A Year of Slumber Parties. Aubre Andrus

bowl in the microwave, according to

      package directions. Place bowls on a large

      table covered with a plastic cloth. Assemble

      several more bowls with different colors

      and styles of sprinkles.

      4. Dip cookie and marshmallow lollipops into

      the melted candy, and let excess drip back

      into bowl. Then dip the treats into sprin-

      kles, and let them dry on wax paper.

      5. For the pretzels, use a spoon and drizzle

      melted candy on ¾ of the rod. Dip in

      sprinkles!

      6. When all of your guests have made their

      treats, swap and share.

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      Game

      GRAB & GIVE

      Gather around a giant bowl of individually

      wrapped items such as bubble gum, granola

      bars, and dollar store goodies. Give each

      player a small bag with 5 mini candy bars

      inside. Players take turns rolling a die.

      Do this . . .

      if you roll this . . .

      Take one item

      from the bowl

      Return two items

      to the bowl

      Trade bags with the

      player to your left

      Trade bags with

      any player

      Take five items

      from the bowl

      Take one item

      from each player

      The game ends once the

      bowl is empty!

      Favor

      GOODIES TO GO

      Let guests wrap up their goodies in plastic treat bags (found at craft stores). Provide pretty

      ribbon and blank tags that are cut from card stock and punched with a hole punch. Have your

      guests write a special message like “From the Sweetest Party Ever!” and tie it to their bags.

      The Next Morning

      PAN-CAKE

      Stack different-sized flapjacks to make

      a layer cake. Ask an adult to help make

      15 pancakes—5 large, 5 medium, and 5 small—

      following the directions on a box of pancake

      mix. Stack the pancakes with the largest on

      the bottom and the smallest on the top.

      Drizzle with syrup and top with berries. Then

      cut slices for your guests. Serve with a side of

      fruit yogurt.

March

      LUCK & CHARMS

      Whether you’re wishing a pal well or hosting your team before the Big

      Game, this celebration will make you feel lucky to have such fab friends!