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| party planners can put a lot of undue pressure on | | | | before you treat yourself. First, you don't need a |
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| don't need an extravagant party. Instead, their needs | | | | simply gather at a park and have a cookout or |
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| The first, and most important thing, is finding a place | | | | families with kids. Second, plan way ahead. People's |
| where people can feel comfortable and talk. These | | | | schedules book up fast, so give them enough time to |
| parties may be the only time some coworkers get to | | | | get your party on their calendar. And finally, have fun! |
| see each other outside of the office. The last thing | | | | Remember that if party planning feels like work, then |
| you want is a venue with blaring music or a night so | | | | you're probably taking it too seriously. Lighten up and |
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