Problem: Article: Make the invitations in such a way that it reflects your personality.  You can use Microsoft Word to make them, or write them by hand. It doesn't really matter, as long as the guests know all the information. On the invitations, include who the party is for, what day it is, what time it starts and ends, where your house is, and your phone number (RSVP). Write the RSVP deadline date, and tell the guests what to bring (sleeping bag, clothes, pillow, etc.). Put the invitations in envelopes and mail them (or hand them out at school). At most sleepovers, the host makes gift bags for the guests.  Get a bag for each guest, and write their name on it (decorate if desired). Inside the gift bags, put in candy, mini notebooks, gel pens, nail polish, make-up, and/or anything else you think your friends would like. Lay all the bags out on a table before the party (but don't give the bags to them until it is over.) Or, you can hide the gift bags at the end of the party and turn it into a scavenger hunt.
Summary: Make the invitations. Make up the gift bags.

Problem: Article: PEMDAS is an acronym to help you remember the order of operations in math. PEMDAS stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, Addition and Subtraction. Whenever you are solving a problem, start with the expressions in parentheses and work your way through the acronym, finishing with subtraction.  For parentheses, perform all of the operations inside the parentheses using this same order. Multiplication and division are considered equal operations. You can solve them at the same time, so simply solve from left to right. Addition and subtraction are also equal operations, so solve from left to right. You can remember PEMDAS using the mnemonic, Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally. For any problem you solve in algebra, you will always solve it using this order. Many times, a problem has parentheses to denote all of the operations you will perform first. Multiplication and division rank equally, so simply solve either of these operations from left to right. The same goes for addition and subtraction. For example, to solve the equation (3+6)×7−42{\displaystyle (3+6)\times 7-{\frac {4}{2}}}:  First solve the expression in parentheses:(3+6=9){\displaystyle (3+6=9)}9×7−42{\displaystyle 9\times 7-{\frac {4}{2}}}  Next, solve exponents. In this particular equation, there are no exponents, so you can move on to the next step. Next, multiply and divide left-to-right:63−42{\displaystyle 63-{\frac {4}{2}}}63−2{\displaystyle 63-2}  Finally, add and subtract left to right:63−2=61{\displaystyle 63-2=61} The more problems you practice, the better you will be at solving them. Eventually, using this order of operations will become second nature and you won’t even think about it. Do as many problems as you need to feel confident in solving them.  Example 1: 8+(6×42+7){\displaystyle 8+(6\times 4^{2}+7)}=8+(6×16+7){\displaystyle =8+(6\times 16+7)}=8+(96+7){\displaystyle =8+(96+7)}=8+103{\displaystyle =8+103}=111{\displaystyle =111}  Example 2: 302+52−(6×3){\displaystyle {\frac {30}{2}}+5^{2}-(6\times 3)}=302+52−18{\displaystyle ={\frac {30}{2}}+5^{2}-18}=302+25−18{\displaystyle ={\frac {30}{2}}+25-18}=15+25−18{\displaystyle =15+25-18}=40−18{\displaystyle =40-18}=22{\displaystyle =22} When starting to learn algebra, the material can get overwhelming very quickly. Don’t be afraid to ask your teacher for help or seek out extra tutoring. Even asking a friend who may have a better understanding can be useful. Ask your parents about getting a tutor if you are really struggling.
Summary: Memorize PEMDAS. Use PEMDAS to solve problems. Practice with some examples. Ask for help.

Problem: Article: Add ½ cup (100 g) of brown sugar, ¼ cup (85 g) of honey, ¼ cup (80 g) of orange marmalade jam, 2 tablespoons (30 g) of coarse mustard, and 1 tablespoon (15 g) of spicy brown mustard to a small saucepan. Allow the mixture to heat on the stove on medium low until the sugar dissolves, which should take 5 to 10 minutes. Whisk the mixture constantly as it heats to help the sugar dissolve. Set an 8 pound (3.6 kg) spiral sliced ham in a large slow cooker. Use a pastry or basting brush to apply the glaze all over the ham, and pour some of it between the layers of the meat. Set the lid on the slow cooker, and turn it on at low heat. Allow the ham to cook for 6 to 8 hours. You’ll know the ham is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C). Use a digital thermometer to check on the meat starting at the 6 hour mark. While the ham is cooking, check on it every two hours. Apply more of the glaze if desired to ensure that the meat is as flavorful as possible. When the ham is finished cooking in the slow cooker, carefully remove it and place it on an oven-safe platter. Next, preheat the oven’s broiler for 3 to 5 minutes. Take 1 cup (237 ml) of the cooking liquid from the bottom of the slow cooker and transfer it to a small saucepan. Heat it on the stove over medium heat until it comes to a simmer. Allow it to simmer for 5 minutes. After the cooking liquid has simmered for several minutes, begin mixing 1 to 3 teaspoons (3 to 9 g) of cornstarch into the pan. Add it 1 teaspoon (3 g) at a time, mixing it in well until it reaches your desired thickness. Once the glaze has thickened enough, brush it over the ham. Be sure to apply some between the layers of meat so the ham has plenty of flavor. Set the ham on the second to lowest rack in the oven under the broiler. Allow it to broil for 5 to 10 minutes or until the glaze becomes shiny and thick. When the ham has broiled long enough, take it out of the oven. Allow it to cool for 3 to 5 minutes, and serve while it’s still warm.
Summary:
Heat the brown sugar, honey, marmalade, and mustards until the sugar dissolves. Place the ham inside a slow cooker and baste the ham with the glaze. Cover the slow cooker and cook the ham for several hours. Baste the ham every couple of hours. Transfer the ham to an oven-safe platter and preheat the broiler. Add some of the cooking liquid to a pan and simmer it for several minutes. Mix the cornstarch into the liquid until it thickens. Brush the thickened mixture onto the ham. Broil the ham for several minutes until the glaze is shiny. Remove the ham from the oven and serve.