Slumber Party Tips

Planning a slumber party for your child seems like it would be an easy task. You get some food, plan a couple of activities and your finished. There are several things you can do, that will guarantee that your child's goes as smoothly as possible. From food to activities, planning in advance makes a world of difference.

When planning a slumber party, the first thing you should consider is whether or not you will be giving invitations. Personally, I prefer to have my daughter hand out invitations, it looks nicer and you are more likely to get an accurate RSVP count. Invitations, can also be the first step in planning your evenings activities. When making invitations I always list the recommended items to bring, including activity items, like CD's, DVD's and games. Pre-teen and teenage girls,will spend a majority of the evening listening to music regardless of what other activities they are participating in, so having a variety of music is wise.

The activities you plan for your slumber party are essential to your party running smoothly. Karaoke, is probably one of the most popular activities at slumber parties, kids always have fun participating in this regardless of age or ability. If you don't own a karaoke machine, most digital cable companies have karaoke on demand. Additionally, karaoke games can be purchased for fairly inexpensive and most of the time they plug right into your TV.

Make overs are another fun way to pass time during your slumber party. You can do manicures, pedicures, hair and make-up. If you don't have a wide variety of colors at home, you can usually purchase these items for inexpensive at a dollar store or Walmart. Then you can let the girls select colors to use and they can take their selections home with them as a party favor.