Late night mixer: sleepover specialists agree--there's a diff between a ho-hum get-together and an up-all-night bash (no yawning allowed). (Friends).Keep the sleep outta your sleepover. Follow GL's expert tips to mix things up for your PJ party. 1. MIX UP THE POTENTIAL SNOOZE-FEST. Give your party a purpose! Stick with a theme-like a Spa Sleepover-and focus on pampering (manicures, pedicures, facials). Try the Blair Witch Project approach--grill out, overdose on ghost stories ghost story n. A story having supernatural or frightening elements, especially a story featuring ghosts or spirits of the dead. ghost story n → cuento de fantasmas , watch horror flicks and, if feasible, sleep in tents. Or host a Red Carpet Soiree soi·ree also soi·rée n. An evening party or reception. [French soirée, from Old French seree, from seir, evening, from Latin and get guests to dress like Hollywood A-listers. Sip sparkling white grape juice, eat mini quiches and watch fa-fa flicks! 2. THE RIGHT MIX OF CHICKS IS A MUST! Think about how personalities might mix in a sleepover scenario. Sleepovers aren't about nametags and get-to-know-you games, so avoid inviting a gal who's never met your crew. Introduce her to the gang over pizza one day, and include her on the invite list next time around. Oh, and about that invite list-don't go wild! More than 10 guests is too many. 3. MIX UP THE MUNCHIES munchies Substance abuse A popular term for the craving for salt-rich and/or high-carbohydrate 'junk food,' associated with use of marijuna, amphetamines, and other recreational drugs. See Junk food. . Junk food junk food n. Any of various prepackaged snack foods high in calories but low in nutritional value. junk food intake at the average sleepover can make Super Bowl Sunday's consumption of 14,500 tons of chips look like child's play child's play n. 1. Something very easy to do. 2. A trivial matter. child's play Noun Informal something that is easy to do Noun 1. . You can always stick with that ol' faithful--delivery pizza. Or for a taste of health, set up a make-your-own salad or pasta bar. And don't forget about breakfast. Even if your girls sleep past noon, they're gonna wake up hungry! 4. MASTER THE MUSIC MIX! Have friends bring their favorite CDs, and start spinning! Upbeat dance music will keep your party humming all night long. Have a blast choreographing dance routines or playing Name that Tune. And, of course, break out the karaoke karaoke (Japanese; “empty orchestra”) Use of a device that plays instrumental accompaniments to songs with the vocal tracks removed, permitting the user to sing the lead. machine. 5. BRING ON A BIG MIX OF TRICKS! Put a spin on Truth or Dare by having each girl write three personal questions on separate slips of paper. Toss them in a bowl, letting each girl pick one. If she won't answer it, well... And as the night progresses, play You Snooze/You Lose. First one to catch Z's loses, at a price determined by those still standing! |
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