It is still quite a wonder how girls get fun out of slumber parties – being together in one room and talking about clothes, makeup, boys, secrets, and all sorts of girly stuff – non-stop. But what’s a bigger wonder is big girls do love to relieve the experience even when they’re ten or fifteen years out of high school. In any case, it’s still a popular ritual. Here are some ideas on holding a girl’s night in.

Time and Place. You may have hesitations about hosting a night-in in your own home; what with all the dishes to clean after and the preparations to do. But worrying over these things is just unnecessary. You are inviting your closest friends so there shouldn’t be too much pressure on being “the perfect host”. Just be sure to schedule it on a weekend so that there’s no work to be done the next day. And it’s perfect after a night at the bar.

You can even ask each of them to bring a little something like drinks and chips and movies and you provide the space. That wouldn’t be too much to ask. Don’t forget to call or email all your would-be guests at least one week ahead so they can set their schedules.

Movies and Clothes. What’s a night-in without some chick flicks? If you are the one providing the movies for that night, make sure to borrow DVDs you’d all love to watch, or watch again (there’ll always be at least one movie you love to watch over and over again). Rummage through your closet and pick out clothes you grew tired of wearing. Your friends might be interested in clothes swapping.