Ouija boards, Truth or Dare, friendship bracelets, hair braiding: is there anything not to like about the slumber parties of our girlhood days? So instead of your next girls' night out, how about making it a girls' night in with our ideas for throwing a sleepover for grown-up girlfriends. We've found the entertainment, home goods, and treats you need to throw a fun overnight party with your favorite ladies. Here are the essentials!
Eye Mask Invites
Send out eye mask invitations [1] ($3) for the soiree.
Conversation Starters
Break the ice with Mindy Kaling's Questions I Ask When I Want to Talk About Myself: 50 Topics to Share with Friends [2] ($15).
Cute Sleeping Bags
Adorable medallion sleeping bags [3] ($89, originally $129) are a must.
Fuzzy Slipper Cookies
Check out this cookie recipe [4] to make the most adorable pink fuzzy slippers out of Nutter Butters.
PJ Set
You'll need a girlie PJ set [5] ($18) for the night's festivities.
Indoor Tent
Make or buy a pretty teepee tent [6] for dreamy sleeping.
Adult Mad Libs
Play some adult Mad Libs [7] ($4) for a twist on the activity books of our childhood.
Ryan Gosling Coloring Book
Get your crayons out to color in the Ryan Gosling coloring book [8] ($13).
Glow-in-the-Dark Nail Polish
You're definitely going to need some glow-in-the-dark nail polish [9] ($7) for late-night manis and pedis.
Temporary Tattoos
Let everyone get tatted up with this collection of metallic temporary tattoos [10] ($18 for 8) that includes a friendship bracelet, a wristwatch, and more!
Champagne Cocktails
Try out some of POPSUGAR Food's Champagne cocktail recipes [11] for bubbly with flair.
Facial Masks
Hand out lavender facial masks [12] ($1) to make it an at-home spa affair.
Fancy Friendship Bracelets
This handwoven bracelet [13] ($6) is a step above the classic friendship bracelets we grew up making.
Gourmet Popcorn
Spice up your popcorn with this POPSUGAR Food recipe for truffle parmesan popcorn [14].
Twinkle Lights
Dress your living room with sparkly twinkle lights [15] ($12-$84).
Girlie Movie Marathon
Watch some fun flicks about girlfriends like Pretty in Pink [16], Clueless [17], and The Sweetest Thing [18] — which are all streaming on Netflix.
Waffle Bar
Put together an easy waffle bar [19] for the next morning.