Slumber Party Planning - Idea and Activity Check List

Wanting to throw a Slumber Party for your Special Diva but think you would rather spend a day at the dentist than have to entertain a group of squealing, giggling, jumping slumber party girls?  Don’t worry Mom, you can do it!  Just remember, Organization is the key.

I’ve put together a checklist of action items to make sure that you will not only host the Party of the Year, you will actually enjoy it!

How many girls does your diva want to invite…..4 or 24? 

It really shouldn’t matter as long as your final RSVP is an even number?  The last thing you want is to have an odd girl out.

Are any of the Slumber Party Invitees allergic to Pets? 

If so, do you have an overnight sitter for your house Femme Fetal Feline or Hotty Hound Dog?  Who is it that has agreed to take care of the family pet(s) or are you going to board them?

Does your Slumber Party Invitation state the time for the girls to be picked up the next morning?

Trust me, after a wild night of fun, you are going to be as excited to see them go as you were excited to see them arrive.

Have you created a Slumber Party Girl Contact Sheet with Girls Name; Parent’s Name; Contact Phone Numbers? 

This list will come in handy if there is a girl that doesn’t want to stay the full night, if there is an accident or if the girl is not picked up at the requested time the next morning.  HELPFUL HINT:  Be sure to keep the sheets by the front door to fill out when the girls are dropped off for the party.

Have you identified central locations for the following?

• Where to leave sleepover gear and overnight accessories?
• Where to have Birthday gifts taken to be opened later?
• Where to take Slumber Party Make Over supplies and toiletries?
• A place to go for drinks and munchies?
• A place to complete the Slumber Party Craft?
• A place to turn the music up loud and show off the latest dance moves?
• A place to roll out the sleeping bags and sleep?

Have you created a list of Slumber Party or House Rules? 

Maybe your rule is “No running in the house” or that “Brothers’ room is off limits”.

If you are having a Slumber Party Craft, have you covered the designated craft table with newspaper, butcher block paper or an old sheet? 

This will be well worth your time if there happens to be an accident with glue, glitter or paint.

Do you have a few fun games up your sleeve in the event that things get slow during the party?

Think Truth or Dare, M.A.S.H., Light as a Feather Stiff as a Board or Scavenger Hunts.

Have you rounded up a few dance music CDs and put them close to the CD/DVD player in the designated dance area?

If you are not sure what would be great Slumber Party Music, ask your daughter or her friends for special requests before the big night.

Do you have at least three Slumber Party Movies on hand?

For the coolest and the most age appropriate Slumber Party Movies, don’t be afraid to ask your local video store manager for suggestions.

If you plan ahead and stay organized you are sure to throw the Greatest Slumber Party Ever!