Let’s talk sleepovers

At what age do you stop having sleepovers? I’m not talking about guests who come and visit for a few days, I’m talking about good, old fashioned, order a pizza, wear sweats, watch something silly on tv-sleepovers.

The answer is never.

We’re in that time of year where hibernation feels like an actual lifestyle choice. Time to start staying indoors where it’s warm and cosy. Enter the sleepover.

Just like when you were younger, invite a couple of your best friends – that’s who you need for a successful night. But since we’re all older, a few loose plans and items never hurt.

With a sleepover, I feel there is less pressure to be a good hostess. Provide towels but otherwise, let your friends roam free in the kitchen or drape themselves over the couch in the living room. Otherwise, just have the following:

• Buy a bottle of the good stuff.
• Have a DVD/Netflix/stream of the so-bad-it’s-good stuff. Maybe a little Downton?
• Snacks, of course. There is always the option to meet up for dinner before heading over to your place but that’s up to you.
• Somewhere to sleep that isn’t the floor. This could mean a very generous couch, a bed (if you have spare room) or even an air mattress. Don’t offer the floor no matter how small your space is.
• Good coffee or tea for the next morning.

For the next day, wander off for a lazy brunch after a lazy morning with good coffee and drowsy conversation. (Getting drunk at a sleepover isn’t the point. It’s the camaderie.) Don’t rush anywhere. Go for a walk, window shop, have another coffee. It’s really restorative.