Q: People often have a sleepover for their birthdays or just because they feel like having some friends together. However, if you want to be creative and get wacky props and costumes in the mix, then you can consider having a more elaborate theme for your sleepover party. Here are some fun examples you may want to try out: A different time period themes, such as the 80s, the 70s, or the 60s Crazy hair day Backward day Dressing up as your idols Western day Hawaiian day Think Pink day Pop-Star day Twilight day Harry Potter day The Clique day (based on a book) Chocolate or a vanilla party based on what you like A tea party Play hide and go seek or sardines Dog day (you can dress as your favorite animal) Everyone dressing as their favorite celebrity A holiday theme like Easter, Valentine's Day, or Christmas. A Movie Night Divergent Day Backyard or indoor camp out (Sleep in a tent in the backyard or living room) Spa treatments Talk to your parents about the maximum number of people they will let you invite to your sleepover. Typically, sleepovers have around 2-8 guests, but it depends on what you're going for. Invite people who you want to hang out with, who make things more fun, and who will get along with each other. Also, try not to hurt any feelings by not forgetting someone in your group of friends. If you have a shy friend who doesn't know anyone else, you have to decide if that person will actually have a good time, or if you will spend the night worrying about including the person in all of your games. Try to invite people that know each other, so they will enjoy with each other and feel more comfortable. You can mail your guests, use email, call, text, use Facebook, or even tell them in person. Also, try looking for invitations that fit your party theme, so people get a general sense of what the party is about. Remember to include any special information, like what the guests may want to bring. Tell your friends in private, so other people don't feel left out. You should tell your guests what time to arrive and around what time they should leave. Some people actually like to keep hanging out the next day until they get bored, but if you have something to do or your parents want them out of the house at a certain time, you should mention it in the invitation. You can also let them know if you'll be serving breakfast at a certain time. It doesn't have to be so formal, either. If you just want to call each friend and tell them about it, that's fine, too. It's all about how much effort you want to put in. If you want to make nice online invitations, you can check out a website like Paperless Post. They'll charge you a bit for each invitation, but not as much as you'd have to pay for most fancy paper invites. Don't be disappointed if some of your guests can't make it. Some parents don't let their kids sleep over other kid's houses. Sit down and make a list of everything you'll need to make the sleepover a success. Don't forget food, dinner, snacks, breakfast, movies, soda, decorations, or anything else you might want. Be sure to check in with your guests about whether or not they have any food allergies, or if they are vegetarians. You'll probably need to go with your parents to get the stuff you need. In general, get a little bit more than you expect to need, so you don't run out of food or treats for your guests. If you plan on having your guests stay for breakfast, then you should also plan to make sure you have some breakfast food, such as pancake mix and fruit, ready and waiting. If you plan on playing any games you don't have, then make sure to buy them or to have a friend bring one over. If you want to watch a movie, have it ready in advance. You may have a younger brother or sister who wants to hang out with you during your sleepover, but you may just want to hang out with your friends and do your own thing. If this is the case, then you should talk to your sibling about letting you have some time with your friends in advance. You can even promise to do something in return, like hanging out with your sibling one-on-one the next day. If you can plan it so that your siblings are away with other friends during your sleepover, then even better! Once your friends RSVP to your parties, you can check in with them to make sure that they aren't allergic to animals if you have any; if they absolutely can't be around pets, then they should know that they won't be able to make it. Most people who are allergic to pets have allergy medication that can help, so letting them know in advance could save the night for them. Some people also have allergies to certain foods, such as peanuts, so check in with them in advance about this so all of your guests stay healthy.
A: Think of a fun theme for your sleepover. Decide on your guest list. Write and send out the invitations. Get all of the party supplies you need. Make a plan for keeping your siblings busy in advance. Make sure your friends don't have any allergies.

Q: Lay out the chops in a single layer, separating them so that they don't overlap. Make sure that the dish is at least one or two inches deeper than the chops are thick so that there will plenty of room for the liquid. To save yourself time, labor, and cleanup, select a dish big enough to hold all of the meat you're brining at one time. For the sake of space, you can also use a gallon zipper bag to marinate the chops. There should be just enough to completely submerge the chops. It's not necessary to tenderize or season the pork chops prior to brining them. The salty solution will take care of both of these tasks at once. The level of the liquid will partially depend on the container you're using. You can always mix up another half portion of brine and add it to what you already have if it comes out a little low. The chops should marinate for at least one hour. Ideally, however, you can leave them for closer to 4-8, or even overnight. The longer they sit, the more time the solution will have to soften up the tough meat and impart its savory flavors. Assuming you're in a hurry, you can get by with as little as half an hour, so long as the chops are on the smaller side. Even a brief brining will make a big difference once it comes time to cook the meat. If the dish you're using doesn't have a lid, a piece of foil or saran wrap will make a good substitute. If you have other dishes to make, it's a good idea to turn your attention to them while the pork chops are brining. This will allow you to make more efficient use of your time and ensure that the meal comes together smoothly. Try to coordinate your movements so that you can take care of time-consuming tasks like chopping, chilling, or making sauces while the pork chops are brining.
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Place the chops in the bottom of a large dish. Pour the brine over the top of the pork chops. Cover and refrigerate the pork chops for 1 to 12 hours. Continue preparing the rest of the meal.