even do adorable place settings to match you theme. Bring color to life with your table set up.
Another great station that is a must is a station for them to get ready for bed. If you are having a few over, buy everyone matching pajamas. Set out toothbrushes, floss, wash cloths and whatever else they may need to get ready for bed. Decorate this area with colorful table cloths, books and stuffed animals.
Overnight Food
What do you serve at a sleepover? Whatever the kids like. Create sandwiches, burgers, macaroni and cheese and chicken strips for their dinner. You can also keep it healthy with vegetables and fruits. For dessert, create an adorable party cake to match the slumber party theme. You can also contact your local cake bakery and have them design a themed cake with kids tucked into sleeping bags. Create an ice cream bar as well and even a candy bar if you can handle their sugar rush.
Don't forget to set out a snack bowl for the kids when they get hungry during the late night. Get matching bowls and fill them with popcorn and candy.
Games & Activities
Mainly, you should let the kids do what they want and not have set activities for them. You can give them some craft ideas, like making their own pillow, scrapbook or a picture frame to remember the sleepover from. Also, don't forget the movies.
It's not hard to put together a sleepover. Don't worry about keeping the kids entertained, they'll entertain themselves. Focus on the decorations. The theme of the slumber party should stand out. So, celebrate the start of a brand new school year with a sleepover!
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Sleeping bag & tent photo provided by cubist castle, ohsohappytogether via flickr.
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