A pajama party at the W Hotel in Los Angeles, Calif.

If you're looking for a fun and relaxing way to get together with your friends, throw an old-fashioned pajama party. Here are a few tips to help you get started.

• Aim for 5-12 guests for an intimate atmosphere.
  
• Send invitations six weeks in advance so your guests can make arrangements.
  
• Entertain your guests by playing charades, reading horoscopes or telling ghost stories.
  
• Favorite Pajama Party favors: scented body mist, sleeping masks, candles, gourmet chocolates or journals.

Diann Valentine Lifestyle
Pasadena, California
Dinner napkins starting at $28, Heart Pajamas starting at $86
800-596-1515
www.drvalentine.net

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